Shooters are the bread and butter of gaming — they offer adrenaline-packed, dynamic action that quickly separates us from reality and lets us blow off some steam in the process.

With smartphones getting big, high-resolution displays and more powerful chips, some models even designed specifically for gaming, there hasn't been a better time to play games on your phone. Developers haven't been sleeping on that trend and provide a constant stream of new titles to enjoy.

But which are the best first- and third-person shooter games for Android, iPhone ...