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Best iOS and Android games that you must have on your phone

  • Pokemon Go: Ever since its launch, the popularity of Pokemon Go has skyrocketed. The game gets you out the house and into the real/virtual world. It requires walking to earn the medals or points to catch Pokemon.
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    Pokemon Go: Ever since its launch, the popularity of Pokemon Go has skyrocketed. The game gets you out the house and into the real/virtual world. It requires walking to earn the medals or points to catch Pokemon.

    Pokemon Go: Ever since its launch, the popularity of Pokemon Go has skyrocketed. The game gets you out the house and into the real/virtual world. It requires walking to earn the medals or points to catch Pokemon.
  • Temple Run: In this game, if you dare steal priceless jewels from the temple, you will be chased by its demon monkey guards. How far you go will fetch your more points.
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    Temple Run: In this game, if you dare steal priceless jewels from the temple, you will be chased by its demon monkey guards. How far you go will fetch your more points.

    Temple Run: In this game, if you dare steal priceless jewels from the temple, you will be chased by its demon monkey guards. How far you go will fetch your more points.
  • Real Racing 3: With plenty of cars, its stunning visuals and high-quality racing action that give you the best racing experience.
    3/17

    Real Racing 3: With plenty of cars, its stunning visuals and high-quality racing action that give you the best racing experience.

    Real Racing 3: With plenty of cars, its stunning visuals and high-quality racing action that give you the best racing experience.
  • Risky Road: In this racing game, the trick lies in knowing when to slow down to avoid tipping over and breaking the precious egg you’re carrying. Show off your driving skills on the leaderboard and unlock various trucks with earned money from the gameplay.
    4/17

    Risky Road: In this racing game, the trick lies in knowing when to slow down to avoid tipping over and breaking the precious egg you’re carrying. Show off your driving skills on the leaderboard and unlock various trucks with earned money from the gameplay.

    Risky Road: In this racing game, the trick lies in knowing when to slow down to avoid tipping over and breaking the precious egg you’re carrying. Show off your driving skills on the leaderboard and unlock various trucks with earned money from the gameplay.
  • Stack: In this game, stacks your shapes as high as you can until you can’t fit anything else on top. It’s a simple game but very addictive. If your timing is off, your piece will be chopped a bit.
    5/17

    Stack: In this game, stacks your shapes as high as you can until you can’t fit anything else on top. It’s a simple game but very addictive. If your timing is off, your piece will be chopped a bit.

    Stack: In this game, stacks your shapes as high as you can until you can’t fit anything else on top. It’s a simple game but very addictive. If your timing is off, your piece will be chopped a bit.
  • Fear the Walking Dead: This is an auto-runner game that helps you stay alert. Hit the zombies on your screen and shoot them down before they get too close and then shake them off before you lose too much health.
    6/17

    Fear the Walking Dead: This is an auto-runner game that helps you stay alert. Hit the zombies on your screen and shoot them down before they get too close and then shake them off before you lose too much health.

    Fear the Walking Dead: This is an auto-runner game that helps you stay alert. Hit the zombies on your screen and shoot them down before they get too close and then shake them off before you lose too much health.
  • All is Lost: It is a puzzle runner, where timing is of the essence. Jump and roll under obstacles, so your swift movement and response time can make the difference between life and death in this game.
    7/17

    All is Lost: It is a puzzle runner, where timing is of the essence. Jump and roll under obstacles, so your swift movement and response time can make the difference between life and death in this game.

    All is Lost: It is a puzzle runner, where timing is of the essence. Jump and roll under obstacles, so your swift movement and response time can make the difference between life and death in this game.
  • Wind-Up Knight: In this game, a princess has been kidnapped and you are rescuing her. Once again, this is also a puzzle-oriented swiping thrill, which requires perfect timing as the hunt nears its end.
    8/17

    Wind-Up Knight: In this game, a princess has been kidnapped and you are rescuing her. Once again, this is also a puzzle-oriented swiping thrill, which requires perfect timing as the hunt nears its end.

    Wind-Up Knight: In this game, a princess has been kidnapped and you are rescuing her. Once again, this is also a puzzle-oriented swiping thrill, which requires perfect timing as the hunt nears its end.
  • Thumb Drift: It’s a racing game where you have to avoid obstacles and walls on your driveway and pick up any coins on your trail to unlock goodies for your vehicles.
    9/17

    Thumb Drift: It’s a racing game where you have to avoid obstacles and walls on your driveway and pick up any coins on your trail to unlock goodies for your vehicles.

    Thumb Drift: It’s a racing game where you have to avoid obstacles and walls on your driveway and pick up any coins on your trail to unlock goodies for your vehicles.
  • Rayman Adventures: This game involves retrieving lost eggs, searching for hidden Teensies, killing enemies on your path, or solving puzzles before making it to the goal.
    10/17

    Rayman Adventures: This game involves retrieving lost eggs, searching for hidden Teensies, killing enemies on your path, or solving puzzles before making it to the goal.

    Rayman Adventures: This game involves retrieving lost eggs, searching for hidden Teensies, killing enemies on your path, or solving puzzles before making it to the goal.
  • Afterpulse: The game has got some stunning visuals and solid online features to reap rewards and weapons before making your mark in multiplayer matches with players around the world.
    11/17

    Afterpulse: The game has got some stunning visuals and solid online features to reap rewards and weapons before making your mark in multiplayer matches with players around the world.

