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Best Gathering Games

217+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated May 2026

The best gathering games apps on iPhone average 4.6★ across 217+ titles — we've ranked them by what real users actually keep on their phones. Updated May 2026.

Top Picks for Gathering Games

Idle Mafia#1

Idle Mafia by DianDian Interactive Holding

Rule Crime Empire! Get Rich
Editor's Choice
🎮 Games
4.8😞(110K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
#90in Games
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Build and manage your own criminal empire in this idle simulation game. Recruit unique characters, expand your territory, and make a fortune through various illicit businesses. Play as a benevolent leader or a ruthless crime lord.

What We Love

  • 🎮 Fun and engaging gameplay
  • 🕹 Lots of mini-games and side activities
  • 💎 Fair free-to-play model with optional purchases
  • 🕰 Enjoyable idle/tycoon mechanics

Room to Improve

  • 🤑 Progression becomes heavily pay-to-win at higher levels
  • ⏱ Upgrading capos takes an extremely long time without spending
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and performance issues
Idle Courier#2

Idle Courier by DianDian Interactive Holding

3D Business Game Manager
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.8😊(20K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Build an express delivery empire from scratch, starting as a small courier and growing into a business giant. Manage packing machines, vans, and employees to satisfy customer demands and increase revenue. Develop investment strategies to optimize costs and maximize profits in this casual business simulation game.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun game
  • 👍 Great graphics
  • 💡 Unique concept
  • 🚀 Addictive gameplay

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Ads not working properly
  • 💰 Expensive upgrades
  • 🐛 Bugs and glitches
Craft Island#3

Craft Island by HOMA GAMES

Worth Considering
🎮 Games
4.6😐(32K ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Design and construct your own unique island using various wooden elements. Unlock VIP status for enhanced features and benefits through flexible subscription options. Enjoy a creative building experience with ongoing content updates.

What We Love

  • 🚀 Fun and relaxing gameplay
  • 👍 Great concept and idea
  • 🚀 Addictive and engaging

Room to Improve

  • 🔍 Lack of content and progression
  • 🔍 Too many ads and intrusive monetization
  • 🔋 Performance issues and battery drain

More Gathering Games apps to explore

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Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D
Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D
Count Masters: Crowd Runner 3D
City takeover running games
Free

Lead a crowd of stickman warriors through a city, collecting more to build your army. Navigate obstacles, choose the best gates, and battle opponents to reach the end and defeat the final boss. Upgrade your levels and collect coins in this thrilling 3D running game.

Choose the best gateGather stickman warriorsCrash obstacles
🎮 Games
(594K)
free with in-app purchases
5
Idle Farm: Farming Town Games
Idle Farm: Farming Town Games
Idle Farm: Farming Town Games
Grow your village happy farm
Free

Manage and expand your own virtual farm, from planting and harvesting crops to upgrading buildings and hiring managers. Grow your agricultural empire and enjoy the satisfaction of a bountiful harvest.

Build and upgrade farm buildingsPlant and harvest cropsEarn money from harvests
🎮 Games
(1K)
free with in-app purchases
6
Empire of Ants - Idle Game
Empire of Ants - Idle Game
Empire of Ants - Idle Game
Dig,gather,grow your ant army!
Free

Build and expand your ant empire by digging tunnels, gathering resources, and growing your ant population. Automate tasks with worker ants and battle rival insects to protect your colony. Unlock upgrades and evolve your kingdom for endless growth.

Build ant empireDig tunnelsGather food resources
🎮 Games
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
7
FlippIt - House Flipper Games
FlippIt - House Flipper Games
FlippIt - House Flipper Games
Simulator Renovation & Design
Free

Become a real estate investor and renovate houses to sell for profit. Buy, fix, and flip properties, meeting buyer demands and managing unexpected disasters. Develop your renovation skills and simulate the house flipping lifestyle without financial risk.

Buy, fix, and flip housesMeet buyer requirementsManage time constraints
🎮 Games
(311)
free with in-app purchases
8
Hole and Fill: Food Hoarding!
Hole and Fill: Food Hoarding!
Hole and Fill: Food Hoarding!
Gather Meals & Fill the Fridge
Free

Control a powerful hole to collect all objects in sight, upgrading its size, speed, and power. Explore diverse environments, unlock quirky items, and earn achievements in this addictive adventure.

Collect objects to grow your holeUpgrade hole for speed and powerDiscover diverse environments
🎮 Games
(38K)
free with in-app purchases
9
Sunrise Village Adventure Game
Sunrise Village Adventure Game
Sunrise Village Adventure Game
Explore un monde mytérieux!
Free

Embark on an adventure in a serene village, helping your grandfather manage a farm. Explore a mysterious world, build your own village, befriend villagers, and uncover secrets through quests.

