While Apple’s iOS arguably has a better game selection, Android has grown considerably over the past few years. Here, we’ve compiled some of the best Android games that are currently on the market. Some are free and others cost a few bucks, but all of them provide an entertaining experience on the go. And given that there are hundreds of thousands of titles spanning a range of genres — role-playing, platforming, sports, etc. — we decided to break them down into distinct sections for your perusal. Now, if only everything in life was as simple as choosing a game for your evening commute.
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 narratives and terrific visuals, along with a captivating soundtrack. It’s pretty easy to play, too.
Tempest
Tempest is a new RPG on the Google Play Store, and it’s been getting rave reviews ever since its launch. The game involves you, the player, as the captain of a pirate ship as you prowl the seas, defeat other pirates, and collect treasure.
Injustlce2
Fight as your favorite DC superheroes in the second iteration of this popular game. Compared to the first Injustice game, Injustice 2 features better fighting dynamics, new moves, and even new characters to play as. The game even has a great storyline, and is set in the future when Batman and his team are fighting against those attempting to restore the Superman Regime — then a new threat appears.
DirtTracin Sprint Cars
From the creators of the original Dirt Trackin game comes Dirt Trackin Sprint Cars, which offers six tracks and a huge range of cars to choose from. Not only can you race by yourself, but you can also race in multiplayer mode in a range of different difficulty levels.
Asphalt Street Storm
If car racing is more your thing, then consider Asphalt. The franchise has been around almost as long as smartphones themselves, and the games have gotten better and better. Asphalt Street Storm is the latest game in the franchise, and sees you able to collect the cars of your dreams as you race through the streets of New York, Paris, and Hong Kong.
Modern Combat Versus
Gameloft is back again — the company is known for its wide range of mobile games, and the latest is Modern Combat Versus. Its slightly lame name aside, the game allows you to take the role of an agent, then make your way through each beautifully designed map.
Into The Dead2
The original Into the Dead game was super-highly reviewed, and now there’s a follow-up. 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.
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.
Portal Knights
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 4 players in total.
Pokemon 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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