There are still places not touched by the hands of the educators of the Internet. If you and your Android device find yourself in one of these dark places, you may feel cut off from the rest of the world. Don't panic, the solution is simple - here are the best offline Android games you can try, recently updated with new guidelines for you to try.
Most free games above a certain graphics quality tend to have most of the features that are limited to online use, as this is a big part of how they make money (showing online ads, encouraging competition with better-trained players, and so on). Generally speaking, premium paid games are better suited for offline use, although there are good free offline games as well. We have selected the best of many for you:
Once Upon a Tower
Once Upon a Tower turns the classic tale of a princess awaiting rescue upside down. Instead of waiting for a handsome prince to appear, this princess fights her way through brute force. This is a nice message for young female players: you can defeat your enemies. You can escape the dragon. YOU CAN DO IT!
You will need to collect bonuses and coins to progress through the levels, fighting monsters and creepy crawls along the way. Best of all, the game is free and does not require an internet connection. What more do you want to ask for?
Application version: 17
Compatibility: Android 5.0 and up
Price: Free options
JYDGE
If you've ever wanted to bring your Judge Dredd's fantasies of bringing justice to the brutal villains of a futuristic dystopia to life, then this game is for you. JYDGE is a two-stick shooter, which means that you have two (in this case virtual) joysticks, one moves your character, the other aims and fires your weapon. The simple and smooth control scheme works at breakneck speed. You have to react quickly to enemies and bullets - take cover, aim, move and shoot at the same time.
Featuring a sleek cyberpunk aesthetic and a powerful synth-rock soundtrack, JYDGE keeps the action flowing smoothly. Various missions offer a variety of challenges, and completing them unlocks points that can be used to upgrade your hammer weapon's cybernetic enhancements for additional fire modes, health points, secondary weapons, etc. This, as well as additional mission objectives to compete for medals. help maintain freshness.
- Application version: 1.2.0.4
- Compatibility: Android 3.0 and up
- Price: 9,99 U.S. dollar
Street Fighter IV: Champion Edition
One of my complaints about SFIV: CE when it first came out for Android was that it required an internet connection to play. Luckily, Capcom has since removed that pointless restriction and you can now enjoy the brawler completely disabled.
Of course, you can't play matches against real players unless you're online, but for single player arcade-style versus AI, this is the best offline fighting game for Android. The free download basically gives you a demo with Ryu and a couple of characters, but a one-time $ 5 purchase gives you access to Chun-Li, Gail and all the classic fighters from the co-op days, as well as new faces. The touchscreen controls for mobile devices are decent, with the option to include a dedicated help button for your special moves if you find them overly complicated.
- Application version: 1.01.02
- Compatibility: Android 4.4 and up
- Price: Free / $ 5
Implosion: Never Lose Hope
This fantastic action game from Rayark is a cute sci-fi slash 'n' shoot 'em up game in which you control a gorgeous seeing mech. You are tasked with saving humanity from the plague of alien mutants. The first six levels are free, and a one-time IAP unlocks the entire game - an epic campaign, side missions, and challenges that will keep you busy for hours.
I have to admit that Implosion got me hooked thanks to the responsive controls, laid-back animation, tons of nasty enemies, and challenging boss battles. The levels are generally well-designed for short (5-10 minutes) episodes of play, but there are a number of special conditions you can aim for to add replayability and unlock cool stuff.
If you shell out $ 9,99 for the full game, you can also unlock other playable characters with different abilities (one for the main campaign, one for the side story). There is a plot with beautiful cutscenes, but I wholeheartedly recommend it only for carnage.
- Application version: 1.2.12
- Compatibility: Android 4.0 and up
- Price: 9,99 U.S. dollar
Kingdom: New Lands
Kindgom: New Lands is a side-scrolling survival strategy game with retro pixel art in which you play the role of a monarch exploring new lands and building settlements from scratch. While the idea of a wandering king dropping coins at random peasants in the desert is a silly scenario, the gameplay is addictive. You move from area to area, collecting coins and carefully deciding where to spend them. That way, when the imminent invasion arrives, your new city can hold it back.
The game is simple, there is one resource to collect and spend (coins), and simple tap controls. Don't be fooled, though, well thought out areas require real strategy. For example, it seems obvious to cut down all the trees for construction, but this discourages new camps from spawning and you need them to recruit peasants, resulting in a loss of labor.
