Tilt isn't just a gimmick for iPhone games that let you turn a steering wheel. Labyrinth shows you just how successfully this control feature can be used. Modeled after wooden puzzle games that have been around for decades, Labyrinth from has you maneuver a metal ball through a maze filled with holes. The $7 game has a bunch of built-in puzzles, and you can download hundreds more online. Codify AB has steadily made improvements; a recent update lets you make your own levels using a Web browser.

-- PETER COHEN

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With a variety of game play modes and fairly intuitive controls, Real Soccer 2009 from is a must-have for any footie fan. You can control the fate of national teams as well as top-tier English, German, Italian, Scottish, South American, Spanish, and U.S. clubs in everything from exhibitions to cup competitions. With classic soccer cheers and controls that exploit the iPhone's accelerometer, Real Soccer is the closest most of us will ever come to scoring the decisive goal in the World Cup Final.

-- CHRIS HOLT