No Wi-Fi, low data or a long trip? These Android games play fully offline. We’ve split the list into free games and paid games that are worth the money. Every game here works without internet once installed (some free games need a quick connection the very first time you open them).
Best free offline games
1. Shattered Pixel Dungeon
Roguelike RPG
A deep dungeon crawler where every run is different. Free, with no ads and no pay-to-win.
2. Mindustry
Strategy / factory
Build factories and defences against waves of enemies. Free, open source and very deep.
3. Alto’s Odyssey
Endless runner
Sandboarding through beautiful deserts. Relaxing, with a Zen mode that never ends.
4. Hill Climb Racing
Driving
A physics driving classic. Upgrade your car and see how far you can get.
5. Subway Surfers
Endless runner
The famous runner plays fully offline. Only the events and leaderboards need internet.
6. Jetpack Joyride
Arcade
Fly through a lab with silly jetpacks and vehicles. Great for short breaks.
7. Geometry Dash Lite
Rhythm platformer
Jump to the beat through hard, fast levels. Simple controls, hard to master.
8. Smash Hit
Arcade
Throw metal balls at glass while flying through dreamy rooms. Amazing sound design.
9. Plants vs. Zombies
Tower defense
The original tower defense favourite. Plant your garden and stop the zombie waves.
10. Into the Dead 2
Zombie shooter
Run and shoot through zombie hordes in a story-driven survival game.
11. Soul Knight
Action roguelike
Fast shooting in random dungeons with hundreds of weapons. Supports controllers.
12. Stickman Hook
Arcade
Swing from hook to hook like Spider-Man. One-tap controls, very satisfying.
13. Grand Mountain Adventure
Sports
Open-world skiing and snowboarding on big mountains. The first mountain is free.
Best paid offline games
Paid games usually have no ads and no in-app purchases. These are worth it:
14. Stardew Valley
Farming RPG
Grow a farm, make friends and explore caves. Over 100 hours of content, no ads, no in-app purchases.
15. Minecraft
Sandbox
Survival and Creative modes work offline. The full game with regular updates.
16. Terraria
Sandbox adventure
Dig, build and fight bosses in a 2D world. Huge amount of content for the price.
17. Dead Cells
Action roguelike
Tight, fast combat with controller support. One of the best action games on mobile.
18. Bloons TD 6
Tower defense
The best tower defense on mobile, with lots of maps and monkeys. Plays offline.
Want even more offline games?
Emulators play entirely offline too. A PSP emulator like PPSSPP opens up hundreds of classics: see the 25 best PSP games for Android, or the best PS2 games if your phone is powerful.
Tips for offline gaming
- Open each game once with internet before your trip. Some download extra data on the first launch.
- Turn on Airplane mode to save battery and stop most ads in free games.
- Bring a controller. Soul Knight, Dead Cells, Minecraft and Terraria support controllers: here’s how to connect one.
- Lower the brightness and close other apps for longer battery life.
FAQ
What is the best free offline game for Android?
Shattered Pixel Dungeon and Mindustry are two of the best: both are free, have no pay-to-win and work fully offline.
Do these games need internet at all?
They play without internet. Some free games need a connection the first time you open them to download extra data.
Can I play Minecraft offline on Android?
Yes. Minecraft’s Survival and Creative modes work fully offline once the game is installed.
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