Action games are among the most popular on any platform. They get the blood pumping, the fingers moving, and it’s a great way to test your reflexes and wits. There are a variety of action games out there, including shooters, fighting games, adventure games, platformers, and more which makes narrowing it down a little difficult. Nevertheless, here are the ten best action games on Android!

BADLAND

BADLAND was one of the best action games released on mobile in 2013. It’s a 2D infinite runner with simple, but beautiful graphics, a simple premise, and easy game play. You must dodge obstacles and continue forward before the ever scrolling screen swallows your character. There are currently more than 100 levels, a full co-op mode, and updates in late 2015 gave players the ability to make their own levels which they can then share with other players around the world. It’s free to download so you can try it before you buy the full version and it’s a game that just keeps on giving.

Half Life 2

Half-Life 2 may be the purest shooter left on Android. It’s a full port of the PC version which is currently only available for NVIDIA Shield devices right now. It offers superior graphics, a decently long campaign mode, and there is even an expansion you can pick up for an additional $7.99. Anyone who has played Half-Life 2 before can tell you that the game ramps up the action almost constantly and there are no in-app purchases to get in the way. If you have an NVIDIA Shield device, you should buy this game.

Into the Dead

Into the Dead is a 3D infinite runner action game where you’re caught in the zombie apocalypse and you must run to survive. You’ll be given weapons but otherwise it’s just you as you wade through a seemingly endless hoard of zombies that are trying to kill you. The game graphics use a lot of silhouettes and darkness which helps keep the atmosphere dark and foreboding. It’s an excellent time waster and one that should keep you going for a while.

Injustice: Gods Among Us

Injustice: Gods Among Us is a fighting game that features a large cast of DC’s most popular comic book characters. It includes some basic fighting game mechanics along with super powers that are integrated into the controls as special moves to make each character unique and interesting. On top of the basic game mechanics, you can battle online against other folks using parties of three and you’ll be able to upgrade each of your characters to make them more powerful. There is a lot of game here and it’s worth checking out.

Implosion – Never Lose Hope

Implosion is a hack-and-slash action game with pretty decent graphics. It takes place in a futuristic world where you must slay mutants, monsters, and various types of creatures both mechanical and non-mechanical. The controls are easy enough to use and the game does have a pleasant flow with plenty of action and mayhem to enjoy. The free version includes the first six levels with the rest unlocking after you purchase the full game as an in-app purchase. It also has Google Play Games cloud saving which is just cherry on top of an already sweet cake.


Grand Theft Auto (any of them)


Grand Theft Auto is arguably the largest sandbox game available on Android. Anyone who has played a Grand Theft Auto game knows what to expect here with car chases, shootouts, fighting, driving, dodging police, and taking down rivals all being par for the course in these games. The controls are a little clunky on mobile devices and will require a bit of a learning curve before you’ll feel comfortable, but otherwise these games work really well, have tons of content, and look pretty decent as well. Click the button below to check out all of Rockstar’s offerings!

Modern Combat 5: Blackout



The Modern Combat series helped define what a shooter should be on Android. It contains easy controls, decent graphics, online multiplayer, a leveling system, and, of course, a campaign mode. You’ll be able to choose between six classes based on how you want to play with each class possessing their own unique traits and abilities. You can level up through single player and multiplayer which is a nice plus. The in-app purchases get in the way a little bit like many of Gameloft’s games do, but the execution is otherwise very good.

PewDiePie: Legend of Brofist


PewDiePie: Legend of Brofist exploded into the scene back in 2015 and was one of the most popular paid games of the year. It’s a 2D action game that borrows mechanics from a variety of genres, including platformer, shooter, and more. It features tons of pop culture and gaming references and you can even unlock other popular YouTubers. There are a ton of levels, boss fights, secret treasures, and pretty everything a retro action game would ever need to be awesome. Of course, there are no in-app purchases.

Sonic the Hedgehog


Sonic the Hedgehog was one of the original action games available on any platform. The game focuses on speed as you get from the beginning to the end of each level, collecting rings, and avoiding certain death. There are also boss fights! Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 are available on mobile right now as well as Sonic 4 episodes 1 and 2 that all hold true to the original Sonic ethos. They’re a lot of fun and even bring a bit of nostalgic value to the mobile gaming world. They’re also pretty cheap with no in-app purchases!

UNKILLED


UNKILLED is a title done by MADFINGER GAMES, the same developers who brought us Dead Trigger and Shadowgun. In this action-fueled zombie shooter, you take down mass amounts of zombies using a variety of weapons, fend off bosses, and play in over 300 missions and counting. The graphics are some of the best we’ve seen on mobile and those with a Tegra X1 device will get a little bit extra in the graphics department as well. It’s a great mix of shooter and time waster and it’s definitely worth a shot.
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Turn-based strategy (TBS) games are something like chess--they include built-in pauses, in which you can consider your tactics and plan the defeat your opponent. A TBS title allows you to build a formidable army and use the skills and abilities of each unit to inflict maximum damage on enemy units. Moves made by your opponent may force you to change your strategy, and this aspect makes battle more engaging.
Over is 25 Turn Based Strategy Games for iOS & Android
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Several free collectible card games (CCGs) for Android let players create their own decks, play a co-op battle with online friends, and take advantage of tactical opportunities to defeat opponents.

