Gamers need their games on the go, so we’ve put together a list of the best free Android games without ads or in app purchases because who wants to spend a lot of money on a game?
I’m not much of a gamer and not an Android user either, but having games on your phone can be very convenient. For instance, if you’re in a waiting room somewhere with bad signal, you can pass the time by, playing a game on your phone. If you’ve ever been around restless little kids, you will also understand the importance of games on your phone and how they can be a lifesaver. Sometimes games can serve as a nice (and much needed) break from scrolling through social media. If you are a gamer, you are definitely not an outsider as the gaming market for phones alone is huge. As of June 2017, here were 3 million games on the Google Play Store, which is incredible considering games on the store were nonexistent in 2009. Many of these games cost money, ranging in price, while many are free to download. However, finding free games without ads isn’t always an easy task which is why we made this list. Sometimes “free” means strings attached and next thing you know, you’re being interrupted by in app purchases just when the game was getting good. Games without in app purchases for Android are games like Quizoid, Sonny, and Cytoid, which you will learn a bit more about later in the article. Many of these games are referred to as honest Android games.
While some games are extremely simple, others are more complex, which you can see with the Android games with the best story lines.
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On the other hand, some games really make you think, which can be good for keeping your brain young I guess. Offline strategy games like Clash of Clans are great for serving this purpose. Since we’re talking about best free android games without ads or in app purchases in this article, there are some strategy games like Civilization Revolution 2, and more on our list that falls into this category. There strategy games without in app purchases will definitely entertain you while exercising your brain. Now if you are team iPhone like me, the best free iPhone games without in app purchases are games like Gridrunner, Limbo, and Hoplite, however, these might cost you a few dollars up front.
The programmers who work on developing video games, do it as a business venture. When they release a free game, that means you are not required to pay to play the game up front, but there must be some mechanism through which the developers are able to make a profit to justify the efforts they have put in to make the game. Making video games is nothing but a business, and for a business to sustain itself, it must make a profit. This is why most “free games” have in app purchases and/or advertisements through which the developers make a profit. In this list, we will talk about free games, that either have no in-app purchases or have no in app advertisements. There are not many games out there that are totally free with no strings attached, that also offer a great gaming experience. With that said, we did come across a few titles, and we included them in this list of best free android games without ads or in app purchases.
In order to come up with our list, we sought help from various renowned android gaming related websites like Android Authority and Android Games Room. We also utilized the help of Google Play Store to compare the ratings of the games we included in the list. The higher the Google play rating, the higher we have ranked a game in the list. Some of the games below, share the same place on the list due to the same ratings from the Google Play Store.
Let’s get the list of 16 best free android games without ads or in app purchases on the way.
6. Quizoid
Google play rating: 4.2
The first entry in our list is going to be Quizoid, developed by Habanero Quiz Apps. It is a quiz and trivia game and many consider this to be a really well-made example of this particular genre. The game features over seven thousand trivia questions which are spread across six distinct levels and 17 different knowledge bases. If quiz and trivia are your things, then we highly recommend this game to you. It’s free to download and play but has some ads that luckily aren’t too annoying.
6. Fighting Tiger
Google play rating: 4.2
We are continuing our list of best free android games without ads or in app purchases with Fighting Tiger is a story-driven beat em up game. The game plays much like any fighting game, but here you face off against multiple opponents at once. You can also learn new moves and combos as you go along, and unlock new characters. There is no in-game purchase for this game, but there are some advertisements.
5. Cheese Tower
Google play rating: 4.3
Cheese Tower is a physics-based puzzle game, meaning that in the game world you will need to utilize the laws of physics to complete the puzzles. Things just will not float off into the air without rhyme or reason. Controls are simple, and the experience is great. However, it contains a minimal level of adverts, and that’s about it. You will never be asked to pay anything.
5. Sonny
Google play rating: 4.3
If post-apocalyptic action RPGs are your thing, then Sonny will keep you playing for a long time. The game has exceptional depth and design for a free game, and the enemies are really tough to beat unless you are fully invested in the game. There are no in app purchase options for this game, and the developers monetize their product via a minimal level of ads.
