15 best adventure games for Android

Within the expanding universe of Android gaming, adventure games are among the most unique game genres. They don’t have any specific mechanics. The game simply needs to take the player on an adventure of some sort. Thus, almost any game can be an adventure game as long as it has a story for the player to interact with. That made this list insanely difficult to write because there are so many games in contention. We encourage our readers to leave a comment with their favorite adventure games because, frankly, there are way more than 15 great ones. However, if you are craving some more gaming thrills, do check out our comprehensive guide to the best Android games. For now, here are some of the best adventure games for Android.

The best adventure games for Android

Alien: Isolation

Price: $10.99

Alien: Isolation is a survival horror game about Amanda Ripley, the daughter of Ellen Ripley. Amanda boards a hauntingly atmospheric space station to find out what happened to her mother. The player explores the ship and uncovers secrets while hiding from a very persistent alien. The game revolves around that central plot for most of its run. The game may seem expensive, but it comes with seven DLCs on top of the base game, so there is plenty for players to do. The only downside is that it’s only compatible with modern smartphones. Before diving in, check the Play Store description for recommended devices to ensure an optimal gaming experience.

Crashlands

Price: $6.99

Crashland is already among the best adventure games from 2016. You play as a space trucker named Flux. The game starts with you crashing onto an alien planet. Your job is to retrieve your cargo, build yourself a base, fight bad guys, and save the world. It has a lot of game elements, including crafting, combat, and RPG-style character leveling, and you can even tame creatures to fight for your side. It’s a deep game with a ton of content that you can play on both mobile and PC. This one is also available on Google Play Pass if you use it.

Dead Cells

Price: $8.99 / In-app purchases ($2.99 – $7.99 per item)

Dead Cells is a Metroidvania game. For the uninitiated, that means the entire map is interconnected, and your goal is to explore it at your peril. The game fully expects you to die, respawn, learn from your mistakes, and keep going. There are bosses to fight, plenty of biomes to explore, and more. The nonlinear progression lets players move around and play at their own pace. The game has three DLCs available for purchase that add more bad guys, more biomes, and more stuff to do.

Evoland 2

Price: $6.99

Evoland 2 is easily one of the best adventure games in recent memory. It transcends genres by including a whole bunch of them. That includes 2D RPGs, 3D fighters, trading cards, hack-and-slash, and many others. The game progresses through the various eras of gaming, and each new mechanic also brings a new graphical style as well. Its unique gameplay keeps you guessing, and it’s an enjoyable experience overall. We recommend playing with a physical controller for the best results, though. 

80 Days

Price: $5.99

From the eyes of Passepartout, the loyal valet of Phileas Fogg, travels around the globe in just 80 days. Your mission is to look after your master’s health, manage your finances, and find your way through the challenges that each city presents. You embark on this adventure as your master has wagered this seemingly impossible task to circumnavigate around the world within the allotted time. Each route is filled with challenges, testing your navigation and management skills. Time can be both your ally and adversary as you travel the globe. It all depends on your choices and strategies. 80 days can feel like a fleeting moment or an eternity. However, the interesting thing about this game is its replayability, as you can take different routes, each with new objectives and challenges. You can think of it as a run-based game. The only drawback that we’ve discovered about this game is the repetitive nature of the adventurous soundtrack, which can be predictable over time.

Guardian Tales

Price: Free 

Guardian Tales is a retro-style adventure game with hack-and-slash gameplay mechanics and decent controls. Players roam around the world while solving puzzles and uncovering the mysteries of the game. There are boss fights, a decent story, and some fun little things you can do. It’s reminiscent of an older Zelda game, but with some city-building mechanics added in. There are also social mechanics like guilds, which allow you to chat with your friends. The game does rely on some gacha mechanics, though, and it can be a bit irritating for free players.

Monument Valley 1 and 2

Price: $3.99

Monument Valley 1 and 2 are the most popular puzzle-adventure games. You maneuver through intricate levels, each a puzzle that has to be solved. Players are treated to optical illusions, a vague but fun story, and a consistent experience through two games. The first game includes the standard story and a DLC ($1.99). The second game is currently priced at $3.99. The only gripe we have is the length of the game. Yet, even with this minor drawback, Monument Valley is still one of the best in the gaming realm. For those who are hesitant to invest, both games are available through Google Play Pass, which offers a cost-effective means to enjoy these masterpieces. 

