Top Ten Android Games

Written by:  • Edited by: J. F. Amprimoz
Updated Aug 27, 2010
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There are loads of great games available for your Android device. Find out about the best Android games in this article.

Android Games

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As more and more devices are released running the Google Android operating system, developers are creating more apps for Android Market. If you want to look busy, check out our list of the Top Free Apps for Android. But if it's time to relax the good news is that there are loads of games now available and in this article we are going to take a closer look at the top ten best Android games. From great Android bubble games to shooters there is something here for everyone and many of them are free.

10 - Bonsai Blast

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Bonsai Blast
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First on our list is the completely free Android bubble game, Bonsai Blast. If you’ve ever played Puzzle Bobble then you’ll get the idea straight away. You need to shoot balls into the stream to make up groups of three with the same color and clear them. If you don’t get them before they reach the Yin Yang symbol then you lose. You can move the gun around and there are power ups and bonuses to spice things up. This is addictive stuff and it’s free.

9 – Robo Defense

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Robo Defense
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This is a typical tower defense game where you build defenses and then a wave of nasty robots attacks them. There are loads of maps of various difficulties and you get 20 lives and a choice of defenses which can all be upgraded. If you’ve played tower defense games before then you’ll get straight into this and it offers a surprising amount of strategy for such a simple setup. It costs $2.99 but there is a free demo to check out. If you get hooked on this game check out our Robo Defense Guide for some tips and tricks.

8 – Puzzle Blox

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Puzzle Blox
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This is a mash up of Tetris and Bejewelled. It is a nicely presented puzzle game based around matching colored blocks and there are over 100 levels. There are three modes each offering a slightly different challenge. There is also an online scoreboard but be prepared to put in days playing this if you want to break onto the top. You can also customize your blocks to some extent which is a nice wee idea. This release is a bit pricier though at $4.25.

7 – Gem Miner

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Gem Miner
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You play a grizzled old miner and have to descend into the depths to extract whatever precious ores and gems you can find. You start by stocking up on supplies and then sell your gains at the store so you can buy more supplies to reach the lower depths and get your hands on bigger prizes. This is quite an attractive game and it takes some strategic skill to ensure that you get out of the mine alive every time. There is a free version available.

6 – Parallel Kingdom

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Parallel Kingdom
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This may not be the greatest game ever but the idea is fantastic. Parallel Kingdom is an MMORPG which uses your GPS functionality and Google Maps to overlay the real world with a fantasy kingdom. You can explore, collect items and even lay claim to territory and while it is graphically pretty basic, it is a very engaging idea. It is also completely free so check it out.

5 – Sketch Online

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Sketch Online
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This is an awesome free game which is based on Pictionary. You take part with other players in an online chat room and much like Charades the person who guesses the picture correctly becomes the sketcher. You’re given a thing to draw, which only you can see, and as you draw the other gamers see the results in real time and can weigh in with guesses. This is a clever use of the touchscreen and very sociable.

4 - Radiant

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Radiant
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Everyone loves a bit of Space Invaders style action and Radiant offers a glowing bout of space battle excitement. This is a classic shooter game which charges you with taking on a vicious alien horde and it is definitely one of the best Android games available. There are basic drones, mother ships and meteors to tackle as you fight to protect your home world from destruction. The basic Space Invaders gameplay has been spiced up with some weapon upgrades and power-ups. It is visually attractive with a neon glow to the various space crafts and it even has a back story woven in. You can try out Radiant for free or purchase the full version for $2.50.

3 – UniWar

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UniWar
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If you like your turn-based strategy games and want to play multiplayer then UniWar is the game to check out. Loads of tile based maps, up to 8 players and a range of races and units make this an immersive experience. There is a campaign mode with missions and various multiplayer choices backed up by an in game chat and a worldwide leader board. Fans of Advance Wars will like this and the support for multiple simultaneous games is a great feature. It costs $4.99.

2 – Wi-Fi Army

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This won’t appeal to everyone but it is an idea which seemed inevitable and now the technology is here to support the soon to be released Wi-Fi Army. The basic premise is that the game uses your GPS to identify the location of targets and you can kill them by taking a photo of them. This is like taking part in a first-person shooter….sort of….or perhaps more like Laser Quest. In any case if you fancy hunting real people round your city it will be free to play and is sure to make for a thrilling, or at least novel, experience.

1 – Nesoid (NES Emulator)

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Ok this isn’t really a game but if you want to play games on your Android then it is highly recommended. It costs $2.99 and will allow you to install and play NES ROMS on your mobile. This means you can play classics like Donkey Kong, Zelda, Double Dragon and Final Fantasy. Of course you should own the original games if you’re going to do this or strictly speaking it is illegal. You can store the games on your SD memory card and there are some great old NES titles which are easily better than most of the games currently available on Android Market. With the operating system still relatively new it would be safe to assume that the best Android games are still to come.

Check out Another Ten Great Android Games for more ideas.


