Top 10 iPhone Puzzle Games

Written by: KateG • Edited by: Leigh A. Zaykoski
Updated Mar 31, 2009 • Related Guides: iPod Touch | iPhone | Casual Gamers

When you want a game that can keep both hardcore games and the casual player happy then a puzzle game is the way to go. Here are some of the most interesting puzzle games your iPhone has to offer.

Puzzle games are well suited to the iPhone for a few simple reasons:

1. They don’t need to have high quality graphics to be entertaining

2. They rarely require a big screen to show you the whole picture

3. They are great for casual gamers and even non-gamers who have a few spare moments. Simple to learn, addictive and hard to master

The only catch is that while there are a lot of great games for the iPhone there owe also a lot of really ill designed and outright bad games too. Since no one wants to waste their time on those games we have compiled a list of the 10 best puzzle games for your iPhone.

The Games

Quordy

Boggle on your iPhone, great to play if you love word games, or visually based titles.

Smiles

A version of Bejewled with cute animals to match.

Spin

A rotation game where you match the objects to the shadows, much more challenging then you think it will be.

Meta Squares

Use your dots to make the highest number of boxes possible and defeat your enemy.

Lumen

Guide your lazer through the points in order to score.

Dizzy Bee

Shift the whole of the iPhone to move a Bee, advoid the obstacles and gain the most food.

Puzzleloop Endless

If you have ever played Luxor then you will be very familiar with this game. Just be aware that it really is endless.

Amazing Sudoku

This one is relatively obvious. Its a great game of Sudoku.

Imangi

A puzzle cube where you spin to make words instead of matching colors to one side.

Ghost Pop

A screen full of ghosts shows up, your goal is to tap as many of them as you can.

Free Hangman

A great game that most of us will remember from our childhoods has turned digital.

Now, that you have some options go ahead and start downloading. Just be aware that if you want to be able to get any work done after you download them you may want to put them on the second screen. Otherwise that quick check of your email could take a lot longer than you think.

Kolapse Jun 1, 2011 5:04 PM

You Should Try: Isaac Newtons Gravity

This was the most difficult game i've ever played in my life.

isicko Feb 5, 2010 9:15 AM

iphene

Would you like some fun games and humour, out this new iphone app called iSICKO
Shake to clear the screen and try another puke at random

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Dan Russell-Pinson Sep 29, 2009 10:00 AM

Block Drop - A Relaxing iPhone Puzzle Game

Block Drop is a beautiful, 3D puzzle game with 999 levels and soothing music. For only $0.99, it's a steal.

http://BlockDrop.com/c/BlockDropiPhone/

Block Drop Lite has just been released and can be downloaded for FREE!

http://BlockDrop.com/c/BlockDropLiteiPhone/

Dan Russell-Pinson Sep 29, 2009 9:07 AM

Block Drop - A relaxing puzzler

Don't forget Block Drop! It's an amazing puzzle game featuring 3D graphics and dynamically generated music. Each level is randomly generated, so no two games will ever be the same.

http://BlockDrop.com/c/BlockDropiPhone/

Block Drop Lite is free and can be downloaded here:
http://BlockDrop.com/c/BlockDropLiteiPhone/

GetchaSome Aug 27, 2009 7:44 PM

You should check out Rummage...

If you like word puzzle games, its pretty sweet. Great tutorials and it takes alot of strategy. I can't stop playing.

Rummage:
http://itunes.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewSoftware?id=327186529&mt=8

Mac Martine Jul 9, 2009 9:00 AM

Subject: Word Tower: A challenging, fast-paced word play game for the iPhone/iTouch

Word Tower is now available in iTunes app store, and I thought you might be interested in publishing the press release or writing a review. I'd be happy to send you a promo code for a free download if you are interested. There are a limited number remaining so please let me know as soon as possible. Thanks for your consideration. Links, press release, and quotes follow.

Sincerely,
Mac Martine | littleredbikemedia@gmail.com

URL (description, screenshots, video, and more): http://wordtower.me/
Direct iTunes Link: http://tinyurl.com/wordtower
YouTube Demo: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fVDXZc2BLq8

Press Release:
Word Tower: A challenging, fast-paced word play game for the iPhone/iTouch

What do you get when you mix up Scrabble, Boggle and Tetris and add the flipping, shaking and sliding that only the iPhone/iTouch can do? WORD TOWER! In this one-of-a-kind word game, create words out of stacks of letters before they pile up and form a tower. But don’t look down too long; more letters are falling your way! Catch them on the way down to place them strategically. As you advance through levels, an array of special tiles will challenge your strategic skills and quick thinking. Four modes, basic to genius, will keep you challenged and coming back for more. WORD TOWER is ideal for quick breaks, epic sessions and everything in between. You can also compare your scores online with players around the world.

-http://wordtower.me

Press:
"Word Tower is such an addictive and challenging iPhone app that we’ve got to recommend it to every crossword puzzle lover, sudoku junky, or self professed word guru... the app performed flawlessly."
-http://www.slapapp.com (4 out of 5 stars)

"Think Tetris, on crack, and needing much more brain power!"
-ThePortableGamer.com

"I’m a word game junky and I have added Word Tower to my favorite word game list. It is well designed and fun to play. Definitely a game you will go back to again and again."
-AppleiPhoneScho

Top 10 iPhone Puzzle Games

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