Beautiful games for Android

For many people, smartphones and tablets have now taken the place of handheld video game consoles. On the other hand, the quantity and quality of titles available for mobile devices only increases day by day. In this regard, there are many friends who contact me asking me for advice on beautiful games for Android to download on your deivce, mobile phone or tablet, to spend a few minutes of relaxation.

Making a list of all the games that would be worth trying is impossible, there are hundreds and hundreds. However, I can try to compile a list of must-have games genre by genre that everyone should like. It’s down here.

So take a few minutes of free time all to yourself, grab your Android device, get comfortable and start focusing on reading this article. I am sure that in no time you will be able to find even more than one game capable of attracting your attention and that you will also be ready and happy to recommend all your friends eager to receive similar tips. But now just chat. But now let’s ban the chatter and proceed. I wish you a good read.

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Puzzle Game

Let’s start this guide dedicated to beautiful games for Android from one of the videogame genres most loved by mobile users: puzzle games. You just have to be spoiled for choice for how many interesting titles you can find on Google Play. Here they are.

• 2048– It’s an old glory of the Play Store. A few years ago it made a lot of talk about itself and now it attracts much less attention but it is still a noteworthy title. In a 4 × 4 table you have to add the numbered tiles of the same value in order to get the highest score, up to 2048. It’s free.
• Candy Crush Saga– This is the opening chapter of one of the most famous puzzle game sagas ever. As is well known, you have to pair the candies of the same type by reaching the goal of the level in the maximum number of moves allowed. It’s free.
• Mr Flap– It’s a nice game inspired by Flappy Bird ( do you remember? ) In which you have to guide a little bird in a circular level avoiding obstacles. Very hard. It’s free.
• Tetris– Good old Tetris in a modern and slightly revisited key. It’s hard that you don’t know him. Indeed, impossible. It’s free.
• Monument Valley– A beautiful and now famous puzzle game in which you have to guide a little man from one point to another on the proposed level. During the journey you have to move platforms and overcome obstacles of various kinds. It costs 2.99 euros.
• Dots– This is a fun puzzle game where you have to join colored dots of the same color. Includes timed and limited-move modes. It’s free.
• Mekorama– It is a decidedly unique title, with a beautiful three-dimensional graphic interface and even including an internal level editor. The aim of the game is to control a cute little robot to allow him to reach the final goal. It’s free.
• Bubble Blaze– This is without a doubt one of the best clones of the good old Puzzle Bobble ever. Absolutely to try. It’s free.
• Prune– A title with decidedly relaxing tones in which you have to help a tree to grow, directing it towards the sunlight and avoiding obstacles. It costs € 3.99.

Platform and Action

Let’s now move on to another category of games widely appreciated and esteemed by most: platformers and action titles. There is no shortage of great classics but not even news to be discovered. To find out more, take a look below.

• GTA San Andreas– According to many, this is one of the best games in the GTA series. It has excellent 3D graphics and controls optimized for the touch-screen. It costs 6.99 euros.
• Rayman Fiesta Run– This is an exciting title in the Rayman series for smartphones and tablets. Definitely one of the most successful of its kind, with colorful graphics and frenetic gameplay at the right point. It costs 2.99 euros.
• Super Mario Run– This is the official Super Mario title made available by Nintendo for smartphones and tablets. The characters and the aim of the game are the same as always. What changes is the fact that the good Mario is moved automatically on a horizontal plane. It’s free but offers in-app purchases to unlock all levels.
• Lep’s World 3– It is definitely the best alternative to the classic Super Mario for smartphones and tablets. Its protagonist is a nice elf. It’s free.
• Badland 2– This is the second chapter of a very original title with a highly sought-after artistic sector in which you have to lead a fleet of birds at the end of the various levels avoiding all the obstacles present in them. It’s free.
• Paradise Island 2– This is the second episode of a highly regarded game on the Play Store in which you have to create and run a holiday island by playing the role of manager. It’s free.
• Dead Trigger 2– A beautiful 3D zombie shooter with many, many weapons. It’s free.
• Swordigo– The aim of this game between the platform and RPG genres is to kill all the enemies in order to make the main character as strong as possible. It’s free.
• Subway Surfers– This is a cartoon-style endless running in which you have to make a boy jump between various obstacles, first of all the running trains. It’s free.

Strategy and RPG

To the delight of lovers of strategy and RPG titles, below is a nice selection of those that, in my humble opinion, represent some of the most beautiful games for the “green robot” mobile platform. Quality and fun are guaranteed for all fans.

