The 20 best Android games for 2024

There are various games, ranging from highly publicized projects with massive audiences to unknown hidden gems lurking in the vast depths of the gaming industry.

Today, we will tell you about the twenty best titles released on Android over the past few years. The list includes representatives from various genres, but rest assured, each project deserves your attention.

112 Operator

Image: 3djuegos.com

112 Operator is the sequel to the strategy game 911 Operator, but this time users become operators of the European emergency services. While the game may not boast an outstanding visual style, its gameplay is a true piece of interactive art. Fundamentally, it resembles This is the Police: you need to monitor a map of the area and respond to calls from people in distress. However, this title has many differences from its predecessor.

The project offers a range of unusual situations: players will help kidnap victims, assist people in burning buildings or under the rubble of collapsed structures, and manage police units storming troubled areas. Additionally, you will face no shortage of tough choices due to limited emergency resources. At the start of the game, you can choose from a variety of real cities, allowing users to feel like the guardians of their own hometown.

Door Kickers: Action Squad

Image: brutalgamer.com

Action Squad is another game about special forces in our top list, but this time players take on the role of commandos completing various missions. This project is a spin-off of the Door Kickers series: tactics, strategy, and a top-down view are replaced by direct control of an operative in an unrestrained side-scroller shooter! The game is filled with action — explosions, rolls, and bursts of submachine gun fire accompany you from the moment you first press "Play" until the final credits.

For customization enthusiasts, the title offers a real assortment of weapons, armor, special abilities, which not only enhance variety but also allow players to play in a way that suits them. Additionally, there is an extensive upgrade tree — by the end of the game, your squad will resemble the worst nightmare of any bandit!

Samsara Room

Image: play.google.com

Rusty Lake, already known for the Cube Escape series, has once again created a truly bold and profound project that raises questions not typically discussed in video games. For instance, Samsara Room poses the age-old question: what awaits us after death? Within the escape room genre, the developers have embodied a philosophical exploration. Players find themselves in a room full of puzzles, mysteries, mysticism. The key to the exit is clear, but reaching it is a true challenge.

Solving puzzles adheres to the unique logic of the Rusty Lake world, hidden behind allegories + symbols. The longer players explore the room's corners, the more apparent the consequences of their actions become. At some point, even the clouds floating across the wall seem unsurprising.

The project features a distinct visual style, reminiscent of hand-drawn sketches, which has become the studio's hallmark. I highly recommend readers try this project if they enjoy solving complex puzzles, prefer meditative games that pose difficult questions.

Ultimate Custom Night

Image: imdb.com

Many love the classic parts of the legendary FNAF series for their captivating, mysterious storylines, often extending beyond the game itself, and for their tense, reaction-demanding gameplay. Ultimate Custom Night elevates all familiar mechanics of the series to an absolute level, while also introducing new elements.

The game almost entirely lacks a narrative. Instead, players face various challenges, set seemingly impossible tasks for themselves.

To start, players choose one of the pre-set nights or create their own. There are 50 iconic and entirely new animatronics to choose from. The difficulty of each can be adjusted from 0 to 20, affecting the user's reaction requirements and the frequency of specific robots' appearances.

The community considers completing the 50/20 challenge, featuring all animatronics at maximum difficulty, to be legendary. Do you accept the challenge?

Cat Museum

Image: applicantes.com

Cat Museum is a point-and-click horror game where users play as an ordinary schoolboy who falls into a mysterious world from a box in the attic. There, gamers find a museum that enchants with its strange sights, cultural references, and a variety of creepy cats.

The goal is clear: find a way out of this extraordinary gallery, but how to do it is entirely unclear. Visitors typically come to this place for specific reasons, making motives unclear to the world around you. While exploring the museum, the museum will be studying you.

As you play, don't forget to pause. The game has such an unusual style that while viewing the exhibits, you often think: "I won't see anything like this anywhere else."

Cat Museum won't take much time or strain the brain, but I guarantee this exhibition will be remembered for a long time.

Slay the Spire

Image: xboxera.com

Slay the Spire is a mix of CCG + Roguelike, which gained popularity during its release on PC. The project focuses on simple mechanics: choosing rooms, complex pathways mapped out on floor cards, battles consisting of playing various cards.