Each new land has different conditions and opportunities, so decisions must be carefully balanced. Understanding the game will lead to some inevitable disasters at first as you experiment. But the challenge is part of the fun, and it has some heartbreaking moments as an army of demons pours out of the portal and you have to choose wisely for your poor subjects.
- Application version: 1.2.8
- Compatibility: Android 5.0 and up
- Price: 9,99 U.S. dollar
Alto's Odyssey
The long-awaited sequel to Alto's Adventure has just arrived on Android! The new sequel replaces snowboarding with desert, canyon, and other exotic snowboarding, but like its predecessor, it can be enjoyed offline.
In addition to changing scenery, Alto's Odyssey offers more variety of levels, more movement tricks, more worlds to discover and secrets to find. The beautiful scenery and music create a relaxing and captivating atmosphere. You can play for points or just relax in the hassle-free Zen mode.
Alto's Odyssey is free to play, but you'll see ads between levels that can be removed for a couple of dollars. If you're impatient, you can also buy coins straight away, which you usually collect at different levels, which can then be used to unlock special items and bonuses like a wingsuit or a compass that gives bonuses.
- Application version: 1.0.2
- Compatibility: Android 4.1 and up
- Price: Free in-app purchases with ad support
Reigns: Her Majesty
In this game of thrones, you whip or die. And sometimes you die anyway, but it's always fun. Plus, you can always happily reincarnate as a royal family and try again.
Reigns: Her Majesty, the sequel to Reigns, a Tinder-style scrolling simulation of the kingdom, puts you in the shoes of a queen this time. However, the basic premise is the same - using a set of cards and items (new to the sequel), you make decisions that try to balance the budget and various other aspects of your kingdom, such as people, army and church. ... Not to mention your own desires.
Reigns: Her Majesty plays best in short sessions that give the impression of episodic development through an ongoing history of political play, intrigue at court, secret affairs, occult conspiracies - the queen's life is never boring.
While this is a thought-provoking game if you want to work towards the perfect ending, I was never too worried about making the wrong decision. This is thanks to clever writing that portrays even mistakes and misfortunes (and death) with delightfully black humor.
- Application version: 1
- Compatibility: Android 4.3 and up
- Price: 2,99 dollar
ICEY
At first glance, ICEY is a beautiful action slasher. The cybernetic protagonist is a samurai chopping, spinning, and rushing through many robotic opponents to catch her. As you run and fight through the various stages, you'll enjoy a variety of enjoyable and stylish beat-em-up games, all the while guided by a friendly storyteller who nudges you in the direction of your antagonist with a helpful arrow.
You could of course do this. And it's a lot of fun. But don't be fooled by the seemingly straightforward presentation. Even early on, ICEY hints that there is more going on beneath the surface. If you choose to challenge the narrator and explore the beaten track, you will discover hidden depths and an intriguing story that breaks through the fourth wall and is worth paying attention to.
- Application version: 1.0.4
- Compatibility: Android 4.1 and up
- Price: 1,99 dollar
Thimbleweed Park
Thimbleweed Park is a fantastic old-school adventure game with many modern features, yet true to its old school roots. The whole game is completely offline. Monkey Island / Maniac Mansion creator Ron Gilbert hides a gripping story reminiscent of The X-Files and Twin Peaks about a pair of idiosyncratic FBI agents investigating a murder mystery in an equally quaint city.
Initially distrustful of each other, the feds understand that they must work together to solve the case. As the plot thickens, a couple of local losers get involved for their own reasons. And that's when things get weird ... uh. Much stranger.
The puzzles are challenging, and the ability to control multiple characters offers creative and challenging (if not always completely logical) solutions to the various obstacles you face in the story. But if you prefer to just enjoy stylish retro pixel art and a quirky sense of humor without frowning too hard, there is an easy mode to help you solve puzzles.
For fans of stories and puzzles, Thimbleweed Park is a delight and worth its $ 10.
- Application version: 1.0.4
- Compatibility: Android 4.4 and up
- Price: 9,99 U.S. dollar
crash Lands
Crashlands is a fantastically well-crafted game in which your protagonist travels to a dangerous planet on a mission to build a base, defeat enemies, and ultimately escape back into space.
The combat system is simple and fun. Optimized inventory makes it easy to collect resources and build base and items.
The story is light-hearted, with a lot of derisive humor. For $ 6,99, Crashlands offers potentially endless and immersive gameplay - after you beat the game, you can simply create more content using the level editor.
