These games defined the early App Store era and still run smoothly on older hardware. Subway Surfers
The classic tower defense series is perfectly at home on iOS 9. Both the original and the sequel provide hundreds of hours of strategy. The touch interface on an iPad 3 or Mini is still the best way to play. 3. Jetpack Joyride
Tiny Wings (2011). The game uses almost zero CPU when the bird is sliding down hills. You can play for 4 hours straight on an iPad 3 without noticeable heat.
These games defined the early App Store era and still run smoothly on older hardware. Subway Surfers
The classic tower defense series is perfectly at home on iOS 9. Both the original and the sequel provide hundreds of hours of strategy. The touch interface on an iPad 3 or Mini is still the best way to play. 3. Jetpack Joyride
Tiny Wings (2011). The game uses almost zero CPU when the bird is sliding down hills. You can play for 4 hours straight on an iPad 3 without noticeable heat.