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Your iPad is limited to . The key is not to search for "New Games," but to rediscover the classics. Use the "Purchased" tab in the App Store to unlock the legacy versions of games like Minecraft, Jetpack Joyride, Plants vs. Zombies, and GTA: Chinatown Wars . These represent the "golden era" of iOS gaming that your device was built to run.

"Purchase" or download the free/paid game so it attaches to your account history. Return to your iOS 9.3.5 iPad and open the App Store. Go to . Tap the cloud icon next to the game.

Open a newer iPhone, iPad, or a computer running an older version of iTunes (version 12.6.5 or older) that still supports the App Store.

: Blizzard's incredibly popular digital strategy card game had phenomenal optimization for iOS 9 devices. Angry Birds (Classic Series)

These games claim compatibility but will cause thermal shutdown or constant crashing on iPad 2/3/mini (iOS 9.3.5).

Runs smoothly with minimal frame drops on older hardware.

Control a pathogen and attempt to wipe out humanity. The simulation engine runs smoothly on older hardware without stuttering.

Did I miss your favorite iOS 9.3.5-compatible game? Drop it in the comments – let’s keep these old iPads alive.

This specific version is significant because it is the final operating system available for the . If you own one of these devices, you cannot upgrade to iOS 10 or later, which makes finding compatible games difficult in 2024, as most modern games require iOS 11 or higher.

These games are certified to run smoothly on iPad 2/3/mini with minimal thermal rise. They are available via in the App Store (Apple delisted many, but if you bought them once, you can re-download them).