r/iosgaming 4d ago

Discussion Weekly /r/iOSGaming Discussion: What have you been playing lately and what do you recommend?

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Please use this thread to discuss whatever iOS games you've been playing lately. They don't have to be new games, they can be old games and they do not have to be iOS original titles!

As long as it's an iOS game it belongs in here. Make sure to put the name(s) of the game(s) in bold to make it easier for people skimming the thread to see what you're talking about, and if you'd like to make it really convenient turn the game name into a hyperlink that sends people directly to the App Store!

To keep track of the thread, the comments are sorted by "new" by default.

Lastly, Rule #3: "No Dev Self-Promotion Outside Saturdays" applies at all times for this thread, even if it's actually Saturday.


r/iosgaming 6d ago

Developer Saturday (Megathread) [Megathread] Developer Saturday Showcase: August 29, 2026 šŸ“±

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HelloĀ r/iOSGaming! Welcome to another Developer Saturday showcase! In this megathread, iOS developers will be able share their games freely without breaking the subreddit's "no self-promo" rule. Please read the following guidelines carefully before participating:

  • Developer Saturday will run betweenĀ 12:00 AM to 11:59PM ET (UTC-5).
  • Respect is expected at all times.Ā You're welcome to share your opinions and even disagree with others, but harassment, taunting, or other toxic behavior toward devs, mods, or other community members will not be tolerated.
  • If you receive an AutoModerator comment saying you don't have enough karma, your account is too new, or that your CQS level is low,Ā we won't override the removal because these restrictions are meant to be spam detterents.

DEVELOPERS:

  • All promo comments must have [DEV] at the beginning.Ā We need it with the brackets for AutoModerator purposes, so please don't change the formatting.
  • All promo comments must include an App Store or TestFlight link. Playstore links or links to other gaming stores are not allowed.
  • Only officially released iOS games may be shared.Ā This is not the place to promote non-gaming apps, non-iOS apps, Devvit apps, standalone websites, Discord servers, subreddits, livestreams, fundraisers, or social media pages. However, you may include a website or social media link with your game's self-promo comment.
  • Only games NEWLY RELEASED this month or have a NEW MAJOR UPDATE may be promoted.Ā Personal milestones (ex: reaching X downloads, earning X amount of pay, recieving high reviews, etc), while commendable, are not an eligible reason for promotion. Additionally, "major" updates are those that introduce new features or content that greatly improves or expands the game. Routine updates (ex: bug fixes, performance improvements, or other minor changes) are also not eligible for promotion.Ā Becasue Dev Sat was paused for a month, games that were released or received a major update in July may also be shared in August).
  • You MUST DISCLOSE whether or not AI was used to create the game.Ā If AI was used, you must also explain how it was implemented and/or what assets were created with it (ex: code, illustrations, music, etc). If AI wasn't used in the development of the game, please just state, "No AI was used."
  • You may only make one top-level comment per Saturday.Ā However, you can share several games in the same comment if they also meet the above criteria.

GAMERS / REVIEWERS:

  • You may only make second-level or lower (reply) comments.Ā This means you can reply to a dev or another user's comment, but you may not create a top-level (standalone) comment.
  • Constructive feedback is welcome.Ā You may leave comments that can help devs learn what they did right with their games and what could be improved, but low-effort responses (such as simply calling something "AI slop") will be removed.
  • This is not the place to ask for game suggestions.Ā This megathread is for devs to promote their iOS games. If you're looking for recommendations on what to play next, check out the community's weekly "What Have You Been Playing Lately?" megathread or create your own request post on the main subreddit.

That's it! We're still refining these guidelines, but for now these are the requirements developers must meet in order to ensure a successful self-promo comment this week. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to us via modmail. Thanks for your cooperation, everyone!


r/iosgaming 19h ago

New Release Saints row the 3rd is coming to IOS/Android October 29th

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r/iosgaming 11h ago

New Release Yes Your Grace 2: Snowfall Coming Soon

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Yes Your Grace 2 Snowfall is coming to mobile soon. Expected 7th of October. Try before you buy, single IAP to unlock full game. Auto pre-order for me, the first one was and still is amazing.


r/iosgaming 11h ago

Suggestions Best Auto Battlers

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I've been dabbling in auto battlers here and there for the past few weeks and enjoy the quick gameplay and just something I can jump into while at work for a short break or something. But typical to who I am as a gamer I downloaded a couple and have been playing them in kind of a rotation.

