10 Addictive Mobile Phone Games

Feed the hunger

7. Stupid Zombies – iOS, Android
Well, the fact is being the “living” dead does imply a certain lack of brain functionality so a stupid zombie is actually a redundancy. In this game, like any of the hundreds of movies, books, series, video games, what have you, your duty is to kill Zombies. As usual you’re equipped with very limited ammo - it’s never easy is it. Using either direct shots or ricochets off of pilings or walls, you need to make sure you nail every one of those critters dead. It’s quite interesting especially with cool rag-doll effects and blood splatter thrown in to add a little “reality” to the game. Stupid Zombies is free on the Android market and priced at $0.99 (Rs. 49) for iOS handsets.

Headshots count for more points

8. Asphalt 6: Adrenaline - iOS, Android
For the racing fans the Asphalt series has been big on the mobile circuit, pardon the pun. The latest edition to the franchise is Asphalt 6: Adrenaline which showcased some pretty cool graphics and we recommend running this only on higher end devices for better performance and smoother gameplay. As usual you’re a street racing maniac who races for cash and cars and this latest version also includes the totally radical Audi RS 3 Sportback. Other cars can also be unlocked as you progress through the stages and various outdoor arenas using gyroscopic controls for driving. On the iTunes Store, Asphalt 6 is available for $0.99 (Rs. 49) and it’s Rs. 340 on the Google Android App Market.

BOOST your way to the Finish Line

9. Cut the Birds – iOS, Android
Now here’s a game that seems quite familiar and yet it isn’t. Cut the Birds is an amalgamation of Fruit Ninja with the now insanely popular Angry Birds characters. The object of the game is to slice, or in this case “slice” the rather “angry looking” birds before they fly in to your screen. Of course it’s not as simple as it sounds and one must beware of nasty bombs flying around as well that look a little too much like those exploding black birds I’m sure most are familiar with. As the game progresses the birds increase in number as you can imagine and although not as visually creative as the others mentioned, it does manage to stay entertaining for long stretches. Cut the Birds is available for free for Android as well as iOS devices. 

A chance to take a swipe at the birds

10. Words with Friends - iOS, Android
Words with Friends is a sort of socially based mobile game. Think of it as Scrabble with online partners. It’s a cross platform game that allows Android and iOS users to play with each other irrespective of what OS they’re using. You simply sign up with a valid email address and you can play against other users who might be in your contact list. It’s a simple UI with colorful keys and an easy to use system. One could also think of it as a sort of crossword puzzle being played with online users. The best part is it’s free for all users.

Battle your buddies in a game of words

That’s our list of addictive mobile games for Android and iOS devices. If you have other choices, please feel free to list them in our comments section below.