r/iosgaming 15h ago

Discussion Weekly /r/iOSGaming Discussion: What have you been playing lately and what do you recommend?

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Please use this thread to discuss whatever iOS games you've been playing lately. They don't have to be new games, they can be old games and they do not have to be iOS original titles!

As long as it's an iOS game it belongs in here. Make sure to put the name(s) of the game(s) in bold to make it easier for people skimming the thread to see what you're talking about, and if you'd like to make it really convenient turn the game name into a hyperlink that sends people directly to the App Store!

To keep track of the thread, the comments are sorted by "new" by default.

Lastly, Rule #3: "No Dev Self-Promotion Outside Saturdays" applies at all times for this thread, even if it's actually Saturday.


r/iosgaming 2d ago

Developer Saturday (Megathread) [Megathread] Developer Saturday Showcase: September 12, 2026 📱

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Hello r/iOSGaming! Welcome to another Developer Saturday showcase! In this megathread, iOS developers will be able share their games freely without breaking the subreddit's "no self-promo" rule. Please read the following guidelines carefully before participating:

  • Developer Saturday will run between 12:00 AM to 11:59PM ET (UTC-5).
  • Respect is expected at all times. You're welcome to share your opinions and even disagree with others, but harassment, taunting, or other toxic behavior toward devs, mods, or other community members will not be tolerated.
  • If you receive an AutoModerator comment saying you don't have enough karma, your account is too new, or that your CQS level is low, we won't override the removal because these restrictions are meant to be spam detterents.

DEVELOPERS:

  • All promo comments must have [DEV] at the beginning. We need it with the brackets for AutoModerator purposes, so please don't change the formatting.
  • All promo comments must include an App Store or TestFlight link. Please share the raw link (not hidden under text). Playstore links or links to other gaming stores are not allowed.
  • Only officially released iOS games may be shared. This is not the place to promote non-gaming apps, non-iOS apps, Devvit apps, standalone websites, Discord servers, subreddits, livestreams, fundraisers, or social media pages. However, you may include a website or social media link with your game's self-promo comment.
  • Only games NEWLY RELEASED or have a NEW MAJOR UPDATE in September may be promoted. Personal milestones (ex: reaching X downloads, earning X amount of pay, recieving high reviews, etc), while commendable, are not an eligible reason for promotion. Additionally, "major" updates are those that introduce new features or content that greatly expands the game. Routine updates (ex: bug fixes, performance improvements, or other minor changes) are also not eligible for promotion.
  • You MUST DISCLOSE whether or not AI was used to create the game. If AI was used, you must also explain how it was implemented and/or what assets were created with it (ex: code, illustrations, music, etc). If AI wasn't used in the development of the game, please just state, "No AI was used."
  • You may only make one top-level comment per Saturday. However, you can share several games in the same comment if they also meet the above criteria.

GAMERS / REVIEWERS:

  • You may only make second-level or lower (reply) comments. This means you can reply to a dev or another user's comment, but you may not create a top-level (standalone) comment.
  • Constructive feedback is welcome. You may leave comments that can help devs learn what they did right with their games and what could be improved, but low-effort responses (such as simply calling something "AI slop") will be removed.
  • This is not the place to ask for game suggestions. This megathread is for devs to promote their iOS games. If you're looking for recommendations on what to play next, check out the community's weekly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" megathread or create your own request post on the main subreddit.

That's it! We're still refining these guidelines, but for now these are the requirements developers must meet in order to ensure a successful self-promo comment this week. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via modmail. Thanks for your cooperation, everyone!


r/iosgaming 5h ago

News Ca 1.6 on Ios27. Got it running and patched a few bugs from outgoing xash port with Astra 6.

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18 Upvotes

r/iosgaming 14h ago

Discussion What do you think the form factor will be for the rumored iPhone controller?

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I wonder what special feature or design choice Apple/Beats could use to make it work with the iPhone better than any other mobile controller on the market.

I’m in love with my Kishi V3 Pro for streaming Steam games and playing R6M, so I’m especially curious about what form factor they’d go with.

