Motion Controlled Mobile Games

Motion-controlled mobile games are fairly easy to find nowadays, thanks to Apple and the iPhone perfecting the technology. Being able to control a character, car, or even a cube by tilting your phone adds a new layer of control and difficulty.

There are some brand new and also some nostalgic games that take advantage of motion control. Here are some of the best mobile games that use the technology that you should play right now.

Marble Race

Marble Race sees players control a marble across levels, avoiding obstacles and monsters and trying to complete the level as fast as possible. If that isn't enough of a challenge, you can play against friends to see who can get to the end as fast as possible.

Marble Race is a simple yet very challenging game considering getting to the end of the level is only half the challenge; doing it as fast as possible is where you need skill.

Rolando 2

Rolando 2 is a story game that features 46 different levels spread across six chapters. Using motion control, you must guide your character to another level, which is styled the same as platform games, dodging obstacles and foes.

Rolando is one of the oldest games that makes use of motion control and is also an absolute classic that is fun for almost any gamer.

Jenga AR

This augmented reality game is fairly simple. You play the game the same way you would regular Jenga, but instead, you use motion control to move and pull out the pieces. If regular Jenga isn't hard enough for you, Jenga AR will really test your skills.

Considering its AR, you can play Jenga anytime and anywhere, from your office desk to your bed.

Real Racing 3

Real Racing does exactly what it says on the box. The game is designed to bring the most realistic driving experience to your mobile device, featuring hundreds of well-known cars and several famous race tracks from around the world.

Using motion control, players can race against the AI or against other players. While there are in-app purchases, the game is free, which is mind-blowing considering how much you get.

Prism 3D

Prism is a game that requires players to zoom, pinch and rotate amazing shapes to solve puzzles. The zen soundtrack adds a layer of relaxation to a geometry-inspired puzzle game that is far harder to master than you may think.

While there are only 13 different levels, these levels will test your knowledge and out-the-box thinking as you explore the shapes, angles, and sides, trying to find the best way to solve the problem.

Doodle Jump

Doodle Jump is one of the most famous and most popular mobile games out there. With simple gameplay and motion-controlled movement, the game is fun for anyone and is a great way to burn a few minutes or hours.

The goal is to get your character to fly a sheet of paper, land on platforms, pick up collectibles, avoid obstacles and foes, and eventually get to the top. The game is a few years old now but still played by hundreds of thousands of people and is updated regularly.

Need for Speed Shift

While you can't download the game anymore, Need for Speed Shift is still widely regarded as one of the best racing simulation games out there, and you are still able to download the APK file of the game and play it.

There are over 60 cars for players to choose from and some new mechanics like the G-force mechanic. This affects the player and the vehicle, and you need to compensate for it while playing. There are also 19 tracks to race on, including world-famous circuits like Brands Hatch, Donnington, the Nurburgring, Spa, and Silverstone.

Cube Runner

Another simple motion control game, Cube Runner, sees players control a ship as they navigate levels and try not to hit the giant cubes in their way. There are multiple levels ranging in difficulty, and you can play in first or third-person view.

There is also a zen mode where players can fly forever and see how far they can get. The controls are simple and responsive, and the game is very easy to pick up and start playing immediately.