Games on mobile devices are improving much faster than any technology that came before them. Android games seem to reach new heights every year.
We're seeing more and more premium game releases that challenge what phones are capable of, and even free games are getting better and better. To be honest, even now there are quite impressive games on mobile devices. Without delay, we bring you the best Android games available right now! These are the best of the best, so the list won't change as often unless something outstanding comes along. Also, the video above features our list of the best Android games coming out in 2020.
1. Call of Duty: Mobile
Call of Duty: Mobile was our pick of the best Android game in 2019. We usually wait a while before we add a game, but Call of Duty: Mobile is so popular and has such a high rating that we added it faster than usual. The game has both a regular FPS online PvP mode and a battle royale for 100 players. This puts it in the rare category of battle royale like in PUBG Mobile and regular FPS PvP like in Critical Ops or Modern Combat. There is a lot to do here. This is a free to play game, but most in-game purchases are cosmetic items.
2. Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an RPG with gacha mechanics. This game was also chosen by us as the best game of 2020. Upon release, it received widespread critical acclaim for its impressive visuals and excellent gameplay. She looks and acts a bit like Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but no one seems to mind. The game has a party system and you summon new characters through a gacha system similar to other gachas. However, the visuals, game mechanics, and completely open world (complete with a glider) make the game feel much less restrictive than most games in the genre. If the developer doesn't mess up this game, it should stay great for a long time to come. Of course, there are other great gacha games here if you want to see more.
3.GRID Autosport
GRID Autosport was released in 2019 and immediately became one of the best racing games for Android. The Riptide GP and Asphalt franchises aren't bad either, but GRID Autosport hits just about every box. This is a premium game with no app purchases or ads. The game also boasts great graphics, great controls, hardware controller support, tons of content to play through, tons of cars to unlock, and a variety of racing styles. The game is a little pricey and lacks some of the little things that racing fans love, but other than that it's one of the best racing games on the Play Store. The only thing we really complain about is the lack of updates.
4. Gris
GRIS is an adventure game with puzzle platform elements. It's one of those games where you can tell how good it is just by looking at it. The game is about Gris, a young girl lost in her own world and going through painful events in her life. There is nothing like player death or anything like that in the game. You just explore the world, solve puzzles and enjoy. The game has almost no text and prefers to tell its story through visual elements. This is an artistic game, but one of the best in its genre.
5. Legends of Runeterra
Legends of Runeterra is one of the newest Android games on this list. This is an online battle similar in scale to games like Hearthstone. Players collect cards and heroes, then build decks from those cards and heroes. Then you fight your opponents online. The game has removed as much randomness as possible, and it provides a good gaming experience overall. The game includes 24 champions, lots of maps, and you can invite your friends to duel with you. Hearthstone has topped this list for a long time, but it's time for a new champion in the field.
6.Levelhead
Levelhead is a new platform game from Butterscotch Shenanigans, the same developer behind Crashlands. Crashlands has been on this list for two or three years, and we expect Levelhead to be here for a while as well. This is a platform game with 90 levels, surprisingly pleasant controls and great humor. However, this game differs from others in its truly excellent custom level creation. Players can create levels and upload them to the game. Other players download them, and the most popular ones end up in the game's prestigious vault. In addition, the game has a quick pass function, and each level has its own leaderboard (even custom levels). Finally, the game is cross-platform with cloud saves. That's all it takes for a mobile platformer. Plus, it's free with the Google Play Pass if you use it.
7. Minecraft
Minecraft is a popular game all over the world for people of all ages. For those who have never played, Minecraft is a huge world where you mine, build, beat up bad guys and do just about anything you want. There is a survival mode where you have to mine your own resources and food, as well as a creative mode that gives you unlimited possibilities. Frequent updates add tons of new content and features. The game is almost as good as its counterparts for PC and consoles. What's more, you can play multiplayer servers with people on these platforms. The game has in-app purchases, but they are only needed for customization, for example, skin packs. This is not only the best sandbox game on Android, but also one of the best survival games.
8. Monument Valley 1 and 2
Monument Valley is back on the list with the release of Monument Valley 2. Both games are still very good. In fact, they both have almost identical game mechanics and graphics. The player completes Escher-style puzzles where levels can be moved to complete the path using illusions. The story is still charming, and the Monument Valley franchise continues to be one of the best mobile games out there. The first game is $3.99 with an additional $1.99 in-app purchase of the Forgotten Shores DLC. The second game is $4.99 right now. You can play both games as part of the Google Play Pass if you subscribe to it. Here are some more great puzzle games if you need more options.
