The Best Boss-fight Games for IOS iPhone

Update : Sonic Mania Plus - NETFLIX added at rank #7.
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HUNTDOWN (2020)

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Join the action-packed world of HUNTDOWN, a hard-boiled arcade shooter set in a gritty, neon-soaked 80s cityscape ruled by criminal gangs. Take on the role of one of three legendary bounty hunters and lay waste to the underworld to collect your bounty. With unique boss fights and an arsenal of weapons to choose from, HUNTDOWN is a must-play for those who love fast-paced, co-op shooters.


What we like:
  • Pixel art, music, and gameplay are fantastic
  • Perfect gunplay and 80s vibe
  • Packed with addictive carnage
  • Well-designed levels
  • Memorable and funny boss fights.
What could be improved:
  • Bonus objectives are repetitive
  • Difficulty on some bosses can seem off
  • Characters can be hard to follow in intense fights
  • Comedy can go overboard and may disappoint those expecting a more serious tone.

  • cooperative
  • boss-fight
  • cover
  • shooter
  • retro
  • boss
  • cyberpunk
  • arcade
  • hockey
  • pixel
  • action
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • 2d
  • classic

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Cuphead (2017)

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Step into the world of Cuphead and Mugman and experience a classic run and gun action game with visually stunning graphics and original jazz recordings. Take on multiple boss battles, traverse bizarre worlds, and uncover hidden secrets as you try to pay back your debt to the devil. With the option of single-player or local co-op, Cuphead is a game that brings back the nostalgia of the 1930s cartoons and promises countless hours of fun and adventure.


What we like:
  • Challenging gameplay
  • Plenty of content
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty could be a turn-off for some player

  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • platform
  • run-and-gun
  • cooperative
  • hand-drawn
  • difficult
  • side-scrolling
  • shooter
  • bullet-hell
  • fight
  • battle
  • local

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion (2021)

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Play as an adorable yet trouble-making turnip. Avoid paying taxes, solve plantastic puzzles, harvest crops and battle massive beasts all in a journey to tear down a corrupt vegetable government!


  • zelda
  • dungeon
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • cute
  • puzzle
  • veggie
  • adventure
  • food
  • past
  • 2d
  • pixel
  • fight
  • action-adventure
  • action

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The Pathless (2020)

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Embark on an epic adventure on a mystical island to dispel the curse of darkness in The Pathless. With your eagle companion, explore breathtaking landscapes and engage in unique boss battles against giant corrupted spirits. The emotionally resonant story, fast-paced gameplay, and stunning visuals and music make for an immersive experience that you won't forget.


What we like:
  • Well-written characters and story
  • Satisfying movement mechanics and puzzles
  • Stunning visuals and music
  • Unique boss fights
  • Relaxing gameplay
What could be improved:
  • Repetitive gameplay
  • Lack of tutorial and map system
  • Potential overpricing
  • Inconsistent performance
  • Tedious exploration

  • open-world
  • boss-fight
  • puzzle
  • exploration
  • boss
  • stealth
  • archery
  • shooter
  • adventure
  • battle
  • action-adventure
  • rhythm
  • stylized
  • story
  • narrative

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Hyper Light Drifter (2016)

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Hyper Light Drifter is an atmospheric action RPG set in a gorgeous pixel art world with a superb score. You are a Drifter fighting your way through enemies while piecing together the story of the world around you.

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What we like:
  • Atmospheric soundtrack
  • Gorgeous visuals
  • Superb gameplay
  • Unique Zelda-like experience
What could be improved:
  • Difficulty spikes when there are too many enemies around you

  • pixel
  • boss
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • post-apocalyptic
  • narrative
  • exploration
  • dungeon
  • rpg
  • difficult
  • action
  • platform
  • battle
  • challenging
  • retro

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Evertale (2019)

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Mac OS Android IOS iPhone

Discover legendary weapons, accessories, and equipment to boost your warriors and gain the upper hand on your opponents. Join two young heroes and the allies they befriend along the way, as you embark on a perilous quest to uncover the secret to ending this ancient curse and saving their homeland once and for all!.


  • open-world
  • rpg
  • battle
  • boss-fight
  • platform
  • fantasy
  • fight
  • puzzle
  • good-looking
  • boss
  • combat
  • horror
  • mystery
  • controller-support
  • arpg

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Sonic Mania Plus - NETFLIX (2024)

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Android IOS iPhone

Sonic Mania Plus was developed by notable designers and longtime Sonic fans Christian Whitehead, Headcannon and PagodaWest Games in collaboration with Sonic Team. Perfect for longtime fans and newcomers alike.


  • privacy-policy
  • retro
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • fight
  • classic
  • platform
  • puzzle

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Darkness Rises (2018)

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Android IOS iPhone

Darkness Rises is celebrating its 4-Year Anniversary Update!. - A variety of new events will be held in celebration of the 4-Year Anniversary


  • rpg
  • dungeon
  • roleplaying
  • boss-fight
  • assassin
  • demons
  • innovative
  • arena
  • customization
  • fantasy
  • action
  • skill
  • challenging

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PUSS! (2018)

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“This game is BANANAS!” — IGN“This game makes me want to keep trying over and over and over again.” — Jacksepticeye“This might be the weirdest game I've ever played but I'M GLAD I DID!!” — MarkiplierIn this game, you play as a cat that is trapped in another dimension.Find the way out or stay there forever!Features:• Bossfights! The real Bullet Hell!• Free your future partners and they'll help you fight evil!• Compare the results of your run with the results of other players on the leaderboard• The levels are tougher than they look at first sight. They also appear in a random sequence!• Various skins for your cat :3

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  • maze
  • psychedelic
  • boss-fight
  • boss
  • bullet-hell
  • retro
  • horror
  • surreal
  • cats
  • difficult
  • arcade
  • puzzle
  • psychological
  • stage
  • cute

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M.Duck (2022)

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Android IOS iPhone

Help a tribe of duck-people escape 18+ puzzle planets. Travel across a colorful galaxy and visit 3 biomes. Learn and master original Sokoban inspired mechanics. Harness gravity to reshape planets to your needs.


  • boss
  • wave
  • rogue-like
  • old-school
  • boss-fight
  • achievements
  • story
  • casual
  • fight
  • classic
  • single-player
  • shooter

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