Arcade (213 programs)

Pros: Simple to play. Fairly fun. Resizes fairly well. High contrast.

Cons: Really simple graphics. Can cause motion sickness. Only one aspect ratio. Somewhat poor colour use.

Pros: Classic arcade-style graphics. Relatively small download. Simple gameplay. Multiple possible control schemes.

Cons: Derivative graphics and gameplay. Touch controls take some getting used to. Frustrating difficulty at higher levels. No boss battles to add variety.

Pros: Safe for kids. Challenging enough. Addictively fun. Colorful.

Cons: Graphics look rudimentary. Gameplay not truly unique. More levels could have been added. Not for hardcore gamers.

Pros: 30 unique themed pinball machines to enjoy. Impressive detailed & colourful visuals. Excellent sound design with authentic pinball effects. Something for everyone; cool themes include AC/DC, Star Trek & Ghostbusters.

Cons: Quite high cost for what is essentially just a pinball simulator. Only available in English. Compatibility issues on some devices, including Mac. 9+ rating excludes a demographic that would otherwise find its colourful visuals appealing.

Pros: Has a fair amount of replay value. An addictive puzzle game. You can pay to remove the intrusive adverts. Spinning rainbow blocks help randomize the game experience.

Cons: The adverts are very intrusive along the bottom. Becomes frustrating after a while. The difficulty settings only affect the undo function. Being able to get 100% is based on luck.

Pros: Appealing cartoon graphics. A solid casual game. Gameplay easy to understand. Level designs have reasonable variety.

Cons: Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to many other endless runner games. Character has limited manoeuvrability. Unlikely to take long to finish.

Pros: The background screen can be customized. Pinball Tristan is suitable for all ages. The movements of the ball are very precise. Retro-styled 3D graphics are included as standard.

Cons: There are no levels or competitions. Gameplay may become repetitive over time. Some operating systems are not supported. A handful of players feel that the responsiveness can be improved.

Pros: Cute protagonist. Beautiful hand-drawn style. Easy to understand. Seasonal content.

Cons: Simplistic gameplay. Occasionally repetitive. Some unclear backgrounds. Very easy at times.

Pros: Voted one of the top castle defense games. Many upgrades are available. Very challenging strategic scenarios. Difficulty levels can be changed if desired.

Cons: Could be too simplistic for some players. Difficult to see the mouse cursor at times. Archers are not awarded points when enemies are killed. May not be suitable for young children.

Pros: An addictive never-ending puzzle game. Undo your last move a limited number of times. Spinning rainbow blocks randomize the surrounding blocks. This paid version doesn't have adverts.

Cons: A live tutorial would be better than text-based instructions. Difficulty settings do not offer enough variety. There is no way to complete the game. Can become frustrating and monotonous.

Pros: Super Mario nostalgia. Multiple themes and levels. Nice graphics. Challenging enemies.

Cons: Design repetitive across levels. Artificial character movements. Background music isn’t the best. Some levels a bit too hard.

Pros: Captures the feel of 16-bit classics.. 460 rooms to explore.. Power-ups and upgrades add flexibility.. Has both missions and survival mode..

Cons: Graphics are fairly basic.. Gameplay can get repetitive.. Earning points for upgrades can be a chore.. Playing field can get cluttered..

Pros: Gameplay easy to learn. Appropriate for all ages. Good for casual play. Addictive.

Cons: Very basic graphics. Gameplay somewhat repetitive. Very similar to other endless jumper titles. Can easily get frustrating.

Pros: Addictive, fast-paced gameplay. Support for multiple player profiles. Includes all-new maps. Online leaderboards chart progress.

Cons: Graphics are still very simple. No online head-to-head play. Gameplay can become repetitive. Hard to avoid edge of screen collisions.

Pros: Fun basic gameplay. Great difficulty curve. Very responsive interface. Stylish area design.

Cons: Few colours and themes. Not suited for poor vision. Few gameplay options.

Pros: Graphics are clean and clear. Gameplay is as addictive as ever. Moving pipes add a challenge. Free to download and play.

Cons: Can get repetitive. Some deaths are cheap. Lacks customisation options. Audio is average at best.

Pros: Retains classic Minesweeper gameplay. Customizable boards and color schemes. Save and load functions are included. Records player scores and statistics.

Cons: Algorithm can make guesswork necessary. Little in the way of real innovation. Occasional issues when flagging mines. Free version only has beginner difficulty.

Pros: Simple gameplay mechanic. Nice art-style. Original music and sound effects. Fifteen different levels.

Cons: Gameplay can feel too slow at times. Feels like a re-skinned Angry Birds. Requires upgrade to paid version to get more levels. Controls designed for touchscreens.

Pros: Tricky and becomes addictive after a while. Shot strength has an effect on the result. Rebounds and surface impacts adds layers to the gameplay. Complex enough to allow trick shots and lucky shots.

Cons: The 2D textures and backgrounds look cheap and flat. Becomes too difficult for children after level 70. Earlier levels can be won using just luck. Not suitable for touchscreen unless you use a stylus.