Long past are the days when Iphone games were all shallow cash grabs. Apple is taking gaming seriously, bringing visually impressive ports of AAA titles and indie games to your small iPhone screen, games usually reserved for PC and console.
The A17 Pro Chip found on the latest Phoone is a game-changer, with a new 6-core CPU boasting 2 performance and 4 efficiency cores. The GPU inside this tiny chip packs a 6-core CPU, and then there’s the added new 16-core Neural Engine. With all that horsepower under the hood, AAA gaming on the iPhone is booming. Here are our top picks for the 10 best iPhone games for 2024.
Best Hardcore iPhone Games today
Resident Evil 4 Remake
While you might end up paying full price for this title, it works flawlessly with a wireless controller such as the Sony PS5 DualSense Controller.
But with a reimagined storyline, and some impeccable visuals, Resident Evil 4 Remake runs buttery smooth on iOS, specifically on the 15 Pro and the 15 Pro Max. You get to also tweak around and fiddle with the graphical options in this iOS port, which isn’t available on the iOS port of Resident Evil 8 Village.
The only downside is that the game is capped at 30 FPS, which is fine for a phone port, giving you the full RE4 Remake experience on an iPhone. You can download a demo version of Resident Evil 4 Remake for free on the Mac App Store to try it out.
System requirements: OS: iOS 17.0 or later, A17 Bionic Chip, 64.2 GB Space
GTA Trilogy – Definitive Edition
The GTA Trilogy – Definitive Edition was pretty much a jarring mess on launch with visual bugs, and glitches, and pretty much lacked the nostalgic experience Rockstar and most of us expected. But surprisingly, GTA Trilogy – Definitive Edition looks great on iOS. You get the complete game, with better visuals, fewer bugs, and improved character models.
The Mobile Definitive Edition has been massively improved over the PC version. You get Los Santos’ classic orange haze and lighting on the iOS port, the improved Neon Aesthetics in GTA Vice City.
Players can indulge in the dark and gritty atmosphere that was implemented in the original GTA 3 port. You get a solid 30 FPS on the newer iPhone models, but frame-time inconsistencies are an issue.
System requirements: OS: iOS 13.0 or later, A12 Bionic Chip, 3.3 GB Space
SpongeBob: The Cosmic Shake
After SpongeBob: Battle for Bikini Bottom – Rehydrated shook the gaming industry with its simple storyline and fun platforming, developers, Purple Lamp and Handy Games took on the reins for another go at a SpongeBob game known as SpongeBob: The Cosmic Shake, and it doesn’t disappoint.
You get to traverse 7 different worlds with Patrick Star accompanying you on your platforming escapades. You can unlock new platforming upgrades and enjoy The Cosmic Shake’s chill storyline.
The visuals for this game are outstanding. You get full controller support for iOS along with partial MnK support. And if you’re in the mood to fine-tune your settings, you could fiddle around with the graphical options too. The game is capable of running at 120 FPS on a freakin’ iPhone!
System requirements: OS: iOS 14.0 or later, A12 Bionic Chip, 1.8 GB Space
Lego Bricktales
Lego Bricktales seems like a cash grab on the surface, but surprisingly it’s not. It made its way to iOS on April 27, 2023. You get to embark on silly quests, puzzles, and adventures in five different diorama-themed worlds.
The dialogue is cheeky and charming for the most part, with a few references here and there. You’re given a few Lego bricks here and there and using them, you’re tasked to solve problems and side-quests, enabling you to move on to the next world. If you’ve got an iPhone 15 Pro, Lego Bricktales will easily run at 120 FPS.
For just 3 dollars a pop–cheaper than a cup of coffee, Lego Bricktales is worth the salt, offering you full controller support and a charming and chill game that lasts roughly 15 hours.
Note: The game also has just had a recent Christmas update for FREE! This means that the developers are more active than ever.
System requirements: OS: iOS 16.0 or later, A12 Bionic Chip, 1 GB Space
Return to Monkey Island
Monkey Island is a cult-classic point-and-click adventure game, first released in October 1990. Three decades later, the Monkey Island IP has swapped hands many times. Now, Terrible Toybox has its hands on the games but under the supervision of the creator of the franchise Ron Gilbert.
Return to Monkey Island has made its way to the iPhone, which oozes charm, owing to the beautiful artistic design. The gameplay is simple, because, in the end, it’s a point-and-click adventure game.
You get to solve puzzles and explore some new locations. Interactions with other characters are pretty sensitive, with alternating dialogue trees. You get full controller support and the game can pretty much run on the oldest of iPhones.
