Minigore sets the standard for casual dual stick shooters. While the game is simple on the face, there's infinite re-playability built in that just keeps you coming back.

Developer: Chillingo Ltd
Original Release Date: 2009-07-29
Category: Games
Currently $0.99 in the iTunes app store.

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2009 Best Action Game Second Place

Blue Attack! by John Kooistra


Original Release Date: 2009-01-17
Category: Games
Currently $1.99 in the iTunes app store.

2009 Best Action Game Third Place

N.O.V.A. - Near Orbit Vanguard Alli... by Gameloft


Original Release Date: 2009-12-17
Category: Games
Currently $4.99 in the iTunes app store.

2009 Best Action Game Honorable Mentions

Meteor Blitz

Developer: Alley Labs
Original Release Date: 2009-09-15
Category: Games :: Arcade
Currently $2.99 in the iTunes app store.

Eliminate Pro

Developer: ngmoco, Inc.
Original Release Date: 2009-10-30
Category: Games :: Arcade
Currently $0.00 in the iTunes app store.

Call of Duty: World at War: Zombies

Developer: Activision Publishing, Inc.
Original Release Date: 2009-11-16
Category: Games :: Action
Currently $9.99 in the iTunes app store.

Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor

Developer: Tiger Style
Original Release Date: 2009-08-10
Category: Games :: Adventure
Currently $2.99 in the iTunes app store.

Isotope: A Space Shooter

Developer: Affogato LLC
Original Release Date: 2009-05-30
Category: Games :: Action
Currently $1.99 in the iTunes app store.

Flock It!

Developer: Score Studios
Original Release Date: 2009-10-05
Category: Games :: Action
Currently $1.99 in the iTunes app store.

MiniSquadron

Developer: supermono limited
Original Release Date: 2009-11-18
Category: Games :: Arcade
Currently $2.99 in the iTunes app store.