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Multiplayer games - local network iOS

Playing multiplayer games over local area network (LAN) is a somewhat forgotten form of multiplayer, which had its heyday in the 1990s when Internet cafes were extremely popular. In LAN, players don't need to connect via the Internet, because their computers or consoles are directly connected to each other (wirelessly or with the use of network cables). This form of multiplayer is usually chosen by people who get together in one place (called LAN parties).

Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition
Divinity: Original Sin II - Definitive Edition

RPG 18 May 2021

A direct sequel to Divinity: Original Sin and another installment in the popular RPG series launched in 2002 by the Belgian developer, Larian Studios. The story takes place once more in the fantasy land of Rivellon and presents events that occur between the first and second game in the franchise. This time around, we assume the role of a sorcerer, who uses the forbidden powers of the Source and is constantly pursued by the Order. We can determine the race and origin of our character, both of which influence the attitude of the encountered NPCs towards him or her to a large extent. The gameplay mechanics do not deviate significantly from the previous game in the series, although the developers did introduce a few novelties, such as a modified combat system, new element combinations as well as Source Powers. Contrary to its predecessor and other titles of the franchise, the production has a clearly darker atmosphere.

iOS

Terraria
Terraria

Arcade 29 August 2013

A sandbox platform game by indie studio Re-Logic, sometimes called the 2D version of the popular Minecraft. There is no set goal; your task is basically to shape the randomly-generated world around you. At first you only have a few basic tools, which allow you to dig and find resources, chop wood, and create simple structures. As the game progresses, due to the extensive crafting system, you discover better tools, allowing you to create advanced materials and to fight monsters. There are many possibilities in the game, and the only restriction is your own imagination. Terraria features a single player mode, but you can join forces with other players, thus gaining precious allies, who can help you with the more challenging tasks.

iOS

Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms
Total War: Medieval II - Kingdoms

Strategy 10 November 2022

An official expansion pack for Medieval II: Total War, another installment in a series of popular strategy games developed by Creative Assembly - the base game was released at the end of 2006. Kingdoms introduces mainly four new campaigns. The player is given an opportunity to take part in Hernan Cortez's conquests, Teutonic Order's fight against the pagan peoples of Northeastern Europe, crusades in the Holy Land and military conflicts during the rule of Henry III. Apart from twenty new missions, the expansion brings thirteen completely new factions with their own technology trees and having over a hundred different units and 50 buildings in total. Also, different new key figures appeared in the expansion, such as Saladin or Richard the Lionheart. All of this is complemented by fifteen new maps for the multiplayer mode, in which up to eight players can meet.

iOS

Call of Duty: Zombies
Call of Duty: Zombies

Action 16 November 2009

A spin-off of the popular FPS game series by Activision, developed by Ideaworks Game studio for iOS mobile devices. The game is focused entirely on the multiplayer Nazi Zombies mode from Call of Duty: World at War, in which the players team up to fight the oncoming waves of the living dead. The gameplay takes place in enclosed locations that can be prepared for the attack, e.g. by nailing up doors and windows. To fight zombies, you use various kinds of the WW2-era weaponry, knives, grenades, and traps. Killing zombies and fixing the barricades earns you points, for which you can not only buy better equipment but also unlock previously unavailable parts of the map. A single game can involve up to four players playing online, or two players playing via Bluetooth. Compared to Call of Duty: World at War, the graphics of Call of Duty: Zombies have been greatly simplified, but the map layout is almost identical.

iOS

Asphalt 7: Heat
Asphalt 7: Heat

Racing 20 June 2012

The seventh installment of the cult mobile racing series, launched by Gameloft. The game offers 60 licensed cars, 15 different routes and a typical arcadic driving model in a spectacular graphic design, enriched with a new multiplayer mode.

iOS

Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit
Need For Speed: Hot Pursuit

Racing 16 November 2010

Another installment in one of the most popular racing game series, developed since 1995 by Electronic Arts. Criterion Games, a team popular mainly for the Burnout console series, was entrusted with the task of creating this installment. The title of the game refers to the two earlier installments that featured police pursuits, released in 1998 and 2002 respectively. In the game, the player can pick their side and play either as a cop or a racer. A set of gadgets was introduced into the gameplay, emphasizing the arcade nature of the series. Cops can deploy spike strips and set up road blocks, while the racers can use things like radar jammers. As usual, the game features dozens of licensed cars and a soundtrack including numerous popular songs. The Autolog system is a completely new feature, the role of which is to organize a network of players allowing them to compete against each other.

