Top iOS Games of 2009

Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top iOS games of 2009, a list of the best videogames, created from editorial reviews on the site. It's the perfect tool to find that great game you haven't played yet, or even to find a gem for a friend or loved one as a gift.

Please take into account this list is in descending order! VideoGamer.com is always open to hearing about your opinion. Would your list be different? If so let us know by contacting us or tweeting us @VideoGamerCom.

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Glyder

Worth the asking price for the music alone, Glyder is a real treat for the senses. Quite often puzzle games can become frustrating, asking you to learn a... more

Reviewed on: 01 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour

Multiplayer would have been a nice addition but there is still plenty on offer here to keep you coming back to perfect your swing. Much like the proverbial tiger let out of the cage (double entendre anyone?)... more

Reviewed on: 11 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Terminator Salvation

Terminator Salvation is still very much worth the attention of anyone looking for a solid third-person shooter. The beginning of Terminator 2 Judgment Day makes us think 'wow this would... more

Reviewed on: 15 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Toki Tori

The touchscreen control mechanic might not sit so well with old school fans, but for newcomers with a patient disposition, Toki Tori is a real treat from the App store. At first glance Toki Tori looks like a less green, egg-shaped version of... more

Reviewed on: 22 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Orions: Legend of Wizards

If you can set aside your pre-conceptions of what is expected from a CCG or RTS title then you’ll find yourself with an experience that’s entirely new and wholesomely rewarding. Combining genres can be a tricky old game. Do it right and you potentially... more

Reviewed on: 28 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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Zenonia

Some fiddly moments with the touchscreen UI hold it back from true greatness, but those seeking an extremely solid and entertaining App Store RPG need look no further. Despite his adoptive father naming him 'Regret', Zenonia's protagonist seems... more

Reviewed on: 08 June 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Jules Verne's Return to Mysterious Island

Overall RTMI is an impressive package indeed. The narrative is deep and engaging and there isn’t anything currently in the App store (bar maybe Myst) with a story as intelligently delivered. Long before J.J. Abrams' grandmother was even a twinkle in her father's eye,... more

Reviewed on: 19 June 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Minigore

Minigore's presentation is top class and the dual-stick controls work well, but we can't see the fun lasting for more than a few weeks and the odd cheap death might annoy high score junkies. Minigore is the latest "twin stick" shooter to grace the iPhone. Developer... more

Reviewed on: 31 July 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Draw Race

With more tracks promised in future updates, Draw Race is highly recommended. It's not nearly as accomplished as some of the iPhone's advanced racers, but it's good addictive fun. Racing games on the iPhone came of age with the release of Firemint Real... more

Reviewed on: 03 August 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Need for Speed Shift

Need For Speed: Shift is a brilliant new start for the franchise and has clearly been built by a team that loves racing. Shift comes highly recommended to all racing game fans. When EA announced that it would be giving its Need for Speed games more... more

Reviewed on: 14 September 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Blades of Fury

While Blades of Fury is not the real deal, it's as close as we can get to at the moment, and that is not a bad thing, not a bad thing at all. Playing the ever so demanding role of If-No-One-Else-Will-Do-It,... more

Reviewed on: 07 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Fieldrunners

Fieldrunners doesn't do anything to advance to the tower defense genre, but if you're a PSP owner looking for a budget slice of real time strategy goodness, it's just what the doctor ordered. Prior to 2007, I don't think I'd ever played a tower defense game in my... more

Reviewed on: 14 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

Beaterator

At first you may feel a little overwhelmed by all the menus and libraries, but ultimately its sheer user-friendliness, the common controls, and omnipresent video tutorials win out the day. "Timbaland knows the way to reach the top of the charts / Maybe if I work... more

Reviewed on: 16 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010

WWE Smackdown vs RAW 2010 is, we're surprised to say, easily the best game in the series to date, and a must-buy for WWE fans - especially if you've been giving it a wide-berth for a few years. WWE Smackdown vs RAW is a series that's been small on updates. Each year we... more

