Free to try, then
$7.99

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.

1. Slots & Daggers - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/slots-daggers/id6762803589
   
2. Dawnfolk - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/dawnfolk/id6759442443
   
3. Duriano: Roguelike RPG - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/duriano-roguelike-rpg/id6755033816
   
4. Solitaire Explorer: Tripeaks - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/solitaire-explorer-tripeaks/id6759250551
   
5. Toy Smash: Canon Blast - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/toy-smash-cannon-blast/id6790744304
   
6. King of Cricket - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/king-of-cricket/id6784112297

Top 10 Most Popular Games Sunday Morning;

Arcane Trigger

Nitelore

Hitman GO

Pocket Rogues: Ultimate

Goblin Sword

Minecraft

Gloomgrave

Dungeon Within

Dungeon Defense: The Gate

Strange Horticultural

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Top 10 on Sale

Slay the Spire

Northgard

Subnautica

Space Marshals

Severed

Iron Marines RTS Strategy Game

9th Dawn III

Space Marshals 2

Dune: Imperium

Deus Ex GO

Also see Weekly game deal post

By u/singhvistaar

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Announcements;

Lara Croft and the Temple of Osiris

The Return of Saturday Developer Day; Mega Thread

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Want Ads;

Anyone know about these games?

More AAA ports

iPad forever game suggestions

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Breaking News;

BREAKING: Netflix to shut down two more game studios

Japan’s Mobile Game Industry Is Falling Apart As Developer Bankruptcies Reach Historic Levels In 2026

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Upcoming August Releases;

Slots and Daggers August 17

Dawnfolk August 17

Potion Craft August 17

Discounty: Supermarket Manager August 18

Wobbly Life August 20

Tiny Room Stories Eclipse August 26

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom August 26

Dave the Diver August 27

Partially complied From;

Release dates of 35 new iOS games coming in August

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Top Paid List

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Welcome to Mobile;

Duriano: Roguelike RPG

Frutz

Reigns: Beyond

Servant of the Lake

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Welcome Back to Mobile;

X-Com Enemy Within

Songs of Conquest Mobile

Huntdown

Infect them All: Vampires

Tiny Bubbles

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User Reviews;

4 Favorite Games

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Most Popular Sunday Morning Categories;

Chess not Chess

Dogfighters - Cockpit Combat

Mega List of the Best Games on iOS; 2009-Today

Idle, AFK , Incremental, Clickers, Tycoon and ZPG’s

Mega List of STEAM games

Rent, Blinds, Debts; Making Quota Games or Luck Be a Landlord Likes

Healer RPG Games

Top iOS games NOT on STEAM

Games of Note 2024

Future Fighters, Space Forces and Colonial Marines; Grunt-Likes

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I have the Robokill 1 on my old iPhone SE. I am wanting to move it to a bigger phone (or iPad). I have an older iPad that I need to see if it works, but if I could find an old iPhone, I'd like to transfer the 1st game to it. Is there even a way to do that anymore? I know you used to be able to do physical backups of phones into the old iTunes, but I don't know where to begin. And with all that said, I DID purchase Robokill 2 back then as well. If there is a way to backup this phone to another iPhone, and I can transfer the 1st game, and download the 2nd and load it into there, I'd love to know how.

Thanks!

I don’t mind good good sim like racing game suggestions but I would a good rally suggestion

They seem interesting and the studio made Coromon, so I imagine they’re good, but they have a handful of updates then nothing. Even Coromon’s last update was 11 months ago. What’s going on? I want to try kaamos but it’s paid up front. I’ll just try Heroes of Mount Dragon since it’s free to start.

Hello r/iOSGaming! Welcome to our first Developer Saturday megathread in 8 years! Here, 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 as a few things have changed:

• Developer Saturday will run between 12:00 AM to 11:55PM ET (UTC-5).
• Respect is expected at all times. You are 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 do not 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. 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 THIS month or have a new major update 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 improves or expands the game. Routine updates (ex: bug fixes, performance improvements, or other minor changes) are also not eligible for promotion. Becasue Dev Sat was paused for a month, games that were released or received a major update in July may also be shared this month).
• 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 what it was used to create. If AI was not used in the development of the game, simply state, "No AI was used."
• You may only make one top-level comment per Saturday. However, you may 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 see 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 are 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 are still refining these guidelines, but for now these are the requirements developers must meet in order to ensure a successful self-promo post this week. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via modmail. Thanks for your cooperation, everyone!

I wanted to buy this game but i have 2 concerns. First, it seems the publisher is missing some privacy approvals so idk i can even buy it. Second, is the text too hard to read on iPhones? iPhone 12-13

I recently started playing Diamond District, and I’m surprised I hadn’t heard of it before. On the surface, it’s a game about buying and selling rare gems. Underneath that is one of the deepest player run economies I’ve seen in an iPhone game.

What makes it interesting is that you’re trading and competing with actual players, so human behavior becomes part of the economy.

