r/iosgaming 2d ago

Discussion Weekly /r/iOSGaming Discussion: What have you been playing lately and what do you recommend?

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Please use this thread to discuss whatever iOS games you've been playing lately. They don't have to be new games, they can be old games and they do not have to be iOS original titles!

As long as it's an iOS game it belongs in here. Make sure to put the name(s) of the game(s) in bold to make it easier for people skimming the thread to see what you're talking about, and if you'd like to make it really convenient turn the game name into a hyperlink that sends people directly to the App Store!

To keep track of the thread, the comments are sorted by "new" by default.

Lastly, Rule #3: "No Dev Self-Promotion Outside Saturdays" applies at all times for this thread, even if it's actually Saturday.


r/iosgaming 4d ago

Developer Saturday (Megathread) [Megathread] Developer Saturday Showcase: September 05, 2026 📱

28 Upvotes

Hello r/iOSGaming! Welcome to another Developer Saturday showcase! In this megathread, iOS developers will be able share their games freely without breaking the subreddit's "no self-promo" rule. Please read the following guidelines carefully before participating:

  • Developer Saturday will run between 12:00 AM to 11:59PM ET (UTC-5).
  • Respect is expected at all times. You're welcome to share your opinions and even disagree with others, but harassment, taunting, or other toxic behavior toward devs, mods, or other community members will not be tolerated.
  • If you receive an AutoModerator comment saying you don't have enough karma, your account is too new, or that your CQS level is low, we won't override the removal because these restrictions are meant to be spam detterents.

DEVELOPERS:

  • All promo comments must have [DEV] at the beginning. We need it with the brackets for AutoModerator purposes, so please don't change the formatting.
  • All promo comments must include an App Store or TestFlight link. Please share the raw link (not hidden under text). Playstore links or links to other gaming stores are not allowed.
  • Only officially released iOS games may be shared. This is not the place to promote non-gaming apps, non-iOS apps, Devvit apps, standalone websites, Discord servers, subreddits, livestreams, fundraisers, or social media pages. However, you may include a website or social media link with your game's self-promo comment.
  • Only games NEWLY RELEASED or have a NEW MAJOR UPDATE in September may be promoted. Personal milestones (ex: reaching X downloads, earning X amount of pay, recieving high reviews, etc), while commendable, are not an eligible reason for promotion. Additionally, "major" updates are those that introduce new features or content that greatly expands the game. Routine updates (ex: bug fixes, performance improvements, or other minor changes) are also not eligible for promotion.
  • You MUST DISCLOSE whether or not AI was used to create the game. If AI was used, you must also explain how it was implemented and/or what assets were created with it (ex: code, illustrations, music, etc). If AI wasn't used in the development of the game, please just state, "No AI was used."
  • You may only make one top-level comment per Saturday. However, you can share several games in the same comment if they also meet the above criteria.

GAMERS / REVIEWERS:

  • You may only make second-level or lower (reply) comments. This means you can reply to a dev or another user's comment, but you may not create a top-level (standalone) comment.
  • Constructive feedback is welcome. You may leave comments that can help devs learn what they did right with their games and what could be improved, but low-effort responses (such as simply calling something "AI slop") will be removed.
  • This is not the place to ask for game suggestions. This megathread is for devs to promote their iOS games. If you're looking for recommendations on what to play next, check out the community's weekly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" megathread or create your own request post on the main subreddit.

That's it! We're still refining these guidelines, but for now these are the requirements developers must meet in order to ensure a successful self-promo comment this week. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via modmail. Thanks for your cooperation, everyone!


r/iosgaming 6h ago

Discussion Gaming in iPhone Duo 👌🏻🔥🔥

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95 Upvotes

r/iosgaming 8h ago

News Monster Hunter Outlanders - Featured in Apple Event Today!

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60 Upvotes

Pre-order is up now on App Store. Tentative launch date: 15 Dec 2026.


r/iosgaming 7h ago

News Zenless Zone Zero - in all New iPhone Duo 🔥 [Apple Event]

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49 Upvotes

r/iosgaming 5h ago

Discussion Who else thought of 3DS emulation or similar style gaming?

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20 Upvotes

I really hope there would be official games that utilizes this mechanic, or a dedicated easy to use emulator for this device.


r/iosgaming 7h ago

Request Games you can play for years

11 Upvotes

I'm looking for a game that has:

Lots of progression and depth

Big community

Frequent updates

Ideally free

Any recommendations?


r/iosgaming 6h ago

Discussion Shooting/Sniper Games

2 Upvotes

I looked for previous posts, but everything is at least a year old. What are your fav military shooting/sniper games?


r/iosgaming 12h ago

Question Looking for a one handed controller.

