By Mindy Douglas · 12 items added

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For those of us who love addictive games, here is a list of both popular and lesser known but equally addictive apps.

  • Goop for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (2nd generation), iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th...

    Read reviews, get customer ratings, see screenshots, and learn more about Goop on the App Store. Download Goop and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

    Mindy Douglas says: "Very cute and unique game. It is simple enough for small children, but can be fun & addictive for the whole family."
    • Claudia Roldan: perfect, I will have to get my younger cousin to try it out!
  • Cataline HD mini for iPad on the iTunes App Store

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Cataline HD mini by Afzainizam Zahari on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "This is a super cute and fun catapult style game that Angry Birds fans will love. My teen and pre-teen daughters love the adorable cat & design of the app. My 7 year old son loves the catapult action. It is very well designed and lots of fun."
  • Melon Truck for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Melon Truck by Batuhan Akalin on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "Here is another example of an addictive physics based app in the style of Angry Birds. Watch speed and angles carefully to launch the melons into the right spot. You can lose points (and hear a silly laugh) if you miss."
  • World of Goo HD for iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch (3rd generation), iPod touch (4th generation), and iPad...

    Learn more, read reviews, and download World of Goo HD by 2D BOY on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "This game is a great physics, puzzle style game with lots of levels and beautiful illustrations. It will capture lots of your time if you let it."
  • Startales for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Startales by Area Effect on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "The goal of Startales is to launch your star through the sky in search of true love. Along the way you swing from clouds and collect light from other stars while avoiding dark clouds and meteors. This adorable app is currently free in iTunes."
  • Pulse : Volume One for iPad on the iTunes App Store

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Pulse : Volume One by Cipher Prime Studios on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "This app offers a unique blend of addictive tapping gameplay combined with beautiful imagery and nice atmospheric music. Our teens fight over this one on the iPad. "
  • Plants vs. Zombies

    (Reposted from Jackie)

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Plants vs. Zombies by PopCap on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "I admit- I am hooked on this one."
    • Eden Godsoe: I just downloaded this for my kids after they saw their older cousins playing it. I have to admit...I'm loving it as much as they are!
  • TriZen for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

    Learn more, read reviews, and download TriZen by Little White Bear Studios on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "My 16 year old daughter swears that this is the most addictive game she plays right now. It is a zen inspired puzzle game with many levels that get progressively more challenging. There is a lite version so you can try before you buy."
  • Fruit Ninja

    (Reposted from Jackie)

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Fruit Ninja by Halfbrick Studios on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "This app is played by practically everyone in our house, ages 2 - adult. While it is very fun and addictive I must admit that I am forced to pry the iPhone or iPod from my children's hands at times.... Time limits are a must."
  • Osmos for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad on the iTunes App Store

    (Reposted from Mindy Douglas)

    Learn more, read reviews, and download Osmos by Hemisphere Games on the iTunes App Store.

    Mindy Douglas says: "Osmos is a very relaxing and highly addictive game enjoyed by our whole family. It is beautiful to watch and has peaceful ambient background music."
  • Bejeweled

    The all-new Bejeweled is packed with three sparkling game modes: Classic, Zen and action-packed Diamond Mine. The world’s #1 puzzle game has been re-imagined for iOS, and it’s only the beginning — there are more surprises to come!

    Eden Godsoe suggested: "I recently downloaded this for my kids. And of course I am now addicted as is my husband (who isn't someone who usually likes games.) My favorite game within Bejeweled is Diamond Mind."
  • Word Scramble

    Scramble is the fast fun game of finding words in a jumbled grid.

    Eden Godsoe suggested: "I originally downloaded Scramble for my son - I thought it would help him learn to read and spell simple words. Instead I am the big user. Its so addictive!"

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