An alarmingly bonkers point-and-click puzzle title which is positively bursting with originality and insane conundrums, McPixel is short but most definitely sweet.

A strategy game that can be enjoyed by strategy buffs and noobs alike. Practically essential for Vita owners.

Takes a good board game and uses all the digital tricks to make a truly great app.

Football Manager Touch 2016 has its fair share of niggles, but its quality and depth always shine through.

A beautiful, effortlessly playable endless snowboarder, Alto's Adventure is almost as much fun to play as it is to look at.

Like a bottle of fine scotch, SMT IV won't be for everyone - but those RPG enthusiasts who can appreciate its subtlety and challenge will cherish it for years to come.

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.

Subtle, hugely addictive and massively fun, this is a rare strategy title that manages to be as accessible as it is deep.

The Nintendo DS port of one of the most beloved classic Dragon Quest games has made the transition to mobile incredibly well. For the most part.

Jak and Daxter: The Lost Frontier is an action-packed platforming romp that punches above its weight and connects effortlessly. A Christmas must-have for young and old gamers alike.

Coming in a polished package, with an excellent soundtrack and pleasing graphics, The Darkside Detective does the unthinkable and actually makes a point-and-click adventure game intuitive and doesn't have puzzles which overstay their welcome. The humour may not be what you're looking for in a retro throwback, but the design more than makes up for it.

A fitting and fantastic end to one of the best gamebook adventures on mobile. Make sure you pick it up.

A cunning and addictive sim, Motorsport Manager offers enough that genre fans will love it, and casual players won't be put off.

A brash and brilliant futuristic arcade racer, AG Drive is everything you hoped it would be.

A thick and entertaining mobile MOBA that's probably the best of the bunch.

Slay The Spire was already a sub-genre defining classic, now that it's available handheld it can be played on the go, or away from the big screen, and that's great. It's a competent port which, with a little tweaking and refinement, could be perfect.

Path to Nowhere is a compelling tower defence RPG with stunning visuals that make collecting characters an absolute thrill. The stamina system can feel a little restrictive, but if you're looking for a new take on gachas and tower defence, it's definitely well worth your time.

A challenging retro platformer whose nonlinear structure is both a rewarding aspect and a potential source of frustration.

Football Manager Touch 2017 is an iterative update, but that still makes it far and away the best football management game on iOS and Android.

Simple controls disguise an incredibly engaging and challenging adventure. An Alien with a Magnet is a near-faultless mobile release.

If you're looking for a clever, welcoming platformer with a lot of heart, Twelve a Dozen is going to be right up your street.

A beautifully designed, relentlessly inventive space oddity with genuine heart.

A mediaeval marvel, brimming with virtual life and character. Minor conversion issues aside, Oh! Edo Towns is highly recommended.

Battle Bay is the perfect way to kick off the warmer summer months. It's familiar, sure, but its bright and beautiful design and masterfully crafted gameplay will quickly make you forget that you may have played this game before in some other guise.

The 3DS eShop scores another whopper, as Art of Balance Touch! is essential puzzle gaming.

Thanks to brilliant design, fantastic gameplay and its in-built rumble device, Drill Dozer is one of the best 2D platformers you'll ever play.

Meteorfall is exactly what you want from a single player card game. It's fun, it's deep, and it'll keep you coming back for more.

Score! Classic Goals is a fantastic idea, executed marvellously. Why did no one think of this sooner?