Contract Killer: Zombies [Free]
Stock up on ammo and prepare to meet the undead. It’s your turn to save humanity from hordes of bloodthirsty corpses by storming zombie-infested cities with weapons blazing. Obliterate all those in your path to rescue civilians and usher them to sunnier, less underworld-friendly environs. An excellent game for those hell-bent on exploring the heady thrill of exploding cerebrums.

Forever Drive [Free]
Time to get behind the wheel, blast some '80s electro-pop, and channel your inner Driver. In this glowing futuristic metropolis, you can cruise through the night at lightning speed à la Ryan Gosling. Once you’ve mastered the routes, add new ones created by other players using the built-in track editor. You can also trick your ride out with myriad color choices and vanity license plates. Accumulate enough miles and you can upgrade cars, unlock new levels, even start your own racing gang—all while vegging out on the sofa.
 
VYou [Free]
Billed as the web’s first social video platform, VYou takes the Q&A format to a whole new level. Once you have an account, you can post questions and field queries from users, offering answers via video response. The conversations can be sorted by subject and author, and organized into channels based on events, brands… almost anything. It’s a surprisingly engaging way to get to know someone. At the very least, you’ll likely discover what their bedroom looks like.
 
Appetites [$2.99]
Sadly, not all of us are Sandra Lee. But who says you need chef genes to get serious in the kitchen? With the 48 instructional videos in this app, mastering new recipes is easy as pie. Think of it as an interactive cooking show: the crème de la crème of tips and recipes served on demand by your favorite culinary experts. From beer-braised short ribs to maple bacon pancakes, you’re sure to find something to satisfy even the most stubborn palate. And, with the Rich and Delish option, you can access even more videos and recipes with the swipe of a finger. No more wondering what’s for dinner.
 
Whether it’s Star Wars or Hellboy, you never know when you might need a burst of inspiration from your favorite comic book. But who wants to carry all that paper around? With the Dark Horse Comics app, you can revisit hundreds of classics from the venerable indie publisher. Have no fear: With new titles added every week, you’ll never run out of reading material.
 
The Smithsonian uses Stories from Main Street to collect local wisdom from Real Americans. And as scary as that may sound—a tortured series of Joe the Plumber monologues?—the result is by turns touching and riveting. For the most part, the stories in the collection are thoughtful and positive. All are genuine. If enough people share their insights, Stories from Main Street could easily become an invaluable archive. Do your part and say your piece.
 
The next time you jog around the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis Reservoir, give that Lady Gaga playlist a rest and test out this app. Consider it your own personal
soundtrack to Central Park. While you wander the grounds, the app monitors your location and pace, subtly altering the rhythm and melody of the music. Though the songlist changes based on your route, the selections are constant—returning to the same spot will yield the same tune. It’s an engaging way to re-experience a familiar setting.