It seems simple: attacks deal damage to the enemy, defense helps avoid HP loss, and talents provide boosts for the duration of the fight. However, after the first victory, the player is immediately offered to add a card to their deck. This is where the fun begins.

There are four characters in the game, each with unique card sets that build different strategies. Defeating the first boss is not too difficult, but the final boss is a tough challenge, requiring preparation and a good start from the very first rooms. Understanding the character, mechanics, and a pinch of luck are keys to victory.

Still too easy? The Ascension mechanic allows players to increase the difficulty to a tooth-grinding level. Managed it? Collecting the key opens the path to the true final boss, who should have stopped fighting a long time ago.

Townscaper

Image: hdwallpapers.in

Townscaper has a single goal — to provide complete freedom to the player. There is no story, missions, end, evaluation criteria, tasks, or bosses, only a space for the user's imagination to soar.

The space consists of an ocean, sky. Click somewhere — a house appears. Click again — a floor is added. Buildings form neighborhoods, coastal lines, and bridges connecting districts. Piles appear under houses in the air, some float on propellers that slowly rotate to the rhythm of soothing background music.

Houses can be painted, giving the town color, and the time of day can be changed. Nighttime towns in Townscaper are truly beautiful: lanterns light up, windows glow, and warm, bright colors are replaced by calm blues.

For a sense of tranquility, our readers should launch this title. The player doesn't need to manage a budget like in SimCity or worry about traffic like in Cities: Skylines. Just relax, enjoy the views of a small coastal town.

Limbus Company

Image: ldplayer.net

Limbus Company is a turn-based RPG with elements of sadism towards the player. If the battles seem difficult, don't worry, that's intentional — it's the developer's trademark. LC is the third project by Project Moon, once again changing genres, but the dark universe, blending elements of SCP Foundation + classic literature from around the world, remains.

The main character is Dante, who, unlike the original, has lost not his heart but his head, and thus his memory. This incident doesn't free him from his duties as a middle manager at Limbus Company, specifically accompanying the twelve Sins to the powerful energy sources — golden branches.

Describing the gameplay is challenging. Each skirmish is a series of turns by characters and opponents, during which the player must not only keep track of numerous parameters, such as uranium types and resources but also know how to use them correctly, planning the battle from the start. Otherwise, the player won't get far. Limbus Company boasts phenomenal difficulty levels, making the game more interesting.

Nowadays, few projects can offer not only challenging gameplay but also an intriguing storyline, so hurry — the bus is about to depart.

Bio Inc. Redemption: Plague

Image: androidsis.com

Poor John Smith! The main character is unlucky enough to fall into the hands of players controlling a malevolent disease. Alternatively, they can play as a doctor — a feature introduced in the previous installment of the series. This is the essence of Bio Inc. Redemption: Plague — in our hands lies the character's life: we choose the path of life or death, striving to heal or destroy the patient.

If you choose the Life mission, you encounter a patient with a set of initial symptoms, each corresponding to one or more diseases. Using diagnostics, various treatments, and helping John improve his lifestyle, we must overcome the illness. Death missions are the opposite — you must gradually develop symptoms to a critical level and react appropriately to the doctor's actions, preventing the patient from being cured.

Besides interesting gameplay + beautiful visuals, the project promotes a healthy lifestyle, showing the consequences of bad habits.

With the Plague add-on, multiplayer has been introduced, allowing players to compete with friends + users worldwide.

Stone Story RPG

Image: Steam

Stone Story RPG is the dream of solo developer Gabriel Santos, who spent five years creating it. During these years, he worked to bring to life an adventure where the player isn't confined to genre templates.

Don't be alarmed by the project's visual style. This is the author's intention: freedom in interpreting what's happening on the screen is the first broken template. Without the ability to detail every skeleton's bone, imagination draws the terrifying monster, not just a regular enemy. A unique sword becomes truly unique when the player imagines how the steel glimmers in the light.

Almost all gameplay is automatic, with only a few mechanics — changing, creating items, which are excellently executed. Creating equipment is fun — similar to the old Alchemy game, you can combine any items and always get a result, sometimes very unexpected. Changing equipment is necessary for both passing locations, boss battles, who change their behavior during fights.