Reviewed on: 21 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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8

2XL ATV Offroad

2XL ATV is a great iDevice racer that has a lot more going for it than the developer's previous off-road racer. Following the success of 2XL Supercross can't have been easy for developer... more

Reviewed on: 29 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Mirror's Edge

Mirror's Edge exudes cool from every pore, drips with cutting edge technical brilliance and never tries to deviate from its platforming focus. If any game was going to win an award for being cool, Mirror's Edge would be... more

Reviewed on: 12 January 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Sway

With brilliant use of the touch screen, cute visuals and perfect pick up and play gameplay, Sway is currently one of the best games you can get for your iPhone. New platforms always seem to have defining games, whether it's the original... more

Reviewed on: 16 March 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Zen Bound

Zen Bound breathes ingenuity and individuality on a scale that hasn’t been seen on the iPhone. Check it out and you won’t be disappointed. The launch of a new action/adventure game is often heralded with phrases... more

Reviewed on: 16 March 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Broken Sword: Shadow of the Templars - The Director's Cut

If you've finished Professor Layton and you're looking for something that combines decent puzzles with a ripping yarn, this is well worth a gander. "Paris in the fall. The last months of the year, and the end of the... more

Reviewed on: 08 April 2009 Platforms: iOS,iOS
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9

Plants vs. Zombies

The basic gameplay isn't exactly original, but it's been executed so well on the Xbox 360 that it absolutely needs to be in your collection. It's not often a game completely exceeds our expectations. These days games... more

Reviewed on: 14 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Need for Speed: Undercover

A unique control set up combined with a well-executed, well-established franchise makes this a definite must have for fans of the series and newcomers alike. Anyone still sitting on the fence as to whether iPhone gaming requires... more

Reviewed on: 20 May 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Street Fighter IV

Basically, the PC version is the console version with a couple of new tricks, but it’s still absolutely awesome. When you think of PC gaming, you don't think of fighting games. And yet the... more

Reviewed on: 17 July 2009 Platforms: iOS,iOS
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9

Real Racing

Real Racing delivers what is undeniably a gorgeous looking experience that will have fans of Forza/Gran Turismo grinning from ear to ear all day long. Way back when App Store was but a youngster, a grainy YouTube video surfaced... more

Reviewed on: 22 July 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Marvel vs. Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes

Online play makes this classic 2D fighter an essential purchase. 2009 may well go down as the year fighting games fought back. In February... more

Reviewed on: 29 July 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

FIFA 10

FIFA 10 is a simulation in the truest sense, and is sure to solidify FIFA's leading position in the two-horse race with PES. Last year I said FIFA 09 was the best FIFA ever created. Now, 12 months on,... more

Reviewed on: 25 September 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Tetris

he original, maddeningly-addictive gameplay remains intact, but there's also a generous selection of alternative modes and variations. By now even the most casual of gamers must be familiar with Tetris. This was... more

Reviewed on: 08 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Beneath A Steel Sky – Remastered

Whether you're an established fan of puzzle adventures or just a newcomer to the genre, Beneath a Steel Sky is an absolute delight. Earlier this year Revolution released a Director's Cut for the... more

Reviewed on: 08 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias

Spell-bindingly beautiful, packed full of wonderfully designed characters, and an eerie yet entrancing atmosphere that forces its way under your skin. It's easy to think of LostWinds: Winter of the Melodias, the sequel to last... more

Reviewed on: 13 October 2009 Platforms: iOS
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9

Doodle Jump

For a meagre price there's absolutely no reason why Doodle Jump should be overlooked. The App Store has provided a plethora of premium games, ranging from NBA... more

Reviewed on: 23 November 2009 Platforms: iOS
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Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars

Whether you're a GTA veteran or someone who's never played one of these games before, you should know that this is one of the best games available for your PSP. Is GTA: Chinatown Wars my favourite handheld game of all time? It's a... more

Reviewed on: 19 October 2009 Platforms: iOS,iOS

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