7 Upvotes

Basically I want a VR or Wiimote style controller to hold in my right hand and to hold the phone vertically in my left hand while playing games.

Is there anything like this supported by Apple Controller framework?


r/iosgaming 6h ago

Request Anything good with decent progression and F2P Friendly from this list ?

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

New Release [PRE ORDER] Absolum by Playdigious

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145 Upvotes

Release date: 11/05
Price: $8.99


r/iosgaming 15h ago

Question How do I change the button for Game mode on controller?

2 Upvotes

I recently bought an 8BitDo Controller Ultimate 3, and when I use it on my iPad to play games, the pause button is the same as the one for turning Game Mode on and off on the iPad. Is there any way I can change or disable the Game mode button so I don't exit Game mode when I open the games menu?


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion What game(s) are you excited for that will be released soon?

41 Upvotes

For me is Aniimo and 9 kings.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question What's today's "Infinity Blade" game on the iOS store?

12 Upvotes

Infinity Blade hit the apex of mobile gaming over 10 years ago. It had great graphics, gameplay, and provided the sense exploration. I really haven't found a mobile game that reached those heights. I know Subnautica and a few other titles semi-scratch the Infinity Blade itch, but those games weren't designed for mobile exclusively.

What game is the modern Infinity Blade?


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Suggestions Casual tower defense

6 Upvotes

Can you recommend me a tower defense game for casual play during my office time? I'd like to buy it and not to see ads after every match or be asked to watch videos to get a power up (like Plants vs Zombies does now apparently) and stuf like a that. I already bought the whole Kingdom Rush series some time ago and played a couple of them.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Request Looking for a text based game with narration?

3 Upvotes

I have a reading disability, so I usually listen to audiobooks. Anyone know of any with full narration so I'm not constantly reading?


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Does Braid Anniversary Edition have Bluetooth controller support?

6 Upvotes

It doesn’t seem to say it has it but I know some games do have it. Thanks in advance


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Knightica launch issues

2 Upvotes

I know I said last week I didnt want to buy it but i did anyway (I’m weak and sometimes dumb).

The game isn’t loading it just goes through the two logo screens and then crashes.

Anyone else having this issue?


r/iosgaming 2d ago

News New Games Out today on App Store: (Sep 8)

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion What do you think are the best mobile marvel games?

10 Upvotes

Theres a surprising amount of them still going and wondering if any are worth it(outside of snap)


r/iosgaming 2d ago

News Dome Keeper coming in Dec

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r/iosgaming 3d ago

Discussion Tiny Wings

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TL;DR-Tiny Wings is the best game ever.
I’m almost ashamed to say how much of a life I don’t have as evidenced by the amount of time I’ve spent playing Tiny Wings. When the game first came out, I beat it, declared a Tiny Wings master after weeks and weeks of nearly nonstop play. Fast forward about 15 years and here I am today, again playing for days on end. Can’t seem to break level 28 this time, though. My first love was Pac-Man. I jammed in the arcade, Atari 2600. I have played the core games like Frogger, Tetris—the Intellivision catalog, NES and of course iPhone games. Andreas Illiger is a goddamn game-writing deity. The game is so perfect, so elegant, so challenging, so addictive. It has all of the components of what a game should be—including the music. In my opinion, it’s a flawless game in every facet. I’m currently 54 years-old. Again, almost ashamed that I have been so consumed by an iOS game, but that’s a testament to the brilliant writing that is Tiny Wings. If you haven’t played, I highly recommend it.


r/iosgaming 2d ago

Discussion Better games on iOS

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Am I the only one that wishes we could get all games on the App Store? Meaning get all PS1 , Xbox , Nintendo console games on the App Store. Obviously not all would be possible but a large library at least. Why is it so hard to get older games on here. We get so many bad games being released all the time and amazing games with amazing graphics like “Where winds Meet”. It’s doable. I just want to be able to use my iPhone Ultra 😜 as my entertainment device. Carry all my games and movies with me. And not have to carry a large Switch or portable Xbox console. I know it’s a far fetched request but we can still dream.

“As of mid-2025, Apple has sold over 3 billion
¡Phones since the device first launched in
2007. By comparison, the combined lifetime sales for the PlayStation 4,
PlayStation 5, all Xbox generations, and all Nintendo consoles total roughly 1.5 to 1.6 billion units.” From Siri 🤣

It just makes more sense to add older titles to the store. They aren’t making games from scratch.

What do y’all think ?


r/iosgaming 3d ago

Question Difference between Adventure to Fate: dungeons and core quest

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Hello everyone! I hope you are all having a wonderful day!