Playing modern RPGs, you can notice how the genre has gradually lost its essence. Stone Story RPG allows you to look back and feel the spirit of adventure again, where enemies are terrifying, dungeons are dark, magical armor emits a mysterious glow. After nine years of development, the project became free for mobile devices, so users have no reason not to try it.

Root Board Game

Image: belloflostsouls.net

Root is a port of one of the cult board games. It is an asymmetric strategy wargame where players become the leader of one of the forest factions.

Under Root’s cute graphics lies a surprisingly serious story. The armies of the Marquise de Cat have entered the forest, forcefully taking it from the previous rulers — the stubborn and noble birds of the Eyrie Dynasties, who have begun imposing industrial order. The birds are trying to reclaim their throne, the mice of the Woodland Alliance are rallying forest dwellers for a revolution, and a lone wanderer seeks glory, profit in these troubled times.

At first glance, the rules are quite complex, as each faction has unique gameplay, but they are easy to understand. The core is area control. If the player's soldiers are more numerous, they can build structures, summon new warriors. However, each leader pursues their own goals +achieves them in their own ways.

Besides the four classic factions, expansions add new forest maps and inhabitants ready to fight for power.

My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge

Image: devolverdigital.com

The premise of My Friend Pedro: Ripe for Revenge is simple: an unnamed hero wakes up somewhere unknown and sees a flying, talking banana asking for help to find the character’s missing family. You will have to go through three dozen levels and rescue all the unfortunate souls, while shooting hundreds of enemies along the way. Not just shooting them, but doing it in style!

Ripe for Revenge is a spin-off of My Friend Pedro for portable devices. The project retains all the best aspects of the original, masterfully adapting the gameplay + features. The core mechanic remains the slow-motion — during jumps (which are used for movement), the player must time their shots perfectly, or the bullet will hit the protagonist.

In addition, you can use many environmental elements: exploding barrels, ropes to slide down in Lara Croft style, a skateboard for burst fire shooting, or a motorcycle.

The game won’t take much time. There are only 30 levels, but they guarantee to provide unforgettable emotions for many.

Lost in Play

Image: guitar-master.es

Have you ever dreamed of playing a cartoon? Lost in Play allows players to immerse themselves in the atmosphere of a heartwarming story, reminiscent of Gravity Falls.

This is a classic quest in a modern interpretation: simple puzzles, enjoyable mini-games, a focus on vibrant characters, beautiful visuals. The game evokes pleasant emotions with its apparent simplicity, but upon closer inspection, each element is meticulously crafted + meaningful.

Together with a brother and sister, we embark on a journey through the world of childhood fantasies, where a cardboard box turns into a castle, toy soldiers become palace guards, the family dog transforms into a dragon. The game starts in the living room, moves to the park, and then takes us further and further from home. We will see increasingly wondrous places and meet many different, strange characters.

The project immerses you in the atmosphere of childhood, allowing you to recall for a few hours how amazing the world once seemed.

Brotato

Image: erabitstudios.com

Brotato is probably the most famous clone of Vampire Survivors, and in some ways, it surpasses its predecessor. There is no narrative — the armed potato doesn't need explanations to fight off alien invaders!

We have an arena, a character (with 44 to choose from), a timer, enemies trying to turn us into mashed potatoes. You can only control the character's movement, with attacks being automatic. When the timer runs out, the floor is cleared, and the earned currency can be spent on passive upgrades, new weapons.

There is plenty to do: the upgrade system and the variety of builds create a complex, engaging system, opening up room for strategy. What initially seems like a fun feature often becomes essential for defeating tough bosses, and frequently a real necessity.

Despite its high difficulty, Brotato has a low entry threshold. Anyone can figure it out.

Legends of Runeterra

Image: pixelz.cc

Legends of Runeterra is a CCG developed by the well-known company Riot Games within the LoL universe. Players must build a deck from one or several factions, each with its own characteristics and unique mechanics, to battle users in online matches.

Mechanically, Legends of Runeterra takes the best from its competitors, mixing in unique mechanics. The actions of some cards are reminiscent of Hearthstone + MTG (from where it borrowed the ability to respond to spells with spells). The main feature is the turn-switching when any card is played, significantly increasing the value of any played combination.

