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The best iPhone and iPad games of 2024 by iPhon.fr

In 2024, the App Store has been enriched with games with a wide variety of titles that meet all styles of players. Whether you're looking for adventure, strategy or challenges, you're spoiled for choice. But as you may know, navigating the Apple app store is not easy, which is why we offer you weekly selections of the best new games throughout the year (which you can find in an annual report), but also more specific classifications, including the following:

Today, we are tackling these titles that marked the year 2024, without taking into account the genre, the financing model, the publisher involved, or even the target audience. In our opinion, it's simply a matter of ranking the best titles published in 2024. First find the essentials, then our slightly lesser-known favorites, and finally the honorable mentions, namely these slightly more niche games, but which are worth a look.

Tell us in the comments which is your favorite and/or if you agree with our choices!

Essentials

Balatro

Balatro reinvents classic card games like Solitaire and Poker. Challenge Boss Blinds and discover secret cards as you progress. You can form alliances with other players and choose from two game modes: Campaign Mode or Challenge Mode. With over 150 jokers to combine in a multitude of decks, no game is the same. Along the way, Balatro has won numerous awards, including that of best mobile game during theGame Awardsand thebest Apple Arcade game of the year according to Apple.

Monopoly Go!

Roll the dice, buy properties and explore boards inspired by famous places or fantasy worlds. Gaming icons, like Mr. MONOPOLY and Scottie, come to life alongside new characters. You will find everything that makes the board game so charming with its mythical places like train stations and the prison, plus new mini-games and sticker albums to complete to win rewards. Additionally, the developers regularly hold events and add new content regularly.

Call of Duty: Mobile

Enter the frozen world of Season 11: Winter War 2. With high-definition graphics and ultra-smooth gameplay, the experience couldn't be more captivating. New maps and new game modes are added regularly, enough to keep players in suspense.

Resident Evil 7 Biohazard

Immerse yourself in an even more terrifying atmosphere with a new perspective: the isolated view. In this version, you struggle to survive on an abandoned farm. Thanks to the “Re Engine”, the game offers hyper-realistic graphics for immersion in striking… and terrifying environments!

Assassin’s Creed Mirage

The essence of the game remains the same as in previous games: infiltration, parkour and assassination are at the heart of the experience. In this version, you follow Basim's journey through Baghdad. You explore a rich world and complete missions while following a narrative. The Assassin's Creed universe is beautifully rendered, with graphics and visual details that take advantage of the capabilities of the latest iPhones.

Death Stranding Director’s Cut

Signed by Hideo Kojima, the action-adventure game returns in an improved version. Supernatural creatures and devastated landscapes are only the beginning of the adventure. You take control of Sam Bridges and navigate through a devastated world. With even more impressive graphics and other exciting new features.

Lonesome Village

The pretty village of Lonesome is devastated. You play as a coyote and are tasked with bringing it back to life. To achieve this, you must solve puzzles, complete various missions and save the villagers. In addition to the exciting adventure to discover, you must cultivate land and customize your house.

Pokemon TCG

Pokémon card fans loved this game. Collect virtual cards right on your iPhone. Every day, two free boosters allow you to obtain exclusive cards or cards from old collections. You can then face your friends, or play solo with your favorite cards.

Age of Empires Mobile

A redesigned version of the famous franchise, with gameplay adapted for the iPhone. Build your empire and fight battles with thousands of other players. Choose from 8 civilizations and legendary heroes like Joan of Arc or Julius Caesar. With superb graphics, you explore even more realistic environments where every detail can make the difference in your strategies.

NBA 2K25 : MyTeam

Assemble and lead a team of current NBA legends, as well as icons from the past. Compete against other teams in single or multiplayer modes. The app allows you to sync your progress with a PlayStation or Xbox account for a seamless experience. Smooth and fast gameplay supports wireless controllers.

Favorites

Poly Bridge 3

One of the best puzzle games returned this year to the delight of iPhone gamers. The principle is always the same: it involves building a bridge to connect two banks and passing vehicles from one to the other, without your assembly collapsing. All while being limited in material. Be smart and above all creative!

Gimguard Tactics: Fantasy RPG

A dark fantasy strategy RPG where you recruit a team of heroes to fight an evil force and liberate a world in peril. The fights take place turn-based on a sort of checkerboard. Make the right choices for each action you are allowed!

The Stanley Parable: UD

A deluxe version of the cult 2013 game, with new content and visual improvements, all designed with fidelity to its original spirit. For those who don't know this title, it's a totally disconcerting adventure to discover while being guided by a voice who will sometimes help you, sometimes complicate your life...

The Pathless

In this beautiful adventure game, you play as an archer and explore a mystical island with puzzles to solve and spirits to hunt. Quite simply, one of the most beautiful games in the App Store.

Football Chairman Pro 2

Create and manage your football team, negotiate transfers and contracts and lead your club to glory. A sort of lighter version of Football Manager, much easier to learn, less hassle, more accessible and overall more fun, in our opinion.

The Abandoned Planet

A point and click puzzle adventure game with stunning pixel art graphics. Also released on PC, and notably rated 9/10 on Steam. It honors the best games in the point-and-click genre with its well-crafted storyline and perfectly placed puzzles. We love it!

Planet NARUTO: Ultimate Ninja STORM

3D action fighting game set in, you guessed it, the universe of the ninja Naruto. Many missions are to be carried out, alongside dozens of characters. Use your secret techniques to defeat your enemies. We particularly appreciate the truly superb graphics and the high-level production.

Pixel Cup Soccer – Mobile

A retro pixel art arcade soccer game where you create your team and play matches, penalty shootouts and more. With men's, women's or mixed teams. The strong points? Its arcade side for quick and easy handling and its graphics.

Ozymandias

A stripped-down 4X strategy game where you must build an empire in the Bronze Age. Many gamers already consider it to be the best 4X available on iPhone…

Frostpunk : Beyond the Ice

Mobile adaptation of Frostpunk originally released on PC and consoles 5 years ago. Lead a city where residents struggle to survive in an ice age and steampunk world. We loved the universe, the mechanics, but also the atmosphere, perfect for these icy days at the start of 2025.

Honorable mentions

  • After Inc.: you explore a devastated world and rebuild civilization after a zombie apocalypse. You will have to make decisive decisions for the survival of your inhabitants, while facing hordes of undead. With fluid gameplay and a narrative shaped by your choices
  • The Elder Scrolls: Castels: you manage a dynasty in a game where strategy and management are essential to maintaining order. Grow your kingdom and strengthen your legacy by completing quests. You can customize your castle and train heroes while exploring the game world
  • Kingdom Rush 5 : Alliance TD: strategic tower defense game where you protect your kingdom and unite factions to stop a threat. You control two heroes at the same time and unlock rewards through different game modes
  • Disney Speedstorm: experience similar to Mario Kart, but in the Disney and Pixar universe. With great tracks, lots of characters to choose from and kart customization options
  • Asphalt : Legends unite: racing game where you challenge players from all over the world. You choose from over 250 luxury cars with the ability to customize them and increase their performance by participating in events, challenges and competitions
  • Animal Crossing : Pocket Camp C: discover the characters and the universe of Animal Crossing. In this version you will have to manage a campsite and participate in seasonal events. You can personalize your space and collect resources. With plenty of campers to discover and other players to meet

But also

Tell us in the comments which is your favorite and/or if you agree with our choices!

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