If you are fond of old-school trading-card games, then you should try out the games listed below. Almost all CCGs sport amazing artwork, and many will remind you of your prized card collection. A few games feature animated battles, where characters come alive out of cards and show exceptional combat skills. Here’s a rundown of some of the top free Android CCGs.

1. Order and Chaos Duels

 

Order and Chaos Duels brings the O&C universe back to life with a brand new collectible card game. Featuring your favorite heroes and villains from the epic multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game, this Android CCG boasts beautiful collectible cards and a gorgeously animated environment where players lock horns and draw their best cards to defeat opponents.

The fantasy card battle game lets you create decks from around 250 brilliantly designed cards and fight opponents in a stunning-looking battle arena. You will also be able to choose from six different hero classes, and battle opponents in an asynchronous online multiplayer environment. Different card battle rounds allow you and your opponent to draw non-hero cards from a pool of cards. You can play against AI opponents too, and in my opinion they are tough to beat.

The game is a freemium title, which means you may need to purchase booster packs to win a card game session. The game’s difficulty curve can be a bit worrisome, especially for newbie players. Aside from these two flaws, Order and Chaos Duels is a perfect card battle game. It offers deep strategy and has a stunning set of collectible fantasy cards.

2. SpellStorm



SpellStorm is an online multiplayer collectible card game featuring gorgeous humans, monsters, and magical characters straight from a fantasy movie. In this freemium title, you step into the shoes of a summoner who is charged with dealing with a large number of monsters. The plot might sound a bit confusing to many players, but the gameplay is top-notch. Players explore areas, collect cards, and fight AI opponents or online players in a PvP arena.

SpellStorm adds some variation to card battle gameplay. You can equip creatures with weapons and artifacts and use special items. The game's automatic card battles are a treat to watch. The AI pulls out cards from both players decks' randomly, and an animated battle takes place. You get a sense of achievement from your hard-earned skills being used at the right moment. You can also skip directly to results if you don't want to watch the animated combat.

SpellStorm is a stunning card game, despite the deficiencies of the story. The excellent combat system and card enhancements are some of the top features of this game.

3. Eredan Arena

Eredan Arena’s unique dice system, superb card artwork, and simple, yet addictive, gameplay make every card battle session a thoroughly enjoyable experience. This CCG lets you control a team of five heroes, and battle opponents in quick matches.

There’s no deck-building, which may disappoint a few, but the unique dice system compensates for the lack of it. Because luck plays a big role, hero selection is crucial. You need to have a good squad of heroes with a good set of skills, so that every time the result is in your favour, the damage inflicted will be enough to eliminate the enemy.

The game’s comic book-style card artwork is pleasing to the eye, and the animated hero evolution is brilliant to say the least. The game’s free-to-play model may frustrate players, but battles can be won by proper selection of heroes with skill-sets that complement each other. Luck matters more than strategy, but if you get the strategy right, you will win most matches.

If you love quick matches, simple gameplay, and zero deck-building hassles, then you should download this free card battle game to your Android device.

4. Rage of Bahamut

A fantasy TCG (trading card game), Rage of Bahamut is known for its solid battle system and card managing system. There are over one hundred cards to collect and each card has its own special abilities. The stunning card artwork is reminiscent of Japanese manga style.

The best thing about Rage of Bahamut is that it gets regularly updated with new cards and daily surprises. The list of quests is exhaustive and there are plenty of quests that let you battle AI monsters or your multiplayer foes. Rage of Bahamut is extremely addictive and offers plenty of gameplay variations.

5. Yu-Gi-Oh! BAM Pocket

 
The pocket-friendly version of Facebook’s popular Yu-Gi-Oh card game offers the same level of fun as the original card battler.

The game has over 500 legendary cards, making plenty of room for creating unique, powerful decks. You can create stronger cards by combining unused cards, and challenge online players in competitive card battles at the Duel Arena.

The game’s unique feature is its excellent storyline, which unfolds after each victorious duel. In each card battle, you will be confronting popular characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh universe. Another fun feature is the card crafting system that lets you use “recipes” to create powerful cards.

Moreover, you will be unlocking extra challenges and maps, and exchanging rewards and tips with your online buddies. Fans of Yu-Gi-Oh will love every bit of this game. And even if you are not familiar with the Japanese manga series, you will still find card battles quite engaging. Don’t miss the tutorial if you are new to this genre.

6. Shadow Era

Shadow Era’s gameplay reminds me of Magic: The Gathering, a collectible card game known for its depth in gameplay and card variety. This CCG offers deep strategy and is known for its mind-blowing card artwork. You start as a warrior and have your own card deck. As you progress, you will be able to try out new classes and earn more cards.

Battle is either against AI opponents or your online friends. Since it is cross-platform, players can access their saved cards from any device, including their laptop. The game can also be played on Internet browsers.

Shadow Era has over 150 cards. Each day, new cards are added to their database. If you are looking for some good collectible card games on Android, then you should not miss playing this game.

