When it comes to games, the Google Play store still pales in comparison to Apple’s thriving iPhone game selection, but it’s making up ground and many iOS developers are porting their games over. Things are beginning to change for gamers on Android. As such, we’ve listed out a bunch of great games available. Some are free and some cost a couple bucks, but all provide a good time. There are thousands of Android games. If you think we missed a particularly awesome one let us know. Until then, enjoy our picks for the best Android games.
Looking to buy an Android phone? Check out our picks for the best Android phones. Also check out our best Android apps article for a look at all the top applications for Android phones. Some of these apps made the transition from phones to tablets, with that in mind make sure to take a look at our best Android tablets list.
Multiple members of the Digital Trends staff contributed to this compilation.
Warscape Alpha – under the radar gem
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Does Bubble Girl still exist out there for Android somewhere?
Rebuild. It’s a must-buy. I intend to play for 5 minutes, but can easily lose an hour playing.
In “Kid’s education” recommend “Learn Coloring” free.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mobimind.aprendecoloreando
It is an application that allows you to draw and color, and the content apart from being very entertaining for children’s is educational and takes them to learn new languages, learn the names of animals, food, a few letters and numbers, also learn to count, compete in various challenges.
I’m starting to really like Marbloids – it’s like Connect-4 meets Tetris and quite addictive:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.sf.swatwork.android.marbloids
I wish cut the rope was free like on itunes. Bummer.
Pet Shop Panic, Doodle Jump and then Angry Birds.
I really like Levels Game. It’s hard to find in google play but it’s there:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wishedapps.levels
Jeff can I mention my site here, I think its relevant… trending data is prob a good factor in “Best Games” . just trying to get it out there
Hey Jeffrey, start Windows Phone apps too please?
We do have a Windows Phone apps article. I haven’t made one for games yet. It’s on my list!
http://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/best-windows-phone-7-apps/
thanks
I really like Atomic Adventures. It’s trending. Check it out
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.harris.atomic_adventures.free
Who plays Angry Birds anymore?
I’m not sure, but if you haven’t, it’s definitely still a great game. It’s hard not to put it on a list like this.
I gave up the game probably about 8 months ago… got too repetitive for me.
Super Metroid & Street Fighter II Turbo……… wait… we’re including emulator games too right? I mean technically they’re on my Android lol
Pro baseball 2011, air attack hd, and samurai ii vengeance.
I agree with the the writer about Wordfeud. I played WWF for a long time on iPod Touch but the client STILL has problems. I don't play that much even though there is now an Android client.
I found a new game recently (free on Amazon store?) called Roller, which is an Android Skee ball game. I like the graphics and it is fun yet simple. If you have 60 seconds you have time for a game of Roller.
iMobsters
angry bird for sure
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Plants vs. Zombies. way better than angry birds imo.
Pro baseball 2011, air attack hd, and samurai ii vengeance.
angry bird for sure
Im playing Jester!!! Come play with me! BONG RIPS FOR LIFE!!!
IdunkU – nice new game on android that doesn’t looks like all the others
I wish cut the rope was free like on itunes. Bummer.
Plants vs. Zombies. way better than angry birds imo.
Totally agree on that one. I had PvZ first, and I still use it. I can’t remember the last time I played Angry Birds… is it even still on my phone?
Im still waiting for a Domino Fever update!
Im still waiting for a Domino Fever update!
I’m addicted to Hearts :P
I’m addicted to Hearts :P
I meant to say that Wordfeud is the best in class, and WWF is a little stinky.
There are no many choices for android to have its games, but i believe that the application's availability are more than enough for every single of the android users in the whole of the world… :D
Pocket Soccer is the best multiplayer-on-one-tablet game I’ve seen yet. Also love Robo Defense.
Please try Somyeol. I played it after playing some games discovered hire.
Jan
Well… OpenSoduko and Traffic Jam are really overrated in my opinion. And where is AbsOrb-it?? The one puzzle-game that should be on every list..
Cryptica is a challenging and unique puzzle game, you should check it out.
Super Metroid & Street Fighter II Turbo……… wait… we’re including emulator games too right? I mean technically they’re on my Android lol
You and my brother.
Those are illegal, just as an FYI. Neither Nintendo nor Capcom has seen cent 1 from either of those games being emulated. Please remember that next time you start to whine about the cost of new console games today.
List doesn’t have Plants vs. Zombies therefore the whole thing is void.
Haha. That’s a silly thing. The only reason it’s not currently on here is because PopCap games are only in the Amazon Appstore. I may add a few of them in the next go round. But they are harder to obtain than Android Market games.
Boxick seems good, its a simple puzzle game.
Nice game list for Android phones but in Category Arcade and Action, I did not find the latest Mafia game “Pocket Mafia”.
Hi Alice, You can download it from Google Play store. Have a look: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=pocket.mafias
Try 50 stones – a different game which will immediately promtp your ambition
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=net.coachingsessions.psychologicfree
This was one of the worst fluff articles I’ve ever read. Way to crowdsource it out and have other people write the articles for you in the comments. Hey Van Camp, can we have your paycheck too? You’re obviously doing nothing to earn it.
iMobsters
Plants vs. Zombies. way better than angry birds imo.
Pro baseball 2011, air attack hd, and samurai ii vengeance.
Super Metroid & Street Fighter II Turbo……… wait… we’re including emulator games too right? I mean technically they’re on my Android lol
iMobsters
Can I get an invite to ingress please!
I wish cut the rope was free like on itunes. Bummer.
Im still waiting for a Domino Fever update!
I’m addicted to Hearts :P
angry bird for sure