PhoneArena Awards: Best games of 2015
There is only one rule for this round-up: only games released in 2015 qualify. So if you're wondering where is your favorite game and why is it not included, do not forget that it may have been released in 2014 or earlier.
The best games in every category
With thousands (literally!) of great new games for Android and iOS in 2015, it was a particularly challenging task to narrow it down to just a few dozen. In order to be perfectly fair, we have tried to break the top picks in a few game genres that we find are the most common on mobile: first and third-person shooters, action RPGs / hack'n'slash games, fighting games, adventure, platformers, puzzlers, racing games, casual releases of various genres, indie releases with particular non-commercial ambience, sports games and, finally, ports from PC or the console world.Without wasting any further time, we kick if off with the best first and third-person shooters for Android and iOS right below. Browse through the pages to see the winners in the other genres and let us know your favorites in the comments section below.
Action role-playing games (RPGs) often carry a lot in common with pure hack'n'slash games, and that's why we bundled the two in one mega category. This is clearly one of the most popular game genres on mobile and competition is great with a lot of developers releasing outstanding releases in this category. Take a look at our favorites below.
Fighting games have been around since the very earliest days of gaming where you still had to pump buttons and deal with joysticks rather than operate bland touch screens.
It's no wonder that some of the most popular fighting games these days are still remakes of classics we used to play decades ago on arcade machines. However, there are some great new titles as well. Check out 2015's best fighting games for iPhone and Android below.
Adventure games are generally known to give gamers a deeper experience that could in some ways be compared to how you get immersed in a book. They do require some solitude and time to discover a story rather than just simply tapping to shoot around. With this in mind, we carefully picked our favorite adventure games for iPhone and Android in 2015 right below.
Platformers are another genre that is the bread and butter of mobile gaming: with simple controls, such games are simply well tailored to the restricted space on a phone and you can easily enjoy them. With lots of competition, there have been some great new platformer for both Android and iOS in 2015 - find them right below.
One thing about puzzlers is certain: they vary wildly. Some border adventure games in complexity and style, others are simpler, 2D games, but all of them share a challenge to the logic and other senses that makes them worth your while. We've picked the best new Android and iPhone puzzler games in 2015 below.
Push the pedal to the metal and you get an injection of adrenaline that explains well the popularity of racing games. And while not all of us have the money to afford the latest and fastest cars, you can hop in the driver's seat on a virtual version of one of these cars in the games below. With no further ado, here are the best new iPhone and Android games in 2015.
For those times when you are waiting in line, traveling on the subway, or just have a few times you want to spend in blissful ignorance for the world, these casual games are the best way to kill the time. Their biggest advantage is that they are fast and easy to play, yet provide a fun gameplay without you having to develop heroes or go through other tedious gaming procedures. So what are they? Check out the best casual games for iPhone and Android in 2015 below.
Indie games are hardly a separate genre, but there is something distinct in the ambiance and vibe of games from smaller or lesser known studios, and it is this 'indie' atmosphere and spirit of innovation that we are celebrating here. Take a look at the best new indie games for iPhone and Android in 2015 right below.
In the cold winter months, it is inevitable for all active people to go to indoor gyms and playgrounds, and generally reduce physical activity. If you miss your favorite sport, you can still stay in its atmosphere while chilling in the couch. To do so, we've picked the best new iPhone and Android sports games in 2015 right below.
Finally, we've decided to also split the best games that are coming to mobile after an adaptation from a PC or a console. The reason to do so is that this year we've seen an influx of outstanding games that we have grown up loving and all of them have come to iOS and Android. Even though most of them are of different genre, they will all fit the slightly nostalgic games and most of them are guaranteed to lack annoying in-app purchases.
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