7. Epic Cards Battle

Epic Cards Battle is strictly for the compulsive deck-builder. It allows players to build different decks, leaving plenty of room for strategy. With tactics and a bit of luck, players will be able to complete quests and collect loot and rewards.

The game features lovely, mesmerizing 3D backgrounds and splendid card-battle visual effects.

Epic Cards Battle’s real-time match-making mode lets players from all around the world battle similar-level opponents. Multiplayer battles are asynchronous, which means you don’t have to wait for your buddies to be online; you can play with them anytime. If you are looking for a serious card battle game for your Android, then this game is worth a gander.

8. Ayakashi: Ghost Guild

Ayakashi: Ghost Guild has a unique theme with gameplay elements reminiscent of popular Japanese card battle games. Players step into the shoes of a ghost hunter who has the job of exorcising troubled (and troublesome) spirits. After exorcising and taming the ghost, the ghost hunter enters into a negotiation with it, and if lucky, captures it. That’s one way you obtain ghost cards with which to battle opponents. Other ways are to buy premium cards, or participate in daily draws to get a brand new card.

Ayakashi: Ghost Guild’s story mode gives you a chance to investigate an area, hunt for spirits, and find them - all this can be achieved at a click of a button. Besides ghost hunting, you will stumble upon silver (the standard currency), or pieces of rare jewels that can be fused together to make daemons more powerful. You also enter into interesting conversations with ghosts you find.

In Ayakashi, card battles aren’t animated; the battle system just compares your card stats with your opponent’s stats, and if your stats are higher, you win. Strategy lies in building a formidable deck and fusing weaker cards with items or stronger cards.

The game boasts gorgeous visuals and the cards are a treat to watch. The artwork is enchanting and the anime-look is perfectly executed. Ayakashi: Ghost Guild may not be one of the best games around, but it offers a unique plot and theme.

9. Blood Brothers

Blood Brothers combines age-old board game mechanics with a traditional card-battle game. It also includes a Pokemon-style breeding system, allowing players to breed new monster cards and use them in card battles.

This Android TCG is known for its RPG-like features, such as character evolution, skill system, party customization, and exploration-based gameplay.

Players have their own unique board game figurines, with which they can explore villages, dungeons, and castles. Blood Brothers is free, but requires you to log in to your Facebook account to battle online friends.

10. Reign of Dragons

Reign of Dragons has everything one would expect from a collectible card game. It boasts stunning artwork, has plenty of cards to collect, and offers excellent PvP matches. Cards can be enhanced and evolved, and powerful cards can be added to your deck to boost its attack and defense attributes.

Evolution and enhancement can really make a difference – stats-wise and looks-wise. Cards evolved into stronger and rarer cards will sport a different look. Speaking of looks – the graphics, battle animation and card design are brilliantly executed. You have got to see the dragons and deadly-looking damsels in your deck.

Reign of Dragons is a stunning Android CCG that can really get people addicted to its gameplay. Rage of Bahamut fans shouldn’t miss it.
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Card games are a fantastic form of entertainment. They work anywhere and everywhere, they’re small enough to fit into a bag for travel, and there are so many different kinds of card games. With our smartphones always on us, we can also play card games on mobile as a way to pass the time or goof around with friends. On this list, we’ll look at the best Android card games.

 It’s important to note that there are two distinct kinds of card games. There are fantasy card games like Magic: The Gathering and the regular card games using the 52-card deck that we all know and love. On this list, we’ll include both of those types of games. Also don’t forget that many entries on this list hold more than one game, so there are vastly more than just 12 games total. Playing!

 1. 6 Takes

6 Takes is a game inspired by famed board-game creator Wolfgang Kramer. The idea of the game is that each player must avoid getting cards. When cards are dealt, players are assigned points based on how many bullheads are on each card. The player with the least number of bullheads at the end wins. It requires some strategy as well as luck like any good card game. It’s also great for kids and you can play against the CPU or there’s a local multiplayer mode where you can play with friends on the same device.

2. AI Factory Limited collection

 
AI Factory Limited is a developer on the Google Play Store who has released a ton of card and board games on Android. These include standalone versions of Gin Rummy, Euchre, Hearts, Spades, and Solitaire. There are also some non card games like Chess, Checkers, and Sudoku. Pretty much all of them are pretty good and most of them were updated in the last year so the developers are still working hard on these. If you click the button, we’ll take you to the AI Factory Limited page on Google Play so you can see their entire collection. 

3. Ascension

 
Ascension is a fantasy card game where you must build a deck and battle against other players. There are 50 cards in total but those cards can do a vast number of things. It’s also worth mentioning that an expansion called Realms Unraveled was released very recently which adds to the total number of cards. There is online multiplayer support that is also cross platform so you can face foes on Android or iOS and you can play against AI opponents as well. It’s a good looking card game that has only gotten better in recent updates.

4. CardShark

 
CardShark is one of the best regular card game apps available. It includes a huge number of games including Solitaire, Gin Rummy, Rummy, various forms of Poker, and even some more obscure games like Crazy Eights, Egyptian Rat Screw, and more. There are literally dozens of games and they’re presented on a simple interface. There are even different card deck styles so you can customize it to your likes. It hasn’t been updated in a while and that’s a shame, but for now this is the best if you want a lot of games in a single app.

