The latest modern gadgets, such as smartphones, have long gone beyond the category of devices designed only for calls and communication. They have successfully evolved into multifunctional devices, which, among other things, open wide opportunities for entertainment and games. Not only “clickers” and endless runners, farms, and arcades, but also console games, especially the cult legends of the gaming world of the past years, transferred from the PC. Today, this gaming trend, developed specifically for iPhone and iPad, is gaining no less popularity among gamers than the console versions. Developers are striving to improve and make more visually appealing logos and icons of games on these systems. Those who prefer the convenience and comfort of entertainment with the iPhone and iPad can familiarize themselves with a specially prepared review of the best logos of the most downloadable games for these systems. It reveals the features of visualization of each game and gives a brief description of them.
1 Angry Birds
Today, there is hardly a gamer who at least once did not play the most popular puzzle game – Angry Birds. In terms of its popularity, the game takes a leading position in the rating for iOS. An attractive feature of the application is the need to shoot birds from a slingshot at greedy pigs and their fortifications to avenge the stolen eggs and the fact that pigs prevent birds from living. This was the beginning of the creation of a whole series of games, among which this particular classic continues to attract particular attention. This is facilitated by its colorful logo, which is made on a blue gradient background, on which a few lighter rays are highlighted. This provides a favorable visual contrast for the main image – the main character of the game. A red bird named Red with a yellow beak opened in a threatening cry, with a menacing expression on its face, stands out especially against the blue background, creating a memorable and recognizable emblem for the game.
2 Minecraft
Topping this list is the already legendary indie sandbox game Minecraft. The basis of the game is blocks, from which the game worlds are created in their huge variety. Blocks are not only building blocks. Game characters are also created from them. The world is characterized by pixelization and the presence of prints. All these features are reflected in the recognizable logo, built on the basis of small brown and green pixels. The central element of the icon is the horizontally located application name, made in a voluminous gray gradient font. To emphasize it, a shadow in the form of a pixel stroke was applied.
3 Wordle!
The selection of games for iPhone and iPad includes an application, which is deservedly noted by users – fans of word games and puzzles – intellectual Wordle! It is characterized by the presence of a variety of games with letters, offering to make and guess words, allowing you to train your brain and increase your intellectual level. Brilliance and originality of visualization are reflected in the application logo, which successfully echoes the content, accurately reflecting the essence and style. The icon is made in the form of a square containing five multicolored round sectors, among which the central part is blue with the white letter W – the first letter of the game name. Other letters that make up the name are inscribed in the other circles.
4 Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga – one of the leaders in the list of the best games for iOS, a free classic puzzle game that requires you to make rows of identical bright and tasty types of candy. Such a selection automatically removes the created row, giving the player prizes and opportunities and taking him to new levels. It is distinguished by bright and saturated colors, selected from a variety of the entire color palette. This colorfulness and “candy” variety is reflected in the logo, which only partially represents the types of candy used in the game. The central composition resembles the shape of a boxing glove made of two bright red and orange candies, on which a chocolate ball, sprinkled with different colors of small round candies, is conveniently placed. A light blue background emphasizes the image favorably. In the lower right corner of the icon, in a red semicircle with a white contrasting border, is the developer’s name in a fancy yellow font.
5 Pokémon Go
Developers of games for iOS did not ignore the very popular multiplayer role-playing game Pokémon GO, which has been leading the ranking of the most downloaded applications for several years. Its basis is the location of objects and characters in augmented reality. Players are invited to catch Pokémon, fight, and train their assistants by purchasing additional game items. The app’s logo is an image of its character capture tool, the Pokéball, which is shaped like a ball and opens in the middle at the moment of capture. The ball is in red and white, with its borders marked by a black line outlining a central black element called the Pokeball. The trap is placed on a dark blue surface with a light-colored pattern on the background of the wooden shield of the game room with a red-yellow ornament with black lines.
6 Roblox
The multiplayer social platform Roblox also earned its redesign for iOS, generating a huge amount of user interest. It is a challenging but addictive adventure that allows you to create your own games, locations, and worlds while interacting with many users. Building, making money that can be cashed in, and much more becomes available when you deep dive into the incredible world of the Roblox virtual universe. You can get acquainted with the game by downloading it and clicking on the icon, which shows the game element in the form of a square gray block in a gradient design with a square landing hole in the center. The block is depicted on a clean black background that is not cluttered with unnecessary visual elements, ensuring that it stands out in contrast.
