The top games Apple thinks everyone should have on their iPhone

Lara Croft GO is a Tomb Raider version of Monument Valley (the delightful mobile puzzle game that was once featured on "House of Cards"). One commenter says: "It makes me think just enough that it's a challenge, but not totally frustrating."

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

In Downwell, you play from the perspective of a young boy going down a well "in search of untold treasures with only his Gunboots to protect him." You collect gems and battle monsters, and one of the best things about the game is that because it's "procedurally generated," every time you enter the well it's different.

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

Clash Royale comes from the creators of Clash of Clans and is a real-time multiplayer game that is a mix between a card game and a battle game. You can duel players from all across the world, so you'll always have someone to play, even if it's in the middle of the night.

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

Badland 2 is the sequel to the award-winning action adventure that stunned players with some of the most gorgeous graphics we'd ever seen. Your goal is to guide a creature through creepy environments and beat objectives and challenges, and a multiplayer mode lets you play with friends in person or online.

Price: $3.99 (iOS)

Wonky Ship puts you in the role of an intergalactic pilot trying to wriggle your way out of a black hole. As the creators warn: "You'll die. Often."

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

Capitals is a word game that is like a mix between Scrabble and a super simple Risk. You use words to defend your territory and move toward conquering your opponent's capital.

Price: Free (iOS)

iSlash Heroes is a puzzle game where you slash pieces off a board, using your finger as a ninja sword. The goal is to chop down the board to a certain size, while contending with the various obstacles the game throws at you. And if you like it, it will keep you entertained for a long time — the game has a whopping 290 levels.

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

In Galaxy of Heroes, you make teams out of characters from Star Wars and then battle opponents in RPG-style gampelay. Whether you're a fan of the originals or the prequels, you can mix and match characters from all eras of Star Wars lore.

Price: Free (iOS, Android)

Additional reporting by Steven Tweedie and Ben Gilbert.