5. Deck Heroes

 
Deck Heroes is a fantasy card game with hundreds of cards you can get. The game play is of a similar style of Magic: The Gathering and Hearthstone so those familiar with those kinds of rules should be able to pick this up pretty quickly. There is online multiplayer mode along with a campaign mode for offline play, and plenty of other things to do. It’s a solid card game with a little depth to it for those that want depth.

6. Eradan Arena

 
Eradan Arena is a mix between a dice game and a card game. You choose five heroes from a deck of 120 and then in battle you throw dice to trigger their abilities. It’s a unique premise that combines multiple elements of tabletop gaming. There are a lot of strategies which helps keep the game fresh and heroes level up and unlock new abilities. Thanks to the randomness of the dice rolls, pretty much any match can go any way and that also helps keep things even.

7. Hearthstone Heroes of Warcraft

 
Hearthstone is a long-anticipated card game that finally hit Android late in 2014. It’s a fantasy card game with hundreds of cards you can use to build your decks and you can play against people online or against AI characters if you prefer. The only downside is that the game is only available on tablets and phones with screens that are larger than 6-inches. There are ways around that, though, and we expect there to be a release for phones eventually. 

8. Live Holdem Poker Pro

 
Sometimes people just want to play a good old fashioned game of Holdem and this app lets you do that. The game features extensive online play that includes a live chat, personal avatars, and the ability to quickly sign up with Facebook. We would’ve liked to have seen Google+ included as well. It features well over a million players and it’s a great way to play a classic card game with other people in a comfortable setting. 

9. Magic 2015

 
When it comes to real life fantasy card games, there are few that can even approach the massive following and customization of Magic: The Gathering. We acknowledge that the video game versions aren’t nearly as good as the real life game, but they’re still really good card games. Magic 2015 features a number of pre-made decks that you can start with and unlock new cards and decks as you go. There are expansion packs, online multiplayer, a campaign mode, and plenty of other things to do. It’s a big finicky from time to time but overall it’s a good entry point for people interested in Magic: The Gathering. 

10. Star Realms

 
Star Realms falls into the category of fantasy card game but with sci-fi and it was designed by a couple of the same people who worked on Ascension. Like most, it features online multiplayer so you can battle it out with other people and many cards so you can customize your decks. The free version features six campaign missions with the full version giving you an additional nine missions. It’s worth noting that online multiplayer mode is for full version players only while the free version acts mostly as an open ended trial. 

11. Solitaire MegaPack

 
Solitaire is one of those games that we all played when we were younger because it was on Windows computers. Solitaire MegaPack features a wealth of Solitaire variants including FreeCell, Spider, 3 Towers, Clock, and Pyramid variants along with others. It has an easy-to-use interface, includes stats like fewest winning moves and longest win streak, and even allows for Samsung’s Multi-Window feature. It’s $2.99 but there are no in app purchases and no advertisements.

12. World Series of Poker

 
It’s a rarity when a name brand product like the WSoP makes a top list. Generally they’re sub par (read: Wipeout 2) but World Series of Poker managers to be pretty good. It features multiple variants of poker, online leaderboards, the ability to play with your friends through an invite system, and more poker fun. The in app purchases aren’t very good and, with patience, you can play without them but other than that, it’s a solid online poker experience.
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Magic: The Gathering, first published in 1993, spawned an entire genre of collectible card games in which players collect cards and compete against each other with customizable decks. Like many traditional tabletop and board games, collectible card games are making the jump to digital; titles such as Magic 2015 provide impressive mobile ports of a traditional game, while games like Hearthstone and SolForge take advantage of the digital format to introduce new gameplay innovations to the genre. Check out 10 of our favorite digital card games below, from venerable collectible card game (CCG) classics and deck-building upstarts to new, digital-only experiences.

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft (Android, iOS)

 
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is that rarest of species: a fun, free and fair digital collectible card game. Players take on the role of the great heroes (and villains) of the Warcraft universe such as Thrall, Jaina Proudmoor and Gul'dan, engaging in epic duels and summoning allies and minions into the fray. Hearthstone features simple, easy-to-learn rules and full cross-platform play with PC and iPad players. Players earn gold that can be spent on booster packs or in the Arena mode, a special "sealed draft" format that rewards canny deck building and smart play. 2016's release of the Whispers of the Old Gods expansion marks the introduction of a new "Standard" format that helps level the playing field between new and old players.

Magic Duels (iOS) & Magic 2015 (Android)

The venerable Magic: The Gathering was a groundbreaking hit that spawned an entire genre of collectible card games, and is still going strong. Magic Duels on iOS is the latest digital version, featuring a detailed gameplay tutorial, as well as a challenging single-player campaign featuring Magic's iconic planeswalkers. As you play, you earn new cards and coins with which to customize your deck. Magic Duels also features online play, as well as the hit Two-Headed Giant teamplay mode. Android players are stuck with Magic 2015 for now.

