12 Of The Best iPhone Games Of 2018

It’s almost the end of the year and there have been a lot of iPhone games released thus far. Below are 12 of the best iOS games of 2018 that iPhone users should definitely check out from the App Store.

“Fortnite” (Free)

“Fortnite” is already a global phenomenon and it’s definitely one of the most fun takes on the battle royale genre. The game was first available on PC and consoles, but it finally made its way to iPhones earlier this year.

“Fortnite” battle royale drops 100 players on a massive map, where everyone will have to fight it out to be the last player alive. Unlike other games in the genre, “Fortnite” also has a building mechanic that lets players build structures to protect themselves from incoming fire.

The iPhone version of the game comes with all of the same features available on PC and consoles, including Duo and Squad modes, as well as the limited time modes.

“PUBG Mobile” (Free)

This is the mobile version of “PlayerUnknown’s Battleground.” Like “Fortnite,” “PUBG Mobile” is another battle royale game. However, this game is more grounded and features more realistic gameplay mechanics. This should be more suitable for players who prefer a more serious game than “Fortnite.”

“Donut County” ($4.99)

This is an indie title developed by Annapurna Interactive and was name the 2018 iPhone Game of the year by Apple’s App Store team. “Donut County” is a physics puzzle game that also features its own little weird storyline. According to Polygon, the game’s story involves a donut shop that has been taken over by raccoons. There are also holes that keep popping up to eat up everything in the area. The player’s job is to take control of the holes in order to solve puzzles and progress the story.

“Florence” ($3)

“Florence” is one of those very short games that take less than an hour to complete, according to GameSpot. Although the game is quite short, it will leave players with quite a memorable story about relationships. The game itself doesn’t feature typical gameplay mechanics and relies heavily on animation and music. For example, one part of the game will have players put together wordless speech bubbles that are broken up into puzzle pieces.

“Pokémon Quest” (Free)

“Pokémon Quest” is probably the easiest and simplest ways to play with Pokémon characters on an iPhone. The game features blocky graphics and users are able to collect and battle Pokémon on Tumblecube Island. The game relies on simple tap controls, and it features characters from “Pokémon Blue” and “Pokémon Red,” according to Digital Trends.

“Alto’s Odyssey” ($4.99)

This is a sequel to “Alto’s Adventure.” Like the previous game, “Alto’s Odyssey” still features the same side-scrolling runner mechanic. However, this time around, players will have to go through desert environments instead of the snowy mountains. The game features beautiful graphics and animation, which is also why the game is an Apple Design Award Winner for 2018.

“Old School Runescape” (Free)

This is a massive multiplayer online role-playing game that was first released for the PC in 2013. It finally arrived on iPhones this past October and delivers the same point-and-click gameplay and everything fans expect from a “Runescape” game. This is also recommended to players who are new to online games.

“Asphalt 9: Legends” (Free)

This racing game features most of the same gameplay of “Asphalt 8: Airborne,” but it has a noticeably refined user experiences. “Asphalt 9” also features over 50 licensed cars that users can choose from and there’s an eight-player online mode for a more competitive experience.

“Part Time UFO” ($3.99)

Developed by HAL Laboratory, this title brings a fun twist to crane-style gameplay. Players will take control of a UFO in order to lift objects using a crane and put it on the right location. It may seem like it’s easy, but it’s quite challenging as players only have a limited time to complete tasks. The controls are quite easy to learn and players will undoubtedly have a hard time putting down their iPhones.

“Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition” (Free)

This game brings a simplified and miniaturized version of the full “Final Fantasy XV” experience. This version of the game features all 10 chapters of the game and it comes with very easy touchscreen controls. “Final Fantasy” fans can now play and enjoy a familiar experience on thier iPhones.

“Reigns: Game of Thrones” ($3.99)

This is the “Game of Thrones” version of the original “Reigns” game. Players on the iPhone will be able to have a choose-your-own adventure type of game and they will play the role of king or queen of Westeros. Players are tasked to make important decisions using simple swiping gestures.

“Hello Neighbor” (Free)

This is more of a horror game that requires players to be very stealthy. The game tasks players to sneak into their neighbor’s home to figure out what secret he’s hiding. Players will have to act quickly and they have to outsmart the AI-controlled neighbor that is able to learn their movements as they play.