Even in our connected world, you don’t always have an internet connection on the go. Whether you’re in an airport, on your morning commute, or simply in a dead zone, you’ll want to have something to pass the time. How about a mobile game? We’ve compiled a list of the best offline Android games.
Even in our increasingly connected world you may find yourself without Wi-Fi or data access throughout your day-to-day life. What better way to pass the time than to play a mobile game? Many of the most popular mobile games require an internet connection. Trying to open your favorite game while on a plane only to realize it won’t work can be a drag. To help you avoid that unfortunate dilemma, we compiled a list of the 20 best offline games for Android, each of which doesn’t require Wi-Fi or data access to enjoy.
Monument Valley 2, the sequel to the 2014 sensation, introduced a heartfelt bond between mother and child. Protagonist Ro guides her child through the gorgeous, dream-like puzzle levels. The environments themselves are even more pleasant than the already delightful original. Seeing landscapes change with your inputs is perhaps an even cleverer illusion than the actual puzzles. Relaxing, moving, and utterly mesmerizing, Monument Valley 2 is one of the best puzzle-adventures on Android.
Agent 47’s move from stealth to tactical strategy actually made a whole ton of sense thematically. But we doubt anyone expected Hitman Go to be one of the better turn-based games around on mobile. Each grid-based level plays out like a game of chess. Characters are even rendered as model figures. Dispatching enemies while working through rooms is just as satisfying as it typically is in real time. Mechanically sound and wonderfully designed, Hitman Go is the turn-based puzzle game you never knew you needed. No prior knowledge of the Hitman franchise is required to fully enjoy it, either.
Keeping in step with its predecessor, Alto’s Odyssey is an automatic runner that replaces running shoes for a nifty snowboard. Unlike the original which stuck with conventional snowy alps, Alto’s Odyssey takes place throughout several desert-themed chapters. Chapters contain randomly generated areas to keep the experience fresh. The star here is the simplistic gameplay, which continuously has a level of freedom and joy to it rarely seen in the popular mobile genre.
The iconic and sadly defunct basketball series NBA Jam translates remarkably well to mobile. With a campaign mode, play now, and local multiplayer available offline, NBA Jam boasts a ton of content for a low price. The two-versus-two style of arcade action is easy to grasp with touchscreen controls. You don’t need to be a basketball aficionado to jump into the high-flying escapades of NBA Jam. This is a great choice for sports game fans looking for something that can be played in both quick spurts and long gaming sessions.
A collection of 523 line puzzles scattered across a majestic and mysterious island, The Witness is one of the best puzzle games ever made. Using rulesets cleverly learned through play, The Witness‘ puzzles gradually increase in difficulty. Soon you’ll be using the environment around you to assist in solving puzzles and it won’t take long until you’re obsessively working on solutions both in your head and on scraps of paper.
