Top 20 Best iPhone 3G Games!

Posted September 30th, 2008 | 3 Comments

It really has surprised me how many quality releases there are already. It is almost up there competing with the likes of Nintendo DS and Sony PSP. The best thing about it is that many of the games are free or very cheap, like £2 - £4 whereas the DS and PSP equilavents can cost up to £30!

The graphics in some of these games are stunning and with it’s unique combination of the amazing touch screen and the accelerometer (motion sensor) the iPhone is turning into a brilliant games console as well as a top phone and ipod!

Here is my top 20, a varied mix of action, puzzle, racing, strategy and sport! Why not browse the App Store for more and leave your own suggestions in the comments.

1. Spore Origins

Spore Very addictive iPhone version of the popular EA strategy game. Makes great use of the accelerometer as you tilt, turn and twist through the game and features very nice looking ‘cute’ graphics.

Download Spore

2. Real Football 2009

Finally a decent football (soccer) game for iPhone! What this game lacks with the slightly average graphics, it makes up for in fun and playability!

The touch screen is a great way to control the game and tilting the iPhone for throw-ins is a nice touch!

Download Real Football

3. X-Plane 9

X-Plane The iPhone accelerometer is ideal for controlling a flight simulation game. X-Plane is just that, take off, fly around and land. There’s not much more to it that that but it’s a really great experience and it’s technically brilliant.

Download X-Plane 9

4. Hanoi Plus

I’ve never heard of this game but apparently it’s a classic? That doesn’t stop me loving it though! It’s a simple logic puzzle game which is lots of fun.

Download Hanoi Plus

5. Crash Bandicoot Nitro Cart 3D

Crash Bandicoot I love car games on the iPhone and this is one of the most fun. The detail in the graphics is amazing, it’s a genuine quality game but for a fraction of the price it would cost on a PSP etc..

Download Crash Bandicoot

6. Texas Hold Em

Classic poker game, iPhone style! Great graphics, great game play and best of all you can play it with up to multi-players over wi-fi!

Download Texas Hold Em

7. Chopper

Simple, fun helicopter game with excellent graphics and control. Reduced from $5 to $1.99!

Download Chopper

8. Critter Crunch

Critter Crunch One of the most polished games so far. It’s a highly addictive puzzle game that I just can’t put down!

Download Critter Crunch

9. Kroll

I LOVE this game!

It’s a proper, old school beat ‘em up game. With amazing 3D graphics (probably the best i’ve seen on the iPhone) and fast and fun game play. A must have for fans of fighting games.

Download Kroll

10. Chess Classics

It’s basically just a chess game. If you like chess and want it on your iPhone, look no further. It looks good, with a choice of 2D and 3D boards and different themes. You can play in 2 player mode which is nice and as i’ve not played chess for years I found the tutorials helpful.

Download Chess Classics

11. iKick

Simple but fun game where the aim is to keep the ball in the air for as long as possible. Virtual keepy uppys!

Download iKick

12. Asphalt 4 Elite Racing

Asphalt 4 I loved this game so much that I wrote an entire post about it. I still love it, it’s a better game than Crash Bandicoot Nitro Cart but slightly less fun!

Download Asphalt 4 Elite Racing

13. PapiJump

A simple jumping game but very addictive.

Download PapiJump

14. Vegas Pool Sharks

Easily the best pool game for the iPhone (there are quite a few!). Let down by slightly poor graphics and controls which are quite hard at first, but once you get used to them it’s a fun game and a welcome addition.

Download Vegas Pool Sharks

15. Cro-Mag Rally

Cro-Mag Rally Another amazing iPhone game and it’s another racing game! Great graphics yet again and excellent use of the accelerometer to control.

Download Cro-Mag Rally

16. Cubes

Addictive 3D blog puzzle game.

Download Cubes

17. Enigmo

Enigmo A very intriguing puzzle game where you direct droplets of water, oil and lava around the walls of the puzzle. It’s more intelligent than the other puzzle games in this list but just as addictive.

Download Enigmo

18. Tanzen

iPhone interpretation of the classic tangram puzzle game. Basically you have 7 geometric shapes to fit into a larger shape, almost like a jigsaw.

Download Tanzen

19. Labyrinth

Version of the classic wooden, ball bearing game. Tilt the iPod to guild a metal ball around various levels.

Download Labyrinth

20. Star Wars - The Force Unleashed

Star Wars - Force Unleashed If you love Star Wars you will love this. To be honest it’s not the best game of it’s type, but it’s great to get official titles like this for the iPhone and the fans will love it.

Download Star Wars

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3 comments to “Top 20 Best iPhone 3G Games!”

Amy Gubman

30.09.08

Love the games you chose! What about a round-up of the most addicting, can’t put my iPhone down games? Have you tested out MetaSquares??? Send me a note if you’re interested!
Ian Marsh

01.10.08

Glad to see my game Hanoi Plus up there! I’ve been told it can be pretty addicting. I’ve just released another $0.99 game titled “Scoops”, check it out!
Eugene

22.10.08

Nice article. Thanks. :) Eugene