The ability to play games on the go is only enabled by phones. There are a few portable systems, also known as handhelds, that can do this, but not everyone has them. This is why we made this list of the best Android games that you need to play today.
While there are numerous ways you can keep yourself engaged when using your phone, only a handful of applications provide you value. Instead of doom scrolling, you can take lessons in successful roulette strategies, listen to informative videos, or learn about your favorite games. Doing so will help you make the best use of your time and may also level up your gaming skills. That said, here are the 10 must-play Android games.
Fate/Grand Order [FGO]
Fate/Grand Order is centered around turned-based combat where the player takes control of three unique characters in every battle. The characters are from a large roster that the player can select from before entering a fight. The game’s story plays like visual novels and progresses with these battles. Like every game in this genre, you have to obtain powerful characters from the gacha mechanic and level them up by grinding resources.
Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an open-world action RPG game set in a fictional region of Teyvat which keeps growing with every major update. The game world is filled with chests, side-quests, puzzles, and random events that unfold as you explore. In Genshin Impact’s overworld, you can form a party of four characters that help you explore and fight with a combination of their unique skills. The game receives updates every 15 days which introduces new events and content so you never get bored.
Fortnite
Fortnite upon release was exclusive to console and PC but eventually received an Android version in 2018. The mobile version lets you take the battle royale experience outside so you don’t miss out playing with your friends no matter where you are. Fortnite is free-to-play and despite the bloated content it remains one of the most popular android games in the market.
Among Us
Among Us became a global phenomenon during COVID-19 lockdowns when everyone was locked inside. The game has received regular updates since and continues to be a favorite pastime of many players. For those who are not familiar, you join your astronaut friends on a spaceship, but among you hide impostors whom you need to snuff out before they can kill you.
Stardew Valley
No praise is enough for Stardew Valley’s gameplay. Many consider it one of the greatest games of all time. Stardew Valley is a farming life simulator with some RPG elements inspired by Story of Seasons. The game allows you to cook, mine, forage, raise live-stock, fish, explore procedurally generated dungeons and much more. It also has a multiplayer mode that allows up to eight players to play together.
Asphalt 9: Legends
Gameloft’s Asphalt 9: Legends, also known as Asphalt Legends Unite, is one of the best racing games on Android. It’s very similar to its predecessors but offers some new mechanics and is optimized for immersion on new phones with simulated HDR rendering and pixel shaders. The game features over 220 cars that you can unlock as you play and has various engaging race modes.
Minecraft
The mobile version of Minecraft is no longer a compromised experience, and if you want to play something on the go that is fun and engaging, then you can never go wrong with this sandbox game. The amount of content in Minecraft is staggering, and there are no rules on how you should explore it. The game has a very active community, with millions of players logging in every day.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile
Call of Duty needs no introduction, the mobile version of the game brings the iconic first-person shooter experience to your pocket. Even if you don’t like COD, this game will charm you in with its incredible graphics, and its different game modes will keep you glued to your phone screen. It’s a great game for on the go play with your friends.
Arknights
Arknights is a tower defense gacha game set in a dystopian future. It features an ever-updating story and receives regular updates in forms, new characters, storylines, game modes, and seasonal events. The gacha system in Arknights is rather forgiving, which is rare in this genre. Though the grind for raising characters and the chase of enhancing your roster of playable characters never ends.
Dead Cells
Dead Cells is a roguelike metroidvania known for its challenging level design. It is often compared to the FromSoftware’s Souls series because of that but the game has its own identity. The game gives you control of an amorphous creature known as Prisoner and embark on a journey across an island full of monsters. Every part of the game is beautifully designed with a variety of weapons and tools at your disposal.