10 best games for Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

Picture of Death Stranding Director
Death Stranding Director's Cut (Image via Kojima Productions)

Apple did the impossible when it launched the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max. The A17 Pro chipset contained in this version can run AAA console-level games like Resident Evil Village, Assassins Creed, and more natively. This has ushered in a new era of mobile gaming. As a cherry on top, the device also boasts a fantastic screen, thereby providing a great visual experience as well.

In this article, you will find the best games you can play on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the writer's opinions. The entries are arranged in no particular order.


Discover these games on the Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max

1) Zenless Zone Zero

Zenless Zone Zero (Image via Hoyoverse)
Zenless Zone Zero (Image via Hoyoverse)

Zenless Zen Zero is a free-to-play Gatcha role-playing game developed by Hoyoverse, the creator of Genshin Impact. The title is set in a post-apocalyptic world in the future and follows Phaethon's story.

The game runs quite well on the iPhone 15 Pro Max at 60 FPS. According to Hoyoverse, ZZZ has been downloaded 50 million times worldwide, which is a testament to its popularity among Gatcha fans.


2) Resident Evil 7

Resident Evil 7 (Image via Capcom)
Resident Evil 7 (Image via Capcom)

Resident Evil 7 is arguably one of the greatest horror games ever created. This installment got rid of the old zombie setting from Resident Evil 6 and used new fear-inducing elements that were well-received by the fans.

Capcom also brought a new character, Ethan, who must go to a derelict location in Louisiana to look for signs of his wife, who went missing a while ago. The game runs extremely well on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and achieves a stable 60 FPS most of the time, just like how it is on consoles.


3) Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis

Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis (Image via Square Enix)
Final Fantasy 7: Ever Crisis (Image via Square Enix)

The Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis is a popular RPG published by Square Enix. It is a prequel to Final Fantasy VII, so they share the same universe. However, the story of Ever Crisis is set seven years before the events of FFVII.

The game allows you to follow Zack's storyline to discover how his dreams, honor, and legacy are connected to Cloud. If you have played FFVII, it can serve as a canon to the main title. Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis will run at 30 FPS but the gameplay is smooth.


4) Beyond a Steel Sky

Beyond a Steel Sky (Image via Revolution Software)
Beyond a Steel Sky (Image via Revolution Software)

Beyond a Steel Sky is a sequel to the old 1994 title: Beneath a Steel Sky. It is an enjoyable story-driven game. You will once again assume the role of Robert Foster as he returns to Union City on a mission where you will discover that this city is not what it claims to be.

The world design is quite good and detailed, but the game runs at 30 FPS on iPhone 15 Pro Max.


5) Once Human

Once Human (Image via Starry Studios)
Once Human (Image via Starry Studios)

Starry Studios released their first game, Once Human, on Windows, Android, and iOS to a lot of fanfare. This title has an active player base of over 150K on Steam alone, and you get to play it on your iPhone 15 Pro Max at 60 FPS.

Once Human is set in a post-apocalyptic world infected with Alien life and follows the protagonist, a meta-human, who can not only survive the hostile environment but also acquire powers from the aliens.


6) Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact (Image via Hoyoverse)
Genshin Impact (Image via Hoyoverse)

Genshin Impact is an anime-style action RPG with an open-world setting. The game is set in the fantasy land of Teyvat, and you are an interstellar traveler on a mission to search for their long-lost sibling.

Genshin Impact is a visual treat and runs quite well on the iPhone 15 Pro Max at up to 120 FPS.


7) Air Twister

Air Twister (Image via ININ Games)
Air Twister (Image via ININ Games)

Air Twister is an all-out rail shooter available on all platforms. To play the title on iPhones, you must be subscribed to Apple Arcade.

The title is set in a fantasy world called AIR, and you play as its Princess, who must defend her world from Vanguard, an alien race that plans to invade her planet. The gameplay is quite slick and runs at 30 FPS on the iPhone 15 Pro Max.


8) Dead Cells

Dead Cells (Image via Motion Twin)
Dead Cells (Image via Motion Twin)

Dead Cell was released in 2018 by Motion Twin and is available on every platform, including iOS. The title follows the story of a prisoner on an island who must use their wit to escape the infected place.

Dead Cell has received multiple DLCs, which expands the lore for players to discover. The latest in this line is Return to Castlevania. The game will run at 60 FPS most of the time.


9) Death Stranding Director's Cut

Death Stranding Director's Cut (Image via Kojima Productions)
Death Stranding Director's Cut (Image via Kojima Productions)

Death Stranding Director's Cut is a console-level title that was recently released on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max devices. The game's world is on the verge of mass extinction after a cataclysmic event destroyed the city and gave rise to monstrous creatures that now roam its world.

The title runs on the iPhone 15 Pro Max but is at 30 FPS. There will be occasional frame drops in certain environments. However, these issues should be fixed by upcoming updates.


10) Stardew Valley

Stardew Valley (Image via ConcernedApe)
Stardew Valley (Image via ConcernedApe)

Stardew Valley is another role-playing game, but it is set in an open-ended farm simulation life, which makes it a unique title on this list. It's like The Sims, but it is set on farmland, so you will be able to raise chickens, grow crops, cook, eat, and much more. You can also socialize with other people in the valley and can even start your own family.

Players assume the role of a character who recently inherited a farmland called Stardew Valley from their deceased grandfather. It will run at 60 FPS on the iPhone.


This concludes our list of the best games you can play on the iPhone 15 Pro Max. Personally, I would recommend that you start with Zenless Zone Zero, Resident Evil 7, and Dead Cells, before trying others.

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