9.Nintendo games
Nintendo has a decent amount of Android games and they are all pretty decent. They have one premium game, Super Mario Run. Many thought the price was too high. However, in terms of mechanics, this is one of the best platform games on mobile devices. Nintendo also has several free options, including Fire Emblem Heroes (a strategy RPG) and Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp (a simulation). In September 2018, Nintendo added Dragalia Lost to its repertoire, and in 2019, Dr. mario world. Finally, Mario Kart Tour is the second biggest mobile game release of all time, surpassed only by Call of Duty: Mobile. Nintendo games are sometimes a bit jagged around the edges, but they all provide a relatively fun and solid experience.
10Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO entered the mobile gaming scene in July 2016 and immediately became one of the best Android games. It's an augmented reality game similar to Ingress where you walk around the real world, catching Pokémon, completing small side quests, fighting for gyms, and visiting PokéStops to stock up on items. She broke almost all records, becoming the most popular mobile game in the world. Luckily, the game receives frequent updates with new features. Recent features include an AR camera mode, new Pokémon, and plenty of other cool stuff. Niantic also launched Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, a Harry Potter AR game with similar mechanics. These two games stand apart in the list of the best augmented reality games on mobile devices.
11. PUBG Mobile
PUBG Mobile immediately gained popularity after entering the market. It already has over ten million downloads and about a million user reviews. Luckily, this is actually a very competent mobile FPS. It features simple, efficient controls, decent graphics and a simple idea. Basically, 100 people fall off the plane onto the island and fight until only one is left.The island is littered with equipment, weapons, and vehicles, as well as a mechanism that shrinks the playable area over time to keep matches from dragging on too long. Recent updates have added new game modes as well as a free-to-play element. Fornite is another great option, but you have to go through some hurdles to install it. Of course, there are other satisfying battle royale options out there.
12. Sky: Children of Light
Sky: Children of Light is a great adventure game from 2020. The game has seven worlds for you to explore, a variety of character customization options to make it look just the way you want it, truly excellent graphics, and one of the most unique social experiences in any game. You can interact with players in the game without voice or text chat (although text chats are available). Players draw your attention to take you where you need to go, grabbing your hand and pulling you along. It's absurdly charming. There are a lot of really great adventure games here, but Sky: Child of Light is just something else.
13 Square Enix games
Square Enix is one of the few "big name" developers that has taken mobile gaming seriously from the start, and they have some of the best games on Android. JRPG fans can play the Final Fantasy 1-7 and 9 remakes, the seven Dragon Quest games, Chrono Trigger, and Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, all of which are very good. You have Heavenstrike Rivals, Final Fantasy Tactics: WotL for tactical RPGs, Secret of Mana for action RPGs, and the Deus Ex series for strategy shooters. Even their free games like Final Fantasy Brave Exvius and Dissidia Final Fantasy Opera Omnia are pretty good. Among the latest games from the studio (and its affiliates) are Romancing SaGa Re;univerSe and Dragon Quest Tact.
14 Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley is easily one of the best premium games of 2019 and one of the best games in general. This is a farming simulator with RPG elements. You start with an abandoned farm and must restore it to its former glory. Players fish, grow crops, raise livestock and communicate with various residents of the city. You can even get married and start a family. The retro graphics help keep it simple, but there are dozens of hours of content in the game. In addition, the controls are simple and most of the in-game interactions are adorable and fun. It's the best farming simulator on mobile, even if it's not exactly realistic. Plus, it's free if you subscribe to the Google Play Pass. Stardew Valley is at the top of its genre, but there are other good farming sims out there if you want to see more.
15. The Room series (four games)
The Room is a series of four puzzle games. It was the first franchise where the puzzle genre was done really well on mobile devices. The latest game in the series, The Room, was as much of a hit as its predecessors and remains one of the best games on Android. The Room is a series of puzzle games. Each room has a variety of mysterious objects. Your goal is to solve puzzles and get out. As you move from room to room, you find even more unique items and solve their puzzles until you win the game. The latest game, The Room: Old Sins, includes cloud save, Google Play Games achievements, and even a little exploration element. This sets it apart from the pure puzzle of the first three games. You can't go wrong with any of these games. They are all very good There are other decent games here if you want to see more, but The Room is definitely the best one.
