Alphabear 2 is every bit as endearing and entertaining as its predecessor, but it's got a few new ideas too.

Easily one of the best strategy games of recent years, and somehow even better on mobile. Its replayability is hampered by its story focus, and its chapter separation was unexpected, but gameplay-wise there's not a single fault.

South of the Circle is one of those games that you'll either love or hate. The great news is that is an Apple Arcade game, you can try it without spending extra money. And if you do, you won't regret it.

Wispin is a bright, original arcade experience that needs to expand its palette with additional modes and gameplay features.

After a lot of false FPS /TPS starts, Trigger Fist is the first iOS shooter that works within the limitations of the hardware, and it's remarkably good fun.

A clever and tactical game that just lacks the extra features to truly ascend to the top of the deck.

Knightmare Tower is brash, glitchy, and it doesn't last very long, but it packs a lot of high-intensity fun into the two or three hours it'll take you to finish it.

Stellar Wars is a solid sequel to Legendary Wars, righting some of the wrongs and providing a captivating new setting for the strategic action.

Shows its roots as a tabletop game, but also demonstrates what makes Magic the world's most popular collectible card game.

Saving the planet has never been more scientific, rewarding, educational, and strategic than Terra Nil as you try to interpret certain requirements.

Robot Unicorn Attack didn't need a sequel, and it definitely didn't need grindy objectives, unlockable horns, and 69p songs. This sequel really chokes the life out of a chuckle-worthy joke.

Taking its cue from as many popular iPhone casual games as it can, Contre Jour is polished and perfectly fine to play. It's just not very original or exciting.

Legends of the Titan is the perfect definition of niche RPG gaming, catering for the hardcore but leaving more casual players in the lurch.

With charming cartoon visuals and pin-sharp controls, Rocket Bunnies is addictive, planet-tapping fun.

Mad Acorn may not be the most polished or generously equipped rhythm-action game, but it's charming, original, and works perfectly in all the ways that really matter.

Violent and entertaining in equal measure, Apocalypse Max is a fitting homage to Metal Slug, and a great way to waste a few hours.

Dragon Quest V's western debut has been a long time coming but this reshaping of an undisputed genre classic in the form of Hand of the Heavenly Bride is a must for RPG fans.

The best handheld football game by a country mile. A must for anyone who loves football.

A superbly balanced genre blend of role-playing, action and puzzle with some slightly irritating free-to-play embellishments.

A very good port of an excellent strategy game, Frozen Synapse is equally gripping whether your opponents are human or otherwise.

Tense and atmospheric, with a compelling mission system, Into the Dead scares the endless runner genre back into action.

Simultaneously arduous and irritatingly compelling, Leap Day is another one-thumb cracker from Nitrome.

A love letter to Pokemon past and present, that's also an incredible game in its own right.

A finely polished casual puzzler, Geared 2 makes incremental improvements over the original with a new level editor and a more appealing visual style.

Wise to the ways of tight touch controls, Street Fighter IV knocks out impressive fighting without the features and modes of play to back it up.

Both easy to learn and challenging, Paper Munchers is an addictive puzzler.

An hilariously entertaining new addition to the gamebook genre, Trial of the Clone is a brilliant way to spend a rainy afternoon.

Arguably an acquired taste which is going to go down better with RPG fans than other sectors of the gaming community, Half-Minute Hero is nonetheless a true landmark in the genre and perfect for portable play.