The Very Best iPhone Games Of 2010

As the curtains close on 2010, we approach the end of a truly revolutionary year in the world of iPhone gaming. Through 12 months of dazzling sequels, unique titles, popular ports, and classic remakes, we've seen levels of graphics thought to be unreachable on a mobile device come to life and a new promising dawn for online multiplayer. After a few torturous hours spent selecting the best iOS games released in 2010, we've narrowed the list down to 58 games in 11 categories.

Action

ZombieSmash ($1.99)
Infinity Blade ($5.99)
Knight's Rush ($0.99)
Death Worm ($0.99)
Perfect Cell ($5.99)
Predators ($0.99)

Adventure

Dark Nebula - Episode Two ($1.99)
Samurai II: Vengeance ($2.99)
Osmos ($0.99)
Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars ($9.99)
Space Miner: Space Ore Bust ($1.99)
Plunderland ($2.99)

Arcade

Fruit Ninja ($0.99)
Pinball HD ($0.99)
Linkoidz ($2.99)
Silverfish ($2.99)
Radio Flare Redux ($2.99)

Board

Carcassonne ($9.99)
Sword & Poker 2 ($3.99)
Jenga ($0.99)

Endless

Puzzle

Zen Bound 2 ($0.99)
Helsing's Fire ($0.99)
Cut the Rope ($0.99)
Slice It! ($0.99)
Cogs ($0.99)
Trainyard ($0.99)

Racing

Real Racing 2 ($9.99)
Asphalt 6 ($6.99)
Reckless Racing ($0.99)

RPG

Shooter

Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus ($6.99)
N.O.V.A. 2 ($6.99)
Max Adventure ($0.99)
Age of Zombies ($0.99)
Robokill ($0.99)
Revolt ($1.99)

Sports

Strategy

Thanks for reading! Anything you felt like we left out? What were your favorite games of 2010? If 2010 was as crazy as it was, it's hard to imagine what 2011 will hold for iPhone gaming. What are you excited for?