15 Best Console Games To Enjoy On Your iPad: ‘Alien Isolation’, ‘Divinity – Original Sin 2’ And More

The advancements in smartphone hardware have blurred the lines between consoles and mobile devices. Thanks to this development, gamers can now play a bunch of console games on their iPads. Whether you are travelling or lounging at home, there’s no shortage of fantastic console games on the iPad for you to enjoy.  

Playing console games on an iPad gives gamers much more than just portability. A powerful processor and a better display mean higher-resolution visuals. Several connectivity options also mean gamers can always stay connected and even use their favourite controllers with titles that support them.  

The versatility of the iPad Pro has further elevated the experience of gamers around the world. With a large selection of console-quality video games available anywhere and added flexibility to play as you want, they remain the go-to device for many gamers to enjoy these AAA titles.  

Whether you are a fan of action-packed adventures, intricate role-playing games RPGs, or strategic puzzle games, there’s something on the App Store for everyone, and some of them are exclusively available on the iPad. Here we have listed 15 of the best console games you should check out on the iPad.  

The best console-quality games available on iPad

1. Resident Evil Village

Genre- Survival, Horror, Action 
Release year- 2023 
Size- 16 GB  

Village is the latest mainline game in Capcom’s long-running horror franchise. We listed it first since it is a game that does not restrict itself to one genre. It has a lot of scary moments, but it also has various exhilarating chance sequences and boss battles that will keep you on your toes.  

Play as Ethan Winters as he searches through a creepy village and its surrounding areas for his infant daughter. Unravelling in a first-person narrative, players can access many weapons and fight scary enemies throughout their journey. Try this game if you are in for an exciting rollercoaster ride. Without a doubt, this is one of the highest-quality console games on the iPad.

2. Civilization VI

Genre- Turn-Based Strategy
Release year- 2017 
Size- 4GB  

Choose your favourite historical leader, start a civilisation of your own and make decisions on how you want to advance it. Explore the world, decide where to invest your time, build a large army that cannot be defeated, or go for a civilised state where people are cultured.  

You will not be the only person trying to build a country, though; there will be other leaders too. Make friends, or foes, or just quietly build a nuclear weapon and destroy all the competition; the possibilities here are endless. Would you challenge yourself to make some hard decisions for the good of your country?  

3. GRID Autosport

Genre- Racing, Simulation 
Release year- 2017 
Size- 4.1 GB  

GRID Autosport is an exceptional-looking racing game on the iPad that lets you drive the fastest cars ever. But it’s not as easy as the other driving games; it has some simulation aspects, and if you master them, it will not take you long to start a professional career as a race car driver.  

With various cars to choose from and a bunch of tracks to master, this game offers so much content that you will be racing for hours.  

4. Terraria

Genre- Sandbox, RPG, Survival, Adventure 
Release year- 2013 
Size- 226.7 MB  

A 2D sandbox game where players explore, build, craft, combat, survive and do a lot more. This game packs a lot more content than any other game mentioned on this list, but it’s not for everyone.  

You must build, find resources, defeat strange creatures and keep on discovering wondrous new things. It’s a game that will test your creativity and perseverance; all you need to do is jump in and prove your worth.  

5. XCOM 2

Genre- Turn-Based Tactics 
Release year- 2017 
Size- 8.5 GB  

XCOM 2 is a turn-based tactics game where players manage a military organisation as its commander. The game is played from a top-down perspective; players issue commands to a squad of human soldiers to eliminate the aliens on a map and complete every objective required by a mission.  

Several character classes, perma-death and a bunch of other gameplay mechanics make this game a dream come true for any hardcore tactics fan.  

6. Dead Cells

Genre- Metroidvania, Platformer, Roguelite 
Release year- 2019 
Size- 2 GB  

Explore a sprawling, ever-changing location and fight various monsters to earn better equipment that can help you find a way out of your prison in this game. Every time you die, you lose everything but some cells that you earned during your fights. Those cells can be used to give your character small, permanent stat boosts.  

It’s a fast-paced game with incredible combat mechanics that will keep you coming back for another try, no matter how many times you die.

7. Stardew Valley

Genre- Simulation, Farming, RPG, Adventure 
Release year- 2018 
Size- 411 MB  

Move to the countryside and start building a farm on land you inherited from your grandfather in this simulation title. Meet the townspeople, develop relationships with them, participate in activities that will change your town forever and do a lot more.  