7 Clash of Clans
The multiplayer real-time strategy game Clash of Clans from Finnish company Supercell is also available for the iOS version, which has significantly increased the number of its users. Its gameplay attracts gamers with the need for careful planning and calculation of each step. The storyline allows defensive and offensive actions, requiring the user to develop his village, capture resources, and perform numerous quests using various techniques. The game’s high popularity has made its logo one of the most famous. The formidable grin, gray saliva splashing, and angry eyes of the protagonist, whose face is the central element of the composition, are familiar to every player. He is distinguished by a light yellow helmet, made in tone with the color shade of his hanging mustache. The contrast of the image is provided by the use of a burgundy gradient background.
8 Plague Inc.
Free app – addictive simulator Plague Inc. has added its presence to the review of the best gaming logos for iOS. Despite the not-very successful gameplay – the task is to infect the entire planet with a virus, the dynamism and sharpness of the plot of the pandemic simulator captivate from the first minutes after reading the news and choosing the tactics of action. The pseudo-real world fascinates with its gloomy but saturated color scheme, in which red, black, and white colors predominate, which became the basis for the creation of a recognizable logo without additional explanatory text elements. The central figure of the logo is the symbolic designation of the virus, shaped like a shuriken, the white color of which stands out against the gradient background of the pictogram design. The ends of the symbol are bent in the direction of conventionally formed circles and have the sharpness of sharpened blades.
9 Monopoly – Classic Board Game
One of the popular games celebrated by gamers of all ages is the free Monopoly app. This is a digital interpretation of the classic board game played by many generations. Like the original, the gameplay is based on the need to roll dice, diligently avoid jail, and make practical investments. One of the features of the game is the developers’ desire to create an original but recognizable visualization based on the achievements of modern technology. The application logo has a bright, rich blue background, effectively emphasizing the superimposed image of a gray-haired “monopolist” in a black hat and tailcoat, with a lush white mustache with twisted upward tips, typical for representatives of wealthy business circles of the late XIX century. Below him is the name of the game, written in white lowercase letters and placed on a red rectangular banner with a white border.
10 Among Us!
Free app with in-app purchases is a multiplayer space action game. The plot is a detective story; it consists of forming a crew, some members of which randomly become traitors. Two teams are formed – the crew and the traitors. The crew, with the help of deduction, reveals the latter. He wins when all traitors are revealed or when all puzzle tasks are completed. The game icon is based on the image of one of the characters, who is represented in a red spacesuit on a bright yellow background. The contours of the figure are outlined with thick black lines, thanks to which the image stands out even among the many logos of the games presented in the review.
11 Rise of Kingdoms
Rise of Kingdoms, an application about building a civilization representing the world of eight great empires – France, Rome, Spain, Great Britain, Germany, China, Korea, and Japan, was to the liking of fans of MMO strategies. The player will have to choose “his” civilization to build cities, support its successful development, and defeat enemies. The environment is provided in accordance with the national peculiarities and flavor of the chosen country, which makes the colorful and musical game especially attractive. A colorful logo, more serious than that of other similar apps, helps you choose the game among many apps. The icon shows a warrior wearing the original helmet, scratching his beard thoughtfully. On his shoulder, you can see a golden fibula supporting a bright scarlet cloak over brown armor. The background shows a lowercase C, the first letter of the word Civilization, rendered in dark yellow to match the overall style of the game.
12 Clash Royale
The strategy game Clash Royale also joined the review of the best games for iOS, becoming especially popular among fans of this genre of RTS. The gameplay attracts with its plot and puts a lot of tasks related to the rescue of princesses before the gamer. Here are knightly battles, the destruction of enemy towers, and effective defense of their own 3. Victory is rewarded with a chest, coins, trophies, or a crown. Rewards and their number depend on the selected game mode. The application has elements of playing cards, which are reflected in its logo, divided in half by a vertical shiny lightning bolt. Each of the sectors has a different background, and the players’ colors are characteristic of each other – bright blue and red shades. Each field depicts the faces of warring kings with lush mustaches, gold-fringed crowns, and robes of their respective colors.
13 Geometry Dash
IOS was redesigned and immediately became particularly popular, quickly reaching the top of the rankings of the famous arcade game from RobTop Games called Geometry Dash from 2013. Interesting puzzle gameplay consists of the need to click on the display when a geometric figure appears in time, which successively changes from a square to other variants. The game requires you to constantly move, fly, jump, and overcome obstacles. The main visual element is a square in a yellow-orange gradient design, which has light turquoise square eyes and a rectangular mouth of the same color. The bottom left corner shows one of the obstacles in the form of a dark triangle, while the top right corner features the letter R – the first letter of the game creator’s name – in a yellow semicircle. To highlight the icon and draw attention to it, its outline is surrounded by a frame of three stripes – bright red, yellow, and white separating them.