- Application version: 1.2.16
- Compatibility: Android 2.3 or higher
- Price: 6,99 U.S. dollar
Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition
Planescape: Torment is rightly remembered by gamers of a certain age as a masterpiece. However, the Dungeons and Dragons-based RPG that hit many in 2000 is not as outdated as modern AAA games.
Luckily, Beamdog gave this classic name a modern facelift and set-up that includes a variety of handy setups as well as embellishments and an updated soundtrack.
For just $ 9,99 on Android, Planescape: Torment Enhanced Edition is as rich and immersive as ever, and you can expect to spend 30-40 hours playing it.
If you like Planescape: Torment, then you can also try the same improved versions of classic RPGs from Beamdog, such as Baldur's Gate and Baldur's Gate 2.
- Application version: 3.1.3.0
- Compatibility: Android 3.0 or higher
- Price: $ 10,99
XCOM: Enemy Within
XCOM: Enemy Within is an impressive tactical strategy game in which you control an excellent team tasked with destroying hordes of hostile alien monsters.
Easy enough to learn but difficult to master, XCOM's missions are getting harder. However, you will also have the opportunity to improve your team with alien tech, powerful weapons, and new recruits. Online multiplayer is available, but the offline campaign is more than enough to keep you busy.
The money taken will give you back a lot of fun tactical gameplay, but be sure to check the OS compatibility before purchasing as XCOM: Enemy Within has problems launching on Android versions released after Lollipop.
- Application version: 1.7.0
- Compatibility: Android 4.0 or higher
- Price: 6,99 U.S. dollar
Into the dead
Want to get a little scared? Head into a dark room, plug in your headphones, and launch Into the Dead! In this title, the player plunges into a post-apocalyptic world ruled by the undead.
There is only one thing to do, try to run as long as possible, but how long can you survive?
- Application version: 2.4.1
- Compatibility: Android 4.1 or higher
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
Plague Inc.
Have you ever dreamed of creating a virus that will destroy humanity? I hope not. However, Plague Inc. combines the genres of "strategy" and "post-apocalypse".
In this game you have to try to infect the population of the planet with a deadly virus by choosing one of the 12 available types. What's more, the game is equipped with artificial intelligence that will challenge your efforts.
- Application version: 1.12.5
- Compatibility: Android 4.0 or higher
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
Tank Hero: Laser Wars
I've played a lot of tank games on Android, and none of them stuck with me as much as Tank Hero - the first of and Tank Hero: Laser Wars to bring the concept back to life with modern graphics and lots of fun.
Tank Hero: Laser Wars is completely free and only takes about 22MB on your smartphone.
- Application version: 1.1.6
- Compatibility: Android 2.3 or higher
- Price: Free options
Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Minecraft: Pocket Edition is part of one of the top-selling video game franchises. The mobile version of a favorite game may not have everything its desktop PC has, but after years of frequent updates, it's pretty darn close.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition is a massive open-world sandbox for creativity and / or survival. You can play it solely to create impressive structures and mechanisms, or you can choose a survival mode in which you have to defend against enemy mobs on harsh nights, unlocking new items and crafting stronger equipment.
There are hundreds of weapons, items, and potions, as you would expect. However, the simple placement of blocks one at a time to create structures has been engaging audiences since its launch and gives Minecraft incredible replay value.
While dozens of games have since been created that have attempted to copy this craft and survival formula (Minecraft was certainly not the first to do this), none have matched the fun of building like Minecraft.
Minecraft: Pocket Edition can be played offline for an entry fee of $ 6,99. If you want to play with friends, you need an internet connection, but you don't need an internet connection to play the main game alone.
If you're still unsure about Minecraft: Pocket Edition, a 30-day free trial is available so you can get an idea of what this is about.
- Application version: Depends on the device
- Compatibility: Depends on the device
- Price: 6,99 U.S. dollar
Limbo
Limbo is a dark 2D platform game in which you control a little boy who has entered a lonely monochrome world in search of his sister.
This is a classic indie PC game that has been ported to Android with great care. The world of Limbaugh is sad, eerie and beautiful, and soon you will be too immersed in its mysterious history to care about the fact that you do not have an Internet connection.
- Application version: 1.16
- Application Compatibility: Android 4.4 or higher
- Price: 4,99 U.S. dollar
If we missed anything, let us know what are your favorite offline Android games in the comments.