Stardew Valley is a game with no shortage of things to do; you can do what you want to and leave out what you don’t feel like doing. It is a game about having a good time and it never stops you from doing so.  

8. Resident Evil 4

Genre- Horror, Survival, Action
Release year- 2023 
Size- 64.2 GB  

Capcom remade the best game in the Resident Evil franchise and decided to port it to iOS; a great decision considering this game is the best example of an instance when developers struck the perfect balance between action and horror. It looks incredible, has engaging gameplay and is worth exploring.

Play this game if you love horror games but also love shooting zombies in the face.  

9. Death Stranding

Genre- Action, Open-World 
Release year- 2024
Size- 77 GB  

Capcom and Take-Two are releasing games for iPhones and iPads; how could Hideo Kojima not follow suit? He is the one to always stay ahead of the curve, after all. That’s why he released his award-winning action game Death Stranding on iOS.  

Now gamers can walk miles, deliver packages and fight invisible monstrosities on the go. There’s also a grand narrative to experience, starring some big Hollywood celebrities such as Norman Reedus, Mads Mikkelsen, Margaret Qualley, Guillermo del Toro and many more. It’s better to get it out of the way before the sequel drops.

10. Divinity – Original Sin 2

Genre- RPG 
Release year- 2021 
Size- 1.8 GB  

A game that is only available on iPads, Divinity – Original Sin 2 is an RPG that gives gamers the freedom to be who they want to be. They can be good or bad; whatever they choose to be, the world around them will react to them.  

There’s a vast world to explore, various companions to build strong relationships with and up to four-player co-op. This game lacks nothing. Just jump into it and start your adventure today.  

11. Journey

Genre- Adventure 
Release year- 2019 
Size- 1.1 GB  

Journey is a unique game in which players control a robed figure exploring a vast desert. They must reach a mountain, which is the ultimate destination of the protagonist. Players can walk, jump and emit a musical note that comes in handy when solving puzzles scattered throughout the game.  

This is a minimalistic game with pleasant visuals and soothing music that takes its players on a short yet unforgettable journey.  

12. Severed

Genre- Action, Adventure 
Release year- 2016 
Size- 234 MB  

A unique first-person game where you swipe the screen to cut off your enemy’s limbs. It tells the story of a young warrior who is out to find her missing family. During her search, she combats various enemies, severs their limbs and uses them to become more powerful.  

It’s a unique game with an engaging premise, and you should try it.  

13. Resident Evil 7: Biohazard

Genre- Survival, Horror 
Release year- 2024
Size- 33.4 GB  

Resident Evil 7: Biohazard is a first-person survival horror game in which players control Ethan Winters. He is in search of his wife, who was presumed dead for around two years. During his search, he discovers a bunch of horrific creatures and explores several creepy environments.  

This game will not disappoint any of the hardcore survival horror fans out there.  

14. Inside

Genre- Platformer, Puzzle 
Release year- 2017 
Size- 739 MB  

A dark side-scrolling puzzle platformer in which players control a boy trying to escape from creepy people who intend to capture him. This game would test your decision-making skills, and force you to look carefully and be aware of your surroundings.  

On the other hand, its story will leave you shocked, at least for a minute. An engaging experience with a worthwhile story that every platforming fan should play.  

15. Alien Isolation

Genre- Survival, Horror 
Release year- 2021 
Size- 3.71 GB  

A survival horror set in the Alien universe, this game serves as a direct sequel to the first movie in the franchise. Players control Amanda Ripley, the daughter of series protagonist Ellen Ripley, who is out looking for her mother on an abandoned space station.  

Aboard the station, she finds an alien constantly hunting her. Players must look for resources cleverly to get the alien off their backs and escape the space station. It’s a beautiful yet tense game that’s not for the faint-hearted. Hence, play it if you are used to scary games. Its visuals and well-designed gameplay mechanics make Alien Isolation one of the best console games on iPad.

This was our list of some of the best console games on the iPad, but if you are looking for a bit more challenge, there’s no shortage of high-quality games on Netflix either. All you have to do is subscribe and games like Hades and Spiritfarer are yours to enjoy.