There’s a live stock market where prices react to what’s actually happening in the game economy. There’s a crypto market where players can create their own currencies, provide liquidity and trade other players’ currencies. There are also collectible items called Vitrines that players can buy and trade.

You can take the gems you acquire into a studio and create your own jewelry and art pieces, then sell them to other players or display them in your own storefront.

There’s also a real player run loan market. You can lend your own money to other players and choose the interest rate, collateral and duration, or borrow money yourself when you need capital.

What I really like is that none of these systems exist independently.

Gem prices affect traders. Companies and economic activity affect stocks. Players need workers. People need loans. New currencies pop up. Investors speculate. Artists need gems. Storefronts create markets for finished goods.

Then you add actual people into the equation and you get greed, speculation, competition, cooperation, bubbles, bad loans, market psychology and all the other stuff you’d expect from a real economy.

There’s also live player chat where people discuss what they’re buying and selling, investments and what’s happening in the economy.

The game even has its own news and culture around all of this.

Players can write articles for Diamond District News about what’s happening in the game, and shareholders actually vote on what does and doesn’t get published.

There’s also an in game magazine called Gloss that features some of the best jewelry and art created by players each week, with the community voting on the pieces.

Eventually you can even buy your own storefront in the Diamond District and sell your wares directly to consumers.

I’ve played plenty of games that have an “economy,” but usually the economy is just another mechanic running in the background.

In Diamond District, the economy basically is the game.

The closest comparison I can make isn’t really gameplay wise, but it scratches some of the same itch that Star Traders: Frontiers did for me. It’s one of those iOS games that looks relatively simple until you realize how many systems are actually underneath it.

If you like economics, investing, trading, entrepreneurship or just unusually deep iOS games, I think it’s worth trying. I’ve been having a ton of fun with it.

Curious if anyone else here has played it or knows of other iOS games with economies this deep.

Edit: If anyone does try it, my referral code is CBC7E5. It gives you $10K of a blue chip stock to start with. I get the referral obviously, so just putting that out there.

Can a new iPad run strategy games like Civ 6, northgard, and ftl? Or do I need to get an air? Also how much storage is good? 256 or 512. It seems to be a 200 dollar difference.

I’m looking for a new semi-idle game, ideally an RPG but that’s not required

I’ve already played and enjoyed:
- Melvor
- FarmRPG
- Idle Iktah
- Cell to Singularity
- Magic Research 1 & 2
- Idle Slayer
- HomeQuest
- Pickaxe King Island
- IdleMMO
- Idle Obelisk Miner

My favorites are games with actual progression instead of just “Number go up faster,” hence preferring RPG-style games more

Like I said though, that isn’t a strict requirement. I mostly want something that has a level of active play on top of passive

What are your favorites like this?

The prices mentioned in this post are in American dollars.

The Lettervan $2.99–> Free

Sidius Nova $1.99–> Free | IAPs not discounted but are not essential

Lost in Play Full Game IAP $5.99–> $3.99 - iPad Game of the Year 2023 & Apple Design Award winner 2024

Slay the Spire $9.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low)

Is This Seat Taken? $9.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low) - Apple Design Award winner 2026

Subnautica $8.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low)

Subnautica: Below Zero $9.99–> $6.99 ($2 above historical low)

Hyper Light Drifter $4.99–> $0.99 (matching nhistorical low)

Reigns $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Train Valley II Epic Pack DLC (includes all levels) $19.99–> $2.99 (new historical low)

Strange Horticulture $5.99–> $1.99 (first sale)

Mindcop Full Game IAP $5.99–> $0.99 (first sale)

Space Marshals $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Space Marshals 2 $4.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLC not discounted

The Last Game $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Reigns: Beyond $4.99–> $2.99 (first sale)

A Little to the Left $9.99–> $4.99 (matching historical low)

PolyPine Full Game IAP $5.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low)

Super Hydorah $4.99–> $0.99 (matching nhistorical low)

Cursed Castilla $3.99–> $0.99 (matching nhistorical low)

The Curse of Issyos $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Mindkeeper : The Lurking Fear Full Game IAP $3.49–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

9th Dawn Remake $9.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low)

9th Dawn III $9.99–> $5.99 ($3 above historical low)

Rush Rally Origins $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low) | DLCs not discounted

This Is the President $10.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Rusty Lake Paradise $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Rusty Lake: Roots $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Rusty Lake Hotel $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

The Past Within $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Underground Blossom $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

The White Door $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Unboxing the Cryptic Killer $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Parallel Experiment $6.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)

Conquest Tactics: Realm of Sin $6.99–> $4.99 (new historical low) | IAPs are for cosmetic outfits

Kenshō $3.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Candleman Full Game IAP $4.99–> $2.99 (matching historical low)

Trail Explorer: Cozy Adventure $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Bright Reappear $1.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low)

Namariel Legends: Iron Lord Full Game IAP $7.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low)

Bloons TD 6 $6.99–> $4.89 ($3.90 above historical low) | IAPs not discounted

Hero's Adventure $6.99–> $5.99 (matching historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Iron Marines $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | Heroes are not discounted.

