Best 2016 Games

250+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
19 free apps & games
Updated August 2026

Looking for free 2016 games? 19 of our 250+ tracked titles are free to download — no subscription, no trial. The rest are premium picks worth paying for.

Compare top 2016 Games (August 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Subway SurfersSubway SurfersFree was $0.994.6★ (3.8M)YesYesSep 2026
2Color SwitchColor SwitchFree4.7★ (55K)YesYesSep 2026
3slither.ioslither.ioFree3.8★ (3K)NoYesSep 2026
4StackStackFree4.4★ (58K)YesYesSep 2026
5Driving School Simulator : EVODriving School Simulator : EVOFree4.6★ (19K)YesYesSep 2026
6Dancing Line - Music GameDancing Line - Music GameFree4.6★ (96K)YesYesSep 2026
7Crossy RoadCrossy RoadFree4.7★ (734K)YesYesSep 2026
8Stack Ball 3DStack Ball 3DFree4.7★ (845K)YesYesSep 2026

Top Picks for 2016 Games

Subway Surfers#1

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games ApS

Join the endless running fun!
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.6😊(3.8M ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#4in Games
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Embark on an exhilarating endless running adventure. Dash through vibrant environments, dodge obstacles, and outrun pursuers. Utilize power-ups like jetpacks and hoverboards to enhance your escape and achieve high scores.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Addictive and fun gameplay
  • 📱 Works well offline
  • 🎨 Diverse characters and themes
  • đŸŽĸ Challenging and fast-paced
  • 🎁 Rewarding progression system

Room to Improve

  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • đŸ•°ī¸ Frequent updates can be disruptive
  • 🐛 Occasional bugs and glitches
  • đŸ•šī¸ Difficulty controlling character at times
  • 🔍 Lack of save/sync across devices
Color Switch#2

Color Switch by Color Switch Phoenix, LLC

Endless Fun
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.7😊(55K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Navigate a character through obstacles by matching colors in this addictive, visually stunning game. With over 1,000 levels, it tests reflexes and problem-solving skills with increasing difficulty. Enjoy vibrant graphics and catchy music for endless entertainment.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Great game
  • 👍 Fun and addictive
  • 🎨 Lots of game modes
  • 💰 Good value for money
  • 🎮 Challenging yet enjoyable
  • 🔓 No WiFi required
  • 🎨 Vibrant graphics
  • đŸŽļ Catchy music

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • đŸ’ĸ Too many ads
  • 🔍 Lost progress after updates
  • 🔍 Removed popular game modes
  • âąī¸ Laggy performance
  • 🤔 Confusing changes between old and new versions
slither.io#3

slither.io by Lowtech Studios LLC

Multiplayer slither game
Worth Considering
🎮 Games
3.8😐(3K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#33in Games
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Compete against other players in a multiplayer game where you grow by consuming the remains of defeated opponents. Outmaneuver larger players to win and become the longest slither.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay
  • 👍 Customizable snake skins
  • 🚀 Offline mode available
  • 👍 No ads (if paid)

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Frequent lags and freezes
  • 🐛 Glitches causing unfair deaths
  • 🐛 Inability to control snake movements
  • 🐛 Inappropriate player names
  • 💰 Ads and in-app purchases

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FAQ about 2016 Games

What are the best 2016 games for iPhone?
Subway Surfers tops our 2016 games ranking as of August 2026, with a 4.6-star average from 3.8M App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 19 of the top 2016 games we rank are free to download, including Subway Surfers and Color Switch.
Subway Surfers shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of August 2026.
We track 250+ 2016 games on the iOS App Store as of August 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.
This app is an endless running game where players help characters escape from a grumpy guard and his dog. You'll dash as fast as possible, dodge oncoming trains, and collect coins.
Key features include endless running gameplay, the ability to grind trains, colorful HD graphics, hoverboard surfing, and a paint-powered jetpack. It also involves lightning-fast swipe acrobatics.