15. The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Whether or not you liked Andrew Garfield's run as the friendly neighborhood Spider-MAn , at the very least, the android gaming world got a pretty decent open world game. While it lets you sling your webs round a miniature Manhattan, it seems like it was far too much for most smartphones. But 4 years after release, and using today's gadget lineup, the gameg is an impressive enough title for the Spidey fan looking for open world combat. It has a PlayScore of 7.55
14. ARK: Survival Evolved
Dedicated to anyone who wants a portable ARK: Survival Evolved experience, this Android version is more or less similar to the PC original. And not only is it portable, it's also a free-to-play game, albeit with the run of the mill microtransactions. Roam around the Island wilderness and live another day amid prehistoric threats. Running smoothly at least on some devices, its marred by its iffy controls and optimizations. It has a PlayScore of 7.66
13. Growtopia
No, this isn't just another Minecraft or Terraria clone. It might be even bigger than the two, at least when it comes to open exploration. While it's not a seamless world to roam around in, Growtopia offers thousands upon thousands of hubworlds for players to explore, decorate, or create. Doubling as an MMO, be warned there might be some issues of griefing, and even theft. But, as a brick-breaking, dog eat dog world, for creative expression and friend-making, it has a PlayScore of 7.71
12. Terraria
It’s like Minecraft, but not really -- it’s really it’s own thing. You can quench your wanderlust in this pixelated side-scrolling, randomly generated wonderland. Just don’t wander too far on the east or west and you’ll face a perilous swamp or a giant floating skull. BUT, if you dig down, literally, in game, you’ll find that the exploration possibilities in Terraria is ENDLESS.
As Hardcore Droid puts it “Despite not being a very good platformer, Terraria successfully recreates the appeal of Minecraft with stronger roguelike elements to keep players motivated. It has a Playscore of 7.85
11. Order & Chaos 2: Redemption
A sequel to Gameloft's MMORPG series, you're up for another round of fantasy action in their living and breathing universe. Journeying with thousands of other players, the mobile MMO is packed with the essentials of PvP and optimized chats for parties to work together against colossal bosses. Although it's a great alternative for the WOW player on the go, there are some reports of Gameloft abandoning development for the title. As of the game, it's still a functional title, and it has a PlayScore of 7.93
10. Goat Simulator
Oh man, this game was a meme and a half back in the day. If for some reason, you totally missed out on what Goat Simulator is all about, it’s all in the name -- it’s a Goat Simulator. Here, you are a goat doing goat things like jumping on a trampoline, destroying birthday parties, becoming prom queen, and becoming the devil goat itself.
In the newer gamer reviews over at the Playstore, opinions are mostly about how people think this glitchy game is funny in the best way, or it’s so glitchy it wont let them play. Currently, it has a Playscore of 7.99
9. RavenSword: Shadowlands 3d RPG
Following the events of the Fallen King, Ravensword continues its tale of medieval fantasy with a dash of prehistoric Dino-killing. While it's not exactly a state of the art videogame with its outdated graphics and hangups, it does work well for something that costs less than 10 dollars. Optimized at least for the smartphones of its time, Ravensword that's rife with monsters, weapons, and other RPG tropes, is happy enough to be your cheap, mobile, Skyrim alternative. It has a PlayScore of 7.99
8. Farming Simulator 18
When you were a kid, and someone asked you what you wanted to be when you grew up and you said you wanted to be a farmer ONLY to have your dreams crushed by reality?!? Well, pout no longer cause you can now live your best farm life dream in Farming Simulator! Livestock, CHECK! Crops, CHECK! FARMING VEHICLES CHECK, CHECK, CHECK! Pocket Gamer has this to say about this game: “It's definitely not for everyone, but Farming Simulator 18 is the absolute best example of a simulator on mobile.” And with that, a Playscore of 8.04
7. Simple Planes
Mechanical Engineers, Pilots, and Plane Enthusiasts, get a load of this one! Simple Planes make building and designing planes, well, SIMPLE. Snap parts together, and boom! You got the plane of your dreams. Test how it flies, and when it crashes, and it will... enjoy the super realistic physics this game runs on, do it all over again. You can do everything to do with planes in this game -- from building, to painting to flying, to comparing with other players. Well isn’t that FLY. Simple Planes is soaring with Playscore 8.09
6. GTA: Chinatown Wars
It’s good to see old portable games making its way to the mobile. One of Rockstar’s side-projects after the success with GTA IV prompts them to go back to their roots and embrace the portable market.
This thirteenth game of the series takes you to a top-down open world adventure set in Liberty City. It still shares the same gameplay mechanics from all GTA games including stealing cars, shooting stuff, buying stuff, and crime, except its on a different camera perspective reminiscent to its original titles. It has a PlayScore of 8.11
5. Minecraft: Pocket Edition
Oof, there’s no denying Microsoft’s sandbox open world is a record-breaking success. Set in a sprawling world where everything is polygonal in nature, rebuild this empty universe by crafting, mining, brewing, and even enchanting blocks to making the perfect world to live in. You can even call a friend and let them help you in its multiplayer feature.
Just like its other versions, this voxel-based game is divided into five different modes including Survival, Creative, Hardcore, Adventure and Spectator. What you do is up to you. It has a PlayScore of 8.15
4. Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
Starvation isn’t the only thing that you should worry about in this game -- there are super aggressive bees, werepigs (werewolf pigs), hounds that will come hunt you ever so often, and of course, Charlie, the night monster, who will snuff your life off if you don’t have any light source. Doesn’t that sound like so much fun!
Android Guys’ review that pushed this game to have a full Playscore reads: “It’s pricier than many mobile games on the market, but it offers a full console-quality experience that’s worth the price of admission.” An insanely fun game with a Playscore of 8.39
3. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
The most popular GTA game before GTA even exploded into the videogame market. From the classic cheat list, the violent killing sprees, stealing cars, and insane modding, San Andreas is a staple of open-world wonder. And it’s on the Android.
It’s basically the same game. Follow the life of CJ as he makes a name for himself in the quaint little city of San Andreas. Drive around the streets, make yourself at home at Grove Street, and befriend gang members in the middle of a grueling gang war. It has a PlayScore of 8.72
2. Sorcery! 3
Inkle Ltd’s epic open-world narrative adventure is as stunning as ever in this third installment. An adaptation of the best-selling gamebook from Steve Jackson, this entry takes you to a magical world filled with monsters, traps, and magic, all in glorious hand-drawn format.
With its choose-your-own-adventure playstyle, every single campaign is different and it clearly emphasizes its true RPG elements. Learn new spells, meet five major gods, and brace yourself for an genuine epic quest. It has a PlayScore of 8.97
1. Crashlands
After crash landing from a mysterious hostile planet, help your character survive from an extraterrestrial freakshow. Do whatever it takes to survive and thrive in its gorgeous sandbox open world filled with alien shenanigans.
Crashlands is a work of art, considering it offers a multitude of beautifully drawn designs and animations. Play alone, or with friends in its multiplayer cross-platform mode. Explore the vast wilderness, craft weapons and items, and fight against the dangers of the new world. It has a PlayScore of 9.10