14 Royal Match
Royal Match, in the puzzle genre, with excellent controls and an interesting game story, has also been added to the list of the best games for iPhone and iPad. It has great graphics and an attractive logo that makes the app instantly recognizable. The player helps King Robert’s empire to restore its former glory by completing tasks. Colorful and dynamic, with a fun musical accompaniment, the application is easily recognizable by the portrait of the king, made in 3D format. A smiling Robert with a full beard, golden crown, and contrasting red and yellow mantle provides the necessary recognizability. The clarity of visual perception of the image is achieved by using a dark blue background with bright, eye-catching, stylized stars.
15 Coin Master
Among the popular games for iPhone and iPad, a special place is occupied by the arcade game Coin Master, the plot of which is especially attractive for gamers. The player’s task is to build a Viking settlement with further development. Its attractiveness is also due to the possibility of playing with several users at the same time, which makes the application interesting for those who like to play with friends. The process takes place in real-time. Participants can unite in clans and fight among themselves, conquering resources for their construction. Those who want to get acquainted with the attractive game plot will recognize the game by the original logo, which shows a sly grinning hero of the game – a pink pig in a black cape, gloves, and mask of the famous Zorro, who holds a gold coin with a royal crown. The clarity of the visual perception of the image is provided by the bright blue background, not overloaded with additional elements.
16 Heads Up!
Heads Up! is a representative of card and word games, which became one of the few in this category that managed to gain high popularity among gamers. During the nine years since its creation by Warner Bros. Interactive, the free application has not ceased to cause increased interest, constantly being in the top positions of the download rating. Such a high rating provided a fun story, colorful design, and the ability to play with friends. Charades and guessing games in such a fun style made Heads Up! a favorite family game, the center of any house party for many. A big part of popularizing the app is its colorful, high-quality, confident icon. It represents a part of the face of the blonde-haired and blue-eyed heroine – Ellen DeGeneres, who holds a blue card above her head with the name of the game written in large white letters. On the blue background are the dark silhouettes of many people playing Heads Up!
17 Nexomon
Nexomon for iOS is a role-playing game that is typical of the Pokémon Go style. It is distinguished by bright animation, rich color palette, and funny characters – nexomons. Everyone who chooses this app seeks to collect 300 different characters by completing a variety of tasks, moving from level to level, and assembling a team for an epic journey. The emblem of the game is a cute Nexomon, characterized by increased fluffiness, whose fur is characterized by the presence of dark gray and red shades. Nexomon is located throughout the logo. The upper right corner of the icon is occupied by a small section of bright blue sky from the game world.
18 Bacon
A free casual game – Bacon – The Game, the gameplay of which consists of the need to stack bacon steadily on a huge variety of surfaces. In this case, the bacon has a very smooth surface with a steep gradient, which makes the task much more difficult. Having solved it, the player moves on to the next level. This constant “work” has become especially attractive for many, bringing the iOS application into the category of especially popular. The game stands out against the background of the rest of the original logo – a stylized image of a piece of bacon in the characteristic pink tones of this product. Its curved shape repeats the game version, demonstrating one of the difficulties that the player will face in the process of the game.
19 Fishdom
Casual game – Fishdom, a match-3 game that was free for PC and generated a lot of interest among gamers, has been redesigned for iOS. This has dramatically increased the number of users of the puzzle game, ensuring its high popularity and inclusion of the game in various Top Reviews. The addictive gameplay, which involves creating and decorating your virtual aquarium, is supported by the different types and shapes of the aquarium world and the multicolors of the applied color palette. In the course of actions, the player, passing various levels, earns money, which is used to purchase decorations for three aquariums, each of which is improved. The recognizability of the game is provided by a colorful icon depicting one of the game episodes. A predatory redfish with yellow stripes is trying to catch small bright yellow fish with black stripes on a blue background, symbolizing the aquatic depths of the aquarium.
20 Bingo Clash
Real money games are becoming increasingly popular among users, among which Bingo Clash has become a puzzle game. Free puzzle games allow you to test your skills in this kind of toy and provide the opportunity to compete with other players at any time, winning various prizes and awards. Multi-level tournaments, multiplayer options, a large selection of prize pools – all this is Bingo Clash, which is easily recognizable thanks to its attractive icon. The visual identifier of the game is a full-color image of the playing field unfolded in cells with numerical and symbolic values on a white, gold, and blue background. The table is executed on a contrasting dark purple background. The name of the game is printed above it in large white font. Rays of a lighter shade than the background emanate from each letter. The inscription is completed by a symbol in the form of a dark purple five-pointed star in a white circle.
