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Best iOS games of 2015
The 46 best iOS games released in 2015, ranked from 14,176 critic and player ratings.
The best iOS game of 2015 is Alto's Adventure, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated September 2026.
How this ranking is built
- Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
- A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
- Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
- Release window covered: 2015.
- 46 games are listed on this page, carrying 14,176 ratings between them.
- Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.
Top 46
01
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
02
The Room Three
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
90
/100
03
Her Story
Her Story is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark.
88
/100
Alto's Adventure
Join Alto and his friends as they embark on an endless snowboarding odyssey. Journey across the beautiful alpine hills of their native wilderness, through neighbouring villages, ancient woodlands, and long-abandoned ruins. Along the way you'll rescue runaway llamas, grind rooftops, leap over terrifying chasms and outwit the mountain elders – all while braving the ever changing elements and passage of time upon the mountain.
92
/100
02
The Room Three
Lured to a remote island, you find yourself confined within the rooms of an ominous mansion. You must draw upon all your puzzle-solving ability to navigate a series of trials devised by a mysterious figure known only as “The Craftsman”. Do you have what it takes to escape?
90
/100
03
Her Story
Her Story is the new video game from Sam Barlow, creator of Silent Hill: Shattered Memories and Aisle. A crime fiction game with non-linear storytelling, Her Story revolves around a police database full of live action video footage. It stars Viva Seifert, actress and one half of the band Joe Gideon and the Shark.
88
/100
04
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
05
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
06
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
07
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
Something's rotten in the land of the dead, and you're being played for a sucker. Meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. He sells luxury packages to souls on their four-year journey to eternal rest. But there's trouble in paradise. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango's epic story of four years in the life (or death) of Manny Calavera, travel agent to the dead, has been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than when it won GameSpot's Game of the Year award upon its original launch. Grim Fandango still stands as a classic of the genre, with unforgettable characters and unique combination of film noir and Mexican folklore.
84
/100
08
Lara Croft GO
Lara Croft GO expands the turn-based puzzle gameplay and takes you on an adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover hidden secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. A never-before-seen take on the iconic franchise featuring challenging gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a mesmerizing soundtrack, all at your fingertips.
84
/100
09
Prison Architect
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content.
83
/100
10
Divide By Sheep
Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required.
83
/100
11
Downwell
81
/100
12
Sunless Sea
81
/100
13
Guitar Hero Live
81
/100
14
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
15
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
79
/100
16
D
Life Is Strange
79
/100
17
Mini Metro
77
/100
18
PAC-MAN 256
75
/100
19
Armello
75
/100
20
Fran Bow
75
/100
21
Chroma Squad
75
/100
22
Evoland 2
74
/100
23
Hard West
73
/100
24
Distraint: Deluxe Edition
73
/100
25
LEGO Jurassic World
72
/100
26
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
71
/100
27
Hook
71
/100
28
AdVenture Capitalist
70
/100
29
Dungeons 2
70
/100
30
Magic Duels
70
/100
31
The Escapists
69
/100
32
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
68
/100
33
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
34
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
35
RISK: Global Domination
67
/100
36
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
37
Time Clickers
66
/100
38
Sheltered
66
/100
39
Minecraft: Story Mode
65
/100
40
Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition
65
/100
41
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
42
SKYHILL
63
/100
43
Rusty Lake Hotel
61
/100
44
Plug & Play
60
/100
45
Submerged
57
/100
46
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
51
/100
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Crypt of the NecroDancer is a hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Can you survive this deadly dungeon of dance, slay the NecroDancer, and recapture your still beating heart? Or will you be a slave to the rhythm for all eternity?
88
/100
05
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
06
Homeworld Remastered Collection
86
/100
07
S
Grim Fandango Remastered
Something's rotten in the land of the dead, and you're being played for a sucker. Meet Manny Calavera, travel agent at the Department of Death. He sells luxury packages to souls on their four-year journey to eternal rest. But there's trouble in paradise. Help Manny untangle himself from a conspiracy that threatens his very salvation. One of the most acclaimed adventure games of all time is now back, better than ever. Grim Fandango's epic story of four years in the life (or death) of Manny Calavera, travel agent to the dead, has been remastered to look, sound, and control even better than when it won GameSpot's Game of the Year award upon its original launch. Grim Fandango still stands as a classic of the genre, with unforgettable characters and unique combination of film noir and Mexican folklore.
84
/100
08
Lara Croft GO
Lara Croft GO expands the turn-based puzzle gameplay and takes you on an adventure set in a long-forgotten world. Explore the ruins of an ancient civilization, discover hidden secrets and face deadly challenges as you uncover the myth of the Queen of Venom. A never-before-seen take on the iconic franchise featuring challenging gameplay, gorgeous visuals and a mesmerizing soundtrack, all at your fingertips.
84
/100
09
Prison Architect
The game is a top-down 2D construction and management simulation where the player takes control of building and running a prison. The player is responsible for managing various aspects of their prison including building cells and facilities, planning and connecting utilities, hiring and assigning staff, including a warden, guards, workers, and more. The player needs to recruit staff to unlock more aspects of the game. The player is also responsible for the finance, and keeping their inmates content.
83
/100
10
Divide By Sheep
Divide By Sheep is a mind-bending math puzzler about friendship and slicing sheep in half with lasers. The Grim Reaper flooded the world, and it's up to you to save critters stranded on islands. Insane math skills required.
83
/100
11
Downwell
81
/100
12
Sunless Sea
81
/100
13
Guitar Hero Live
81
/100
14
Please, Don’t Touch Anything
80
/100
15
BADLAND: Game of the Year Edition
79
/100
16
D
Life Is Strange
79
/100
17
Mini Metro
77
/100
18
PAC-MAN 256
75
/100
19
Armello
75
/100
20
Fran Bow
75
/100
21
Chroma Squad
75
/100
22
Evoland 2
74
/100
23
Hard West
73
/100
24
Distraint: Deluxe Edition
73
/100
25
LEGO Jurassic World
72
/100
26
Hotline Miami 2: Wrong Number
71
/100
27
Hook
71
/100
28
AdVenture Capitalist
70
/100
29
Dungeons 2
70
/100
30
Magic Duels
70
/100
31
The Escapists
69
/100
32
Fahrenheit: Indigo Prophecy Remastered
68
/100
33
Five Nights at Freddy's 3
68
/100
34
Keep Talking and Nobody Explodes
67
/100
35
RISK: Global Domination
67
/100
36
Clicker Heroes
67
/100
37
Time Clickers
66
/100
38
Sheltered
66
/100
39
Minecraft: Story Mode
65
/100
40
Heroes of Might & Magic III - HD Edition
65
/100
41
Fallout Shelter
63
/100
42
SKYHILL
63
/100
43
Rusty Lake Hotel
61
/100
44
Plug & Play
60
/100
45
Submerged
57
/100
46
Five Nights at Freddy's 4
51
/100
Frequently asked questions
What is the best iOS game of 2015?
Alto's Adventure currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 97 ratings. Ranking updated September 2026.
How is this ranking built?
Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.