The 8 best online multiplayer games for iOS, to help long distance relationships this Valentine's Day
Play together, stay together
Depending on your current relationship status, Valentine's Day is either an occasion to celebrate or a holiday to be avoided at all costs.
Especially if your other half is halfway around the world.
It doesn't have to be a total disaster, though - Pocket Gamer is here to help. Here is a list of eight great multiplayer games for those in long distance relationships.
Seabeard
By Backflip Studios
Seabeard is very much the App Store answer to Animal Crossing.
Though it doesn't quite reach the heights of Nintendo's classic franchise due to its off-putting free-to-play business model, it will win you over on the charm offensive.
Couples can visit each other's towns and trade items. Why not craft your other half something in-game to offer as a Valentine's gift? You can thank us later.
Kingsroad
By Rumble Entertainment, Inc.
Kingsroad has brought the Diablo 3 multiplayer experience to iOS.
There are three classes to choose from: knight, archer, and wizard. That's handy because you can play with up to three friends.
This is perfect for those third-wheel kind of relationships.
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite
By Capcom
Monster Hunter Freedom Unite is all about exploring beautiful fantasy environments and taking down the biggest monster you find with your largest weapon.
There's no denying the satisfaction you feel when you successfully work together with a partner to take down a previously unbeatable foe.
The multiplayer supports four players which is the perfect excuse to organise a double date so you can finally take down that blasted rajang.
Vainglory
By Super Evil Megacorp
If you want to keep Valentine's Day pleasant, don't choose Vainglory unless you've played a MOBA before.
It's safe to say that they have a pretty steep learning curve.
Thanks to its metal-enhanced visuals, Vainglory is a very pretty game, though, and an excellent choice for the couple who enjoys teaming up for a good MOBA.
Order & Chaos Online
Gameloft
My pick of the bunch. Order & Chaos Online managed four years ago what no one else has managed since - bringing a fully-fledged MMORPG experience to mobile.
There's hundreds of hours of content here and a vast world to be explored and it can all be done with a huge group or an intimate partnership with your better half.
Starting this Valentine's Day, Order & Chaos Online can be the means to be together while you're apart.
World of Tanks Blitz
By Wargaming
This is one for a pair of history buffs. Or those looking to blow things up a lot.
World of Tanks Blitz throws you and your partner into 7v7 tank battles and features a vast selection of real-life tanks to choose from.
Arcane Legends
By Spacetime Studios
Arcane Legends is the Torchlight to Kingsroad's Diablo, and even throws in some MMO features for those looking for less intimacy in their multiplayer games.
Cross-platform play makes this an ideal choice for those couples who pledge allegiance to different OSs. It's currently out on iOS, Android, and even your Chrome browser.
Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed
By Sega
Sometimes a little competition brings people closer together and Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed is all about the competition.
There's also no better way to say 'I love you' than by not firing that rocket which will prevent them from crossing the finishing line.
You won't be doing that, of course.
What are your favourite iOS multiplayer games to play with your long distance partner? Perhaps you have some local games to recommend to the couple that's together this Valentine's? Drop them in the comments below!