Castlevania: Symphony Of The Night

If you’re only going to play one retro action game on iPhone or iPad, this should be it.

Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is widely considered one of the greatest games ever made. It blends platforming, exploration, RPG progression, and atmosphere into something that still feels modern.

Like other titles from the Castlevania franchise, the castle is interconnected in a way that’s so iconic that it inspired a whole genre of “Metroidvania” games. You unlock new abilities that open previously blocked paths. Every new power changes how you move and fight.

The mobile version keeps the full original content while optimizing the interface for touch controls. Of course, using physical buttons is always better, but the good news is that it also supports controllers, which makes longer sessions feel easier on the hand (and your screen).