System requirements: OS: iOS 13.0 or later, A9 Dual-Core, 3.6 GB Space
Unpacking
Developed by Witch Beam, Unpacking is pretty much a simple indie puzzle game that captivates players through visual storytelling. Unpacking is a zen game. It’s chill and relaxing. You get to sift through a series of the player’s belongings and decorate them accordingly in their new abode.
Unpacking allows you to decorate bedrooms, and living rooms and tell slight visual tales about the characters inhabiting their new spaces. Sometimes, it can be frustrating when the game tells you that you’ve incorrectly organized an item.
Though it can get frustrating for some individuals, the chill soundtrack and the repetitive, yet relaxing gameplay might be worth it for some players. The cute pixel art and attention to detail are amazing. The game features controller support and runs on a variety of iPhones.
System requirements: OS: iOS 14.0 or later, A9 Dual-Core, 575.4 MB Space
Oxenfree II: Lost Signals
Don’t have an iPhone with a powerful processor but want an excellent narrative-driven story adventure? We’ve got you covered with Oxenfree II: Lost Signals.
You’re given an assortment of dialogue options that change the story’s narrative to branch out and affect your relations with other characters. While dialogue options and walking can get tedious, you might be introduced to a series of supernatural events that add depth to the gameplay.
You get to explore alternate realities and solve puzzles while conversing with side characters. The storytelling is impeccable, Riley is a great protagonist, and the music, ambiance, and sound effects make the spookier moments a lot more engaging. The best part is full controller support for the iPhone.
System requirements: OS: iOS 15.0 or later, A12 Dual-Core, 2.4 GB Space
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge
TMNT: Shredder’s Revenge is pretty much a nostalgia trip. The game features the 1980s version of the turtles, with their happy and charming character designs. A side-scrolling beat-em-up by nature, the game introduces an arsenal of combos and flurries to behold. And things get sweeter since the game runs at a fluid 60 FPS.
You can swap between characters, April O’Neil, Master Splinter, and later Casey Jones. You have to upgrade your characters individually, and each character has their unique special attacks.
The pixel art style is bright, and gorgeous and gives you a trip down a retro-memory lane. The story and pacing are a tad bit goofy for the most part. Co-op with friends makes replayability all the more fun. TMNT is only available to Netflix Subscribers on the Mac App Store, though.
System requirements: OS: iOS 15.0 or later, A12 Dual-Core, 1.9 GB Space
Honkai Star Rail
Genshin Impact dev, HoYoVerse came out with a blockbuster anime-style RPG title, Honkai Star Rail. And the best part about this game is that it can run easily on the iPhone 15 Pro at the Highest Settings at 120 FPS. Though playing at 60 FPS, the phone might thermal-throttle down to the mid-40s.
The game embraces the charms of Japanese anime clichés, with a cast of charming characters, and a sprinkle of humor here and there.
The gameplay in of itself is addictive, and the microtransactions tend to take a backseat this time around. But that’s not the end of the story for the game. Honkai Star Rail is set to receive updates on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max for MetalFX and Ray Tracing.
System requirements: OS: iOS 11.0 or later, A11 Bionic, 3.5 GB Space
Myst
A puzzle-adventure game, Myst resurfaces from its origins in the 1990s and graces iPhone gamers with a Remake, powered by Unreal Engine 4, and the visuals are just phenomenal. You’re chucked onto a mysterious island and are tasked to interact with mysterious contraptions. You’ll have to figure out the happenings on the island and solve the challenges awaiting you ahead.
Myst is remarkably tailored for an iPhone experience. You’d be surprised to know that the title features support for 120 FPS and advanced graphical settings.
The best part is that users can utilize the full power of the iPhone 15 Pro with Metal 2.1 support along with some upscaling help, courtesy of AMD FSR 1.0.
System requirements: OS: iOS 14.0 or later, A12 Bionic, 4 GB Space
Is the iPhone a Good Gaming Console in 2024?
The iPhone is a great gaming console for 2024. With games such as Assassin’s Creed Mirage and Death Stranding destined for release this year – its clear that AAA games can now run on the iPhone. While this is only true on the newest iPhones, we’re expecting to see more titles supported over time. With that said, while the Mac obviously retains its glory as the best console for gaming in the Apple ecosystem, the iPad and iPhone aren’t that far away when it comes to architecture and performance, sporting the same ARM-based Apple Silicon. So, mobile gaming now, thanks to the iPhone, isn’t just for casual gamers. As always, we’ll keep you updated with the latest and greatest in iPhone gaming. Until then, kill that chainsaw guy!
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