Pokemon TCG Online (iPad) (Free, in-app purchases)



The Pokemon video games also spawned a wildly successful trading card game that draws in fans both young and old with its simple but competitive gameplay. In an amusing twist, a card game born from a video game is now getting its own mobile port, closing the circle with the Pokemon TCG Online (Android, iOS) app for iOS. This game allows players to learn the basics of play with starter decks, as well as engage in head-to-head battles with AI and human opponents in order to unlock new cards and decks. Players can eventually build their own decks, as well as apply cosmetic changes to the appearance of their cards, deck boxes and avatars.

Pathfinder Adventures (Android, iOS)



Pathfinder Adventures (Android, iOS) is the digital port of Paizo's Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, a curious mixture of deck-building and role playing game. Pathfinder Adventures is a co-op deck-builder, with each player's deck representing a fantasy adventurer's weapons, gear and other special abilities. Players use these to defeat a series of themed location and quest decks. The app takes full advantage of the digital medium, with animations, backgrounds and cut scenes, while also sidestepping the intricate setup of the paper game. The app includes both single player and pass-and-play coop modes, with the full Rise of the Runelords campaign available as an in-app purchase.

Dream Quest

 
Dream Quest's art looks more like a kid's coloring book than a premium iOS game. Dig deeper, though, and you'll find an enthralling mix of deck building and roguelike dungeon crawling. Starting out with a basic character and a beginner's collection of cards, players explore dungeons, find treasure and unlock new cards to improve their decks. Do well, and soon, your character deck will be running like a well-tuned engine, and you'll need to do just that in order to defeat Dream Quest's ferocious boss battles. Death may be permanent. But do well, and you'll unlock achievements that provide lasting bonuses, secret characters and other extra content. 

Ascension: Chronicles of the Godslayer (Android, iOS)


Ascension: Chronicles of the Godslayer (Android and iOS) sports an impressive pedigree, with Magic: The Gathering Pro Tour Champions Justin Gary, Rob Dougherty and Brian Kibler contributing to the original game's design and Playdek in charge of the mobile app. It shows, as Ascension is easily among the most polished digital card games in the Android and iOS app stores. A fantasy deck-building card game, players start with a limited set of cards, and then slowly build up a repertoire of heroes, mystics and constructs, as they compete against other players and monsters to earn victory. The game features a well-scripted tutorial, beautifully detailed cards, varied AIs to play against and support for asynchronous multiplayer. The base game is free, but further expansion packs are available as in-app purchases.

 Star Realms (Android, iOS)

 
Rival interstellar empires clash in Star Realms (Android and iOS), a lean and mean deck-building card game that takes the action to the stars. Starting out with a small clutch of scout ships and fighters, players race to draft a variety of warships, freighters and starbase cards from various factions as they outwit and outfight each other in a battle for dominion. Easy-to-learn rules combine with solid deck-building mechanics and a tricky faction combo system to provide short but intense games. Star Realms provides a basic campaign and AI skirmishes for free, with an in-app purchase unlocking more campaigns, tougher AI foes and support for asynchronous and pass-and-play multiplayer.

 SolForge (Android, iOS)

 
SolForge (Android and iOS) shakes up the basic formula of card battle games by adding a positional element and taking advantage of the digital card format. Players try to reduce their opponent's life to zero by launching attacks with creatures. SolForge adds an interesting tactical wrinkle by having five "lanes" where you can deploy your creatures to attack or block, as well as a card-leveling mechanic that players can use to improve their units in play. SolForge's easy to learn but tactically challenging rules and sleek digital presentation easily earn it a slot in our favorite digital card games.

Card Crawl (Android, iOS)


Card Crawl (Android, iOS) is a fast-playing solitaire card game that's all about risk and reward. As an adventurer crawling through a dungeon, you must make it out of a dungeon alive carrying as much loot as you can carry while fighting your way through a mob of monsters. Each round, you're dealt a spread of four cards, which can be gold, equipment like swords, shields and potions, or monster cards which deal damage to you unless you use equipment to take them out. Simple rules, challenging play, and neat art make it a great pastime, with each game playable in 2 to 5 minutes, ideal when killing time in a line or commuting.

Clash Royale
 
Supercell's free-to-play Clash Royale (Android, iOS) may be a surprising addition to a list of old-school cardgames, but it features a cool mix of card management and tower defense, all within tight, 3-minute rounds. Using a variety of unit cards played on a tower-defense style map, players must carefully balance offense and defense in quick-play rounds where a single misplay can swing an entire match. That said, it is free to play, so expect some grindyness as you slog through matches in order to earn reward chests (which you must also wait to unlock), unless you shell out cash for premium currency.
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You will find plenty of puzzle, arcade, sports and action games on your iOS device. However, few turn based strategy (TBS) titles are available on iPhone or iPad. The good thing is that most iOS TBS games are impressive as PC games. Some offer tactical gameplay, others are a mixed bag.
I know all you PC gamers would frown upon the idea of playing a tactical game on a small screen space when you have a bigger LCD monitor to get a perfect view. Playing a TBS game on a 3.5 inch touch screen isn’t disappointing at all. It adjusts very well within the small screen estate, plus your device's touch-screen makes it very easy for you to maneuver units, fire at enemies and get your strategy right. Here's a rundown of the some of the best games that make the most of your device's touch screen to provide a satisfying gameplay experience.

