2017 was a great year for App Store games, and now it's time to take a look back at the true stand outs throughout the year. There were so many games to enjoy, and yet we have to cut them down to just the top 50, and then rank them all. We will present the 50 best games of 2017 in sections of ten in a reverse countdown until we reach the game of the year for 2017. Each game on this list deserves its own recognition, and the rankings are based on select criteria including made for iOS, originality, how well it defines its genre, graphics, sound, interface, replay factor, and more. Now, we present the 50 best games of 2017, according to AppAdvice.
Through all of the release of 2017, Oxenfree stood above the rest to capture the crown of 2017 iOS Game Of The Year.
These two outstanding games just missed out on the title of 2017 Game of The Year.
The top 10 games of 2017 are simply amazing. You can't go wrong with any one from here on up.
A new type of puzzle game in which you slice the backdrop to create a new path forward for the main characters. You simply decide where to cut the backdrop, and then drag to realign to two new portions you have slice apart. The goal is form a new path over lava, past enemies, and on to the exit point.
Manipulate time to figure out the path from A to B in this all new type of puzzle.
A puzzle game that lets you control time to solve the puzzle. You not only need to direct the astronaut to the end point, but you need to do so at the right time to get past obstacles, use teleports, and flip switches in the right sequence. The astronaut can travel through time to flip a switch at one period of time to clear the path later in time. It’s a a complex idea that is implement very well for compelling puzzles.
Kalimba has players controlling two characters at the same time to help restore light to the island. Are you up to the task in this beautiful puzzle platformer?
A cat themed action RPG with real time combat on a tapestry infused map.
Cat Quest is a fantastic open world RPG dungeon crawler that's filled with dragons, cats, and epic loot.
Evade the cops and wreck havoc anew!
Reckless Getaway returns in an all new form. The sequel continues the theme of avoiding the cops, but now in an open world format. Your goal is to last as long as you can in free roaming levels with tons of cops, and the ability to truly be reckless with havoc causing driving skills. There are also numerous unlockable cars that bring their own side missions to the different maps.
We're almost to the top 10, and these games just missed the cut.
Survive the zombie apocalypse with a band of crazy people, and even crazier circumstances.
Your goal is to get on the death road, and survive as long as you can. The game presents other people to interact with, destinations to scavenge in, and plenty of humor mixed in during the zombie apocalypse.
Monument Valley 2 is a stunning and worthy sequel to the original that everyone should have.
Spin a Rubik's cube style level to position your character to take out enemies.
Thimbleweed Park is a point-and-click adventure game that's dark, mysterious, and packed full of humor.
Now, we're getting to the point of some true stand outs. It's like splitting hairs to rank all of these amazing games from 2017.
Do battle by making match based paths to your enemies in this genre mash-up.
Guide your thief through the dungeon as stealthy as possible with specific cards.
Linelight, originally available on PC and PS4, is now available on iOS.
Start your own game dev company, and try to design games that become popular and profitable.
Moving on up. The games keep getting better as we reveal the next ten in our reverse countdown to game of the year.
Rearrange columned letters to discover words to crossword style clues.
A brand new word game style from the maker of SpellTower. You need to shift columns into place to try to form words from the grid of letters. There are two ways to play with a word finder as well as a crossword puzzle style solver.
Crescent Moon first showed this game to us at GDC in March, and now it's available for everyone.
Explore space and shoot your way through a captivating and immersive story in Morphite.
A game inspired by The Room that delivers an all new storyline.
Play as Leonardo Da Vinci's apprentice, and try to solve the intricate puzzles he has left behind. The game is heavily inspired by The Room to give you tactile 3D puzzles to solve with detailed and interconnected mechanics in play.
A 3D puzzle adventure with deluxe Sci-Fi storyline and mechanical puzzles.
You are the last survivor of Earth, and you need to figure out alien technology in an attempt to get back home. There's a cinematic style Sci-Fi storyline to play through by solving mechanical puzzles aboard the alien ship.
The makers of the Kingdom Rush trilogy have a brand new strategy game for you.
Expand your kingdom bit by bit while on horseback.
Ride along the lands to bring people into your kingdom, gather resources to build up your kingdom, and survive for as long as you can. Different obstacles appear, and there are overarching mysteries too.
The top 50 begins with the unveiling of numbers 41 to 50 on the list. When you see some great games this far down the list, you can't help but be excited for what's to come.
Play cards at the right time to open doors and avoid nightmares.
The biggest difference between the two can be summed up with one word, variety.
Animal Crossing is finally available on your mobile device. Was it worth the wait?
There's more strange things happening in Hawkins, Indiana. Can you defeat the monsters lurking about in this quiet town before Stranger Things 2 comes out on Netflix?
The Guides launched back in 2015, and now there's a sequel for more intriguing puzzles.
The sequel to The Guides maintains the peculiar puzzle is with a series of challenging and varied puzzles. The game uses all kinds of different mechanics to test your wit. There's also subtle overarching intrigue to wrap around this enigma.
Go Go turn based combat adventure.
A game inspired by the Power Rangers that gives you both control of a TV show as well as turn based tactical strategy combat. You can cast actors, upgrade your studio, and improve sets. Then, it's time for action with turn based combat with your five power ranger inspired characters.