Explore a mysterious worldBuild your own villageBefriend villagers and learn their stories
🎮 Games
(20K)
free with in-app purchases
10
Grass Master: Lawn Mowing 3D
Grass Master: Lawn Mowing 3D
Grass Master: Lawn Mowing 3D
Relaxing Garden Harvest
Free

Experience the satisfying world of lawn care in this 3D simulator. Mow grass, upgrade your equipment, and explore new islands. This game offers a relaxing escape with engaging gameplay and beautiful graphics.

Relaxing garden gameplayIntuitive controlsAwesome graphics
🎮 Games
(1.8K)
free with in-app purchases
11
Mahjong Tile - Matching 2
Mahjong Tile - Matching 2
Mahjong Tile - Matching 2
Memory games for seniors
Free

Engage in a relaxing tile-matching puzzle game with hundreds of levels. Find matching pairs without time pressure, utilize helpful boosters, and enjoy a senior-friendly interface. It's designed for brain training and unwinding.

Classic Mahjong Match ModeHint, Undo, and Shuffle boostersCoin and Gem rewards system
🎮 Games
(8K)
free with in-app purchases
12
Gather & Destroy
Gather & Destroy
Gather & Destroy
Can you?
Free
🎮 Games
(0)
13
MARVEL SNAP - Hero Card Game
MARVEL SNAP - Hero Card Game
MARVEL SNAP - Hero Card Game
Card Battler with Superpowers
Free

Build a deck of Marvel heroes and villains to outsmart opponents in fast-paced, 3-minute card battles. Utilize a unique "SNAP" mechanic to double stakes and rewards. Collect hundreds of character variants and explore diverse locations across the multiverse.

3-minute card gamesUnique "SNAP" mechanicDeck building and card collection
🎮 Games
(129K)
free with in-app purchases
14
Dungeon Tales : RPG Card Game
Dungeon Tales : RPG Card Game
Dungeon Tales : RPG Card Game
Roguelike Deck Building CCG
Free

Embark on a turn-based roguelike RPG adventure where you collect cards, build powerful decks, and battle through procedurally generated dungeons. Discover unique events, find treasures, and master strategic card duels to overcome epic enemies and bosses.

Deck building card gameRoguelike dungeon crawlerTurn-based card duel system
🎮 Games
(1.1K)
free with in-app purchases
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City Island 5: Building Sim
City Island 5: Building Sim
City Island 5: Building Sim
Build Your City On Your Island
Free

Develop a small town into a sprawling metropolis by building on multiple unique islands. Explore the world via airship to discover new locations and expand your city-building horizons. Enjoy a rewarding offline experience filled with quests and content.

Build and expand cities on multiple islandsExplore new islands via airshipOffline gameplay available
🎮 Games
(10K)
free with in-app purchases
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Paper.io 4
Paper.io 4
Paper.io 4
by Voodoo
Free

Experience a smooth 3D drawing and territory conquest game. Expand your zone, avoid other players, and aim to capture 100% of the map. Compete to claim the most land.

Smooth 3D drawing experienceTerritory conquest gameplayMultiplayer competition
🎮 Games
(14K)
free with in-app purchases
17
Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra
Champion Strategy Card Game
Free

Embark on a roguelite adventure through Runeterra, collecting and evolving champions from League of Legends. Engage in strategic card battles or a single-player journey, facing iconic villains and uncovering new legends.

Roguelite adventure modeRanked card battlerCollect and evolve 65+ champions
🎮 Games
(62K)
free with in-app purchases
18
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Magic: The Gathering Arena
Strategy Card Game
Free

Experience the original fantasy collectible card game digitally. Discover strategies, build unique decks, and battle friends worldwide. Offers a comprehensive tutorial for new players and various game modes for seasoned veterans.

Digital collectible card gameDeck building and strategyOnline multiplayer battles
🎮 Games
(150K)
free with in-app purchases
19
Draw N Guess Multiplayer
Draw N Guess Multiplayer
Draw N Guess Multiplayer
#1 drawing and guessing game
Free

Engage in a real-time multiplayer drawing and guessing game with friends and strangers worldwide. Communicate via group voice chat while you draw or guess words. Offers both quick matches and a turn-based mode for creative expression.

Real-time online multiplayerGroup voice chatTurn-based game mode
🎮 Games
(5.5K)
free with in-app purchases
20
Sheriff of Mahjong: Tile Games
Sheriff of Mahjong: Tile Games
Sheriff of Mahjong: Tile Games
Classic Magic Puzzle Matching
Free

Restore a destroyed Western town by matching tiles in thousands of puzzle levels. Use powerful boosters and follow a suspenseful storyline to rebuild and upgrade buildings. This game combines classic tile pairing with city building elements.

Thousands of tile matching levelsCity building and reconstructionWild West storyline
🎮 Games
(24K)
free with in-app purchases