1. The Secret of Grisly Manor
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
The latest version of this popular point-and-tap mystery is out now and free on the App Store.
2. Replica Island
Android
This platformer stars the little green Android robot and has 40 levels of exploratory, booby-trapped fun for retro-games fans.
3. Temple Run
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Action-packed title that sees you running away from baddies over obstacles and through Tomb Raider-like scenery.
4. Geared
Android
While iPhone owners have to pay to play this, Android adopters get it free. The idea's simple – slot together different-sized cogs to power gears – but it's tough!
5. Angry Birds
Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, browser
The irritated avians have had prime ministers and movie stars in their claws and it's no wonder. These birds are unputdownable.
6. Super Stickman Golf
Android
A golfing game that lets you use special powers to take those tricky shots. It's a great little physics-based time-muncher.
7. Simple Brick Breaker
iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
The basic bouncing-ball blockbuster that used to keep execs glued to their screens. This pared-back version will do the same.
8. Unblock My Car
Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Hate getting blocked in? Well, escaping from car-park chaos is the idea behind this automotive app.
9. Tiny Tower
Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad
Manage your very own multi-storey block in this addictive free sim.
10. Words With Friends
Android, iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad, browser
The game that got Alec Baldwin chucked off a plane. Go to wordswithfriends.com for web play.
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