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Apps That
Went Free on
2020-03-22

Uncover the truth, get the marching band in order, and explore a winding dungeon with today’s collection of apps and games.

Card Crusade
iPhone
iPad
Card Crusade

Card Crusade

Pollywog Games

Explore a winding dungeon and battle monsters in Card Crusade.

Fans of roguelike games.

FREE ($3.99) For a limited time FREE ($3.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Can you become the Card Crusader? Choose your character and set forth to explore ten floors of a winding dungeon. Tap to move around the tiles, and tap on objects to uncover gold and valuable loot. When the enemy forces finally close in, you’re able to fight them off in turn-based card battles. Gain experience points and level up your character by defeating your enemies. The game includes randomly generated dungeons, a final boss battle, and eight characters to unlock.

You’re into retro indie games.

You’ve never been able to get into roguelike games. Nothing here will change that.

Coloristic
iPhone
iPad
Coloristic

Coloristic

Daniel Krautwurst

Solve puzzles by completing paths in Coloristic.

Fans of casual games.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Can you become the color master? Coloristic’s 80 handmade puzzles require you to drag colored blocks around a grid in order to complete them. The number on top of the block indicates how far it can travel. The puzzle is solved when all blocks reach zero. Special blocks are introduced as you progress, adding new challenging elements to the game.

You’re a puzzle fanatic and are fond of indie games.

You prefer action games.

Cubesc: Dream of Mira
iPhone
iPad
Cubesc: Dream of Mira

Cubesc: Dream of Mira

Cagri Gecin

Guide Mira through intricate puzzles in Cubesc: Dream of Mira.

Fans of logic puzzles.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Mira’s brother Kira is lost in a nightmare. It’s up to you to take the right path and awaken him before it’s too late. Travel across cubes to remove them from the screen. The goal is to remove every last one before reaching the white cube. Plan your path carefully because there’s no going back. New cubes with different effects will be introduced as you progress deeper into the dream.

You’re looking for a relaxing puzzle game. Hints are available via in-app purchase.

You prefer fast-paced puzzle games.

Cubesc
iPhone
iPad
Cubesc

Cubesc

Cagri Gecin

Defeat the darkness in Cubesc.

Fans of logic puzzles.

FREE ($0.99) For a limited time FREE ($0.99) For a limited time
Why we picked this?

Kira and his teddy bear are lost in a nightmare. Guide them towards the light by swiping to move across the cubes. The cubes will fall as you travel across them, and the goal is to remove every one before reaching the light. The game includes 60 levels.

You prefer taking your time. Cubesc is void of timers.

You enjoy fast-paced puzzle games.

A Case of Distrust
iPhone
iPad
A Case of Distrust

A Case of Distrust

Serenity Forge

Uncover the truth in A Case of Distrust.

Fans of adventure games.

$4.99 $4.99
Why we picked this?

A Case of Distrust is a narrative mystery set in 1924 San Francisco. Play as private investigator Phyllis Cadence Malone and explore underground speakeasies, billiard halls, barber shops, and more in search of the truth. The game oozes style with its Saul Bass inspired visuals and scene transitions, and the original music will take you right back to the roaring 20s.

You enjoy games that have something to say. A Case of Distrust covers themes of poverty, racism, and emancipation.

The genre simply doesn’t interest you.

Marching Order
iPhone
iPad
Marching Order

Marching Order

SFB Games

Get your band into the correct sequence in Marching Order.

Children and adults.

$1.99 $1.99
Why we picked this?

As the leader of an adorable animal marching band, it’s your job to get everyone in order. Each animal has a condition that needs to be met before they’ll be able to march, and it’s your job to scroll through your social media feed to find out what that is. Simply drag and drop animals to reorder them, and when it appears that all conditions have been met, march on. As you progress new animals and clues will be added. The game also includes a hard mode that adds an element of reactionary skill.

You’re a fan of logic puzzles.

You want something a little more challenging.

6th Grade Vocabulary Prep
iPhone
iPad
6th Grade Vocabulary Prep

6th Grade Vocabulary Prep

Peekaboo Studios LLC

Improve vocabulary skills with 6th Grade Vocabulary Prep.

Parents and teachers.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

6th Grade Vocabulary Prep will help your child learn new words and their definitions. They’re able to take vocabulary quizzes that feature a word at the top of the screen and four possible definitions at the bottom. Whether they guess right or wrong, your child will be able to see the correct definition along with the word used in an example sentence. 6th Grade Vocabulary Prep includes hundreds of vocabulary words to learn, and adheres to common core standards for 6th grade.

You’re interested in helping your child improve their vocabulary.

Your child isn’t between the ages of eight and 10.

Mos Speedrun 2
iPhone
iPad
Mos Speedrun 2

Mos Speedrun 2

Physmo

Race through action-packed levels in Mos Speedrun 2.

Fans of platformers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Mos has learned some new tricks, like wall jumping and rope swinging, and you’ll have to utilize them in order to make it through the 30 challenging levels. Collect coins, go on the hunt for hidden gold skulls, and move as quickly as possible in order to climb the leaderboards. The game also includes a wide variety of costumes to unlock.

Your idea of fun is making speed runs. The precise on-screen controls allow you to run and jump with ease.

You’re more of a casual gamer.

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD
iPhone
iPad
IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

IMPOSSIBLE ROAD

WONDERFUL LASERS

Get rolling down a roller coaster-like track in Impossible Road.

Fans of twitchy gameplay.

$2.99 $2.99
Why we picked this?

You’re put in control of the vessel as it speeds down a roller coaster-like track at high speeds. Tap on the sides of the screen to steer. Each gate passed through counts as one point. You’ll have to anticipate bends, banks, and jumps in order to stay on track. If you do leave the track, all is not lost. Try to guide the vessel through the air and back onto the track before it’s too late.

You enjoy challenging minimal arcade games.

You’re easily frustrated. You’ll be restarting a lot.

Synonym Match
iPhone
iPad
Synonym Match

Synonym Match

Winning Words LLC

A memory matching game that focuses on synonyms.

Parents and teachers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Synonym Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match pairs of synonyms. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.

You want to work on your vocabulary. It’s great for everyone from children to adults.

You’re looking to practice anything besides synonyms. You won’t find any other options here.

Singular and Plural Match
iPhone
iPad
Singular and Plural Match

Singular and Plural Match

Winning Words LLC

A memory matching game that focuses on singular and plural words.

Parents and teachers.

$0.99 $0.99
Why we picked this?

Singular and Plural Match is like every other memory matching game you’ve played before, but with a little twist. Instead of matching images, you’re required to match the singular and plural forms of a word. Games can be played with up to four separate players locally. You’re also able to choose from four different board sizes and three difficulty levels.

You want to work on your vocabulary. It’s great for everyone from children to adults.

You want more. The app solely focuses on singular and plural words. You won’t find any other options here.