1. Skulls of the Shogun

Skulls of the Shogun is a stunning TBS game set in the underground, where ghoulish samurais fight their hearts out to gain supremacy in the field of war. The game is fast-paced, has excellent graphics and great presentation. However, Skulls of the Shogun isn’t an easy game to win. The AI is smart and will make the right moves to ensure your troop gets vanquished in no time. There’s a tutorial mode, but the real fight starts right after the basics are explained. Trust me it’s one hell of a hard game to finish.
Battles are standard turn-based affair, with limited number of actions for each unit. You can recruit new units throughout the game in order to have a stronger defense and a good counter attack strategy. You will need to make the most of archers, monks and cavalry to send a strong message to your enemies. One unique aspect of gameplay is the ability to “devour” the skulls of the dead enemy to restore health. This adds more depth to the overall gameplay.
Skulls of the Shogun is one game you should not miss playing on your iOS device. It challenges players to rethink their strategy (the game has lots of replay value). The stylish visuals, presentation and challenging gameplay clearly makes it one of the top turn-based strategy games for iPhone and iPad.

2. Crimson: Steam Pirates

Crimson: Steam Pirates
One of my dream themes for a TBS game was naval combat/pirate battles. Developers Bungie Aerospace has made my dreams come true. Crimson: Steam Pirates teleports players to the world of pirate ships.
This visually-enticing game looks like a slick graphic novel, but ends up as an engaging TBS title. Players can explore islands, embark on a treasure-hunting journey and battle rival pirate ships and zeppelins. The game's gripping story slowly unfolds as the virtual "torned" pages of a journal explain the story bit by bit.
Crimson: Steam Pirates’ strategy is not limited to turn-based combat. It relies on several factors, such as speed, the number of crew members on a pirate ship and additional units, such as air balloons, which give additional assault support to defeat enemy pirate ships.
The full-scale pirate battle looks great from a birds-eye view, giving you full control of your fleet. You can easily distinguish your ships from the enemy ships and use their abilities to win battles. If you like to add some steam to your game collection, play Crimson, because it is it is by far the best naval strategy game for the mobile platform.

3. Hitman Go

I am a big fan of all Hitman games, but was a bit baffled when I heard that developers Square Enix Montreal decided to launch a mobile strategy title. However, the gamble to infuse chess-like gameplay style into the traditional sneak-and-kill mechanics has paid off surprisingly well. Hitman Go’s board game style, the visuals and unique gameplay mechanics is brilliant to say the least.
In every mission, you will be moving Agent 47 from one point to another without being spotted. There will be guard pieces patrolling an area, which can be taken care of by sneaking up on them and eliminating them from behind (or from the sides) or by distracting them by throwing rocks or tennis balls.
All missions are little puzzles in themselves, and they require players to reach a target or finish a game in 10-15 turns or less. You will also have a chance to snag a disguise of two, which will help Agent 47 blend with the guards. Occasional use of sniper rifles and silverballers to kill enemies add more fun to the board game. Fans of Hitman will find this pocket strategy title interesting, but not as immersive as PC titles.

4. Civilization Revolution

Civilization Revolution is not for the impatient. It’s a slow-paced TBS mobile title best suitable for single-play, because the multiplayer mode would require two even-tempered players to slowly evolve their civilization from Stone Age to the Atomic Age, which may take days, even months to finish.
Revolution should be played on your iPad, because everything, from maps to units looks great on the big screen. The artwork of each unit, soldier and leader is quite detailed, but the animated battles could be impressive if they were shown on a larger screen.
While Civilization Revolution is a slow-paced game, it mainly lets players focus on his/her civilization’s culture, military, technology or economy. Some elements have been omitted, and thankfully so, otherwise gameplay would have been excruciatingly boring. All in all, it’s a good game and will suit those who are looking for a nice little pocket historical strategy game for their iOS device.

5. Battle Nations

Battle Nations
Part turn-based strategy, part resource management, Battle Nations (BN) follows the traditional TBS game mechanics. It lets you place soldiers and assault units on a small grid and strategically position them to get a tactical advantage over enemy units.
BN follows the rock/paper/scissor mechanic. You will need to ascertain the strengths and weaknesses of each unit before choosing them for battle. When in combat, each turn lasts only for 20 seconds. You will have to be extra careful in positioning key units and have to be quick enough to place units/attack opposing forces before the timer runs out.
Battle Nations' premise is very much like any war game sim. The colorful graphics and animations are spectacular. The attention to detail of each army unit and the terrain is amazing. The visuals look more like the polished version of Advance Wars. So get ready with your flame throwers, tanks and snipers and battle AI/friends via the multiplayer mode in this epic TBS game.
Uniwar

6. Uniwar

One of the first TBS titles to hit the mobile platform, Uniwar combines the galactic battles of StarCraft with gameplay mechanics borrowed from Advance Wars and has a lengthy 21-mission campaign.
A short tutorial explains key gameplay aspects and immediately takes players to the first campaign map. The controls are very simple, making it easy for even non-TBS fans to get used to it.
Along with the campaign mode, there are plenty of individual maps to explore. Local multiplayer mode allows players to play with 20 online friends. The player will receive notifications via email for any moves made by his friends. That doesn't mean the The AI isn't impressive. It throws a good challenge, but playing with random opponents online can be fun. If you like hex-based strategy games and are into futuristic settings, you will love playing Uniwar.

