So you’ve got an Apple smartphone and are looking for best two player iPhone games to kill time with friends? Well then, you’ve come to the right place – We’ve got a roster of enjoyable titles that are fun to play with others. From classic board games to old PC releases ported over to iOS to social titles, you will find an assortment of options. Some of them support same device play, while others provide multiplayer over Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and online.
The Worms franchise is one of the most loved in the strategy category. Developer by Team17, Worms 2: Armageddon packs a lot of features which will keep you hooked on even when you play alone. Being the sequel to the 2007 release, this title puts you in a fight to the finish where your goal is to wipe the enemy off the face of the map. You can either defeat an opponent by bringing a worm’s health down to zero or forcing them to drown in the water.
There are 30 missions available in single-player mode, while practice mode allows you to learn the abilities of different weapons. Speaking of which, you’ll receive an arsenal of wacky weapons including the sentry gun, electromagnet, napalm strike, super sheep, petrol bomb and Armageddon as well as classic additions like sheep, holy hand grenade and concrete donkey. You can start a 4-player match over Bluetooth, 2-player on Wi-Fi or take part in up to 16 games simultaneously via Game Center.
2. Monopoly Millionaire:
Let’s get things straight here – This isn’t your normal everyday Monopoly. While the core gameplay remains the same as the original, the objective has been slightly modified. In the normal version, games can go on for hours without an end, but not here. The main goal is to collect a million bucks before the others.
To make things interesting, EA has thrown in 3 difficulty modes and Fortune Cards which can either help you earn more cash or put you at a loss. Multiplayer sessions can be held over Wi-Fi or on the same device via the Pass n’ Play option.
3. Tic Tac Toe:
It’s time for a blast from the past. Remember the fun games you used to play in school or at home? Yes, during the time when we didn’t have smartphones and tablets. You’re sure to remember Tic Tac Toe that’s also known as Noughts and crosses or Xs and Os around the globe. The guys over at Optime Software (and many others, but we like this one better) have created a virtual version of the game, allowing you to play against an AI or a friend via Game Center.
You can have 16 sessions running at the same time and there’s a move randomization engine in place to prevent the AI from making the same moves over again. Apart from an authentic experience, there are some pretty nifty features onboard like the ability to undo moves, configure player names and auto save when you exit the app or receive a phone call.
4. Air Hockey Gold:
Air Hockey is one of the most enjoyable arcade sports. While its virtual version on the iPhone may not be as exciting and tiring as the real one, challenging a friend to a quick match is still an enjoyable experience. The title offers single-player support as well, where you can go up against the AI. Options of 1 and 2 pucks are available and the game ends when one player scores 7 points. Just so you know, the free version supports ads which can be removed by purchasing a full copy.
Pocket Tanks Deluxe is a classic artillery title that offers turn-based combat. This release shares a lot of similarities with Worms 2. Instead of multiple units, you get a single tank that’s equipped with various wacky weapons. The objective here is to achieve a high score by blasting your opponent. To make things competitive, you’ll have to do various manual adjustments like changing the angle and power, so that your attack hits the target.
Battles are turn-based and terrains are randomly generated with mountains and trenches. Apart from multiplayer mode, there’s a practice arena and a single-player option with different difficulty choices.
6. Draw Something 2:
The original Draw Something made it big with its casual social gameplay. Its successor builds on the previous release by offering various new features. Zynga has introduced over 5000 new words and even 9-letter phases for a challenging experience. The drawing tools have been enhanced as well. There are over 100 color options and new tools such as the pixel pen, pattern pencil, stamps, marker, highlighter and crayon amongst others. A free mode has been included which allows you to try out the new options.
All of your creations can be saved in a gallery for viewing at a later time and you’ll be able to see what others are up to in the social feed. If you’re short of coins, more can be earned through the Daily Guess and Daily Draw activities.
7. Call of Duty: Zombies:
We all love pawning zombies. And with this Call of Duty title for iOS, you can get together with up to four friends and take on the undead in 4 large maps. The gameplay here is quite similar to what World at War zombies had to offer where you take on hordes of Nazi zombies. Multiplayer is available over Wi-Fi for 4 players, while Bluetooth has a limit of 2.
There are many weapons at your disposal and they can all be upgraded with more firepower, ammo and a metal finish. If waves of scary undead aren’t challenging enough, you also get achievements and leaderboards for a more competitive experience.
Conclusion:
These best two player iPhone games are just what you and your friend need to keep yourselves entertained. If you like to share your favorite multiplayer releases with us, feel free to drop in a word.