The ever-growing popularity of the iPhone has given rise to a craze of applications. From tip calculators to construction levels, there seems to be an app for just about everything! The iPhone is simply the perfect platform for games. Luckily there are tons of games out there, covering almost every genre. Whether you are looking for a simple card game or a first person shooter, there is a game that is just perfect for you. Searching through the hundreds of games can be a little bit overwhelming, so below is a list of the top twenty games for your iPhone. Sit back, download and enjoy your games!!

1. Cube – A great little first person shooter, Cube functions as both a single and multi-player game. A detailed urban setting serves as the backdrop to this ‘old school’ game. Fast game play is incredibly satisfying. Cube is simply one of the best first person shooters available for the iPhone.

2. Space Buster Lite – For those of you old school Space Buster fans, Storybird’s Space Buster Lite is the way to go. Beautiful game play and multiple difficulty levels make this one of the best old school games available for iPhone.

3. iGolf – Move over Wii, iGolf lets you swing your iPhone just like a golf club and tells you just how far you shot. Using iPhone’s accelerator, iGolf will tell you how fast your swing is too! You will never need a driving range again once you start playing iGolf.

4. iBall3D For a unique take on the old-fashioned hand held labyrinth game, iBall3D is a must. Using excellent 3D effects, the object is to move a ball from start to finish without hitting any holes. Move your iPhone quick or you will be sunk!

5. Diamond Twister Lite – This massively addictive match games has 64 levels of difficulty. Race against time to match three or more gems to clear them from the screen. Increasing difficulty and 8 game modes make this a must for any iPhone user. A word of warning, this is one very addicting game.

6. Blanks – Any word game buff will enjoy Blanks. This neat little app gives you one definition and four different word choices allowing you to flex your brain muscles and increase your vocabulary. The game isn’t just fun – its educational too!

7. Cube Runner – This unique app uses the accelerometer and allows you to pilot your ship through a world filled with odd shapes and patterns. As an added bonus, the app allows you to create your own unique maps and share them with friends and families.

8. iPhone Chechrz – The old classic board game comes to the iPhone with iPhone Chechrz. An easy to read display makes this the perfect on-the-go version of Chechrz!

9. Warcraft Characters - so this one isn’t really a game in and of itself, but this cool little app is a must have for any serious WOW fan. No matter where you are, you can look up any WOW character and review their skills, stats and equipment! Keep an eye on your opponents or your guildies from anywhere in the world.

10. Tap Tap Revenge – If you love Dance Dance Revolution and Guitar Hero have to upload Tap Tap Revenge. Grab your headphones and be prepared to have some serious fun as you follow the dancing lights and rack up points as you make your way through some serious levels! Headphones are a must for this game!

11. iMob Online – So you want to be a mobster? IMob Online is for you. Work your way through the gang ranks, accept assignments, buy weapons and more. Recruit your friends and family to join your ranks and grow your power! In the world of mafia-themed games, this one really stands out!

12. Topple – this great little app by ngmoco is a blast and better yet it’s free! Stack pieces on top of each other using the iTouch pad but be careful – there is a twist. You must also prevent your stack from toppling over by tilting your iPhone back and forth.

13. iBowl – So you love to bowl, but you can’t always get to the bowling alley – no worries, just get iBowl for your iPhone. The recently updated game includes multiplayer play over the network. Get your bowl and your chat on!! Watch your opponents shoot and swing your handset just like a real bowling ball and see where the pins fall!

14. Scramboni – another great multiplayer game for the iPhone, Scamboni is the incredibly addicting word game by ByteClub. Tap letters on your screen to try and unscramble words faster than your opponents to score big. Letters appear faster and faster making the game increasingly difficult!

15. Maze Finger – Ngmoco scores big with this free iPhone maze game. Use your finger to maneuver yourself through over 1000 mazes. Race against the clock and beat all 200 levels. Share your scores over the network and unlock tons of special features! Not for the week of heart!!

16. Chess with Friends – This great little game app by NewToy is just what you think – a great game of chess – with a social twist. That’s right, this turn based chess game works over the network, allowing you to challenge friends or strangers to a great game of chess!

17. iPhone 501 Darts – No need to go down to the local pub for a challenging game of darts if you have this app. A simple interface and crisp graphics make this dart game one of kind. If you love darts, you need this game!

18. iPhone Assassination – A great app if you have lots of friends with iPhones. In this unique game, you must be physically near your opponent. Find an iPhone user, approach them and tell them you are an iPhone assassin. If they are playing the game as well, you have made a ‘kill.’ Simple, elegant and fun!

19. iPhone Battleship – In a nod to the classic board game Battleship, iPhone Battleship is a two-player game of seek and destroy. Find your opponents hidden ships and hear those glorious words: “You sunk my battleship!”

20. iTouch Mahjong – you know the game and are addicted – why not bring it with you? ITouch Mahjong is the perfect travel version of the game. Touch your screen to select tiles and get down to the bottom. Just be careful: you cannot play just one game!

New games are being released every day, so be sure to check with your favorite developers often for their latest releases!

Happy gaming!!

P.S Some games that I would recommend:

Jellycar

Solitaire

iBasketBall

Pacman Lite