Best Action Games for Android & iPhone
Action games on a phone live or die on two things: whether the controls hold up without a gamepad, and whether progress is decided by skill or by spending. Every review here answers both before it gets to graphics.
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Frequently asked questions
1
What does the score mean?
Every product here is scored out of ten from five weighted criteria, explained on our How We Test page. The score reflects hands-on use, not store ratings.
2
Are these free to install?
Install links go to the official Google Play and App Store listings. Where a product is paid or subscription-based, the price is shown in its specification table.