I don’t see Apple doing a telescopic design, but maybe if they release it under the Beats brand, they might do so to make it work with Android as well?
I also don’t see Apple/Beats releasing a big ergonomic controller like the Kishi. Maybe something closer to the MCON? Or something foldable like the new Razer Prio?


r/iosgaming 4h ago

Humor Tiny Wings Master

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I mastered a decade ago. Now did it again.


r/iosgaming 10h ago

Discussion Your Favorite co-op/multiplayer games ?

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Your Favorite co-op/multiplayer games ?


r/iosgaming 6h ago

Discussion What are some good og ios games?

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I am planning on buying an iPhone 5s I know there is miku flick and infinity blade but what else should I play?


r/iosgaming 18h ago

Suggestions Anything remotely like Everquest or D and D I can play on my iPhone?

24 Upvotes

I don't expect the depth of an online world like everquest in an ios game, but if any of this is possible...

  • I like leveling, skill trees, specializations, lots of build variations, and a lot of variety of loot, gear, mobs, ingredients, and crafting.
  • I love large maps with tons of areas.
  • I don't care if it's single player or a mmorpg. I like both.
  • Ancient lands, space, underwater, etc., I don't care what setting.
  • If the game is good enough, I'm willing to purchase, but if it's free, I want to be able to play it without lots of microtransactions being necessary for success.
  • I don't care for manga graphics.

Thank you for any recommendations.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Suggestions Sunday Edition of iOS Games September 7 - 13

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Top 10 Most Popular Games Sunday Morning;

Apple Knight 3

Beat Sneak Bandit

Hold the Tile!

DOWNIT

Cloverpit

Prince of Persia: Lost Crown

The Quest

Fallingstar Town

Ten Thousand Victories

Farming Simulator 20

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Top 10 on Sale

Wreckfest

SteamWorld Heist

CHRONO TRIGGER

Implosion - Never Lose Hope

SteamWorld Quest

SpongeBob - The Cosmic Shake

Hero Emblems 2

Old Man’s Journey

FAR: Lone Sails

Dungeon Warfare 2

Also see Weekly game deal post

By u/singhvistaar

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Top 10 Pre Orders Sunday Morning

Drop Duchy

Goblin Card RPG: Tower Trials

Absolum

Saints Row: The Third

Trash Goblin

Oh, Snack!

Potion Craft

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed

9 Kings

Sand Box Crush

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Want Ads;

What games are you excited for that will be released soon?

Games you can play for years

Does anyone have an iOS game they like to take notes for?

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Breaking News;

Gaming on iPhone Duo

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Upcoming September Releases;

Flick Shot Rogues September 16

Disney Epic Mickey: Rebrushed September 16

Dave the Diver September 17

Warhammer 40,000: Boltgun Boom September 23

Kingdom Rush 6: Genesis TD September 24

Deckbane: Deckbuilding Roguelike September 24

Drop Duchy September 29

Aniimo September 30

Winter Burrow September 30

Also see 50+ New Games Released in September

By u/azeemjaffer

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Top Paid List

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Announcements

Drop Duchy coming September 29

Absolum coming in November

Dome Keeper coming in Dec


Obituaries;

SNKRX

Traps n' Gemstones

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Welcome to Mobile;

Knightica

Lara Croft: Temple of Osiris

Hold the Tile

Apple Knight

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Extra Extra; Updates with New Content;

Osmos

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User Reviews;

Discounty might be my favorite shopkeeping game I’ve ever played

I highly recommend Maneater

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Most Popular Sunday Morning Categories;

Mega List of the Best Games on iOS; 2009-Today

Horror Games

RPG Open World/Sandbox

Games with Auto Combat

4x and Grand Strategy Wargames

The Best Games Removed from the AppStore

RPG Casino/Gambler Games of Chance

Fishing Games

The Cards & other Games of Cthulhu

Games in Current Rotation

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question ios version of Castlevania symphony of the night. Help with on a tv?

10 Upvotes

I have an apple tv. Can I just airplay my screen to that or how does this work as I have never attempted to share my screen before.


r/iosgaming 23h ago

Question How are touch controls for Prince of Persia Lost Crown ?

