Our lineup of the best multiplayer iPhone games has finally arrived. The various engaging titles are here to keep those blues at bay. Many of them also give you an opportunity to unleash your competitive side as you go head to head with friends and random opponents. All you need is an iPhone and your game face. So without further ado, here’s our picks in this category.
1 – Worms 2: Armageddon:
Watch as the worms wriggle out of game consoles and slide right into your Apple handset. Developed and published by Team17, the turn-based strategy title allows you to indulge in up to 16 simultaneous games that can be played with pals.
You can also opt for Game Center’s auto-match option which will provide new opponents for you. Besides participating in the solo campaign, you can even battle against 3 other friends. There’s plenty of multiplayer action to be had via Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
Price: $4.99
2 – Real Racing 2:
Zoom across the virtual tarmac with the next entrant in our lineup. Here, you’ll be able to grace the cockpit of 30 officially licensed cars, each with its own unique trait. Go from rookie to pro in career mode or jump in for a quickie in Quick Race.
You can also burn rubber with other hot shots and see who emerges champion via auto-matched 16-player online races and 8-player local Wi-Fi races. And if you happen to be in possession of an HDTV or and Apple TV, you can try out split-screen multiplayer races with Party Play.
Price: $1.99
3 – Archtype:
By shelling out just under a dollar, you’ll be able to grab an FPS shooter title that’s bound to get your adrenaline pumping. Take part in intense 5-on-5 multiplayer deathmatches and team battlse that are packed to the hilt with 19 maps and 7 weapon types like missile launcher, rapid-fire AutoMag and brutal melee axe as well as 2 grenade sorts.
There are also 2 additional game modes to try namely, Free for All and Capture the Flag.
Price: $0.99
4 – Pocket Legends:
Do you love dabbling in MMORPG games but hate leaving your PC when you have to run an errand outdoors? Well then, this free title seems to be just what the doctor ordered. You’ll be bombarded with a fantasy adventure that you can play through your iPhone, anytime, anywhere.
Indulge in Co-op and PvP modes with fellow gamers or go in solo. You can take on the role of an Ursan Warrior, Elf Enchantress or Avian Archer as you make your way through a mystical journey that’s filled with peril and fantastic weapons, items, gear and abilities.
Price: Free
5 – Street Fighter Volt:
Both you and your opponent can expect to receive an extra dollop of nostalgia while playing this exciting gem. All your favorite SF fighters like Ryu, Ken, Balrog and Vega bring the action to the portable scene with some enticing features.
This inclusion in our multiplayer iPhone games array comes complete with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth support for V.S. matches. This means, friends residing all over the world can compete with each other for the coveted title of ‘World Warrior.’ There are 17 playable characters and 2D gameplay elements to look forward to here.
Price: $4.99
6 – Super Stickman Golf:
Developer Noodlecake Studios quips, ‘ever wanted to freeze those pesky water hazards?’ Well, you’ll be able to do just that and much more with the help of 6 unlockable super clubs. This physics puzzler also features 261 unique holes, Game Center Achievements and new obstacles.
While your thumbs do all the work, your feet can take care of the rhythmic tapping that’s sure to ensue, all thanks to the 8-bit chiptune game soundtrack. What’s more, you can either hop online or play locally via Bluetooth with up to 4 friends, without having to move out of your comfort zone.
Price: $0.99
7 – Monopoly:
From the house of EA comes a family favorite that has the ability to keep many a member occupied for hours on end. Here, you can challenge up to 2 pals via Bluetooth and up to 3 friends through Wi-Fi and the Pass ‘N Play multiplayer mode. Even if your buddies have the iPad version of the game, you’ll still be able to play the beloved board game with them. Manage your onscreen properties, build hotels, take a Chance and shake your device to roll the 3D dice.
Price: $0.99
8 – N.O.V.A. 2:
We’ve roped in another delectable FPS title in our roster. This Gameloft delight proffers some pretty intense multiplayer modes namely Team Deathmatch, Freeze Tag, Free for All, Capture the Flag and InstaGib.
Besides hoarding perk and ranking systems, it also lets up to 10 players dive into the scenario either locally or online. You and your friends can battle it out across 10 captivating maps. And according to the maker, veteran players who’ve played the first episode can stride into these modes with some bonus XP.
Price: $6.99
9 – Flight Control:
In this game, you’ll be able to get a piece of all the high flying action either solo or with a friend through Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. You can also switch on the voice chat option that allows you to converse with the other controller while cruising in the online multiplayer mode. You’re task here is to guide the aircrafts to their respective landing zones while avoiding any deadly mid-air or ground collisions.
Price: $0.99
10 – Fruit Ninja:
Looked upon as a complete stress buster by fans, our final mention let’s you slice your blues away by simply swiping your finger across the touchscreen in order to slash the fruits that are tossed up in the air.
Besides enjoying different engaging modes like Zen, Classic and Arcade, you and your friends can also avail of an online multiplayer mode.
Price: $0.99
Conclusion:
The aforesaid best multiplayer iPhone games are spread across various genres. So, if you like to live life in the fast lane, there’s Real Racing 2 and Street Fighter IV Volt. And for those of you who want to play something more on the casual side, you can always take advantage of Fruit Ninja and Monopoly. Whatever be your pick, just make sure that you’ve brought along a pal to share in all the fun or take on an online opponent if you wish. Did we cover you favorites? Do let us know by leaving your comments in the space below.
