100 Best iOS Games: #50 – #26

Mickey Mouse is making a big comeback (which is weird to say), and Where's My Mickey? might be the most ambitious Where's My title to date for Disney's Interactive division. Not only is the animation a joy to watch, but the puzzles are clever and fun. Plus, there's always new content and characters being added. Welcome to the list of the 100 Best iOS Games, Mickey!

When it was first released, Another World was a groundbreaking game that pushed the boundaries of what was possible through digital storytelling. The graphics back then were amazing and the revamped version in the 20th Anniversary game does not disappoint. The razor sharp visuals only serve to enhance the original game and really make you believe that there is another world. The animations are buttery smooth and the level of difficulty remains just as hard as it was twenty years ago. Another World does what a good adventure game should, which is take you on an adventure on another world.

Bejeweled seems to have been around as long as there has been an internet. For a game to have lasted this long, there must be something to it. It is one of the most addicting and fun little match-threes that you're likely to find. Bejeweled Blitz is the most recent incarnation and on iOS, it really sets itself out as the best version of the game. From all the flashing lights to sharp graphics and slot machine sounds, Bejeweled Blitz is an onslaught of gratifying enjoyment. If you need a quick hit of fun or a way to wake your brain up into different ways of thinking, a few minutes of Bejeweled Blitz would be the right prescription.

The first Anomaly was a great game, but its sequel is even better. Incredible graphics, an engaging storyline and kick ass audio make for a fantastic alien invasion experience. It might be simple touch and tap maneuvering, but the ways you can go about beating each level make for some of the most challenging, and rewarding, experiences you'll have on your iPad.

If hipsters could be bothered to stop arguing about which band they knew of first, they would probably have made Superbrothers: Sword and Sorcery EP. This strange and wonderful adventure game takes full advantage of everything your iOS device has to offer. It has incredible visuals that would make any 8-bit artist drool, a score to match the undeniable weirdness of the game, and intuitive and fun touchscreen controls. You're called on to perform many different functions as you adventure through the land. What are you looking for? It doesn't matter. It's the journey and they playing of this game that makes it truly enjoyable. Plus you can brag about it to your hipster friends later.

Machinarium is the closest that you'll ever get to point and click adventure game perfection. All of its ingredients add up to something that transcends its whole. The visuals are simply stunning. They look like they're painted in rusty watercolors on the screen. Its story doesn't use any words to communicate what it needs, instead it relies on simple pictures, animations, and character gestures to move you along emotionally and physically. Machinarium is a game that you become attached to very quickly. It's something that you don't want to put down until you help your little robot pal find who he's looking for.

Half Brick Studio knows how to make insanely fun games with the simplest controls possible. Jetpack Joyride is the fruit of everyone's dream of owning a jetpack. Who wouldn't like to break into a top secret laboratory to wreak mayhem and madness with a rocket strapped on their back? With one touch of the finger, try and make your way through a secret laboratory. Jetpack Joyrides isn't technically an endless running game, since you spend most of your time flying around, but the procedurally generated levels and general endlessness of it make it very similar to one. The single control make the game challenging but simple. Even the soundtrack is enough to get you pumped up.

If anyone ever tells you that your iPhone is no match for that big brick of a console under a TV, just say "Dead Space." Dead Space is one of the few examples of a mainstream current-gen console game brought over to iOS. With revamped controls and graphics, Dead Space is a masterpiece of mobile survival horror. The controls are quick and fluid. The quick time events that have you tapping and swiping for your life feel visceral and desperate. The story is a simple one of survival, but the stakes feel even higher now that you're playing from bed with all the lights off and your iPad against your nose.

Telltale Games have turned their deft storytelling hand to the Walking Dead. The Walking Dead game is a fantastically told episodic series meant to compliment the already revered comics and TV show. Telltale games have a certain cartoony look to them, but here they've understandably gone for a bit more of a creepy look. Even if you're suffering from zombie fatigue, Walking Dead: The Game for iOS is well worth a play.

That pesky Om Nom is hungry again and this time you have even more ways to get candy into that lizard's mouth. And more places. Om Nom chases his candy through a wormhole and ends up traveling back in time and meeting his candy loving ancestors. Six new worlds provide Cut the Rope lovers with fun themes and puzzles. Not even time travel can stop this little monster from getting on our list of the 100 Best iOS Games.

Angry Birds Rio dodges all the problems of a movie tie-in game and rises above the competitors with a game that stays true to both the original game and the film. Angry Birds Rio supplants those little irate budgies to Rio De Janeiro where they are charged with freeing as many of the captive rare species of birds as they possible can. It's a noble pursuit for any avaunt guard avian. The core mechanics that make Angry Birds great are still there while adjusting for the almost criminal lack of pigs. Instead you have monkeys and caged birds to deal with. Angry Birds Rio takes the best of Angry Birds and the film Rio and mushes it into a wonderful amalgamation fit for any home screen.

Tiny Wings is a testament to the opportunities of the iOS App Store. One very clever guy programmed one of the most enjoyable endless running games you can download. As an adorable bird with the tiniest of wings, you have to get physics on your side to make it as far as you can before nightfall. Unlike other procedurally generated games, this one only changed daily and allowed you to progress farther and farther with practice. With the update, the Tiny Wings family has grown to provide a little bit of sibling rivalry in the newest levels. Sliding and soaring over the multi-colored hills can induce an almost zen-like calm and ease the frustration from a hectic day. Or you can get frustrated at not beating your last high score. It's your choice, but either way, Tiny Wings is a lot of fun.

