Video games are guaranteed escapism from the harsh reality of modern times, and no matter the device or format, it is the experience that matters in the end. The gaming industry has made leaps and bounds in evolution over the past three decades. The games that were once a luxury played at the arcades for high scores are now available in a button push and fit in a pocket.
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Apple is known for its pioneering visions in bringing together new ways of communicating with technology and giving users new ways to do redundant everyday things. This has given them aloyal fan base worldwide, and such a fan base deserves a good gaming experience on the iOS platforms.
Updated June 22, 2025 by Hemanth Kumarr Kumanan:The gaming world never ceases to amaze its fans with new entries every year. So many games with so little human time, and thus a few more games to enjoy for the love of the sci-fi genre!
The sci-fi genre is filled to the brim with excellent titles that fans can enjoy on their phone. This list has been expanded to include a handful of additional entries, allowing players to experience more great sci-fi games on their iOS devices.
15Inside
Insideis one of those very few indie games that managed to garner the focus of the entire gaming audience. The game initially was released for mainstream platforms in 2016 and was ported to iOS devices a year later.
The game takes a minimalist approach to its visuals with enough gimmicks to give the players a bizarre adventure.Insideis a dark, twisted and illusive storyline that gives the players puzzles to solve to advance to the later stages of the narrative. This sci-fi gem is a must-try on iOS devices.
14Transistor
Transistoris an action RPG game developed by Supergiant Games and was released in 2014 for mainstream platforms. The game was ported to iOS devices in June 2015 and was well-received by gamers and critics alike.
The game follows Red, a professional singer sent down to a strange world with a talking sword for a company andan army of robots(called the Process) to deal with. After an intentionally misleading opening to the storyline, the narrative slowly unfolds as the player clears through the stages. The game is fun to play and guarantees a wild experience.
13The Talos Principle
Science fiction and robots have been bound by intangible wedlock ever since the genre took its baby steps into mainstream templates, andThe Talos Principletakes full use of it. The game was released in 2014 for PC and console, while the iOS ported version had its release in 2017.
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The game follows an android gifted/cursed with a human conscience, who is instructed to clear through the world of puzzles created by his overlord Elohim.Filled with fun puzzlesand quick-fire action, the RPG game can be played from a first-person or third-person perspective, giving the players an immersive experience.
12Gemini Rue
Gemini Rueis a point-and-click RPG adventure with a future-noir take on visuals and creatives. Developed by Joshua, the game was released for iOS platforms in 2013.
Set in the 23rd century in the Gemini galaxy, players take on the role of an assassin turned law enforcer looking out for his lost brother. The graphics hold well and the game runs smoothly on mobile devices, while the narrative is reminiscent of a well-written crime novel. In addition, thecyberpunk -like game settinggives the players an experience of a dystopian world unlike any other.
11Invisible.Inc
Klei Entertainment is not new to the gaming world and is well known for its games such as Mark of the Ninja, Sugar Rush, etc. In 2015, the game studio releasedInvisible, Inc.,a turn-based action spy sci-fi game, for the major platforms and had it ported to iOS devices in 2016.
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The game takes inspiration from successfulturn-based games like Xcom. It delivers a gripping stealth action game that gives players a riveting affair. Finishing intense quests and leveling up the team for the final mission in a dystopian technophile world guarantees fun and a fierce challenge.
10Nier ReIncarnation
Released in 2021,NieR ReIncarnationis as close toNier Automataas the gaming world can get on the iOS platform. Finally,fans of the franchisecan enjoy the post-apocalyptic game on mobile.
Set in a mysterious realm called the Cage, the player takes control of a soul of ayoung girl lost in the Cage, trying to get back to her human form. With a good dose of dream-eating, soul-sucking adventures, the game stands out as a hardcore spin-off to theNierFranchise, making it a must-have for all series fans.
9Star Trek Legends
Star Trek: Legendsis a brilliant game for all the series' fans who have wanted to have a Star Trekadventure of their own. The game was released exclusively for iOS devices in 2021 and lets players build and operate the USS Artemis.
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Missions involving turn-based combat and skill points for rewards, which let players hire new recruits. With such a franchise, it is no surprise that the characters available to recruit are some of the most iconicfaces from the franchise. Creating the dream team is the base of this epic sci-fi adventure, and will provide hardcore fan service to gamers and fans alike.
8Star Traders: Frontiers
Star Traders: Frontiersis the brainchild of two brothers who developed the game and released it in 2018 under their indie studio Trese Brothers. Initially released for PC, the game was later ported to iOS devices. Despite being ported, the game holds solid with its mainstream graphics, even on the mobile platform.
The players take control of a spaceship in this big open world (or galaxy, in this context), through a series of errands and quests. Be a part of intense space battles, trading loot, and rewards with other players, all while bringing together a self-sufficient crew for the spaceship. It’s a brilliant RPG for those wanting a little more while exploring the void of space.
7Out There
Out Therewas released in 2014 and is a rare instance of a game first released for mobile platforms and then ported to mainstream platforms in subsequent years. The game utilizes an open world, providing a unique experience for each player.
As the name of the game suggests, players embark on a journey across space, controlling the character of alost astronautfrom Earth. The vast open void of space has much to hide, and it is up to the players to explore the uncharted territories known to man. Meeting friendlies and bumping into new life forms has never been more fun, andOut Thereis a space adventure worth spending hours in.
6Beyond A Steel Sky
Beyond A Steel Skyis a follow-up to the 1994 classicBeneath The Steel Sky. It is one of the few games and the only game on the list to have an iOS release before having its grand mainstream release on consoles and PC.
Players take the role of Robert Foster in this 3D action-adventure set in a post-apocalypticworld taken over by AI and Robots. A series of unfortunate events sees a child being abducted in one machine’s attacks. It is up to Robert Foster to follow the trail of the abducted boy and return him to safety.
