the mobile platform can be more than viable source of top quality entertainment. With

so many outstanding titles released this year, narrowing down the absolute best was no easy

task. We here at Game Mob have spent the last month scouring the App Store coming up with

our favorites. Many hours of deliberation and a little bit of arguing has brought us

to our final list. It should be noted that to earn a place on this list, the game had

to be released, at least at launch, as a mobile exclusive. So sit back, relax and enjoy. Here

is

THE TOP TEN MOBILE GAMES OF 2013

NUMBER 10 Hundreds

Released in the very first week of 2013, Hundreds is a love letter to design. Utilizing intuitive

controls and game mechanics so well suited to the platform, Hundreds is sublime to play.

A challenging puzzler that will not only test your brain, but your reflexes as well. Developed

by Semi Secret software with elegant design that only Greg Wohlwend can bring to a title,

Hundreds is an outstanding game and that is easily worth your time.

NUMBER 9 Plants vs Zombies 2

When we initially got our hands on the soft launch of this title earlier in the year,

we were apprehensive when it came to the "freemium" aspect of the game. Instead of the steady

progression we were once used to, we were met with IAP barriers and a frustrating grind.

Since then, PopCap and EA have significantly tweaked the monetary system, making PvZ2 extremely

fun to play. Sure, a few of your favorite plants are still locked away, only to be purchased

with real-world money, but there's no denying the evolution of the game, as well as a much-needed

facelift definitely adds to the gameplay experience.

NUMBER 8 Kingdom Rush: Frontiers

Last year's Kingdom Rush took the basic concept of a tower defense game and introduced a few

challenging mechanics. Instead of simply placing and forgetting towers, the game required a

lot more interaction from the player. Hero characters are an upgradeable tour-de-force,

that you can relocate depending on the situations you're coming up against. The player must

also use skills during times of crisis to sway the outcome of a specific scenario. Kingdom

Rush: Frontiers isn't so much an evolution of the original, but just more of what made

it so great. With a load of new hero characters, amazing new map designs and more of the polish

introduced in the original, Kingdom Rush: Frontiers nets a safe place in our Top-10

list.

NUMBER 7 Infinity Blade III

The Infinity Blade games are no stranger to accolades when it comes to the world of mobile

gaming. IB3 is a technological marvel. With some of the best graphics you'll see on a

mobile device and gameplay that started a genre, Chair and Epic Games have done it again.

This time around, Infinity Blade introduces two playable characters, a host of new locations,

challenging combat and all-new Clashmobs (kind of an epic boss that can only be defeated

by millions of players world-wide working together). There was never any question as

to the inclusion of this stunning entry to the series in our Top-10 list.

NUMBER 6 Oceanhorn

For as long as people have had smart phones capable of playing complex games, there has

been a cry for a game along the same vein as The Legend of Zelda series. Oceanhorn delivers

in every way. Gorgeous graphics, a smooth framerate and an interface that's extremely

easy to use make the game one of the best zelda-like titles available today. Add the

fact that you've got music by Nobuo Uematsu and Kenji Ito, two of the finest RPG composers

alive. Oceanhorn is an incredibly polished, well written adventure.

NUMBER 5 The Room Two

Ever since playing the original, we were hooked on this new style of game. This level of interaction

with a touch-screen feels so natural, almost like holding a real-life ornate lock-box in

your hands, being able to push, pull, turn and flick at its tiny details. And it's these

controls that really make The Room stand out. Combined with an eerie, paranormal storyline

and challenging puzzles, The Room Two is a complete package. We would definitely like

to see more!

NUMBER 4 Year Walk

The Swedish ritual of taking a vision quest through a forest is an odd concept to base

a game around. Simogo have not only pulled it off, but have made one of the most satisfying

horror themed puzzle/adventures out there. With graphics reminiscent of animated paper

cut-outs and a brilliantly creepy ambience, Clever puzzles will have you scratching your

head and the genuinely thrilling story-telling is thoroughly engaging.

NUMBER 3 DEVICE 6

Having a game in any Top-10 list is quite an achievement. Simogo managing to pull it

off twice in a single year? Amazing.

Following up from their critically acclaimed, and our Number 4 title of 2013, Year Walk,

comes DEVICE 6. DEVICE 6 brings together suspenseful storytelling within an interactive adventure

game. You follow the footsteps of a young, misguided girl named Anna. As you uncover

more of the game, the well designed puzzles that intertwine the story will keep players

glued to their devices. Filled with unique and vivid imagery, layered with the ambient

music, DEVICE 6 is an experience unlike any other and has certainly set the bar for text-based

adventures.

NUMBER 2 Badland

Badland is a game of pure wonderment. You control a bunch of funny-looking, furry, flappy

things and your one goal is to make it to the exit pipe at the end of each level. With

an aesthetic similar to that of Limbo, only with vivid color, Badland is utterly gorgeous.

The sound design is perfect. From the machinery in the background, to the insects and haunting

sounds of unknown monsters, everything is intensely creepy. Even the objects you're

avoiding in the foreground has some sort of eerie, ancient feel to it. You've simply got

to play this one to experience it. Brilliant.

NUMBER 1 Ridiculous Fishing

Vlambeer is like little engine that could. The quirky development team from the Netherlands

has been the victim of more than one cloning attempt where less scrupulous developers have

taken it upon themselves to copy their designs, almost verbatim and launch them before Vlambeer's

titles ever saw the light of day. Some people say that Vlambeer bring it upon themselves

by being very open about the development process, even going so far as to live-stream coding

sessions. But Vlambeer took it all in stride and delivered one of the finest games ever

released on mobile platforms.

Ridiculous Fishing is the story of a weary old fisherman on a quest to avenge his father's

death. Uhh, at least I think that's what it's about. Cast your lure and guide it down as

far as you can. As soon as you hook something, you start reeling in your line, snagging as

many fish-like things as possible before they reach the surface and fly in to the air. When

they do, blast them out of the sky with an array of weaponry and earn cash for each one

killed.

A silly concept it may be, but one that simply works. I can honestly say that Ridiculous

Fishing is a perfect game.

There you have it folks, our Top-10 mobile games of 2013. As always, top-10 lists are

subjective, so don't feel too bad if your favorite game didn't get a mention. Go ahead

and let us know your thoughts in the comments. We'd love to get your input.

Thank you so much for joining us and for your ongoing support throughout 2013. Have a wonderful

holiday, and stay safe!