Offline Android games seem like a thing of the past, with online multiplayer games like PUBG Mobile and Fortnite gaining popularity all over the world. While I’m all for moving over to online multiplayer games for good, mobile games that can be played offline really come in handy when you want to kill some time but don’t have access to a stable internet connection.
So if you’ve been looking for some fun games that offer enough re-playability to keep you occupied without eating into your limited data pack then you’ve come to the right place. We’ve compiled a list of the 20 best Android games that don’t need WiFi, which includes offline games across various genres and even has a few offline multiplayer games that don’t need an active internet connection. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the best offline games on Android:
Single Player Games That Don’t Need WiFi
For times when you don’t have access to the internet and want to while away some time on your smartphone, you should check out these Android games:
1. Jetpack Joyride
Kicking off the list is a game that’s reached such levels of popularity in India that it has even received a special Indian version. Jetpack Joyride is a fairly simple, yet fast paced, side scroller in which you have to maneuver your jetpack and avoid oncoming missiles and lasers while collecting coins. The game also has a bunch of crazy power-ups and vehicles which help you get farther, provided you manage to capture them in mid-air. The game is a ton of fun and has immense replayability value, which makes it my favorite offline Android game.
Availability: Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita
Pricing: Free
2. Pako 2
Next up is Pako 2, another great fast paced offline Android game that tests your reaction times and your on-the-fly decision making skills. The game puts you, the player, in the shoes of a getaway driver who has to pick up accomplices from a crime scene and drop them off at a location while avoiding police cars. While it may seem simple, Pako 2 can be fairly challenging and it’s definitely loads of fun when you’re plagued by a spotty internet connection. So, if you’re looking for Android games that don’t use data, Pako 2 is a must have.
Availability: Android, iOS, macOS, Windows
Pricing: Free on Android; Rs. 159 on iOS
3. Badland
If you’re a fan of side scrollers but are bored of the usual affair that Android developers have to offer then you should definitely check out Badland. The game has a very dark and ominous setting in which you control a weirdly cute furball that flies through treacherous terrain, avoiding obstacles and falling rocks. As you’d expect, the game doesn’t need an active internet connection and works like a charm even when you don’t have access to mobile data or WiFi. You’ll probably take a bit of time to get a hang of the game, but once you get comfortable, I’m sure you’ll be hooked.
Availability: Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, PlayStation 3, PlayStation Vita, Wii U
Pricing: Free
4. Eternium
While all the three games mentioned above are quite great, if you’re not a huge fan of endless runners or side scrollers, you should definitely check out Eternium – an offline Android RPG which gives you the complete role-playing experience without requiring an active data connection. In order to get the game to work offline, you’ll first have to let it download all the game resources after launching the game for the first time, but once that’s over the game works flawlessly without requiring any data. Eternium offers players a chance to experience a great RPG on a mobile device and will definitely appeal to people looking for an engrossing game that doesn’t need WiFi.
Availability: Android, iOS, Windows
Pricing: Free
5. Machinarium
Puzzle games are one of my favorite past times when I don’t have access to an active internet connection and Machinarium is among the top puzzle games that I’ve ever played. The game is set in a steampunk universe in which you help Josef the robot complete a series of puzzles to progress through levels and rescue his girlfriend Berta. I really like the artwork and overall design of the game, which in itself is one of the major reasons I don’t mind playing the game over and over again. So if you’ve been on the pursuit of Android games that you can play without an internet connection, and are as into puzzle-based adventure games as me, then you should definitely give Machinarium a shot.
Availability: Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 3, Nintendo Switch, Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Rs. 170 on Android; Rs. 399 on iOS
6. Limbo
Another great puzzle-based adventure title that I’ve found myself playing quite often is Limbo. Set in a dark and decrepit universe, Limbo will take you on a hair raising adventure in which you’ll control a young boy as he wades his way through a menacing forest, overcoming obstacles and fighting a large spider. Make sure you carefully consider each move because one small misstep will result in a cruel and gory death. I played Limbo on PC a couple of years ago and ever since I find myself going back to the game whenever I’m looking for a mind-bending thrill. Do give it a shot if you’re looking for an offline platformer puzzle that will help you pass some time when you don’t have access to the internet.
Availability: Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Windows, macOS, Linux
Pricing: Rs. 322 on Android; Rs. 299 on iOS
7. Crossy Road
Crossy Road is a fairly simple endless runner in which you can control a plethora of characters cross roads, streams and railway tracks, avoiding obstacles as you go forth. Even though the premise is quite simple, the game gets progressively more difficult as you forge ahead, testing your reaction times and on-the-fly decision making skills. Crossy Road is the game to go for if you’re looking to kill some time when you don’t have access to the internet. While the game is completely playable offline, you’ll need an active internet connection to sign in to your Google Play account to save the characters you unlock.
