This is a list of mobile games that have appeared on various publications' lists of "best" or "greatest" mobile games of all time. Each game is included on best-of lists from at least 3 different publications assembled by editiorial staff or expert panels and not limited in scope by era, genre, or platform.
List There are currently 37 games on this list +GameGenreReleaseDeveloperPublisherOriginal Platform(s)Alto's OdysseyEndless runner2018Team AltoSnowman, Noodlecake StudiosiOS, tvOSAmong UsSocial deduction2018InnerslothAndroid, iOSAngry BirdsPuzzle2009Rovio EntertainmentMaemo, iOSBalatroRoguelike deck- building2024LocalThunkPlaystackmacOSCall of Duty: MobileFirst-person Shooter2019TiMi Studio GroupActivision, Garena, VNG GamesiOS, AndroidCanabaltEndless runner2009Adam SaltsmanSemi Secreft Software, RGCD, Beatshapers, Kittehface SoftwareBrowserCandy Crush SagaTile-matching2012KingBrowserClash of ClansReal-time Strategy2012SupercelliOSClash RoyaleReal-time Strategy2016SupercelliOS, Android, PCCut the RopePuzzle2010ZeptoLabChillingoiOSDead CellsRoguelike2018Motion TwinMotion Twin, PlaydigiousLinux, macOS, Nintendo Switch, PS4, PC, Xbox OneDevice 6Interactive fiction2013SimogoiOSFlorenceMinigame compilation2018MountainsAnnapurna InteractiveiOSFruit NinjaArcade2010Halfbrick StudiosiOS, iPod TouchGenshin ImpactAction role-Playing2020miHoYomiHoYo, HoYoverseAndroid, iOS, PS4, PCHello Kitty Island AdventuresLife simulation2023SunblinkiOS, macOS, Apple TVHonkai Star RailTurn-based role-playing2023miHoYomiHoYo, HoYoversePC, iOS, AndroidJetpack JoyrideEndless runner2011Halfbrick StudiosiOSLeague of Legends: Wild RiftMOBA2020Riot GamesAndroid, iOS, iPadOSMarvel SnapDigital collectible card2022Second DinnerNuverse, Skystone GamesAndroid, iOSMinecraftSandbox2011Mojang StudiosPC, Mac, LinuxMini MetroPuzzle2015Dinosaur Polo ClubDinosaur Polo Club, PlaydigiousPC, OS X, LinuxMonument ValleyPuzzle2014Ustwo GamesiOSPlants vs. ZombiesTower defense2009PopCap GamesPC, MacPokémon GoAugemented reality2016Niantic, Scopely ExploreNiantic, ScopelyiOS, AndroidThe RoomPuzzle2012Fireproof GamesFireproof Games, Team17iOSSlay the SpireRoguelike deck-building game2019Mega CritMega Crit, Humble BundlePC, macOS, LinuxSnakeSnake1997Taneli ArmantoNokiaNokia 6610SpelltowerPuzzle2011Zach GageNoodlecake StudiosiOSStardew ValleyFarm life simulation2016ConcernedApeChucklefishPCSuper HexagonAction 2012Terry CavanaghiOSTemple RunEndless runner2011Imangi StudiosiOSTetrisPuzzle1984Alexey PajitnovElorgElectronika 60ThreesPuzzle2014SirvoiOSVampire SurvivorsRoguelike2022PoncleMac, PCWayward SoulsDungeon Crawler2014Rocketcat GamesiOSWords with FriendsWord game2009ZyngaiOS
Publications The reference numbers in the notes section show which of the 17 selected publications list the mobile games.
300Mind – 2024 British GQ – 2021 CNBC – 2016 CNET – 2025, 2010 Digital Trends – 2025 Esquire – 2022 The Guardian – 2021 Game Informer – 2012 Game Rant – 2023 TheGamer – 2019 Gamespot – 2024 IGN – 2018 Pocket Gamer – 2016 Pocket Tactics – 2025 Radio Times – 2024 Screen Rant – 2024 Wired – 2024
See also Mobile games
List of most-played mobile games by player count
Other art forms
List of television shows considered the best
List of anime series listed among the best
List of films voted the best
List of video games listed among the best
References
External Links
Highest rated mobile games on Metacritic