Strategy (400 programs)

Pros: Variety of buildings and troops. Clan system works well. Fun cartoon graphics.

Cons: Must have an internet connection to play. Game's difficulty means you might die at first try.

Pros: Simple mechanical. Good Elixir system. Colorful graphics. Micropayments are not essential.

Cons: Patchy matchmaking.

Pros: Provides a fresh experience for the fans. Maintains the eerie atmosphere of its predecessor. Emotional depth.

Cons: Limited gameplay.

Pros: Improved visuals. 22 monkey towers with branching upgrades. Hero monkeys with abilities. Single player offline mode.

Cons: Lacks introduction to game mechanics such as “line of sight”. High difficulty spike. Pay-to-win microtransactions. Poor user interface.

Pros: Great impressive strategy gameplay. Addictive. Lots of replayability.

Cons: Interface stays static most of the time.

Pros: Beautiful visuals. Fun mix of strategy, card collecting, and city building. Online multiplayer missions. Fast-paced action.

Cons: Upgrading characters is a complex process. Limited resources and energy. Cards are random. Lots of repetition in the story mode.

Pros: Multiple ages of human history. Be the great unifier or ruthless conqueror. Built-in game editor.

Cons: Some visual glitches.

Pros: Looks great. Customize your zoo with decorations. Get legendary creatures like the Phoenix!.

Cons: Maybe too simple, lacking depth.

Pros: Fans of Jurassic Park will enjoy. Easy to learn.

Cons: Long wait times. Spotty graphics.

Pros: Charming visuals and relaxing gameplay. Frequent updates with seasonal events. Deep crafting and trading systems. Social interactions and town-building.

Cons: Grind-heavy progression. Heavily incentivized microtransactions.

Pros: Fresh new plants and zombies with unique effects. Vibrant, cartoonish visuals and lively animations. Introduces new mechanics like building mode. Challenging levels with distinct layouts. Retains classic tower defense gameplay.

Cons: Simplified story may feel uninteresting. New graphics may not appeal to longtime fans. Some iconic characters have been visually overhauled.

Pros: Fun concept and gameplay. Superb graphics and animation. Crisp sound effects. Highly addictive.

Cons: Slow moving to start with.

Pros: Action-packed battle in board game settings. Highly strategic attacks and defense. Customize Heroes and Minis with elegant skins. Cute and 3D graphics.

Cons: Maiden shield can destroy your team. User interface is quite slow.

Pros: Diverse worlds and levels. Simple to pick up and play. Fun, gesture-based power-ups. Lots of challenges to complete. Bags of humor. Enjoyable mini games.

Cons: Not radically original.

Pros: Emphasizes strategic city planning. High-quality visuals with smooth animations. Extensive customization options. Offers collaborative events and seasons.

Cons: Slow progress when playing with no in-app purchases. Can be too heavy for older, lower-specced devices.

Pros: A lot of content. Non-linear progression. Strategic components.

Cons: The patience needed to complete it without paying.

Pros: Unique premise. Horror elements. Various characters to choose from. Different defense options.

Cons: Steep learning curve. Repetitive gameplay.

Pros: Engaging and relaxing gameplay. Plays similarly to its PC counterpart. Two games modes available.

Cons: Requires an Apple Arcade subscription. Can be small to navigate on some screens.