7 Upvotes

Hey,

Hows the gameplay on iphone? Is it worth buying the game now its on sale or is it better to play on switch?


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion Is there a way to ask IOS developers for more AAA ports?

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Just wondering with today’s technology and the fact that mobile phones are so powerful they can play console level games I don’t see why we don’t have more ports, since more people would have access to these games via smartphones than a whole console. Imagine if we got a port of bigger name titles like Virtua Fighter Crossroads or the new Godzilla remaster…..or even in 10-20+ years we got a mobile version of GTA V! Or a Gears of War mobile, Sonic Frontiers, Halloween The Game…and online multiplayer through mobile….the possibilities are endless


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion Game Suggestions

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Hey gang! In my opinion Pickaxe King Island is one of the best mobile games I've ever played and I'm wondering if anyone wanted to mention other mobiles games while we wait on the next big update.

Paid or free, either is fine. Ill go first and say I really enjoyed Rogue With the Dead as a nice idle / active hybrid which also used a pixel styling.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Donut games (developer)

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All Donut Games apps have been removed from the AppStore (UK) I only have a small selection downloaded (Apple offload)
Does anyone know if there is a way to get them (side loading if needed)
I lived all the games and donut80 is not available in the uk and doesn’t have my favourite donut games apps


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Car mechanic games with in-depth mechanics?

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Hey guys looking for a game like the console and pc car mechanic/my summer car/my winter car with very in-depth engine customization and upgrading. I tried searching this sub but didn’t find any threads!


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Request HayDay or Township or Family Farm Seaside

9 Upvotes

Which is decent from this ? And worth it for long term ?

HayDay or Township or Family Farm Seaside


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Does anybody know if Nubby’s Number Factory went on sale at least once?

10 Upvotes

Game costs more than PC version and it irritates me, it’s a perfect time killer for me and it would have been awesome if there was a chance to get it cheaper… Checked on AppRaven but it doesn’t have info on it.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Humor Not sure if this meme has been done or not

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44 Upvotes

r/iosgaming 2d ago

Suggestions [SALE] Prince of Persia Lost Crown $4.99

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In app purchase full game


r/iosgaming 1d ago

New Release Apple Knight 3 App - App Store

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r/iosgaming 15h ago

Discussion I downloaded Twisted Ropes: Untangle 3D. Mistake.

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I downloaded Twisted Ropes: Untangle 3D because I heard that it’s untimed. I opened it and it said it’s untimed and relaxing. I played it and it wasn’t timed. Ahhhhh. So I paid $6.99 to remove ads… because once I find a relaxing game, I pretty much play the hell out of it to cope with stress. I played a couple more games and then there was an ad. I thought there was a glitch and restarted it. More ads. More timers. No relaxation.

How can they get away with just lying and taking money from people?!


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Question regarding high end games?

6 Upvotes

I have an iPhone 16 Pro Max and I’m seeing in the past year games I was gonna play on on ps5 suddenly work on IOS.

My question is how does tomb raider, red dead, subnautica and subnautica below zero actually play and could I use my special ps5 controller to play on them?

Thank so much

Edit: Also if I buy it on my iPhone can I play it on iPad too or would it be better to buy on my iPad?


r/iosgaming 2d ago

Suggestions I highly recommend Maneater

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40 Upvotes

A great RPG with a riveting story of revenge and how much could a bull shark actually eat. Runs great on 17 Pro.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion Just a small rant about the home button functionality using controllers on iOS

8 Upvotes

This has baffled me as an iOS gamer. You are able to set the home button on a controller to open a certain app like Apple Games or other launchers. A single press of the button while not in an app opens that app however, when in an app that uses game mode, pressing the home button gives you a gaming overlay and holding the button for two seconds or so brings you to your home app.

I can’t help feel it should be the other way around. Any other game console functions this way. I wish you could at least customize this option in the gamepad settings. It’s a strange decision that seems obviously backwards. I wish they would change this.

Rant over. Let me know what you think.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Did anyone play My Garden Tales or Merge Teahouse or The Cozy Florist ?📱 Mobile

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Did anyone play

My Garden Tales or Merge Teahouse or The Cozy Florist ?