We all love playing games on our mobile phones, don’t we? Whatever your reasons may be, whether you’re waiting for something and have to pass the time or just don’t have anything better to do, mobile gaming is something nearly everyone is guilty of.
The best things in life are free right?
Well, this is a list of top 20 free Android games that don’t skimp out on the fun. We have tried to cover a wide range of categories, so if you are a sports lover, a fan of the post-apocalyptic world, a fighting geek and whatnot, you are going to get them all here.
The Criteria
The following factors were considered while compiling the list of top 20 free android games of 2018:
- Number of downloads
- Google Play Store ratings and reviews
- Awards, if any
- Handpicked by Play Store’s Editors – Editor’s Choice badge
Top 20 Free Android Games of 2018
Note that these free Android games are in no particular order and each one of these games is on this list simply because its great.
What better to start with a racing game? Let’s race.
1. Asphalt Xtreme: Rally Racing
If rally racing is your jam, this game is for you. Unparalleled graphics and extreme sports make a compelling duo and Asphalt Xtreme is a must-have game on your Android phone.
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Download Asphalt Xtreme: Rally Racing
2. Player Unknown Battlegrounds (PUBG)
PUBG is a winner-takes-all battle royale. From PC-like visuals to mind-blowing background sounds, realistic weapons to a multiplayer gaming experience, PUBG has got it all.
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3. Ballz
Ballz is a very simple yet very intriguing. A great time-killer for everyone.
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4. Alto’s Adventure
High-speed snowboarding down the mountains with one-touch control and fascinating visuals makes Alto’s Adventure a very addictive game.
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5. Clash Royale
Enjoy a real-time multiplayer gaming experience from the makers of Clash of Clans. Play with your favorite characters, win rewards and share with your clans.
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6. Sky Force Reloaded
A brilliantly designed retro arcade shooting game offering a fascinating gameplay experience thanks to its visual effects and environments.
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7. Marvel Strike Force
Save the Earth while fighting as your favorite Marvel Superhero in a stunning gameplay experience.
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8. Plague, Inc.
Introduce and control epidemics, strengthen your virus and destroy humanity in this dark game.
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9. Stranger Things: The Game
The hit show may have ended, but you can enjoy it in a game with familiar characters while exploring the mysteries of Hawkins and the Upside Down.
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Download Stranger Things: The Game
10. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft
Based on War of Warcraft, Hearthstone offers a compelling collectible card game experience.
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11. NOVA Legacy
Do you like Sci-Fi? How about shooters? NOVA does it both and much more.
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12. Card Thief
The stealth-style gameplay for a puzzle game makes Card Thief a really addicting game.
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13. Hocus
If you are a puzzle lover, this game is tailor-made for you. Overcome the twists and turns to solve the puzzle.
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14. World Cricket Championship 2
Cricket fans are going to fall in love with the Editor’s Choice cricket game, thanks to its brilliant gameplay.
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Download World Cricket Championship 2
15. Dream Soccer League 18
Go global and manage your dream team with a more realistic gameplay than ever before.
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16. Critical Ops
Test your tactical skills and reflexes as you experience anti-terrorist operations with great visuals. It seems awfully similar to a certain counter terrorist shooter game on PC though.
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17. Shadow Fight 3
An excellent RPG-fighting game to spend some quality time, Shadow Fight 3 comes with cool graphics and a catchy gameplay experience.
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18. Dodgeball Arena
Become a dodgeball arena master by testing your reflexes and agility. It offers a simple yet compelling gameplay experience.
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19. Space Marshals 2
A tactical top-down shooting game set in the Wild West, Space Marshals 2 is a must-have Android game.
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20. Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
Harry Potter and Hogwarts – what else would you want in a game?
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Download Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery
In a Nutshell
Game Title | No. of Installs | Average Rating (Out of 5) | No of Reviews | Editor’s Choice |
Asphalt Xtreme: Rally Racing | 10,000,000+ | 4.5 | 551,064 | Yes |
PUBG | 50,000,000+ | 4.4 | 2,266,466 | No |
Ballz | 10,000,000+ | 4.3 | 33,064 | No |
Alto’s Adventure | 10,000,000+ | 4.6 | 491,940 | Yes |
Clash Royale | 100,000,000+ | 4.6 | 22,353,438 | Yes |
Sky Force Reloaded | 1,000,000+ | 4.7 | 142,602 | Yes |
MARVEL Strike Force | 5,000,000+ | 4.2 | 116,780 | No |
Plague, Inc. | 50,000,000+ | 4.5 | 2,769,856 | Yes |
Stranger Things: The Game | 1,000,000+ | 4.8 | 69,655 | No |
Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft | 10,000,000+ | 4.4 | 1,458,902 | Yes |
NOVA Legacy | 10,000,000+ | 4.5 | 862,156 | No |
Card Thief | 500,000+ | 4.5 | 7,922 | No |
Hocus | 5,000,000+ | 4.7 | 108,122 | No |
World Cricket Championship 2 | 10,000,000+ | 4.6 | 1,681,646 | Yes |
Dream Soccer League 18 | 100,000,000+ | 4.6 | 9,334,352 | Yes |
Critical Ops | 10,000,000+ | 4.4 | 1,320,457 | No |
Shadow Fight 3 | 10,000,000+ | 4.4 | 1,423,616 | Yes |
Dodgeball Arena | 100,000+ | 4.5 | 3,151 | No |
Space Marshals 2 | 1,000,000+ | 4.5 | 46,650 | No |
Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery | 10,000,000+ | 4.4 | 895,983 | No |
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