In intense battles, you’ll see all the familiar characters from League of Legends: Lux, Draven, Jinx, and even Bard will appear as loyal allies or dangerous foes.

LoR is regularly updated, adding variety to the meta with new characters and factions, as well as balancing existing cards, remaining always friendly to new users.

7 Billion Humans

Image: gogdb.org

In 7 Billion Humans, users are immersed in a fascinating world where robots have become more important than humans, who find themselves on the fringes of a modern world full of algorithms. Sympathetic machines create a building capable of providing work for everyone. Now users must learn to manage office clerks.

Over 60 levels, players learn the basics of programming. It uses loops, conditional operators, and many other algorithmic constructs from real programming languages. Each level becomes more complex, challenging even experienced coders by the end.

The graphics and interface are done in a bright and attractive style, characteristic of Tomorrow Corporation, making the process of solving problems not only useful but also enjoyable. Even if you are not interested in programming, 7 Billion Humans is an excellent puzzle game that will keep you entertained for many evenings.

Kingdom Two Crowns

Image: pressakey.com

Kingdom Two Crowns is a pixelated gem that combines strategy + direct character control. As a monarch, the player must land on uninhabited lands and create their own kingdom. The obstacles are monsters from portals, whose nature remains unknown.

A significant part of the game is the narrative, non-linearity embedded in the gameplay. What happens if the player destroys a portal? Can you negotiate with demons by making a sacrifice on the altar? What awaits the user on a new island? The answers are found by making tough decisions, each of which could end your reign.

In addition, the player must defend the fortress walls every night, rebuild fallen structures, hire warriors, monitor provisions, and ensure the treasury isn't empty. Finding elegant solutions isn't immediate — the variety of mechanics can easily overwhelm anyone. However, what else could you expect from a game that offers such a unique role?

With the release of Two Crowns, you can now rule multiple kingdoms with friends, creating even more legendary stories.

Zenless Zone Zero

Image: rockpapershotgun.com

Zenless Zone Zero is an exciting adventure in an urban fantasy world from the creators of Genshin Impact. The city of New Eridu is threatened by a danger known as Hollow. You’ll become a guide through this distorted reality, with clients being brave explorers.

Players can expect slasher mechanics inspired by the DMC series and the hard-hitting Metal Gear Rising: Revengeance. Unlike the company's previous projects, here you’ll face a real test of reflexes and the ability to navigate complex situations.

In downtime from battles, the city and an atmospheric story of a brother and sister who own a video rental store unfold before you. The game is rich in urban aesthetics and references to late 20th-century pop culture, creating a unique, diverse world.

The release happened recently, but based on the studio's previous projects, updates and patches will continue to roll out for many years, bringing new stories + characters.

CarX Street

Image: wallpapercosmos.com

CarX Street is, without exaggeration, the best racing game on mobile devices at the moment. A few years ago, many couldn't imagine an open-world project like Forza Horizon, with tuning like in classic NFS games, numerous modes, and pleasant driving physics on phones. However, with the release of Street, developers have set a new quality benchmark.

Excellent graphics, a vast open world, numerous races, competitions with street gangs, a car park of 86 vehicles, including both classic and modern models. What else does a true fan of illegal racing need?

The project is constantly updated, with developers improving the technical aspects and regularly adding new content, ensuring you won't get bored.

Peglin — A Pachinko Roguelike

Image: tapsmart.com

Peglin proudly tops our list for a reason: it's hard to find a more unusual, captivating, and fun experience that players around the world have come to appreciate. The project masterfully combines pachinko mechanics with roguelike gameplay, creating a surprisingly engaging combination.

Players step into the shoes of a goblin with a sack of stones on their back, facing monsters of all kinds. Battles involve throwing balls into a pachinko machine, activating various bonuses + effects.

Everything changes during a run — from the layout of the field to the hero's weapons, items, battle conditions. The project also features exploration elements and a system of events, each of which can either provide hope for completion or become the last event before a restart. Complex bosses, each a real threat with their own advantages, relics that aren't shy about changing the rules.

At the moment, Peglin is the boldest representative of the roguelike genre, where you can easily spend over a hundred hours without noticing the time passing.

We hope you enjoyed our selection and that these games will stay on your devices for a long time. Play great games! 

Main image by DALL-E