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The 10 Best Android Games

 & Max Eddy Former Lead Security Analyst

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Ridiculous Fishing

$2.99
Ridiculous Fishing isn't so much a fishing game as it is an exercise in beautiful madness. It starts simple enough: cast your line and catch some fish. Then your catch is tossed into the air where you attempt to destroy them in a hail of gunfire. And that's not mention the in-game Twitter parody "Byrdr" and a slate of truly bizarre upgrades. Truly, this is a great game of our generation.

Angry Birds Space Premium


$0.99
No list would be complete without the famed Angry Birds Space, which adds gravitational effects to your favorite guilty pleasure. Set against a backdrop of meteors, planets, and stars, this is the best spin-off from the original Angry Birds app. Angry Birds Space adds new levels, bonus levels, and innovative gameplay using your favorite infuriated avians.

Temple Run II


Free
While not radically different from its predecessor, Temple Run II brings a fresh dose of endless running to Android. The game packs improved graphics, a few new twists and turns, and the pick-up-and-play ease which made its forerunner (pun intended) a hit. Plus, you can't beat the price for a premium game.

Spaceteam


Free
Spaceteam takes our notions of gaming and multiplayer and turns them on their heads in this fantastic Sci-Fi spoof. Playable only with people connected via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, the game is all about silliness and proximity. Once you're in the game, you shout the cryptic commands ("increase astral synth to one") which another player must execute on their arcane control panel. Hilarity, and brilliant gameplay, ensue.

Crazy Taxi


$4.99
While might not look as cutting edge as Asphalt 7: Heat, Crazy Taxi delivers enough thrills in its own right. In this port of the classic Sega Dreamcast title, you take the role of a cab driver who must deliver passengers to their destinations—by any means necessary. Enjoy the madness of each level as you navigate the streets, and be sure to tune in some "great" 90s jams on the radio.

Ruzzle


$1.99
In this fast, fun game you try to build words by dragging your finger across the tiles on the screen. Ruzzle is like a word-search, but lets you move in just about any direction you wish. With support for ten languages and a thriving multiplayer community, the only thing holding back this game is its "unusual" bank of acceptable words. Don't be surprised if something embarrassing pops up!

Minecraft-Pocket Edition


$6.99
A consistent chart-topper in the Google Play store, the mobile device version of Minecraft lets players build and explore a (limited) world. With an ever-growing pallet of blocks and items, you can build your dreams on your morning commute—just don't let it get blown up by Creepers.

Streetfood Tycoon: World Tour


Free
A staple of the time-management genre, this food service game takes to the street where you have to serve customers quickly and accurately if you’re going to get paid. The game begins by choosing your locale—Asia, Europe, the USA—which correlates to a different kind of food and difficulty level. Then you're off to sling grub and make it big in this addictive, fun time-waster.

Symphony of Eternity


$3.00
If you're a fan of 80's era Japanese RPGs, then you're in for a treat. With its stripped-down low-bit graphics, Symphony of Eternity has all the trappings of something from a bygone era. It doesn't hurt that it has an engaging story, offers a unique character advancement system, and does away with tedious random encounters to boot.

Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour

$6.99
Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour is one of those games that makes you forget you're on a phone. The graphics and smooth gameplay feel more like you're playing on a PC, and the first-person action makes this shooter intense. The dialog may be awful, but blowing away enemies is a great way to let off some steam. Be sure to take a look, because high-quality apps like this could be the future of mobile gaming.

About Our Expert

Max Eddy

Max Eddy

Former Lead Security Analyst

My Experience

Since my start in 2008, I've covered a wide variety of topics from space missions to fax service reviews. At PCMag, much of my work focused on security and privacy services, as well as a video game or two. I also wrote the occasional security columns, focused on making information security practical for normal people. I helped organize the Ziff Davis Creators Guild union and served as its Unit Chair.

My Areas of Expertise

  • Technology, security, and privacy
  • Security and privacy software, including VPNs
  • Hardware multi-factor authentication keys
  • Open-source software and hardware
  • Election security and disinformation
  • Interpreting infosec research for a wider audience
  • Amateur Myst historian

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