Comments

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Jonathan Jul 16, 2011 12:41 AM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
Give a try to Skyball android game: it is a fast, challenging, 3D racing game completely mad and disorienting.

http://www.appbrain.com/app/skyball/com.skyball.framework
Anonymous Jun 15, 2011 5:48 PM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
Nice games, bt this game is better :
http://tinyurl.com/6ea7xwp

+1 to Robo Defense :p
kanie Mar 28, 2011 1:58 PM
Mind Gear Up
Recently downloaded this awesome game "Mind Gear Up" after reading reviews on this forum

Thanx Marie , This game really praise worthy.. Great gameplay...great graphics and sound ..... a mind teaser

anyone want to take mind challenge here is the link
http://tinyurl.com/64z2lub
Marie Mar 25, 2011 1:35 PM
Mind Gear Up!!!
Hey,

'Mind gear up !' is one game I really liked well. Its awesome gameplay and the best mind and brain board game. Has greatly helped me strengthen my calculations and financial tricks...amazing...

here is the link for all you wannabe brainos

http://tinyurl.com/64z2lub

Cheers !!!
Grzegorz Mar 24, 2011 5:48 AM
Space STG II
Check Space STG II.
First version of this game is now free. It is game from ADCII competition and was qualified in final 20 in action/arcade category.
Second version is awesome.
Anonymous Mar 20, 2011 5:51 PM
Try Out Quick Lighting
It is a fun game that tests your finger's quickness. https://market.android.com/details?id=air.QL&feature=search_result This game gets tough and is hard to bet the 5th level.
skeletor Mar 18, 2011 2:06 PM
Nice games
Nice games, i played all of them on http://www.androidshock.com/
Simon Hill Mar 17, 2011 3:19 PM
RE: Angry Birds
There's a simple reason I didn't include Angry Birds in the list - it wasn't out when I wrote the list up. I'll add it when I do an update.
Chase Mar 17, 2011 3:11 PM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
How can you make a top ten list without having angry birds in it. The best game out by far!
Natalie Mar 16, 2011 1:30 PM
Games are getting so much better!
Since I got my first Android phone back in early 2009, Android games have improved so much! Actually, all apps have. If you like Tetris and Sudoku, check out my personal favourite Sudoku Way Lite.
android juegos Feb 28, 2011 5:02 PM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
great list mate!!! robo defense rocks!!!
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Anonymous Dec 29, 2010 11:49 AM
Blackjack Attack
Blackjack Attack is the best card game.
yapdakilla Nov 28, 2010 9:27 AM
Word Zen?
Word Zen, best android word puzzle game. Polished and free too .
Phil Nov 8, 2010 8:21 AM
Bonzai Blast
Bonzai Blast is incredibly indictive, probably my favourite from this list. Really polished considering it's free.
Jake Nov 6, 2010 5:14 AM
Theseus and the Minotaur
Try out Theseus and the Minotaur.

It's real hard at times even though it looks simple. Rewarding Game.
DailyTechPost Sep 13, 2010 10:14 AM
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Nice list ..I was looking for some good games for android, then I found your site ...thanks for sharing this :)
Michael Aug 23, 2010 12:17 PM
Best Adroid Games - Location Based!
I was looking for Wifi-Army, but I couldn't find a download that worked, and I came across Parallel Kingdom.

It is sweet. An open world based on Google Maps - all I can say is that it is huge. Easy to play, good players in there with you... Try it!

Use referral code SDMUB during the tutorial of extra gold and food from the beginning. Good luck!
quincy Aug 10, 2010 4:05 AM
Critical Altitude 3D
Add some more 3D games to the list!
Ronald Aug 9, 2010 6:39 PM
Sworm
Theres no snake on your list. I recently discovered Sworm which is finally a snake game worth playing it.
Someguy Aug 3, 2010 5:15 PM
Emulators
NESoid made #1 when there are also emulators for GBA, SNES, Sega, and now the Playstation? Anyway #1 should have just been emulators in general, for a few bucks you can gain access to hundreds of quality games. I really like the GBA emulator since those games were designed for mobile gaming. Plus if you add a game-gripper (for the moto droid) you basically have a GBA with all of the games stored on your phone instead of carrying game cartridges. It is awesome!
Laurence Gonsalves Jul 27, 2010 8:07 PM
Puzzle Bobble?
Bonsai Blast isn't really very much like Puzzle Bobble (aka Bust-a-Move). Bonsai Blast is more like Popcap's Zuma.

If you want a Puzzle Bobble like game, Frozen Bubble is quite good, and there's even a level editor available for it.
n1 Jul 24, 2010 1:58 PM
Munchy Solitaire
munchy solitaire
from munchyapps.com

looks real different. nice.
no ads, free, modern feel

doesnt drain battery
Dan Jul 23, 2010 9:05 AM
Zombies & RPG
Dead End & Zenonia are two newer games worth checking out. One's a zombie shooter and the other's an old school rpg.
bolau Jul 7, 2010 5:12 AM
XAP! - Zombie shooter
Check out XAP!, it's a funky Zombie shooter with cool opponents. I like the sounds...
Anonymous Jun 30, 2010 4:44 PM
Best Card Game
Blackjack Attack
Wello Jun 25, 2010 3:50 PM
Best Android Game
Need for Speed: Shift
dave Jun 24, 2010 4:46 PM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
you should check out age of conquest europe
i think it is better than uniwar
Simon Hill Jun 22, 2010 9:41 AM
RE: Colorix
Haven't tried Colorix, I'll check it out. shootU is pretty good I've been playing that recently, Flight Director is dull after a short time. I'll check out some of these other ones you mention though!
Michael Jun 22, 2010 9:35 AM
Why Colorix is not There ?
Just that games ???

let me just point these ones that are lot better :)

Colorix
Speedfordge 3d
Farm Frenzy
Totemo
shootU
Flight director
Cristallight
Spheremare
EGGs
Jewellust
Raging Thunder....etc

I think someone pay you to get that games!
Veronica Jun 16, 2010 4:05 PM
RE: Top Ten Android Games
Thats a great, comprehensive list, but as O mentioned, its lacking a logic game. The best logic/brain game ive come across is easily PhoneFraze. It similar to catch phrase, and its a very social game
David May 23, 2010 6:29 PM
Android Games Hub
Some very good games there, I especially love Radiant. You can find more great Android games at http://www.androidgameshub.com
O May 7, 2010 1:42 AM
Bright Hub - BrainGoal
You haven't entered any logic game or a quiz into the list.
Check our game, which is currently available only in the Android market.

Thanks.

www.BrainGoal.com
 
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