Crowntakers

Still, a strategy game being exclusive to iPad is hardly an unusual state of affairs. It's a whole different world on that side of the App Store, but I think Crowntakers holds it own quite well with its unusual blend of elements from roguelikes, strategy games, and RPGs.

That’s the thing with Crowntakers - it’s quite tough. You’ll enjoy chipping away at things, though - unlocking new perks, and steadily improving your armor and weaponry at a blacksmith. It might not be the most original combination of games but that doesn’t mean it's not worth checking out.

If you can’t tell, I’m a pretty huge fan of Crowntakers. The slow early game and sudden difficulty spike might lead to some frustration, but the rest of the game works so well that you probably won’t be able to stay mad. If you’re looking for a challenging roguelike SRPG with rousing micro-battles and lots of choices to make, you’re going to be happy with this one.