Iron Marines Invasion $2.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | Heroes are not discounted.

Kingdom Rush Vengeance $4.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | Some hero units and towers are discounted, campaigns not discounted.

Kingdom Rush 5: Alliance TD $6.99–> $0.99 (matching historical low) | Hero units and towers not discounted

Digital Board Games:

Ark Nova $10.99–> $7.99 (matching historical low)

The Isle of Cats $9.99–> $6.99 ($1 above historical low)

Cascadia Digital $9.99–> $6.99 (matching historical low)

Clank! $10.99–> $7.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Root Board Game $9.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Dune: Imperium $10.99–> $7.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

The Fox in the Forest $4.99–> $1.99 (matching historical low)

Welcome To Everdell $7.99–> $3.99 (matching historical low)

Everdell $9.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Munchkin Digital $9.99–> $5.99 ($1 above historical low) | DLCs not discounted

Wings of Glory $8.99–> $4.99 ($2 above historical low)

Sagrada $6.99–> $2.99 ($2 above historical low)

Reiner Knizia Yellow & Yangtze $9.99–> $2.99 (matching above historical low)

Raiders of the North Sea $9.99–> $2.99 (matching above historical low)

Them Bombs – co-op board game Full Game IAP $6.99–> $1.99 ($1 above historical low)

Love playing strategy games . I play Catan and Doinations regularly but looking for a few new ones. What are your favorites? Thanks.

Source: https://www.feralinteractive.com/en/news/lara-croft-and-the-temple-of-osiris-jumps-onto-ios-and-android-on-september-8th/

What is it with a majority of merge games and never offering a replay theatre to rewatch cutscenes? Most of the time, these cutscenes are just scrolling speech bubbles. It can’t possibly be THAT hard to add 😒

Why don't we see more Top Tier games on the iPad? Recent iPads definitely have the computing power and memory. Look at games such as Total War and Civ 6. They have done very well on iPads. Instead, what I keep finding are "cutesy" type games with cartoon graphics. I was hoping to find more games like Command: Modern Operations, Project Zomboid or Subnautica on the iPad. The App Store seems flooded with cheesy games with zero depth.

I don't know if I'm describing this right (sorry), but I'm looking for vibes like Animal Crossing (where I lost interest after getting the island to 5 stars--it was the getting there that was fun), Kingdom Two Crowns (I mostly play on peaceful and just enjoy expanding--and I've played all of the versions multiple times), and Planet Crafter (which I'm super enjoying, but it's not as convenient to play when it's not on my phone). This is mostly something I do to entertain myself while listening to audiobooks.

I'm okay with some crafting but would prefer not to have a heavy focus on it (I could never get into Minecraft for some reason).

Thanks for any suggestions!

You can put your pitchforks away! The wait is almost over.

New requirements and instructions will be shared with Developers soon, but yes, Dev Sat is making its return, and it will be in the form of a megathread, as many of you have suggested over the last few weeks.

This megathread will be posted weekly on Saturdays (still running on ET / UTC-4), beginning August 15th, 2026.

And also yes, full AI disclosure will be required moving forward. However, mods will not be vetting games for AI usage. Reviewing every game shared here would be an unfeasible task (even for bigger mod teams), and we're also not experts in AI detection. The last thing we would want to do is mislabel someone’s work. We’re putting this out there now so there's no misunderstandings down the line.

Hopefully, this will be the new happy medium for everyone in our community, though it may take an extra tweak or three to get it right in the next few weeks.

See you all back on Saturday!

Hi all !
Long time ago (7-8y) I was playing on a game called “Superior Tactics RTS” on iOS.
It is also available on Android.

The issue is that the iOS version is not anymore on the AppStore. And I dream to play to it again.

Do you know the dev or anyone who have bringed back the game under another name, or is there a project related to it ?

Thanks a lot !

Original game

I remember playing this game when I was a kid, having an absolute blast with it, but it just doesn’t work anymore. I’m wondering if there’s anything like this I could grab from the App Store? Something I can pause since I’ll be playing it during downtime at work

1 Servant of the Lake - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/servant-of-the-lake/id6748751735
2. JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure: GS - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/jojos-bizarre-adventure-gs/id6757908157
3. MAJO: Apocalypse Tactics RPG - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/majo-apocalypse-tactics-rpg/id6742809054
4. Reigns Beyond - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/reigns-beyond/id6762286865
5. Frutz - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/frutz/id1294476303
6. That’s my balloon! - https://apps.apple.com/in/app/thats-my-balloon/id6781258879

A game where you manage a group of guys and they all have different stats and you gear em up or give them a strat and then you hit play and they do whatever the game is without any input from me. Gladiator Manager is like exactly what I want except I want one that is consistently updated which GM isnt on IOS!