This month’s release of Super Mario Run was really just the cherry on top of a very sweet year for iOS gaming. All year long, we’ve had compelling and captivating releases for iPhone and iPad, from juggernaut franchises like Mario and Pokémon to plenty of innovative indie games, and lots more in between.

Hopefully you’ve kept up with a lot of this year’s greatness, but if you want to make sure you played the best of the best in 2016, be sure to browse the slides ahead. These are our 20 top iOS selections for the year, spanning games large and small—and free and premium—alike, and you’re sure to find something wonderful in this bunch. And please check back in 2017 for our ongoing You Should Play picks, as well.