    Afterpulse: The game has got some stunning visuals and solid online features to reap rewards and weapons before making your mark in multiplayer matches with players around the world.
  • Alphabear: Get teddy bears, use them to make words and earn points. This game requires you to arrange words with the letters that appear on your screen.
    12/17

    Alphabear: Get teddy bears, use them to make words and earn points. This game requires you to arrange words with the letters that appear on your screen.

    Alphabear: Get teddy bears, use them to make words and earn points. This game requires you to arrange words with the letters that appear on your screen.
  • Guitar Hero Live: This game has a great collection of popular music. Every time you play a song, a virtual audience will cheer you.
    13/17

    Guitar Hero Live: This game has a great collection of popular music. Every time you play a song, a virtual audience will cheer you.

    Guitar Hero Live: This game has a great collection of popular music. Every time you play a song, a virtual audience will cheer you.
  • Asphalt 8: Airborne: It aims at arcade racers with a great graphics and exciting zooming effects.
    14/17

    Asphalt 8: Airborne: It aims at arcade racers with a great graphics and exciting zooming effects.

    Asphalt 8: Airborne: It aims at arcade racers with a great graphics and exciting zooming effects.
  • Score! World Goals: This game counts your stunning moments. You get bonus start for your accuracy during the play.
    15/17

    Score! World Goals: This game counts your stunning moments. You get bonus start for your accuracy during the play.

    Score! World Goals: This game counts your stunning moments. You get bonus start for your accuracy during the play.
  • The Sims Freeplay: This game comes from EA sports family. It’s a simple game where you can also make your Sim earn them in the good old fashioned way by getting them a job and better lifestyle.
    16/17

    The Sims Freeplay: This game comes from EA sports family. It’s a simple game where you can also make your Sim earn them in the good old fashioned way by getting them a job and better lifestyle.

    The Sims Freeplay: This game comes from EA sports family. It’s a simple game where you can also make your Sim earn them in the good old fashioned way by getting them a job and better lifestyle.
  • Temple Run 2: If you are not satisfied Temple Run previous version, this game offers more running, jumping and hopefully not falling over along with new mine carts on the rail tracks.
    17/17

    Temple Run 2: If you are not satisfied Temple Run previous version, this game offers more running, jumping and hopefully not falling over along with new mine carts on the rail tracks.

    Temple Run 2: If you are not satisfied Temple Run previous version, this game offers more running, jumping and hopefully not falling over along with new mine carts on the rail tracks.
Pokemon Go: Ever since its launch, the popularity of Pokemon Go has skyrocketed. The game gets you out the house and into the real/virtual world. It requires walking to earn the medals or points to catch Pokemon.
Temple Run: In this game, if you dare steal priceless jewels from the temple, you will be chased by its demon monkey guards. How far you go will fetch your more points.
Real Racing 3: With plenty of cars, its stunning visuals and high-quality racing action that give you the best racing experience.
Risky Road: In this racing game, the trick lies in knowing when to slow down to avoid tipping over and breaking the precious egg you’re carrying. Show off your driving skills on the leaderboard and unlock various trucks with earned money from the gameplay.
Stack: In this game, stacks your shapes as high as you can until you can’t fit anything else on top. It’s a simple game but very addictive. If your timing is off, your piece will be chopped a bit.
Fear the Walking Dead: This is an auto-runner game that helps you stay alert. Hit the zombies on your screen and shoot them down before they get too close and then shake them off before you lose too much health.
All is Lost: It is a puzzle runner, where timing is of the essence. Jump and roll under obstacles, so your swift movement and response time can make the difference between life and death in this game.
Wind-Up Knight: In this game, a princess has been kidnapped and you are rescuing her. Once again, this is also a puzzle-oriented swiping thrill, which requires perfect timing as the hunt nears its end.
Thumb Drift: It’s a racing game where you have to avoid obstacles and walls on your driveway and pick up any coins on your trail to unlock goodies for your vehicles.
Rayman Adventures: This game involves retrieving lost eggs, searching for hidden Teensies, killing enemies on your path, or solving puzzles before making it to the goal.
Afterpulse: The game has got some stunning visuals and solid online features to reap rewards and weapons before making your mark in multiplayer matches with players around the world.
Alphabear: Get teddy bears, use them to make words and earn points. This game requires you to arrange words with the letters that appear on your screen.
Guitar Hero Live: This game has a great collection of popular music. Every time you play a song, a virtual audience will cheer you.
Asphalt 8: Airborne: It aims at arcade racers with a great graphics and exciting zooming effects.
Score! World Goals: This game counts your stunning moments. You get bonus start for your accuracy during the play.
The Sims Freeplay: This game comes from EA sports family. It’s a simple game where you can also make your Sim earn them in the good old fashioned way by getting them a job and better lifestyle.
Temple Run 2: If you are not satisfied Temple Run previous version, this game offers more running, jumping and hopefully not falling over along with new mine carts on the rail tracks.
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There was a time when you would have to spend big money to buy a dedicated gaming rig to satisfy your gaming desire. Now, thanks to smartphones - all your dream games are at your fingertips for just a nominal amount, if not free.

Here are the best games available on both the iOS and Android platforms that you must have installed on your phone.

We’ve also included VR games for you. Take a look!