Top iPhone and iPad sales this week - February 11th
Kingdom Rush Vengeance, Civilization Revolution 2, and more
Valentine's Day is coming up soon, and with games like XCOM: Enemy Within, Steamworld Heist, Fowlst, Civilization Revolution 2, and Golf Peaks available on the cheap, you too can ignore the entire thing and spend a lot less than you would on a fancy meal!
Yes, it's that time of the week where we round the biggest and best sales on mobile into one handy list, so you, our fine readers, can go out and buy a shiny new game for yourself at a special price.
This is by no means comprehensive - there's millions of mobile games after all - but we've picked out the finest titles from the available selection to show you. We know you've got taste, so we know which games are most likely to appeal to you.
Don't believe us? Check out the games below and see what tickles your fancy. There's something in there for everyone, so as long as you don't already own every single game on the list, you're sure to find something that you want to try.
And let us know in the comments if you find something that you decide to pick up! It's always nice to share your shiny new toys with the rest of us, even if you're essentially just showing off what you bought since we can't play them.
XCOM: Enemy Within
Price: $4.99/£4.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "XCOM®: Enemy Within is a standalone expansion to the 2012 strategy game of the year XCOM: Enemy Unknown and it's now available on iOS devices! Enemy Within features the core gameplay of Enemy Unknown plus more exciting content. Check out the new soldiers, abilities, enemies, maps, missions, and multiplayer mode for the fresh new strategy gaming experience!
• New Soldier Abilities: Build new base facilities to unlock unearthly new capabilities for XCOM’s soldiers. The Genetics Lab will allow soldiers to receive powerful genetic modifications, and the Cybernetics Lab allows soldiers to use devastating mechanized cybersuits in battle.
• New Weapons and Equipment: Give your operatives an extra tactical edge with new projects from your engineering team and the Foundry.
• New Enemy Threats: Adopt new tactics to counter the threats from two new alien types and a deadly new organization known as EXALT."
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Civilization Revolution 2
Price: $4.99/£4.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "The sequel to one of the most successful strategy games on mobile is here! Sid Meier's Civilization Revolution 2 challenges players to build a glorious empire that will stand the test of time. This is the first game in the Civilization catalog to be developed and available exclusively for mobile devices. Civilization Revolution 2 offers mobile strategy fans a brand new 3D presentation and more tactical depth than ever before! Find out if you have what it takes to rule the world!
Key Features: - New Units – strengthen your military might with brand new combat units including Aircraft Carriers, Jet Fighters and Special Forces.
- New Technology – race to science supremacy with new technology such as: Lasers, Modern Medicine and Information Technology
- New Buildings & Wonders – grow and expand your civilization like never before with new buildings and wonders including Nuclear Power Plant, The Red Cross and Silicon Valley."
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SteamWorld Heist
Price: $4.99/£4.99
App Store Description: "In SteamWorld Heist you command a steam-driven pirate crew in a series of epic tactical shootouts. It's turn-based strategy with an action twist: You manually aim the guns of your robots, allowing for insane skill shots and bullet-bouncing action!
As the captain you will board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your recruits with unique abilities, weapons - and even stylish hats!"
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Golf Peaks
Price: $1.99/£1.99
App Store Description: "Golf Peaks is a tiny puzzle game where you climb mountains by playing golf. Use cards to move the ball, solve over 100 handcrafted levels and conquer the summits!
FEATURES: - 100+ levels and 9 worlds to complete, - Various block types to experiment with, - Unique card-based movement system, - Minimalist visuals and a relaxing atmosphere, - No IAP, no ads, - One-handed play, - Achievements, - Zero understanding of golf required!"
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Kingdom Rush Vengeance
Price: $2.99/£2.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "Vez’nan the powerful almighty wizard has returned! Embark on an epic journey as you gather his army and fulfill his devious plans... muahaha. Get ready to show the Kingdom who the real boss is! Fight your way as you conquer the new and the good old realms. Face empires of mighty enemies and clash against supreme bosses in this classic tower defense full of humor and epicness!"
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Fowlst
Price: $1.99/£1.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "Fowlst is an an action game about an owl who is trapped in Hell for some reason. Make your way through chamber after spooky chamber, smashing Demons and grabbing loot. Dodge bullets, battle huge bosses and try not to get chopped In half by a buzz saw. Trade your loot for sick powers like egg bombs and rockets so you can really show those demons who’s boss!
* Unlimited stages that are different every time you play. * Simple controls: touch the left side of the screen to hop left, right side to hop right, swipe up to use the item you are holding. * Smash demons in half! * Buzz saws! Turbines! Tubes! Stalactites! * Big ol' bosses! * Loot! * Shoot rockets out of your behind! * New HARD MODE! Just in case you needed an extra challenge! * Fowlst! * Hooray!"
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Valleys Between
Price: $1.99/£1.99
App Store Description: "• Grow a thriving, healthy world. Discover the endless challenges within the valley and find the elusive balance needed to sustain it.
• Swipe up and down to shape the land at your fingertips. Designed with intuitive controls to be easy to pick up and play.
• Relax and play at your own pace to craft your perfect world.
• Develop your skills with handcrafted goals, and unlock animals to populate your world.
• Each day is a new challenge as you play through the seasons and weather, including rain, snow, fog and more.
• Original music and handcrafted audio reacts to your manipulation of the world to create an immersive soundscape. Best experienced with headphones."
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Shadowmatic
Price: $1.99/£1.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "Shadowmatic is an imagination-stirring puzzle where you rotate abstract objects in a spotlight to find recognizable silhouettes in projected shadows, relevant to the surrounding environment.
“Other Worlds” is a chapter of Shadowmatic with over 30 levels in 3 unique thematic environments: Ancient Worlds, Music and Space. The chapter is available as a separate purchase.
The game combines stunning visuals with relaxing and captivating gameplay.
On your journey to discover the right solution you will stumble upon many unexpected and infinitely varied silhouettes.
The game features 12 rooms, each flavored with unique concept, atmosphere, and music."
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Realpolitiks
Price: $0.99/£0.99
Also available on Android
App Store Description: "Realpolitiks is a streamlined real-time grand strategy game that allows you to become the leader of any contemporary nation. Dive deep into the issues of the modern world, with its current geopolitical borders, using your country’s power and economic strength to engage in military conflicts and international affairs. Choose your own method of coping with other nations' interests, unexpected events, global threats and various crises. Deal with the disintegration of the European Union, terrorism, the aftermath of World War III and many other real and fictional scenarios.
Based on three main political systems (democracy, authoritarianism, totalitarianism), Realpolitiks allows you to extend the influence of your country through various means, all in order to win the race for global domination. Use your diplomatic skills, economic advantages, military power and the full freedom of moral and ethical decision-making to become a world superpower and ensure the well-being of your citizens."
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Forgotten Memories
Price: $1.99/£1.99
App Store Description: "TAKE A DEEP BREATH AND GET READY FOR THE HORROR OF FORGOTTEN MEMORIES. Discover a true gaming and narrative experience on your iOS device.
In Forgotten Memories: Alternate Realities, you will play Rose Hawkins, a strong independent woman looking for Eden, a missing child. Rose wakes up wounded in a strange place she doesn't recognize. While looking for the young girl, she will find herself locked in a never ending tragedy; frozen in time. Rose will need to confront her deepest fears to unveil the mystery behind her terrifying investigation."