Here is what I've downloaded and enjoyed:
Once Upon a Galaxy

Super Auto Pets

Six Hollows

Are there any I should look at or into. I'm playing these as a free to play and not buying any currencies or anything. I don't mind a paid game but I'm not playing the pay to win nonsense if it's a free to play game.

Any other suggestions that are pretty good? Or did I hit the gold mine with OUaG and SAP? Also I know about Knightica coming out in a week or so just I don't know if I want to buy it as I own it on Switch.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

News Upcoming games: Saints Row: The Third

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r/iosgaming 16h ago

New Release Order Automatica

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r/iosgaming 16h ago

Discussion What are your favorite first person dungeon crawlers on iOS?

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I’ve been replaying a lot of my old favorites and was wondering if I’m missing anything, new or old. There’s been a noticeable uptick in indie dungeon crawlers on Steam lately, so I'm hoping a few hidden gems have slipped onto iOS unnoticed.

The first two I ever played on iOS were The Quest and Undercroft. The Quest was great because you could build out your character in a thousand different ways, though at times it almost felt a little too open. My original favorite was Undercroft, which is still open, but a bit more confined and tightly polished. Another great one is QuestLord, which hits that same sweet spot.

More recently, I’ve been playing Gloomgrave on and off. It leans more roguelike than pure exploration; recent updates have added some meat to it, but it can still feel a bit hollow. Legend of Grimrock is another cool one, though I’ll admit I haven’t made it too far on the iPhone version.

A few questions for the community:

  • What are you all playing, and what do you recommend?
  • Are there any iOS crawlers with strict turn-based combat inside dungeons rather than real-time/reactionary combat?
  • What mechanics make these game types great? Is it the environment (visual layout), content (enemies, loot, skills) or Combat (turn-based or active?)

r/iosgaming 21h ago

Suggestions Dawncaster

28 Upvotes

I’ve had this game on my phone for about 3 months but haven’t played it because ive noticed that it requires a bit more of reading and got overwhelmed by all the positive and negative effects your character can get.

Recently (about 3 days ago) I decided to give it a try and started playing. And oh boy, this game cracks. What can I say? I totally miss judged the game and completely underrated it.

- The graphics: really good artwork.

- The characters: plenty of different play styles and combinations which I like.

- The gameplay: flows really good. It’s not as daunting as I expected it to be. Once you get the mechanics it gets easier to read and understand.

- Content: from all the games I’ve played in this genre (balatro, slots and daggers, luck be a landlord) this one has by far the most content to explore.

- addictive in a good way: it ain’t as drug inducing as balatro that you must hit it with ā€œjust one more gameā€. Usual rounds take like 30 minutes or more, so when you lose, you fill accomplished and at least for me I’m good for now and probably will try another run in a couple hours.

ITS VERTICAL: ITS VERTICAL! Amazing feature (can be also played in landscape)

IMHO give it a try, you won’t regret it. 10/10 game for sure


r/iosgaming 21h ago

Discussion Roco Kingdom sounds super cute from this dev interview

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Had my eye on this one for a while, but this developer interview has me even more hype - especially the mention of a "big goose type Jinie"


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question I'm making a new Balatro + Curling roguelite for Steam and wondering if it could be popular on iOS?

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r/iosgaming 15h ago

Question For those who played it. What are your thoughts?

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

New Release DIY Dadish

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Best open world game?

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I’m looking for an open world game on iOS that you guys could recommend.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion This is how you can play DCSS on your iPhone.

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9 Upvotes

I don’t know if this is allowed but many people asked how to download it.


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Has anyone tried the game Fantasy Life i on ipad mini?

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I’m considering buying the game but some players said the game have some display issues on regular ipad. (bezels and weird screen cutoff)
I’m wondering if the game works well on ipad mini, if anyone has bought the game, please share your experience/screencap, thank you!


r/iosgaming 1d ago

New Release Shoe it All! [Global Launch]

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion Did you know that you can now play DCSS online and offline on your iPhone in portrait mode?

