7 Top iOS Games to Download in 2019

The iPhone is here for over a decade, and with the due course of time, the iOS platform has become home to some of the finest games on the mobile platform. The App Store promises quality, while the phone itself is packed with powerful hardware, making it an excellent gaming machine.

However, with the abundance of the titles available on the App Store, finding the best gaming title to immersive yourself for countless hours could turn out to become a herculean task. To make your search for the best iOS game a whole lot easier, this article outlines the top-7 games that you could play on the iPhone.

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#7 Monument Valley 2

The sequel to the hugely-successful Monument Valley had big shoes to fill, and the game didn't disappoint.

In Monument Valley 2, the user must interact with artefacts and solve puzzles of varying degrees of difficulty to help a mother and her daughter to progress in the game.

Simple yet intuitive controls, stunning visuals and moving atmospheric sound make the title irresistible to put down.

iOS Version: 9.0 or later.

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#6 Minecraft

The iOS port of Minecraft is tactfully created as the game never feels out of place despite the touch taking over the primary interaction mechanism.

In this simulation, one could either build a simple house or an entire monument in the creation mode with unlimited resources. People looking for a challenge could also try the survival mode where the user must fend off waves of dangerous mobs.

Furthermore, one could play it alone or tag along with a couple of friends and explore the unknown.

iOS Version: 8.0 or later.

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#5 Clash Royale

Clash Royale is a card game for iOS with simple objectives of building decks, improving them and beating other players in real-time PvsP battles. Developed by the creators of Clash of Clans, this game features all the Royales, and one could complete in a host of competitions including 1vs1 and 2vs2 battles.

Additionally, new events are added to the game every week, ensuring that the players always have something to return to.

Hearthstone is another popular alternative to Clash Royale.

iOS Version: 7.0 or later.

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#4 Frost

Frost is one of those few puzzle game that manages to engage the player while also playing host to some truly beautiful visuals.

The game is pretty simple as one needs to guide coloured swarm to the same coloured orb. Like any puzzle game, Frost starts off fairly simple at first but gradually increases the difficulty to ensure that you channel every neuron in your brain to progress further.

With stunning graphics and serene sound, Frost is Apple Design Award Winner for the year 2018.

iOS Version: 9.0 or later.

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#3 Fortnite

Fortnite is a free-to-play Battle Royale that has taken the world by storm since its initial launch last year. In the game, the player is dropped onto an island with nothing with a pickaxe and must eliminate up to 100 opponents to become the last person standing. The most interesting part - the game manages to achieve this rather serious task with a party-filled theme, making it ideal for people of all age groups.

Furthermore, unlike other traditional Battle Royale games, Fortnite adds a new dynamic by featuring a building mechanic, where the players could construct walls and obstacles to stay in the fight a little longer.

Also, read Fortnite - Complete Guide

Alternatively, one could also try PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (requires iOS 9.0 or later).

iOS Version: 11.0 or later.

#2 Alto's Odyssey

Just beyond the horizon sits a majestic desert, vast and unexplored.

The above line sits as the first line of the description on the App Store, and it perfectly summarises the entire game. Sequel to Alto's Adventure, Odyssey is an endless runner where the player is tasked to explore the vast desert across the Dunes, Canyons, and the Temples.

Brilliant visuals, simple controls, and beautiful sound ensured that the title went on to claim the 2018 Apple Design Award.

iOS Version: 10.0 or later.

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#1 Playdead's INSIDE

Developed by Playdead, INSIDE is the much-awaited sequel to the hit-game Limbo. This iteration builds on the original by using similar colours and following the same routine to solve the challenge puzzles. 'Death is rewarded,' as one needs to try countless permutations and combinations before finding the right one to progress further in the game.

The sound and the visuals create the familiar uncanny atmosphere of Limbo. Also, the company behind the series reworked the controls to optimize it for touch-enabled devices, and it is an absolute joy.

Furthermore, INSIDE is the winner of over 100 awards including the 2018 Apple Design Award.

One could play the initial chapters for free but has to make an in-app purchase to unlock the complete game.

iOS Version: 11.0 or later