Sonic CD was one of the greatest Sonic games ever and gets a fitting retrofit to the iOS. The already simple controls fit well on the touchscreen and the graphics are up to date with a little dab of the retro, enough to make them nostalgic. Sonic has lasted for a long time and we think his new home should be right here on the iOS. Where else would a hedgehog in the fast lane want to be than in the hands of a passenger in the fast lane on a road trip?

Sometimes you need to chill out and absorb your surroundings. Osmos is a sort of microbial Katamari game that lets you do just that. There is no frantic running against the clock, no enemies trying to kill you around every corner. Osmos is a simple game where you play as a little sphere just looking to get bigger by absorbing anything smaller than it. You can explore each level with relaxed abandon as you look for power ups and other "motes" to absorb. Osmos even has a multiplayer function where you can see which of your friends can absorb the most motes. Even though Osmos seems to be a high concept game, that doesn't mean it is devoid of any fun. It is just a more calm alternative to the fast and furious shooting games dominating the App Store.

Speaking of frenetic shooters, N.O.V.A. 3 is an insane futuristic shooter that is bound to get fans of Vanquish tapping feverishly at their phones. As usual, the fate of humanity hangs in the balance and it is up to you to repel the alien invaders with a hailstorm of hot lead and laser blasts. N.O.V.A. 3 is a game that pushes graphical boundaries like no other FPS. In addition to an awesome single player campaign, the multiplayer is rock solid and features 12 player battles. Now you can bring the multiplayer action with you wherever you go and headshot some noobs when you are miles away from the nearest copy of Halo.

Infinity Blade was the first game that ever made us look at our phones in absolute awe. The graphical fidelity that it achieved as well as the tight and concise gameplay made Infinity Blade a must have. This hack and slasher was much more than a violent way to pass the time in line at the grocery store. In fact, it is more of a commentary on gaming itself and the infinite nature of chasing that high score. As you play through the bloodlines only to die again and again, you start to see the futility of your repetitive actions until you finally grow strong enough to bring down that bad guy on the throne. Infinity Blade is a classic.

We never thought that we'd see the other side of the Angry Birds conflict. But since Rovio released Bad Piggies, we now know the hardships that those little limbless pigs went through to get their hands on some dinner. With only your finger to help them, the little pigs have to build some insane contraptions to make their way to the end of each level. Bad Piggies is a surprisingly fun, unique, and enlightening entry into the Angry Birds universe, and we can only hope that Rovio has some more interesting inventions up their developer sleeves.

The goal in Fruit Ninja is simple -- slice up as much fruit as you can. That is it. A simple game can go so far on the iOS as long as its concept is sound. Fruit Ninja is a game that remains fun no matter how much you play it. Maybe it is the satisfying squelch when you separate the two halts of a watermelon. It might be the frustration you feel after slightly nicking a bomb when you were going for a kiwi. Whatever it may be, you'll spend hours slicing and dicing fruit with your finger and you won't regret a minute of it.

Wage epic battles? Yep, that's what they advertise. And that's what you'll be doing. Clash of Clans has been a huge success since its introduction to the App Store. Raise an army of fantasy fighters and battle thousands of other players online. It's one of the most addicting games out there. Don't believe us? Ask the mom who got stuck with a $3,000 bill after kids went nuts with in-app purchases. Silly kids.

Gators sometimes need a shower. After a long day of romping around in the sewer, Swampy needs to clean himself off. Where's My Water? features some of the most realistic water physics every put into a game paired with the charm you'd expect from Disney. Directing the water through all of the game's numerous levels will get challenging, but never impossible. Where's My Water? is one of the most original and enjoyable games you're likely to find. Could you imagine the scandal if an alligator was caught being dirty? The shame!

Go back in time with the highly anticipated sequel to one of the best puzzle/zombie games in the App Store. With all new worlds, levels, plants and zombies to experience, you'll be digging up fun for days.

With some of the most incredible graphics around, engrossing story, addictive gameplay, and tight controls, Infinity Blade II will provide you with hours of hackey-slashey fun. The formula remains the same from the original, but it has been distilled to a fine essence. The graphics are leaps ahead of the already gorgeous original and the game play is even more frantic, strategic, and tactile. Each little swipe delivers devastating blows against your foes. The infinite nature of the game means that you could play it as long as you liked. That is the beauty of Infinity Blade II. It never has to end, and why would you want it to?

Contre Jour is a masterpiece of physics puzzling fun. The visuals are awe inspiring and when paired with the sparse soundtrack, you're playing the equivalent of the Mona Lisa in the iOS world. Everything you thought you knew about physics puzzles just got turned upside down. On your quest for that blue glowing orb, you have to stretch, bulge, and swing your way across levels and black holes. Contre Jour has everything a good physics puzzler should have and then some. Don't even get us started on the beautiful score.

Farming games are addictive, but they all feel a bit too similar. The creators of Tiny Tower built their game outside of the box and allowed you to build up instead of out. You can create a whole living and breathing community within the walls of your tiny little tower. You can watch the little 8-bit people go about their day as you strive for that extra floor or room to make your tower that much better. Tiny Tower is addictive like all other farming games, but it is well worth your time because of the delightful graphics and the fact that it puts a new spin on a tired and old idea.

If Real Racing 2 was the Camaro of racing games, then Real Racing 3 is the Ferrari. A game that looks like it belongs on your home console system, Real Racing 3 offers more cars, more tracks, and the graphics are something to behold. Each car was modeled to the correct specs of their real-life counterparts, making for a car lover's wet dream. But the best thing about Real Racing 3? The game is free. Put that in your Hankooks and smoke it.