Pokemon Go

Price: Free 

Pokemon Go is one of the more ambitious adventure games. You actually go out into the real world and catch Pokemon, fight at gyms, loot the pokestops, and much more. The adventure element is a little more literal in this game than in others. It does require you to go places on your own and play the game in those locations. Players wander the open world and catch Pokemon, battle in gyms, battle each other, trade Pokemon, collect various items, and do all kinds of other stuff. The genre is expanding as well, and you can play similar games with Minecraft: Earth, Harry Potter: Wizards Unite, and Jurassic World Alive.

Sky: Children of the Light

Price: Free / In-app purchases ($0.99 – $49.99 per item)

Sky: Children of Light is a delightful adventure game with decent graphics and a fun story. There are seven worlds to explore, and there is even a social element where you can talk to other players. You wander around the world, experiencing the stories and landscapes while solving puzzles. Sometimes, a friend may show up, grab your hand, and run along with you. It’s a little too cute, but in a good way.

Other game features include cooperative play, various character customizations, various trials to keep things fresh, and an above-average soundtrack. The social element is the main attraction here, and being able to explore the world with people is a nice touch. The game is free to play, but to be honest, we made it several hours into the game without feeling the need to buy anything.

SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom

Price: $9.99

SpongeBob SquarePants Battle for Bikini Bottom is a mobile port of a remaster of a PlayStation 2 and Xbox game. That’s quite a mouthful, but luckily this game is pretty good. You play SpongeBob, Patrick, and Sandy as you thwart Plankton and his plot to take over Bikini Bottom. It features plenty of hijinks for fans of the show, and the game mechanics aren’t half bad either. It also comes with controller support, Google Play Games service support, and more. It’s a tad expensive, but there are no in-app purchases to get in the way of your good time.

Square Enix games

Price: Free

Square Enix can pen one heck of a narrative and its storytelling is among the best in all of gaming. As such, most of their mobile games make for excellent adventure games. Some examples include Adventures of Mana, Secret of Mana, Life is Strange, Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius, various Dragon Quest games, The World Ends With You, Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition, and many, many others. The aforementioned games span several genres, being one of the best in RPG, puzzle, slice-of-life, and hack-and-slash.

For some reason, half of Square Enix’s library is under a different developer name than everything else. We have the one linked up with all of the Final Fantasy games and mobile ports of old RPGs. You may have to search for the Tomb Raider and Life is Strange stuff on Google Play. In any case, Square Enix’s catalog doesn’t have any short games, really, so prepare to strap in and play a while.

Swordigo

Price: Free / In-app purchases ($1.49 – $1.99 per item)

Swordigo is a 2D action-adventure game with some platformer elements. You move around from place to place with some straightforward controls. You also have to hack and slash your way through the occasional enemy. The charm of the game is the exploration. You search for powerful weapons and armor in various dungeons and towns. It also has a distinctively retro feel that makes you feel like you’re playing something from the good old days. There’s very little wrong with it, and it’s quite fun to play. Oceanhorn is another fun adventure game with hack-and-slash and platforming elements as well.

Titan Quest: Legendary Edition

Price: $19.99 / In-app purchases ($4.99 per item)

Titan Quest: Legendary Edition is a mobile remaster of the popular early 2000s PC game. It features a large campaign for you to play through, plenty of places to explore, dungeons to dive into, and more. This version of the game is pretty expensive. However, it comes with every DLC that ever came out for the game, increasing its playtime and value significantly. It’s an RPG, but you go on quite an adventure.

Tower of Fantasy

Price: Free 

Tower of Fantasy stands out as one of the few commendable MMORPGs available on mobile platforms. It takes place in an open world where players make their way through the game’s story along with the usual wealth of side quests. Tower of Fantasy is a gacha game, but it focuses more on weapons than on characters. Tower of Fantasy scratches that adventure itch, even if it’s mostly an RPG.

WitchSpring4

Price: $5.49

WitchSpring invites the players to a captivating adventure where they assume the role of a powerful witch, who also happens to be the ruler of the continent. In this RPG game, players are set on a journey of exploration, meeting a diverse array of characters and engaging in a multitude of activities. Despite its modest recognition outside of Korea, this game exudes a charm that hooks the player from the start to the finish. This game consists of four series. The first two offer a narrative perspective, presenting the same story from different perspectives. Whereas the other two are standalone and allow players to delve into this world of magic and mystery without any prior familiarity. The games range from $0.99 to $5.49 each, and they’re all pretty good.

Thank you for reading. If we missed any great adventure apps, let us know in the comments.