7. Rogue Planet

Rogue Planet
Rogue Planet offers pure, unadulterated strategy fun. Most TBS games released for the iPhone are a mixed bag (i.e. combine RPG with TBS elements). But this game sticks to traditional TBS.
The game has a gripping storyline, spectacular map design and smooth controls. The animated 3D artwork is too good. The animated combat will remind you of games like Advance Wars. Besides top-notch graphics, Rogue Planet offers some good strategic gameplay. Gameplay surprises like Kamikaze makes things more interesting. It allows units to self-destruct. Doing so destroys any nearby units. As you progress, the enemy AI becomes more difficult and challenging.
The current version has a multiplayer mode, which is great news for online players. The detailed visuals in the iPhone 4S versions look even more stunning than the 3GS version. Trust me guys, Rogue Planet is a steal!

8. Rad Soldiers

Rad Soldiers visuals remind me of Team Fortress. The gameplay mechanics is similar to X-Com: Enemy Unknown. It’s a simple turn-based strategy shooter that leaves plenty of room for team tactics. Every unit type has its own abilities which add more depth in tactical combat. However, each unit has a fixed energy count. You need to juggle between positions and firing options keeping in mind the energy currency. Good energy management, position and firing options will decide the mission outcome.
The game’s top-down visuals are simply brilliant. You can pinch-zoom to see each unit in action. The units respond with grunts and other taunts for each command you give. Its excellent touch screen controls allow players to rotate the screen and view the positions of soldiers behind cover.
Rad Soldiers is a marvelous game because it gives enough space for strategy. While the objectives are a bit repetitive in nature, the graphics and gameplay is brilliant.

9. Mecho Wars

Mecho Wars
Another iPhone turn-based strategy game with a sci-fi theme, Mecho Wars is inspired by Advance Wars. The game has a pretty vague story, but the strategy is flawless. Moreover, the inclusion of time and environmental elements forces players to change their strategy every time, which makes gameplay quite challenging. Watery areas freeze during morning, which allows land units to pass over them. But as time passes, the ice melts. This strategy element will force you to make an early move and inch in closer to your opponents. During combat, the split screen will show splendid animated battle between the two forces.
Mecho Wars has a host of strange alien species to encounter. Most have bizarre insect-like features. The alien artwork variety is excellent, so is the colorful background. If you are a fan of sci-fi strategy, this game is worth a gander.

10. Battle for Wesnoth

Battle for Wesnoth
This fantasy strategy title offers a nice combination of role-playing and TBS gameplay. While the visuals aren’t that epic, the gameplay has plenty of tactical moments to keep gamers glued to their seats for hours. It will take more than 100 hours to complete 200 challenging campaign scenarios.
Wesnoth’s campaign scenarios are for serious strategy gamers. Battles are designed for shrewd gamers who would love to use their very best units to defeat enemies. The one gripe I have is the game’s slow frame-rate. This makes scrolling a bit frustrating. It takes time, especially when I click on a unit, scroll down and click on the area to move it.Thankfully, the game has an option that lets me speed up unit movements.Despite some hiccups, Battle for Wesnoth gets my thumbs up because of its depth and variety.
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Turn-based strategy (TBS) games are something like chess--they include built-in pauses, in which you can consider your tactics and plan the defeat your opponent. A TBS title allows you to build a formidable army and use the skills and abilities of each unit to inflict maximum damage on enemy units. Moves made by your opponent may force you to change your strategy, and this aspect makes battle more engaging.
For Android, there are a few satisfying turn-based strategy games, covering a range of genres like wargame, fantasy, and squad-based combat. Here are six titles available on the Google Play Store.

1. Hunters: Episode One

Hunters: Episode One is a tactical turn-based title with focus on team-based tactics and combat. Played from a top-down perspective, this squad-level combat game lets you command a ragged team of heavily-armed ruthless mercenaries as they storm into enemy territory blasting anything that comes in their way. But don’t expect it to be a fast-paced action game. It’s a rather slow, tactical game that gives you ample time to plan your tactics and use your small team to inflict maximum damage on enemy territory.
Missions are generally focused on tactical kills and fetching objects of interest. Maps are varied, and the game gets regular mission updates. However, one needs to be online to get new missions and maps. Completing missions lets you earn in-game cash, which can be used to upgrade mercenary armor, weapons, and other equipment.
Movement and attack rely on action points. One must use these precious points strategically to ensure maximum kills. Visuals are slick and quite polished. Maps are designed to ensure a challenging gameplay. One can easily zoom in to get a closer look at combat or zoom out to get a “bird’s eye” view of the battlefield. PlayHunters on your Android tablet PC to witness superb graphics and excellent character models.
“Hunters” has plenty of surprises in store for strategy gamers. The $5 price tag may irk many players, but they won’t be disappointed with the gameplay.