iOS

Among Us
Among Us

Strategy 17 June 2018

Among Us is an unusual online game in which we try to prepare a spaceship for the journey together with other players. We are disturbed by saboteurs hidden in a group. The game was developed by Innersloth studio.

iOS

Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion
Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion

Strategy 29 March 2017

The first official add-on to the third installment of Total War – the popular series created by Creative Assembly. As suggested by the title, Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion focuses on a very unfavorable time for the Roman Empire between 363 and 476. At that time, Europe had fallen under the reign of barbarian tribes, while the east had a new power player emerging in the form of Persian Empire. The said expansion offers a completely new single player campaign and ten completely new nations, such as Western and Eastern Roman Empire, Persian Empire, and numerous tribes such as Huns, Goths, Saxons, Franks, Wandals, Sarmatians, and Allemans. The game makes use of real historical data, and introduces special traits of individual units. We’ve also received a new technological tree, the ability to recruit generals, and an incredibly important religion factor.

iOS

Doom II: Hell on Earth
Doom II: Hell on Earth

Action 26 July 2019

A continuation of the 1993's bestselling FPP shooter, once again developed by the experienced creators from id Software. Action takes place after events of the first part, when our hero, after having defeated alien hosts on Mars, returns home with an intention of ending his military career. It soon becomes clear, however, that the legions of hell were not completely defeated as they reach the Earth and launch a successful invasion. The task of a group of survivors (led by the player) is to hijack an alien spacecraft, allowing them to escape their home world in search of a new, better home. Doom II: Hell on Earth features all the key elements of its classic predecessor and introduces some novelties, such as brand new weapons and greatly expanded bestiary. With engine tweaks and more detailed textures, the game's visuals are noticeably better than in the original.

iOS

Football Manager 2023 Touch
Football Manager 2023 Touch

Sports 08 November 2022

Football Manager 2023 Touch is a stand-alone release of the popular football-themed sports manager series. The game retains elements familiar from the PC original, but presents them in a form and with an interface adapted to play on large touchscreens.

iOS

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing
Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing

Racing 22 June 2011

Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing is a crazy, arcade race with the participation of popular game heroes published by Sega. Players direct the actions of their favourite characters (headed by the title character Sonik, Talis and Dr. Eggman), who ride a variety of vehicles driving and flying, competing on tightly twisted rally routes. The game offers several variants of fun, including the option of multi-player struggle.

iOS

NBA 2K20
NBA 2K20

Sports 06 September 2019

NBA 2K20 is a basketball game belonging to the popular sports series. In addition to mechanics and graphics improvements and updated NBA line-ups, the production for the first time in the history of the series offers the WNBA women's league.

iOS

Chaos Reborn: Adventures
Chaos Reborn: Adventures

Strategy 12 September 2018

A mobile port of the turn-based strategy game Chaos Reborn from 2015, which allows the players to play as magicians fighting for influence and power. The production was designed by Julian Gallop, the creator of the X-COM series.

iOS

Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light

Adventure 15 December 2010

An unusual spin-off to the legendary Tomb Raider series. The game was developed by Crystal Dynamics - the creators of the franchise's latest installments. The game follows the adventures of a beautiful female archeologist and her friend - a Mayan warrior by the name of Totec. The characters set out for a journey, searching for a mysterious artifact known as Mirror of Smoke, which is to be used against the evil Xolotl, who has gained the power to control other spirits. Contrary to the third-person perspective the Tomb Raider games are usually played in, the spin-off is an isometric game resembling hack'n'slash titles in this aspect. The gameplay focuses on arcade elements and combat sequences, in which the player encounters hordes of ghosts - a special emphasis was placed on cooperation. The two characters have different abilities, therefore, close cooperation is the key to success. However, it is also worth mentioning that the game features elements which could be considered hallmarks of the Tomb Raider series as well, such as exploration of tombs and catacombs.

iOS

Football Manager 2024 Touch
Football Manager 2024 Touch

Sports 06 November 2023

A special edition of Football Manager 2024, developed with mobile devices and the Nintendo Switch in mind. Football Manager 2024 Touch tasks us with managing a football team and leading it to victory.

