Stuck in airplane mode or without any Wi-Fi connection for a while? These are the 10 best offline Android games to play with no internet connection.
Mobile gaming is becoming more and more popular as smartphones continue to rise in prevalence. With a higher proportion of the population having access to powerful hardware that is capable of playing impressive games, there is plenty of money to be made in the industry. So it shouldn’t come as a shock that Android’s Play Store is home to thousands of great games, with new ones being added every day.
However, the vast majority of these games either require an internet connection to play or are severely limited in terms of features if a user is not online. This is usually so that developers can monetize their games by delivering adverts or offering microtransactions — both of which require an internet connection to work properly. But that doesn’t mean that every single game can only be played if you are online. An impressive collection of offline games can be enjoyed even when your smartphone is in airplane mode.
By their very nature, offline games are usually single-player experiences that focus on a narrative and task players with battling against AI-controlled opponents. These are the very best of the best Android games that can be played entirely offline without any need for an internet connection.Alto’s Odyssey
A sequel to developer Team Alto’s earlier game “Alto’s Adventure,” this mobile game is available on Android and iOS. Like its predecessor, “Alto’s Odyssey” is an endless runner that was first released in 2018. Keeping the same basic gameplay that players will be familiar with, users control Alto as he travels continuously to the right of the screen to explore a seemingly remote world made up of a wide range of biomes. This time around, though, the character travels by sandboarding rather than snowboarding, although the mechanics are largely the same.
The aim of “Alto’s Odyssey” is to avoid obstacles, collect coins, and perform tricks to increase their score and complete a selection of tasks. To help freshen things up, there are also some new mechanics, such as being able to wall ride or travel on water, and a challenge system to add replay value. Additionally, although Alto is the main protagonist, players can also choose other characters that have their own unique special abilities. These can range from being able to move faster to jumping higher, making certain levels easier while others become much harder.
With more than 10 million downloads and strong reviews from the vast majority of critics, “Alto’s Odyssey” has been praised for its stylish visuals, relaxing gameplay, and tranquil soundtrack. The game’s accessibility, with everything able to be controlled with a single press of the screen, ensures that it can be played by almost anyone who has a smartphone.Dead Cells
“Dead Cells” is a 2018 roguelike-Metroidvania game that is widely available across every major platform, from consoles such as the Nintendo Switch and PlayStation to the PC and Android devices via the Play Store. The game sees players assume the role of the Prisoner, a mysterious and unnamed character who takes control of a seemingly endless supply of dead bodies to carry out a mission of revenge to kill the king of the horrifying island where the action takes place. You could easily describe “Dead Cells” as a sort of combination between classic platformers such as “Metroid” or “Castlevania” and more recent titles such as “Dark Souls.”
This is largely because the combat in this Android title is methodical, depending entirely on precision and timing to strike at enemies. Any mistakes are harshly punished and it is possible to die in just one or two attacks if you are caught off guard. Every defeated enemy provides Cells that can be used to upgrade the protagonist’s skills permanently and mutations offer temporary bonuses that can be applied in separate runs.
With pixel-style graphics, an impressive soundtrack, and engrossing gameplay, “Dead Cells” has been widely praised. Players have pointed to the array of weapons and equipment, with everything from swords and bows to shields and traps as giving the game plenty of replay value, especially with the changing procedurally generated island.Legendary Heroes
MOBA games have grown in popularity in recent years, with games like “Smite,” “Dota 2”, and “League of Legends” amassing millions of players and becoming incredibly successful. Yet, the very nature of these games means that they are multiplayer-focused. After all, the M in MOBA stands for multiplayer, so it means players will normally need an online connection to enable multiplayer matches.
That isn’t the case with “Legendary Heroes.” The Android and iOS game, which is also now available on PC, has been marketed as an offline MOBA. Developer Solaris Mobile incorporates elements of the genre into what is technically a real-time RPG that is all about capturing locations on a map and using heroes to decisively claim victory on the battlefield. In total, there are 10 heroes to choose from, each with a set of four unique abilities, and these characters can be upgraded as you progress through the campaign.