4. AI Factory Limited Free Chess
Google play rating: 4.4
If you love casual android games, especially board games, then you already are familiar with AI Factory Limited and their range of free games. For this list of free games without ads or in app purchases, we went with the Chess game, as this is perhaps one of the best examples of Chess for Android as of now. There are over 100 similar Chess apps for Android in the Google play store, and this one is at the top. This is why this game comes highly recommended from us.
4. GameStart Pixel Battle
Google play rating: 4.4
The most outstanding feature of this game is that it is totally free. You can play it for free and never have to pay anything. Also, the developers of this app have not monetized it either. That means, there are no adds. For the gameplay experience, if you like old school, beat-em-ups, and platformers, you will feel right at home.
4. Smash Hit
Google play rating: 4.4
This is a highly addictive Android game, where you basically throw balls with just a tap of fingers at obstacles in front of you, as you speed across beautiful landscapes. If you visit the play store page, it says in app purchases are available for this game, but in reality, the premium version of the game is merely there for people who want to support the developers. Otherwise, there is no need for you to spend a dime on this game, and experience it fully.
4. Slendrina: The Cellar 2
Google play rating: 4.4
The horror survival genre has really gained a lot of attention in recent years. However, most games in this genre are premium ones. There are a few exceptions, and Slendrina: The Cellar 2, is one of them. After the success of the first game, the developers have come up with a fitting sequel to the game, and it’s totally free – that’s why it’s on the list of best free android games without ads or in app purchases.
4. Warlings: Armageddon
Google play rating: 4.4
We are halfway through our list of 16 best free android games without ads or in app purchases, and at number 8 we have Warlings: Armageddon. It is a turn-based strategy game, with a player base of over 3 million people. It is free to download and play, but contains some ads and no in-game purchases.
3. Fallout Shelter
Google play rating: 4.5
The Fallout Shelter is a game based in the universe of Fallout a hugely popular PC and console game series. Fallout Shelter will have you manage a post-apocalyptic shelter for people. Your key role is the management of available resources and keeping everybody in the shelter safe from harm and starvation. The game is free to download and play but contains some elements of in-app purchases, which will not be a hindrance in the way of your enjoyment of the game.
3. What’s Up, Snoopy? – Peanuts
Google play rating: 4.5
If you were a fan of the Snoopy cartoon show, then you will fall in love with the game. Experience the goofy life of the Peanuts gang members and test your skills through a series of fast-paced mini-games, all featuring your favorite characters from the show. It is a really fun and easy game to get into, but really hard to put down.
3. Cytoid
Google play rating: 4.5
Cytoid is a rhythm game, and there are many rhythm games out there. However, what makes Cytoid different from the others is that the game has no monetization model what so ever. That means, you do not have to ever spend a single penny to enjoy the game fully, and no ads will annoy you while you are playing the game.
3. Doom & Destiny Advanced Free
Google play rating: 4.5
Doom & Destiny Advanced Free is another gem in the RPG genre, due to the limitation of the medium, there are not many noteworthy RPGs in the mobile platform. However, Doom & Destiny Advanced Free shows that if enough creative people put their minds together, anything can be achieved. You can enjoy the full immersive story of Doom & Destiny Advanced Free, without spending a single penny.
3. It’s A Space Thing
Google play rating: 4.5
It’s a space thing tries its best to capture the old school arcade shoot-em-up feel through its fast-paced combat and amazing gameplay. This game also offers local multiplayer, so that you can test out your skills against your friends. The game is free to play and download but contains limited advertisements. It is a really fun game to kill some time with, and that’s why deserved to be among best free android games without ads or in app purchases.
2. Mekorama
Google play rating: 4.7
Mekorama is a puzzle game, and it is also totally free. There is no monetization what so ever for this game. The Google play page says in app purchases, but that’s basically an option for you to donate to the developers if you wish. Otherwise, it is a totally free app, and anybody can download and enjoy this for free.
1. Cube Escape: Theatre
Google play rating: 4.8
The number one spot goes to Cube Escape: Theatre. Cube Escape is basically a game series, and all games in the series are free to play and these games do not offer any in-game purchase options. However, there are some ads. The game is a mix of hidden object games and mystery games, which is really a unique experience for the gamer.
This wraps it up for our list of 16 best free android games without ads or in app purchases.
