Don’t Board Your Plane Without These 6 Great Offline iPhone Games
Whether it's via Wi-Fi or cellular data, you can log into the digital world from nearly anywhere, which makes it easy to kill time from your iPhone. That being said, there may be times when you can't (or don't want to) connect to the internet. Maybe you're about to catch a flight, or there's a poor signal where you are. Even though that can be frustrating, many games on the App Store still work perfectly without an internet connection.
Even if most games now have some way of getting you connected to the internet, like a leaderboard or a multiplayer feature, there are still some gems that let you play without having to worry about having an internet connection. Continue reading to browse our top six picks for games you can play offline on your iPhone.
Jetpack Joyride
If you want to kill time and play an offline game without overthinking it, then Jetpack Joyride might be the game for you. Jetpack Joyride is an endless runner-type game created by the team behind Fruit Ninja, one of the most addictive games in the App Store.
You'll play as Barry Steakfries (that's actually his name), and your goal is to get as far as you can in the enemy's layer. You do all that just by tapping on your screen.
Don't be fooled by how simple the game is. Jetpack Joyride is actually pretty entertaining and addictive to play. There are many missions, weapons, and powerups you can use to go farther than ever before, and that just makes you want to keep playing. From dragons to giant robots and a lot of cool jetpacks, there's always something to keep the game fresh and addictive.
Journey
If you're a fan of indie games, you've probably heard of Journey. It's one of the most beautiful games to come out in recent years. And now you can play it offline from your iPhone.
Everything in Journey is worth gushing over. From the amazing visuals to the Grammy-nominated music and the relaxing and gameplay. You'll play as an explorer trying to find out what happened to an ancient civilization as you find out more about them in their ruins.
The game is pretty linear, but you can still explore and find out more about the story just by playing it and examining the details. Plus, if you don't want to experience this journey alone, you can team up with another random traveler from around the world once you're back online. You can beat the game with someone else or experience it by yourself.
Despite being an almost 10-year-old game, Journey is a timeless adventure that you'll love.
Chess
Chess is one of the most popular board games in the world, and the best part is that it's so easy to get into. Chess is the app for Chess.com, one of the most popular chess websites in the world.
Even though the app is mainly used online, there are still many things you can do offline. You can play with a bunch of different computer bots, from the average joe to some of the best Grand Masters of all time like Hikaru or Morphy.
You can also improve your vision of the board by practicing each tile's location or even challenge yourself into a Solo Chess game mode.
The best part is that you can do many other fun things like puzzles and play with over 40 million other users once you're back online.
Limbo
If you like platformers and you're into scary games, you need to play Limbo. Limbo is a classic indie game where the story is told without saying a single word.
You'll explore a black and white world, but you don't know where you are or what your goal is. All you know is you must keep going and avoid dying in the process.
Limbo is a lot of fun, and even if you're not a fan of scary games, it's definitively worth playing. The ominous world combine with the eerie story behind it all makes Limbo one of the best platforming games available on the App Store.
BADLAND
BADLAND is another classic game on the App Store and a fantastic offline game you should try. BADLAND is a side-scrolling adventure game where you play as a small forest dweller that's searching for what's going on in its little world. You embark on an adventure across a bunch of different levels filled with gorgeous visuals and unique plants and animals. And, of course, there's a lot of threats along the way as well. You'll have to use different powerups and your wits to make it through different hurdles.
The best part about BADLAND is that it has an offline multiplayer feature as well. Up to four people can play from the same device and work together to pass through different levels in a modified version of the single-player campaign. And, if you already had your fair share of BADLAND, you can play the equally amazing sequel BADLAND 2, which offers the same great gameplay plus some more cool features.
Monument Valley 2
Monument Valley 2 needs no introduction. It's the sequel to the game of the year in 2014; and this game offers fantastic gameplay with awesome visuals and a chill atmosphere. In Monument Valley 2, you control a mother and her daughter through a series of puzzles to learn the secrets of the Sacred Geometry.
Instead of just guiding Ro and her daughter, you can actually change the architecture of the buildings and places on each level. You can move the floor, discover new paths and let them go through safely while exploring a beautiful world filled with craziness.
The puzzles aren't that hard, but they get complicated from time to time. Fortunately, you'll probably be too focused on the amazing soundtrack or the beautiful scenery to get frustrated by it.
Monument Valley 2 is a worthy successor to the first game, and you should try both of them if you have a chance.