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Best iOS games of 2021

The 14 best iOS games released in 2021, ranked from 4,720 critic and player ratings.

The best iOS game of 2021 is Forza Horizon 5, with a critic score of 94/100 — 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: 2021.
  • 14 games are listed on this page, carrying 4,720 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 29 September 2026.

Top 14

04 Disco Elysium: Final Cut Disco Elysium: Final Cut 2021 · 665 ratings 90 /100 05 Death's Door Death's Door 2021 · 177 ratings Death's Door is an action-adventure game developed by Acid Nerve and published by Devolver Digital. Released in 2021, it follows a crow reaper tasked with collecting souls in a mysterious, atmospheric world. The game features exploration, fast-paced combat, and puzzle-solving. 87 /100 06 Loop Hero Loop Hero 2021 · 151 ratings The Lich has thrown the world into a timeless loop and plunged its inhabitants into never ending chaos. Wield an expanding deck of mystical cards to place enemies, buildings, and terrain along each unique expedition loop for the brave hero. 85 /100 07 Resident Evil: Village A Resident Evil: Village 2021 · 1,050 ratings Resident Evil Village is a first-person survival horror game and the sequel to Resident Evil 7: Biohazard. The game maintains elements from previous Resident Evil games, with players having to scavenge environments for items and manage their resources. However, it adds more action-oriented gameplay, with higher enemy counts and a greater emphasis on combat. 83 /100 08 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas – The Definitive Edition 2021 · 162 ratings It's the early '90s. After a couple of cops frame him for homicide, Carl "CJ" Johnson is forced on a journey that takes him across the entire state of San Andreas, to save his family and to take control of the streets. 80 /100 09 Black Book Black Book 2021 · 196 ratings A fusion of card-based RPGs and Adventure games, “Black Book” is a haunting tale of a young sorceress, who gave her life to serve the dark forces. Dive into the cold, yet alluring world of folk tales - and uncover the secrets that hide in the darkness. 78 /100 10 Pokémon Unite Pokémon Unite 2021 · 93 ratings Team up and take down the opposition in Pokémon’s first 5-on-5 strategic team battle game! Join Trainers from around the world as they head for Aeos Island to compete in Unite Battles! In Unite Battles, Trainers face off in 5-on-5 team battles to see who can score the most points within the allotted time. Teamwork is key as you and your teammates defeat wild Pokémon, level up, evolve your own Pokémon, and work to prevent the opposing team from scoring points. Put your teamwork to the test, and take home the win! 75 /100 11 Totally Accurate Battle Simulator Totally Accurate Battle Simulator 2021 · 117 ratings 73 /100 12 Twelve Minutes Twelve Minutes 2021 · 581 ratings 69 /100 13 Poppy Playtime Poppy Playtime 2021 · 83 ratings 66 /100 14 Bright Memory: Infinite Bright Memory: Infinite 2021 · 152 ratings 65 /100
What is the best iOS game of 2021?

Forza Horizon 5 currently tops the ranking with a score of 94/100 across 771 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.