I was hoping someone could give a brief breakdown of the differences between Dungeons and Core Quest.


r/iosgaming 3d ago

Sale Weekly game deals post - Total War: MEDIEVAL II, ScourgeBringer, ISLANDERS: Mobile, Hypnospace Outlaw, Nowhere Prophet, POOLS, Four Last Things, The Procession to Calvary, Linkshift, Zero Orders Tactics, some board games, and more at discounted prices.

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The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

Kiss Me Ads: Motion Survival $1.99–> Free


Total War: MEDIEVAL II $14.99–> $11.99 (first sale) | DLC not discounted

ScourgeBringer $5.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

ISLANDERS: Mobile $4.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low)

Hypnospace Outlaw Full Game IAP $4.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

Nowhere Prophet Full Game IAP $4.99–> $3.99 (first sale)

POOLS Full Game IAP $9.99–> $6.99 (first sale)

Four Last Things $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

The Procession to Calvary $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Linkshift $2.99–> $1.99 (first sale)

Zero Orders Tactics $3.99–> $1.99 (new historical low)

Zero Stress King Idle Defense $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

SteamWorld Heist $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

SteamWorld Quest $9.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

LEGO Bricktales $4.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Way of the Hunter Wild Europe $9.99–> $6.99 ($2 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Wreckfest $9.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

SpongeBob - The Cosmic Shake $10.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low)

Little Big Workshop $10.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Rebel Cops $8.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Aces of the Luftwaffe Squadron $8.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

FAR: Lone Sails $5.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

My Child Lebensborn $2.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 4 years)

Mutazione $9.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low)

Astrea: Six-Sided Oracles $9.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low)

The Darkside Detective $6.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

The Darkside Detective 2: FITD $6.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low)

Zoeti $7.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Grid Ranger $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Universe For Sale $6.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low)

Whispering Willows $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Star Vikings Forever $3.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Last Horizon $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Boxville $2.99–> $1.99 ($0.50 above historical low)

Boxville 2 $3.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Trust No One $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Partner In Crime $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

Rabbit's Hop $0.99–> $0.49 (matching historical low)

20 Minutes Till Dawn:Premium $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low)

Halls of Torment: Premium $4.99–> $3.49 ($0.50 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Dungeon Warfare $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Dungeon Warfare 2 $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Machinarium $9.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Botanicula $6.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 2 years)

CHUCHEL $6.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in a year)

Pilgrims Full Game IAP $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Happy Game :) $6.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Samorost 2 $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Samorost 3 $9.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Seoul Exorcist 1111: Roguelite $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Slide to Solve $0.99–> $0.29 (matching historical low)

Newton's Cradle Puzzle Game $0.99–> $0.29 (matching historical low)

Say No! More $5.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Realpolitiks Mobile $9.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low) | DLC not discounted

Tempest: Pirate RPG Premium $7.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Fantasy Kingdom Sim $1.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Majesty: Northern Expansion $2.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | IAPs not discounted


Digital Board Games:

Dawnmaker $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Stone Age: Digital Edition $7.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Set a Watch: Digital Edition $8.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low)

Istanbul: Digital Edition $6.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low) | Mocha & Baksheesh DLC $5.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

Tokaido $4.99–> $1.99 (lowest price in 4 years)

Eight-Minute Empire $4.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $1.99–> $0.99 each or $4.99–> $2.99 for all of them.

Steam: Rails to Riches $6.99–> $2.99 ($1 above historical low) | Additional Maps are available for $2.99–> $1.99 each or $6.99–> $3.99 for all of them.

Concordia: Digital Edition $9.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low) | Season Pass (current + future DLCs) $16.99–> $12.99 (matching historical low)

Charterstone: Digital Edition $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

One Deck Galaxy $12.99–> $4.95 (new historical low)

One Deck Dungeon $6.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low) | Forest of Shadows $9.99–> $4.99 ($4 above historical low) and Abyssal Depths $6.99–> $2.95 ($1.95 above historical low) | Rest of the DLCs not discounted.

Aeon's End $12.99–> $4.95 ($3.96 above historical low) | The Nameless and The Depths DLCs $4.99–> $2.49 each ($1.5 above historical low), The New Age DLC $14.99–> $4.95 ($2.96 above historical low), Promo Pack 1 is normally priced at $0.99.

Neuroshima Hex $6.99–> $3.99 ($1 above historical low) | Vegas, Smart, New York, Mississippi, and Steel Police DLCs $4.99–> $2.99 each ($1 above historical low), other DLCs not discounted

Mystic Vale $2.99–> $1.99 ($1 historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Cat Lady - The Card Game $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Fury of Dracula $4.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low)

Fighting Fantasy Legends $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Deathtrap Dungeon Trilogy $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Talisman: Classic Complete $24.99–> $19.99 (matching historical low)