As you have probably noticed, most iPhone and iPad games are paid or have a ton of in-app purchases. Because of this, it is very difficult to find a game that is fun and free at the same time. Don’t get discouraged, though. Although most games are paid for, there are plenty of games that are completely free and fun.
If you’re just looking for some free games for your iPhone or iPad, here are 22 games that will provide you with plenty of entertainment without paying a single penny.
1. Crazy Taxi Classic
When it comes to fun, a game that is synonymous with “fun” is Sega’s Crazy Taxi. The Crazy Taxi Classic game was released on the App Store in 2012 for $4.99 but Sega decided to make it free later in 2017. Crazy Taxi is a classic arcade game from the 1990s which later ported to the Sega Dreamcast console. Although they offer in-app purchases, the game is free to play and supported by ads.
Download Crazy Taxi Classic for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
2. DATA WING
If you are looking for a fun and free game to play on your iPhone or iPad, then you should definitely download DATA WING. Data Wing is a free game with great graphics and a great story. The game is completely free and doesn’t even have in-app purchases or ads.
Download DATA WING from the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
3. Cardinal Quest 2
Cardinal Quest 2 is a must-game for those who are roguelike fans. The game is free to download and offers some in-app purchases. Don’t worry. The offered in-app purchases content will not hinder you from progressing in the game.
Download Cardinal Quest 2 for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
4. Two Dots
Are you into puzzle adventure games? If so, Two Dots is the perfect game for you. Two Dot is a free board game that offers in-app purchases. This game is the best game to exercise your mind and be entertained at the same time. The in-app purchases content isn’t that necessary to enjoy this game.
Download Two Dots from the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
5. Retro Bowl
Although this is not a game with the best graphics on earth, it can be argued that it’s the best Football game you’ll find on the App Store. If you are a football fan, you’ll get hooked on this game. The game is free, very polished, and it’s often updated. You can buy additional content through the in-app-purchase mechanism. The best thing about this particular football game is that you are able to manage your players or team.
Download Retro Bowl from the App Store for your iPhone or iPad.
6. The Battle of Polytopia
If you are into strategy games with online matches, then the Battle of Polytopia is a game you must download into your iPhone or iPad. Although simple, this is a very addictive game that a huge amount of people who start playing it keep playing for years. The game is free and offers some in-app-purchase content that is not really required to fully enjoy the game.
Download The Battle of Polytopia for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
7. Troll Patrol
Did you ever get to play and enjoy Dungeon Raid? If you did so, then Troll Patrol is the perfect replacement for this game. Troll Patrol is a puzzle RPG that you will not get tired of playing. This game is funded by ads which you can pay to remove.
Download Troll Patrol from the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
8. Among Us!
Among Us is one the best game when it comes to strategy-based games. You play with a few people online and some of you will be an imposter that has to kill everyone else or sabotage the tasks of others in order to win.
Download Among Us from the App Store for iPhone or iPad for free.
9. Idle Skilling
If you are into idle games, Idle Skilling is the game for you. Unlike other idle games, Idle Skilling doesn’t hinder you from progressing if you don’t buy their in-app content. Also, most in-app-purchase content can be acquired by progressing in the game. Although this game is free, another positive aspect of it is that it doesn’t abuse you with ads.
Download Idle Skilling for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
10. Tiny Tower: 8 Bit Retro Tycoon
Tiny Tower is one of those games that you play when you just want to quietly relax. This game is free and supported through ads. Don’t worry though! Although the game is supported by ads, the game rewards you when you watch an ad and makes it optional to watch any ads. This game is very fun to play whenever possible.
Download Tiny Tower from the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
11. Soda Dungeon
Soda Dungeon is a strategy RPG game. This game is one of the few games that use in-app-purchase without damaging the game. The game offers all in-app-purchase content throughout the game for free without watching ads. You can play this RPG as an idle game by using auto-combat or as a turn-based RPG.
Download Soda Dungeon for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
12. Tic Tac Toe
If you want to remember your elementary school days, then Tic Tac Toe is the right app for that. The Tic Tac Toe game is a very simple game that allows you to play against another person or the computer offline. The game is completely free and supported by ads.
Unfortunately, Tic Tac Toe is only available for iPhone. You can download this game from the App Store for free.
13. Fruit Ninja 2
Fruit Ninja, a game born on the iPod touch back in 2010, is arguably one of the most fun games of all time. The game was one of the pioneers of smartphone mobile gaming. A decade later in 2020, the developer of the original game released the sequel of this game for free. Fruit Ninja 2 is not that different from the original Fruit Ninja. The mechanism of hacking and slashing fruit in mid-air is still the main point of the game.
You can download Fruit Ninja 2 for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
14. Bloody Bastards
Bloody Bastards is a fun fighting game based on medieval times. The game offers a 2D-styled environment with many different levels and fighting locations. The game also has a lot of content such as daggers and axes. This game is very unique from other games and offers an easy fighting controller. There are also a ton of ways to customize your character and their gear.
You can download Bloody Bastards for iPhone and iPad from the App Store.
15. CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars
CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars is another fun and enjoyable game you should try. Once you start playing this game, you’ll be in love with its graphics style and the strategies involved in ranking up in the game.
Download CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars from the App Store for iOS.
16. Cut the Rope
Cut the Rope is the game that made the creators of CATS: Crash Arena Turbo Stars famous. Cut the Rope is arguably one of the most addictive games of all time and one of the games with the most unique concept.
Download Cut the Rope from the App Store.
17. OneBit Adventure
OneBit Adventure is a casual turn-based roguelike RPG. This game feature one of the best aesthetics you’ll ever see in a mobile RPG game. The game offers a lot to do such as class customization and many ways of learning new skills with plenty of upgrades and advacments so you never get bored of it.
Download OneBit Adventure from the App Store for iOS devices.
18. PIXEL PUZZLE COLLECTION
This game is made by Konami, the developers of the famous PlaySation Metal Gear Solid franchise. In this game you have to solve puzzles and collect the solved arts. The game is completly free and does not have in-app-purcharses.
Download Pixel Puzzle Collection from the App Store.
19. Nitro Nation Drag & Drift
One of the best racing games you’ll find in the App Store. The game allows you to own and customize many cars. The game also allows you to play online which can get very competitive. Although the game is free you do not have to spend money to progress throughout the game.
Download Nitro Nation Drag & Drift from the App Store.
20. Rocket League Sideswipe
Rocket League Sideswipe is one of the few games that are free and enjoyable with a lot of content. The game is a soccer game but with cars. You can either play with your local friends or with other players around the world.
Download Rocket League Sideswipe from the App Store.