2. Hoplite

Hoplite is a turn-based strategy game with a hexagonal play area. Inspired by dungeon-crawling games, this TBS title puts you into the boots of a warrior. Armed with a spear and shield, your 8-bit hero must find a way to recover the “Fleece of Yendor”. You guide him through the underworld, avoiding or killing demolitionists, demon archers, and footmen.
Each level has a uniquely hexagonal game board where enemies are randomly placed on stone tiles. You will need to move your character tile-to-tile to the end point to reach the next level. And because moves are turn-based, you have plenty of time to think about your next move. A proper tactical approach would be to move away and hit enemies using your spear, a long-range weapon. Getting past those quick-footed enemies is tough, so you must get your tactics right. Fortunately, there are plenty of new tactics to discover every time you jump into a new hexagonal game board.
Hoplite’s first 16 levels are free to play, but you will need to spend cash to download additional levels. The premium version also allows unlocks achievements and new power-up choices at the temple.

3. Great Big War Game

Great Big War Game
A large-scale turn-based strategy title, Great Big War Game adds a cartoon-like flavor to the war game genre. The game focuses on land, air, and sea skirmishes fought between the Red and the Blue army. Its large 50-mission single-player campaign presents various objectives, such as rescuing and escorting personnel to a safe zone, assassinating enemy generals, and building a strong defense against the Red army. The game’s riotous one-liners and funny moments are a comical take on intense military battles.
In Great Big War Game’s turn-based combat, Red and Blue teams take turns moving and attacking each other on a hex grid, using a variety of units, including snipers, bazookas, and rocket launchers, as well as an assortment of air and naval units. There’s also some resource-digging, which involves collecting money from captured oil fields. The money can later be used to buy advanced units. Upgrades can be made using battle points, which are earned throughout the campaign mission.
Multiplayer skirmishes against human opponents are far more engaging than battling AI enemies. But both players must be online to ensure combat takes place quickly.
Visually, Great Big War Game is way ahead of its competitors. The 3D graphics are top-notch and the cartoonish characters and units are adorable. If you love strategy games, then you should not miss this epic war game.

4. Battle for Mars

 If you have played games like Advance Wars, then you might be familiar withBattle for Mars’s turn-based mechanics. Instead of fighting enemies on terrestrial territories, you will be taking on evil Martians on the Red Planet. The futuristic Android turn-based strategy game allows players to recruit units of different abilities, not just soldiers but mechanical combatants like Bomb Bots, Sniper Bots, Rocket Robots, and Transport Bots.
Deploying these units takes thought. The map layout forces players to adopt different tactics for the varied terrains. There are more than 15 large-scale mission maps, each more complicated and challenging than the other.
The game’s 2D visuals are adorable, with units of futuristic design. Battle for Mars's artwork and design seem to have come right out of alien B movies. The game is available in two versions: free (one map) and paid (which contains all 16 maps). The paid version also has a multiplayer mode to battle online players.

5. Greed Corp.

Greed Corp., an excellent fun game, stands out from the crowd with its destruction-centric gameplay and endearing visuals. Set in a steam punk universe, this game lets you control adorable mechanical beasts that destroy rival beasts and grab territory, all in a hexagonal grid where you and your enemies try out every means of destroying each other.
Besides battles, the game also focuses on resource-harvesting and unit-building. The game’s uniqueness lies in its destructible terrain. Building anything will blow up a chunk of the hexagonal grid. The crumbling hex columns are a treat to watch. Destroying enemy units and buildings help eliminate factions. The last one to survive is the winner.
There are some really fun units to build, including cannons to destroy enemy hex columns, cutesy walkers to grab land, and transport units to carry walkers to another location. The game has a multiplayer mode where you can topple rival online players off of hex columns. But the single-player campaign mode is plenty large, and each mission offers plenty of fun moments.
Greed Corp. has a single-player mode with over 20 unique destructible maps, and a multiplayer mode that lets you play against online and local players via Wi-Fi. It looks more like a board game than a TBS title, but it is extremely addicting.

6. King's Bounty: Legions

A fantasy turn-based strategy game for Android, Legions pits you against an army of monsters and warlords in a hexagonal battleground filled with secrets and treasure chests. This Android spinoff of the popular King's Bounty series keeps the intense turn-based combat intact and offers a variety of quests.
Quest-based combat is fun and allows you to battle deadly opponents with a host of units: knights, pirates, dragons, and anthropomorphic characters, armed with their own weapons and skills. Units can be upgraded to improve their attack and defense skills.
Turn-based battles are more like a game of chess, where you and your opponent take turns tapping on a hexagon to move units and tapping on enemies to launch attacks. There will be ranged attacks in the form of deadly spells, which can be launched from a distance. Offensive and defensive spells play an important part of your strategy. Once the battle is over, you can gather loot from the eliminated armies. The loot can later be used to craft new items, weapons, and equipment.
You will need to be online to play this game, which may be frustrating for some but necessary because many elements require an Internet connection to load. The game graphics are bright, colorful, and gorgeous. You will just adore those lovely visual effects when you cast a spell on your opponents.
The environment is quite lively and the animation is top-notch. The game is optimized for Android tablet PCs powered by NVIdia Tegra3, and may require a faster processor to ensure smoother gameplay. A must-download game, if you love lengthy strategic campaigns and intense turn-based combat.
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