iOS

Portal Knights
Portal Knights

RPG 06 December 2017

A third-person role-playing game that combines mechanics typical of the genre featuring elements of popular sandbox games like Minecraft, developed by Keen Games, the studio known for Sacred 3. The action of Portal Knights takes us to a fantasy world constructed with blocks, that consists of dozens of islands connected by magic portals. Centuries ago the world was torn to pieces, and players' task is to find a way to finally merge it. At the beginning of the game we create our character, choosing from three available professions, and head out to explore subsequent lands, where we complete dozens of quests and fight numerous enemies and bosses. Gameplay is enriched with an extensive crafting system, allowing us to collect various raw materials and use them to create a variety of items, and even entire buildings. The game features also a character progression system that, thanks to its extensive array of available skills and equipment, allows the characters to be customized to fit individual preferences of the players.

iOS

Double Dragon IV
Double Dragon IV

Action 28 December 2017

The fourth installment in the legendary beat ‘em up series, developed by Arc System Works. The development was supported by the persons responsible for the cult-classic previous installments of the series, including Takaomi Kaneko, Yoshihisa Kishimoto, Koji Ogata, and Kazunaka Yamane. Similarly to the previous installments of the Double Dragon series, the gameplay focuses on traversing 2D locations and eliminating hordes of approaching opponents. Our means of survival include punches and kicks, as well as numerous melee weapons, with each level ending in a boss fight that requires much more effort from the player. Double Dragon IV received a story mode that can be completed alone, or with the help of another player. Completing the campaign unlocks the Tower Mode, involving the climb on the progressively higher levels of the titular tower, and a 2P Duel Mode, focusing on online 1v1 battes. The game is characterized by simple, pixel-art visuals, which take the player back to the previous installments of the series, known for popularizing the beat ‘em up genre.

iOS

Metal Slug
Metal Slug

Arcade 13 December 2012

The first installment of the popular Metal Slug series, which debuted in 1996 on arcade machines. Over the course of time, production went on new platforms, allowing their users to face the soldiers commanded by the sinister General Morden.

iOS

Death Squared
Death Squared

Puzzle 14 February 2018

An online logic game focusing on tight cooperation between the participants, created by the Australian SMG Studio. The players assume the roles of sympathetic, cubic robots whose goal is to reach the platforms bearing the same color as their body. The task is not easy however, as different mechanisms and traps were placed in the levels, such as laser sensors (once activated, shuffle the conditions of the map), or energy beams that can be blocked by the robot bearing the same color, but constitute a deadly threat to others. Since the movements of the robots are usually interconnected, solving the puzzles requires strict cooperation and being able to coordinate the moves of particular robots. Death Squared offers over 100 different levels divided into three game modes, namely the story campaign (for one or two players), the PARTY mode (for two or four players), and the special Vault mode, which is also designed for a two- or four-player experience, and features levels rated by the developers as too difficult to be included in the two modes mentioned above.

iOS

Fatal Fury Special
Fatal Fury Special

Fighting 03 April 2015

Fatal Fury Special is a classic SNK fight that triumphed around 1993, when it appeared on NeoGeo machines and consoles. We play the duels in a two-dimensional scenery, making various combinations of blows. The program once tried to compete with the famous Street Fighter series.

iOS

Samurai Shodown 2
Samurai Shodown 2

Fighting 27 July 2013

Reedition of a popular two-dimensional fight. We embark on spectacular battles by controlling one of the sixteen available characters.

iOS

Juicy Realm
Juicy Realm

Action 04 May 2020

A twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements. In Juicy Realm, the players assume the roles of scientists exploring the kingdom of intelligent and very dangerous plants. One can do it alone or in a company through a local co-op mode.

iOS

Super One More Jump
Super One More Jump

Arcade 24 May 2018

Oldskulowy, two-dimensional platformer with pixel-art graphics and an incredibly simple, intuitive control model.

iOS

Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed

Racing 02 January 2014

Arcade races as a continuation of Sonic & Sega All-Stars Racing. We play the role of one of the heroes of the popular Sega series and sit at the helm of vehicles capable of transforming into cars, ships or motor boats.

iOS