Need a Hero from Alis Games might look like just another match three puzzle game, but the similarity to those other games is minimal. In Need a Hero, a princess has been abducted by an evil dragon and you have to rescue her, and you do this by matching tiles, but there are twists here that aren’t present in other puzzles.
Two Dots from Playdots is an addictive puzzle game, and it’s been downloaded more than 20 million times on iTunes, testament to how good it is. The objective here is to connect dots with similar colors horizontally or vertically, and if you find squares in the board it’s going to help, but there are a lot of other factors that come into play.
The Path to Luma from NRG Energy proves that games with a message can be enjoyable and entertaining. NRG Energy is a company devoted to clean energy, and they’ve come up with a cool game to get their point across. You play SAM, an androgynous robot whose objective is to remove pollution, harness sustainable energy while providing power for different planets.
If you like word puzzle games, you’re going to love WordBrain from MAG Interactive. The premise sounds simple enough as you just need to unscramble the words, which you do by sliding your hand over it. Once you’ve uncovered the words, the grid clears up and you move on to the next puzzle. While the game is easy at the start, it gets more challenging as you play.
Angry Birds was the game that put mobile gaming on the map, and several titles based on the hit have appeared. Now Rovio has released the sequel to the original, Angry Birds 2, and it’s a good one. The basic mechanics you’ve come to love and know are still there, but tweaks have been added that make the game even more fun and challenging.
The official Jenga game from NaturalMotion, released with the help of creator Leslie Scott, provides you with plenty of entertainment on your iOS or Android. As you might expect, the game employs real-time 3D physics simulation so the behavior is the same as a real Jenga tower.
Drop7 has been around for a while now, but game publisher Zynga has updated it for a new breed of gamers making it an always addictive title. The premise is simple and easy to learn, but mastering is difficult, so it’s another of those “just one more try” games that are so hard to put down.
Charades Free from Fat Chicken Studios is a puzzle game that you can play with your friends anytime on mobile. Charades Free also has a few games that are suited for single playing as well. Unlike other puzzle titles, there’s no need to collect virtual currencies here.
Does Not Commute is one of those games that’s difficult to categorize. On the surface, this title from Mediocre AB is a puzzle, but it’s also a driving game. There was a lot of buzz when this was first announced months back, and as it turns out it was justified, as Does Not Commute is one of the most original games on mobile.