• Adventures of Mana– Better known as Final Fantasy Adventure and Mystic Quest, it first appeared in 1991 on the Nintendo Gameboy handheld console and was the origin of the Mana series. As in its original version, in the variant for mobile devices everything revolves around the protection of the sacred Mana tree and the search for a legendary sword. It costs 14.99 euros.
• Plants vs Zombies 2– This is one of the best tower defense available for Android. As in the first episode, the aim of the game is to protect your garden from a horde of hungry zombies. It’s free.
• Castle Clash– A great strategy game in which you have to build your empire by conquering various cities. Playable characters include elves, dwarves, animals and robots. Free.
• Clash of Clans– It is without a doubt one of the most popular strategy titles for Android smartphones and tablets. The aim of the game is to build a village and set up an army made up of barbarians, sorcerers, dragons and other more or less fantastic warriors to make war with other players and expand wealth and power. It’s free.
• 1941 Frozen Front– A game based entirely on war strategy set during the Second World War, in 1941. The graphics are very accurate and the gampleay is large enough. It’s free.
• Shattered Pixel Dungeon– A nice roguelike-style RPG all based on the open source Pixel Dungeon title. What immediately catches the eye is the nice pixelated graphics that make a very old console. It’s free.
• Worms 3– A very famous strategy starring the friendly worms of the Worms saga. It costs 4.99 euros.
• Kingdom Rush Origins– It is one of the best tower defense available on the square. The goal is the usual: to prevent the advance of the enemies by putting into practice the most effective battle strategies possible. The graphics are well cared for and have an almost cardboard style. It’s free.
• Baldur’s Gate II Enhanced Ed.– This is a re-release of the second chapter of one of the most important titles in the RPG universe. All fans will absolutely not be able to do without it. It costs 11.99 euros.

Sports and Motors

In an article dedicated to beautiful games for Android it is practically impossible not to mention those dedicated to various sports disciplines, such as football and car racing. Choosing between the various titles available will be really difficult given their excellent features.

• Asphalt 8: Airborne– A popular car racing game with 3D graphics. It can count on a fleet of 47 cars with original licenses and brands. It also supports online multiplayer. It’s free.
• 2XL MX Offroad– The best motocross title for mobile devices. It has beautiful 3D graphics and includes 16 original tracks. It’s free.
• 3D Bowling– A fun game dedicated to bowling with very well-finished three-dimensional graphics. It’s free.
• Table Tennis Touch– A very nice title entirely dedicated to evergreen table tennis. It includes several game modes and features very realistic three-dimensional graphics. It costs 3.39 euros.
• 8 Ball Pool– A great multiplayer pool game to play for hours and hours. It’s free.
• PES2017 – Pro Evolution Soccer– It is the football game par excellence for Android devices (and not only). You have to build a team from scratch, choose the manager and the game plan, line up the players, buy the strongest ones and so on. Obviously, the matches on the pitch must also be supported. It’s free.
• Finger Tennis 3D– This is an excellent tennis title with three dimensional graphics. To underline the good touch control system that allows you to play without problems with the touch-screen of the device in use. It’s free.
• Glow Hockey– For lovers of table hockey this title is certainly ideal. The purpose of the game is, precisely, to put the disk in the opponent’s network. It’s free.
• True Skate– Fun title with well-finished three-dimensional graphics in which you can have fun making evolutions with the skateboard with a tap. It costs 2.19 euros.

Card games

We conclude with a series of beautiful games for Android dedicated to cards, both in single and in online multiplayer. There are both great classics and slightly more modern titles, so to speak.

• Fresh Deck Poker– Free poker game with 3D graphics. It allows you to play as a guest without registering. It’s free.
• 250+ Solitaire Collection– Over 150 card solitaire games in a single app. It’s free.
• Scopa Jogatina– The Scopa game with customizable card decks and game tables. It’s free.
• Burraco Jogatina– Burraco with support for 2v2 or 4v4 online multiplayer. It’s free.
• Briscola Jogatina– Briscola with 3 card decks and 3 difficulty levels to choose from. It’s free.
• Hearthstone– Is the card game dedicated to the world of Warcraft. Fans (and not just them) shouldn’t miss it. It’s free.
• UNO & Friends– The mythical UNO with multiplayer mode support. It’s free.
• Tressette– Another title that card game lovers would do well to download instantly. It is basically the Tressette game within reach of a mobile phone (or tablet). It’s free.
• Clash Royale– It is the card format game dedicated to the aforementioned Clash of Clans. Those who love the classic version of the RPG title will not be able to miss this exciting transposition. It’s free.