Path of Kings is 45 percent auto battler, 45 percent RPG, and 10 percent hamster. The vertical-screen first-person camera view immerses you in all the fun of the fantasy-fuelled action as you battle through increasingly tough levels.

What we love: Your hero’s auto-attacking means you can concentrate on maximizing your stats with different gear and loot drops—including options for a cute furry animal helper. If a foe finishes you, Path of Kings restarts instantly at the opening of the level, but the retro-style art is so chunky and cool that you wouldn’t mind if it took all day.

Quick tip: To best any opponent, pick up the damage-over-time buffs, such as life drain or bleed effect. They seem small compared to a big boost in armour, but they chip away at enemy health and give you the edge in a fight every time.

Meet the creator: Voodoo Games are a French-founded developer and publisher behind some of the most popular puzzle apps. For more RPG flavour, check out their turn-based tactical PVP game VolleyCraft.