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r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Looking for a PvE single-player auto-battler/TFT clone with endless replayability / content (Buy-to-play, free, or minimal microtransactions)

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Hey everyone!

Does anyone know a game that plays like TFT (auto-battler), but strictly PvE / single-player with endless replayability / content (roguelike/lite style)?

Ideally something buy-to-play, totally free, or at least without heavy in-app purchases/P2W. Any recommendations?


r/iosgaming 2d ago

News Borderlands Mobile (back again!)

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It’s out now in Canadian App Store. Is it a soft launch or a playtest again?! Any info yet?


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Discussion What would convert you to pay for IAPPs?

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Hi everyone, to preface, I’m sick and tired of predatory games and am working on some games that don’t suck the life out of you or monetize you to death.

What is the perfect scenario for you?

I’m playing this stupid ad riddled puzzle thing and I paid for add free within a week.

This week I saw their monthly pass and, for whatever reason, thought it was a one time but like an idiot, it reset this month.

But this gave me an idea on monetization:

Basic Google admob ads, ad free IAP, generic resource packs, and a permanent ā€œgame passā€.

I think I’d play a game like this, if I like it, I will pay for it… but I don’t want to make a game that is basically the same shit everyone else is doing….

Anyway

What makes you try a game?
What makes you pay for it besides liking it?


r/iosgaming 2d ago

Question Any popular games on steam or pc that are on iOS now? I like incremental games.

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Games I have and enjoy:

Balatro
Slay the spire
Cascadou
Dice of Kalma
Farm RPG
Life of mellow
This war of mine
Plague inc.
BitLife
Final outpost DE
Townsfolk
Dawnfolk
CloverPit
Scritchy Scratchy
Good pizza
Good coffee
Retro Zoo CEO
Tiny Harvest
NecroMerger
Wormies
Plantera
RCT Classic
RCT3
FNaF 6
Kairosoft games
Whispers of the forest
Necro Market
Harpagia
Idle Guild
Idle Obelisk Miner
Just Loot
Operate now hospital
Happy Clinic
The Tower
Tiny Terraces
Melvor Idle
Tiny Aquarium
Chillquarium
Zen Koi Pro
How Many Dude’s
Dungeon Clawler
All Who Wander
Elm Quest 2
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Crashlands
Death Worm Deluxe
The Bonfire
The Bonfire 2
Papers Please
Raging Bytes
Fury Survivor Pixel Z
The Fishercat
Animal Restaurant
Flappy Dragon
Hunt Cook Catch and Serve
Happy Room
Fastlane
Slice and Dice
Plants vs Zombies
Monopoly Board Game
Ticket To Ride
Vita Mahjong
Game of Life 1, 2, 3
Backpack Battles
Gambonanza
Orbt XL
Snake.io
Paper.io 2
Suika Game
Wingspan
Paragon Pioneers 2
Keep on Mining Worlds
Outhold
Slots and daggers
Fortune Mill
Ultrapool
Digline
Unnamed Space idle
Pixel Reel
Idle Iktah
Polypine
Mochi-O
Pixel Bowling
Coffee Golf
Hooked Inc
Go Fish!
Angland
Overcrowded


r/iosgaming 1d ago

Question Games on the rise today.

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Guys, are the top 3 game genres that are most high today, which is addictive and people are playing a lot, and that can be replicated by a group of small people, in my case 3 people in the team?

Thank you All.


r/iosgaming 3d ago

Discussion I love playing roguelike games

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Here are the roguelikes I usually play. The fresh experience in every new run keeps me playing endlessly. Playing them on the iPad feels amazing too. I really hope Apple reduces fees for developer accounts because we've already lost way too many great indie games.


r/iosgaming 2d ago

Suggestions Baseball games on iOS

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What’s the best right now?

I enjoyed Clutch Hit Baseball for a while but it’s kinda stale now.

The Show Mobile, had some of the worst UI I ever experienced but I never really gave it a chance. Is it worth it to give it another go now after months of refinement?

Any other suggestions? I don’t mind gatcha mechanics and don’t mind paying for a full game. Thanks all!