1. TMNT: Shredder's Revenge
Cowabunga! Our favorite turtles are jumping out of the TV and into our phones with Shredder’s Revenge. It’s easily one of the best multiplayer games of this year. Go online and join forces with up to five players or you can invite your friends for some action-packed fun. It doesn’t matter if you play as the brainy Donatello or the hot-headed Raphael, your mission is simple: kick Shredder’s ass.
2. Hello Kitty Island Adventure
Maybe you’re looking for something cozier, similar to Animal Crossing or The Sims. Well, Hello Kitty Island Adventure might be your ticket. Like other life sims, there’s so much to do in this adorable digital world. Decorate your dream home, cook some tasty meals, and explore an island full of lovable Sanrio characters. It’s best played with friends so if you’re on Apple Arcade, invite them and show off your interior design skills.
3. Harry Potter: Magic Awakened
For those who prefer a mental workout, why not try a spellbinding card game? Magic Awakened is not your average Harry Potter game. Sure, you’ll attend classes and meet familiar faces… but the real magic lies in the deckbuilding duels. It’s like the Wizard Chess from the movie, but you’re summoning wild creatures to fight against other players.
4. Summoners War: Chronicles
For a grand adventure, Summoners War: Chronicles, an MMORPG, will satisfy your cravings. Are you tired of Genshin Impact hogging your time? This game welcomes you with open arms and a dash of gacha for that extra excitement. Build a team of die-hard dungeon-raiders, take down mighty raid bosses, complete world quests, or fight other players. All this is possible on your iOS device.
5. Kloot Arena
How about a PvP game where you’re an evil orb? Kloot Arena’s unique gameplay deserves a reward. It’s like a deadly game of marbles, but the marbles are servants of hell and they’re hungry for battles. Lead these demonic marbles to victory by hitting your opponents where it counts: their balls. There’s strategy involved but the game’s simple controls make it easy to pick up.
6. Omega Strikers
If football is more your thing, Omega Strikers won’t disappoint. It’s a lightning-paced online game similar to the Switch game Mario Strikers. With a unique roster of heroes, the three-on-three battles are intense. You can increase your chance of winning by picking the right character for each match, just be sure that your goalie has their head in the game.
7. Ace Racer
Want to hit the streets instead? Ace Racer is a dreamland for car enthusiasts. Take iconic brands like Porsche, Volkswagen, and BMW for a spin. It has a few different multiplayer modes. There are quick matches where you gun for the finish line in under a minute. And three-versus-three races, where you can play with friends or other online players.
8. KartRider: Drift
KartRider: Drift is another fantastic racing alternative. It's free-to-play and offers cross-play. KartRider is not about fancy cars; it's about the chaos. It's basically Mario Kart for mobile, making it a familiar racing experience for iOS users. Race against seven other players, disrupt their progress with power-ups, and beat them to the finish line. Just a word of caution - this might ruin a few friendships.
9. Undawn
How about a free-to-play zombie game where you can team up with friends? Undawn is the latest hit in the zombie apocalypse genre. Instead of fighting each other, work together to survive against hordes of undead in an intense third-person shooter. If you enjoy games like Left4Dead, Back 4 Blood, and even Days Gone, you might want to grab a bite off this one.
10. Wavecade
We’re ending this list with a burst of colors! Wavecade’s shoot ‘em up is the perfect game to unwind with friends. Like the good old days of Galaga, your objective is to shoot as many targets as possible in a mesmerizing spectacle of lights and sounds. There’s nothing quite satisfying as getting a laser Powerup that clears the entire screen.