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Best iOS games of 2021

The 9 best iOS games released in 2021, ranked from 2,432 critic and player ratings.

The best iOS game of 2021 is Death Stranding Director's Cut, with a critic score of 91/100 — updated November 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.
  • 9 games are listed on this page, carrying 2,432 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 9

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01 Death Stranding Director's Cut S Death Stranding Director's Cut 2021 · 148 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 18% Death Stranding is an action game set in a post-apocalyptic United States. Players control Sam Porter Bridges, a courier tasked with reconnecting isolated cities via a communication network while delivering essential cargo. The gameplay blends traversal, resource management, and narrative elements, with a focus on social connectivity through asynchronous multiplayer. It is known for its unique mechanics, atmospheric world, and philosophical themes. The Director's Cut includes more character action, extended storylines through new missions and a unique Social Strand System to stay connected with other players around the globe. 91 /100
02 Disco Elysium: Final Cut C Disco Elysium: Final Cut 2021 · 669 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 46% 90 /100
03 Death's Door Death's Door 2021 · 192 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
04 Resident Evil: Village B Resident Evil: Village 2021 · 613 ratings · 4 Tier votes · finished by 30% 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. 87 /100
05 Before Your Eyes Before Your Eyes 2021 · 81 ratings A first person narrative adventure which tells the story of a soul’s journey into the afterlife using your real-life blinks. 86 /100
06 Unpacking Unpacking 2021 · 246 ratings Unpacking is a zen puzzle game about the familiar experience of pulling possessions out of boxes and fitting them into a new home. Part block-fitting puzzle, part home decoration, you are invited to create a satisfying living space while learning clues about the life you’re unpacking. Over the course of eight house moves, you are given a chance to experience a sense of intimacy with a character you never see and a story you’re never told. 92 /100
07 Loop Hero Loop Hero 2021 · 159 ratings · finished by 10% 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
08 Twelve Minutes Twelve Minutes 2021 · 221 ratings · finished by 37% Twelve Minutes is a real-time top-down interactive thriller with an accessible click and drag interface. Featuring James McAvoy, Daisy Ridley, and Willem Dafoe. The game blends the dream-like tension of The Shining with the claustrophobia of Rear Window and the fragmented structure of Memento. 79 /100
09 Pokémon Unite Pokémon Unite 2021 · 103 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! 70 /100
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What is the best iOS game of 2021?

Death Stranding Director's Cut currently tops the ranking with a score of 91/100 across 148 ratings. Ranking updated November 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.