Top iOS Games of 2010

Welcome to VideoGamer.com's top iOS games of 2010, 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.

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Sniper: Ghost Warrior

A frightening lack of originality, uninspired objectives and a shedload of technical issues make Sniper one of the worst shooters this generation. I consider myself to be a happy person; I'm healthy, outrageously attractive... more

Reviewed on: 01 August 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Iron Man 2

There's not a lot that stands out about Iron Man 2, and the experience as a whole is entirely forgettable. If there's one thing I can safely predict was missing from the development... more

Reviewed on: 06 May 2010 Platforms: iOS,iOS
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The Simpsons Arcade

The Simpsons Arcade is good fun, but it's short-lived in the extreme. While £2.99 might not seem much, other App Store games offer far better value for money. The Simpsons Arcade is the very definition of a pick up and play video game.... more

Reviewed on: 14 January 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Robert Rodriguez presents Predators

There's not much variety to be had in Predators, and you can wade through it in a couple of decent train journeys, but it keeps itself sharp enough for you to chop until it stops. Even if you were to add up the total amount of fatalities I've seen from... more

Reviewed on: 19 July 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Magnetic Shaving Derby

Magnetic Shaving Derby is a charming, silly, completely unessential purchase that's quite nice to have. I don't know how long I've spent wishing for a game where you have to... more

Reviewed on: 09 August 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Spider-Man: Total Mayhem

The combat's a tad shallow, and things get repetitive pretty darn quick, but it's still worth the comparatively small price tag. Just. Some developers might shy away from big licenses, scared that they'll trip... more

Reviewed on: 05 October 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II

The Force Unleashed II isn't a bad game by a long stretch - just a game that's over in a flash and almost entirely devoid of any memorable moments. As far as sequels to multi-million selling titles go, Force Unleashed II is... more

Reviewed on: 01 November 2010 Platforms: iOS
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6

Crazy Taxi

Crazy Taxi for XBLA and PSN loses more than it gains, and only keeps a light grip on the quirks that were part of its original charm. SEGA's port of the arcade title Crazy Taxi came about in 2000 during the... more

Reviewed on: 26 November 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

Alice in Wonderland

There's nothing ground breaking about Alice's adventure in Wonderland on the DS, but it's hard not to be taken in by the charming game world and cast of likeable characters. The Tim Burton directed Alice in Wonderland movie has divided critics all... more

Reviewed on: 10 March 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

Tiger Woods PGA Tour 11

Tiger 11 still plays a fine game of golf, but it might not be enough to clear the rough. As a series, Tiger Woods tends to increment with gentle putts rather than... more

Reviewed on: 15 July 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

Star Wars: Battle for Hoth

Star Wars fans will drop the cash on it regardless, but there’s enough here to satisfy the urges of serious tower defence players too. A quick history lesson for those who flunked Star Wars school: during the... more

Reviewed on: 06 August 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

A few control issues bringing the overall quality of the product down, but that doesn't mean Guardian of Light isn't worth a look. It's quite remarkable that Crystal Dynamics has been able to create a game... more

Reviewed on: 01 October 2010 Platforms: iOS,iOS
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7

Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode 1

Sonic 4 does a fantastic job of recreating the retro Sonic experience that defined many a childhood, but ironically this could be considered its biggest shortcoming. The title screen sets the precedent. Sonic poses behind a familiar looking... more

Reviewed on: 13 October 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

The Sims 3

The franchise has successfully managed to spread itself across multiple platforms, but it seems as though the 3DS takes more away from it than it adds. It's a beautiful day over at the VideoGamer.com office. The sun is shining,... more

Reviewed on: 26 October 2010 Platforms: iOS
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7

RAGE: Mutant Bash TV

Rage might well be short, shallow, and shoddy in the control department, but it's still well worth the price of admission. With Rage HD, John Carmack has rolled up his sleeves, placed a huge bicep on... more

Reviewed on: 02 December 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Driver

Driver struggles at times to work here as well as it did on a games console, but it's still an excellent port that has managed to retain the majority of what made it so much fun back in the day. I've got fond memories of Driver on the original PlayStation. Before GTA... more

Reviewed on: 04 January 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Ronnie O'Sullivan's Snooker

At its current reduced price of only 59p Ronnie O'Sullivan Snooker is an absolute steal. If you're a fan of the green baize, you're going to lap this up. While snooker isn't nearly as popular as it was during its heyday of the 80s... more

Reviewed on: 21 January 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Football Manager Handheld 2010

It's not perfect and for some might be too expensive, but if you enjoy trying to take your team to league and cup glory, hours and hours of fun (or misery) are to be had here. How much depth do you want from Football Manager on the iPhone? It's a... more

Reviewed on: 12 April 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge

Monkey Island 2 Special Edition: LeChuck's Revenge is more of an average 2-disc edition than a deluxe Criterion version. Monkey Island 2 is one of the greatest games of all time: if there were a... more

Reviewed on: 22 July 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Osmos

A very reasonable £1.79 will get you 72 levels split across two game modes - odyssey and arcade - which is more than several hours worth of 'zoned out' gameplay. Let's put video games to one side for a minute and talk psychology, in... more

Reviewed on: 13 August 2010 Platforms: iOS
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8

Kinectimals

For the game's target audience - pre-teen kids - this is an excellent Kinect game that will provide hours of fun. "Is it better than Nintendogs?" I asked my 10-year-old sister after a... more

Reviewed on: 10 November 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Infinity Blade

Buy it safe in the knowledge that you're not only getting the best looking game on the App Store, but a fantastic little action RPG in its own right. I remember moaning about how dull Infinity Blade seemed after seeing it for... more

Reviewed on: 16 December 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Labyrinth 2

This is a top-drawer iDevice game that feels perfectly at home on Apple's touch screen, tilt-enabled handhelds. At just £2.99 it's an absolute steal. It takes a lot to make me swear, but a devilish video game will usually do... more

Reviewed on: 13 January 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing

Sonic & SEGA All-Stars Racing has all the best qualities that Mario Kart initiated years ago and features controls tailored to the portable iOS devices. It's true that Sonic and SEGA All-Stars Racing is incredibly similar in... more

Reviewed on: 25 February 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Might & Magic Clash of Heroes

The combat system is almost flawless. Bar the odd insane difficulty spike, even the dreaded grind is pleasurable. It attains that holy grail of game design: easy to learn, but hard to master. Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes, from little-known Canadian developer... more

Reviewed on: 15 March 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Limbo

Limbo is a puzzle game that is littered with ideas and an artistic eye, but more importantly it understands the frustrations of repetition and makes failure enjoyable. With the influx of pretty independent games over the last ten years it's... more

Reviewed on: 19 July 2010 Platforms: iOS
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9

Helsing's Fire

Helsing's Fire has inventive levels and immediate charm, making it an instant iPhone classic you'd be a fool not to pick up post haste. Dracula's never been one to have a large amount of light in his dastardly... more

Reviewed on: 23 July 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Dodonpachi Resurrection

It might be ten times more expensive than the average App Store game, but it's also a shining example of what a good developer and Apple's shiny iDevices can achieve if they work together. Sometimes the unlikeliest success stories are the most endearing, like when... more

Reviewed on: 07 September 2010 Platforms: iOS
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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. PopCap Games should be a household name for gamers. If you haven't played... more

Reviewed on: 10 September 2010 Platforms: iOS
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Game Dev Story

Soon all you'll care about is getting Game of the Year over those damned Circle Enix guys and spending five consecutive hours trying to get a decent score. That guy who runs the game studio that specialises in golf RPGs? That's me.... more

Reviewed on: 22 October 2010 Platforms: iOS

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