THE BEST ANDROID GAMES
The best Android games currently available (May 2018)
Get your gaming on the go with the 25 best Android games
ACTION AND ADVENTURE GAMES
‘Oceanhorn’
If you’re a Legend of Zelda fan, then Oceanhorn might be the game for you. The popular title features a solid narrative and terrific visuals, along with a captivating soundtrack. It’s pretty easy to play, too.
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‘World of Warships Blitz’
If you’re a fan of MMO games, then World of Warships Blitz might be a good choice. In the game, you’ll test your skills on the seas as you take on other battleships, cruisers, destroyers, and aircraft carriers.
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‘Injustice 2’
Fight as your favorite DC superheroes in the second iteration of this popular game which features better fighting dynamics, new moves, and many new characters to play as. The game even has an engrossing storyline, set in a future where Batman and his team are fighting against another group of heroes attempting to restore the Superman regime — then a new threat emerges.
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RACING GAMES
‘Real Racing 3’
If you want to burn some rubber in a wide range of meticulously re-created cars on an impressive lineup of real tracks from around the globe, then this is the game for you. With countless events to enter, cross-platform multiplayer, and lots of customization options, this is one of the best racing games around.
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‘Motorsport Manager Mobile 2’ ($4)
If you’ve ever dreamed of building your own racing team, then this in-depth sim is for you. Research and develop upgrades for your cars, hire and fire engineers and drivers, and formulate winning strategies to take pole position across three championships.
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FIRST-PERSON GAMES
‘PUBG Mobile’
Skydive down to Erangel Island, scavenge what you can, and kill, kill, kill. You’ll take on 99 other people with the same idea, but there can be only one victor. Controls are inevitably a little awkward until you get used to them and there is just one map, but this is a tense shooter that will suck you right in.
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‘N.O.V.A. Legacy’
As a grizzled, retired Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance soldier you must investigate the Colonial Pride Frigate and take on an alien force that threatens to destroy humankind. This sci-fi shooter series is as close as you’ll get to Halo on an Android phone. You can also play online in 8-person multiplayer matches.
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‘Into the Dead 2’
The original Into the Dead game was pure zombie-killing fun and the follow-up is even better. In this action-packed game, you’ll experience the zombie apocalypse as you race through maps to save your family. Along the way, you’ll pick up powerful weapons and do whatever it takes to put those zombies down.
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ROLE-PLAYING GAMES
‘NEO Scavenger’
NEO Scavenger is another acclaimed, PC-based RPG that has recently been ported to mobile platforms. In the game, you must survive long enough to learn about your character’s story and figure out your identity, while finding supplies and fighting your way through scores of enemy encounters.
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‘Portal Knights’ ($5)
Portal Knights is a sandbox RPG that lets you explore the world, level up, take on bosses, and gain new weapons. The game is well made, and there are dozens of different islands to explore as you work to restore a world torn apart by “The Fracture.” You can even play cross-platform multiplayer mode, with up to four players in total.
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‘Pokémon Go’
Pokémon Go, the spiritual successor to Ingress, uses the camera on a player’s smartphone to create a Pokémon-themed alternate reality experience, one where players see various Pokémon appear in the world through the camera lens. Players can capture these Pokémon and use them to take over gyms, which are found at various landmarks throughout the world.
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ARCADE
‘Sonic the Hedgehog’ ($0-$3)
Sonic the Hedgehog is a true classic, one Sega has finally brought to smartphones with the Sega Forever collection. If you weren’t already aware, the game sees you racing through a series of levels as the titular character, collecting rings and defeating enemies as you do.
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‘Pac-Man’
Some games stand the test of time better than others. Classic arcade game Pac-Man is still giving gamers a run for their money nearly four decades after its release. The Android Pac-Man app stays true to the original format, while adding a few new levels to keep things fresh.
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PLATFORMERS
‘Badland’
This is a compelling fusion of gorgeous artwork, accessible gameplay, and clever design. You have to guide your hedgehog-like creatures through a deadly forest teeming with life and machines.
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‘Minecraft — Pocket Edition’ ($7)
The phenomenon known as Minecraft made an incredibly successful jump to smartphones, giving fans of the franchise the ability to mine, explore, and build their way to 8-bit glory anywhere.
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ENDLESS RUNNERS
‘Super Mario Run’
Mario fans will love the new and exciting runner from Nintendo, which brings many of the classic elements of the original Mario games into a slightly different take on the title through Super Mario Run. The game, which was originally available only on iOS but finally made its way to Android, marks what is arguably the beginning of Nintendo’s push into mobile, and it’s a great first attempt.
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‘Alto’s Adventure’
Alto’s Adventure was only recently added to the Google Play Store, but it’s an absolutely stunning design that’s addictive, and easy to play, too. It’s been getting rave reviews for its beautiful visuals, and even watching videos of others playing the game is mesmerizing — though playing it is even more so.
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PUZZLE AND WORD GAMES
‘Vandals’ ($4)
If you enjoyed Hitman Go, then this turn-based puzzler should right be up your street. Sneak through various cities to outsmart the cops and tag the best spots with your own graffiti. You’ll even get a wee history of street art as you progress.
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‘Florence’ ($3)
Climb aboard an emotional rollercoaster with Florence and play through a series of vignettes in this brief, interactive storybook which captures the excitement of a budding romance. Beautifully crafted and unlike most Android games, this gentle puzzler from the designer of Monument Valley is unique.
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‘Gemini’ ($2.50)
Gemini is a beautifully designed puzzle game in which you’ll play the role of a star, after which you’ll encounter other stars and explore different spaces in the universe. The game was launched on other platforms in the past few years, but it’s now finally available on Android, too.
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STRATEGY GAMES
‘Fallout Shelter’
Even if you’re not a Fallout fan, this addictive sim is one of the best Android games around. Tunnel into the earth and build a vault to provide for your dwellers. Can you keep them alive in the face of raiders, radroaches, and other threats?
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