Best iPad games for M1 and newer chips

iPad games have recently evolved from everyday mobile games to AAA games, that run without any issues. While not everyone plays games on the go these days as iPad games are meant to simply pass some time, we have come to a point where everyday use devices like the iPad can run games that would usually require a console or a high-end PC.

Gaming juggernauts like Capcom and Ubisoft are heavily investing in this idea by porting their biggest releases, like Resident Evil Village and Assassin's Creed Mirage to be playable on iPad like regular iPad games. This has become possible thanks to the capabilities of Apple's M-series chips that make their products more powerful than ever, allowing AAA games to be playable as iPad games.

With more AAA titles working on the iPad, there will come a time when big titles will become more accessible than ever to everyone. In this article, we will take a look at some iPad games that can run on iPads with M1 or newer chips.

Note: This article is subjective, reflects the writer's opinions, and is not ranked in any particular order.

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These iPad games are the best for your M1-chip iPad

1) Assassin's Creed Mirage

Assassin's Creed Mirage is the first native AC port for iPads (Image via Ubisoft)

Assassin's Creed Mirage is a single-player action-adventure title that heavily emphasizes going back to the franchise's roots. The game focuses on the story of Basim, a thief who is destined to become an assassin by learning about the order and training to learn new skills. The game was ported as a native iPad game on June 6, 2024, and is quite well-optimized on the device.

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2) Resident Evil 4 remake

Resident Evil 4 remake of the legendary 2004 title (Image via Capcom)

The Resident Evil 4 remake was meant to reimagine the classic from 2004 with modern graphics and control schemes. The game managed to impress everyone with a darker take on Leon and more screen time for Luis Sera. This single-player action-adventure title leans more towards the horror genre when compared to the original. It was ported as an iPad game on December 20, 2023, and runs well on M1 chip devices.

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3) Dead Cells

Dead Cells is an indie title with rogue-lite mechanics (Image via Motion Twin)

Dead Cells is an indie side scroller that features rogue lite combat, which will test your skills as you explore various castles. The game lacks checkpoints making the playthroughs difficult yet fair—that is if you are taking your time to attack instead of rushing in. This action-platformer is a single adventure title that was ported as an iPad game on August 28, 2019. It is well-optimized for M1 and newer chips.

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4) Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is quite popular among casual gamers (Image via miHoYo)

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play title that is quite popular in the gaming community for its anime-inspired inspired style. It allows players to explore the open world for items that can be used to upgrade their inclusive characters; however, you must watch out for the enemies that are out to kill you. The title was ported as an iPad game on September 28, 2020, and is well optimized.

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5) Alien Isolation

Alien Isolation is a well-optimized iPad game (Image via SEGA)

Alien Isolation is a survival horror game that, unlike other titles in the genre, expects you to survive without weapons. This single-player title revolves around your character being stuck on a ship with lurking Xenomorphs. You must rely on stealth to escape the aliens in one piece. The title was ported as an iPad game on December 16, 2021, and is well-optimized for M1 chips and later.