Availability: Android, iOS, Windows, tvOS
Pricing: Free
8. Samorost 3
Samorost 3 is another great adventure platformer from the same studio that developed Machinarium, which is why it has the same great artwork and design of the former. In Samorost 3, you’ll control a space gnome who visits mysterious alien worlds trying to find the origins of his magical flute. Complemented by an amazing soundtrack, Samorost 3 is great game that will keep you engaged when you don’t have access to the internet and is definitely worth a shot if you’re on the lookout for some amazing Android games that work offline.
Availability: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS
Pricing: Rs. 170 on Android; Rs. 399 on iOS
9. Alto’s Adventure
While endless runners are a ton of fun, there’s a chance that you might get bored playing the same one over and over again. Which is why you should always have a couple installed and ready to go on your smartphone. Alto’s Adventure, therefore, is one such endless runner that you should have on your device for times when you don’t have an active internet connection or just want to enjoy an offline game all by yourself. In Alto’s Adventure you’ll get the chance to embark on an endless snowboarding run with the prime objective of moving forward and collecting llamas, despite facing a ton of obstacles.
Availability: Android, iOS, Windows, Linux, tvOS
Pricing: Free on Android; Rs. 399 on iOS
10. Into the Dead 2
The sequel to the popular endless zombie shooter Into the Dead, Into the Dead 2 is an exciting shooter in which you race into hordes of zombies gunning them down as you make your way to save your family. Being a single player game, Into the Dead 2 doesn’t require an active internet connection to work and is a great choice if you’ve been on the lookout for offline games to play. The game offers multiple endings spread across 60 stages and numerous challenges. You can even unlock a ton of powerful weapons to take down the undead and even bring in a loyal canine companion to fend off the zombies.
Availability: Android, iOS
Pricing: Free
11. Plague Inc.
In case you’re a strategy buff and are looking for an offline Android game that will challenge you to think out of the box then you should check out Plague Inc. The game is a real time simulation of the world with you as the creator of a plague that will take down the entire population. The sole objective of the game is to infect the entire population and conquer it before a country manages to develop a cure. In order to spread the plague successfully, the game offers you several ways in which you can mutate the plague to help it spread in different parts of the world, develop fatal symptoms and resist a cure.
Availability: Android, iOS, Windows
Pricing: Free on Android; Rs. 29 on iOS
12. Sudoku
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you’d probably already know what Sudoku is. The popular puzzle game, which you’ll find in almost all newspapers these days, is a great offline game that will help you pass time when your internet is down and give your brain some exercise in the process. Sudoku on Android will allow you to choose the level of difficulty, take some hints if you’re a beginner and auto-check any mistakes you make along the way. Sudoku puzzles have been a favorite past time for millions of people around the world and the Android app is no different.
Availability: Android, iOS
Pricing: Free
13. Dumb Ways to Die
Don’t want to die in a dumb way? Then you should definitely check out Dumb Ways to Die, a collection of 58 hilarious mini games based on a music video developed for public safety. The mini games pop up at random one after the other and you have to think quick or one of the adorable animated characters ends up dead. The game is an entertaining past time and will definitely keep you hooked to your screen when you’re bored out of your mind due to the lack of an internet connection. So, if you’re looking for a simple game that works without WiFi and has everything to keep you entertained for quite a long while, then you should definitely check out Dumb Ways to Die.
Availability: Android, iOS
Pricing: Free
14. Smash Hit
Rounding up the list of single player games that don’t need WiFi is Smash Hit – a game that has been a smash hit among arcade enthusiasts worldwide. The premise of the game is quite simple, you have to smash glass objects in a futuristic dimension as you keep moving forward, but the gameplay can be a little challenging as it requires complete concentration, focus and accurate timing. You also have to keep an account of the number of balls at your disposal, because if you run out it’s game over.
Availability: Android, iOS
Pricing: Free
Multiplayer Games That Don’t Need WiFi
In case you don’t have access to the internet and still want to be able to play games with your friends, then you should try out one of these multiplayer games:
1. DUAL!
DUAL! is a local multiplayer game which makes use of Bluetooth or WiFi to connect two devices, allowing two players to use their own devices and play games with each other. The game offers three competitive game modes – Dual, Deflect and Defend – which are fairly easy to pick up and can be a ton of fun once you get the hang of it. However, since Bluetooth connectivity for the game is currently in beta, you might face some issues connecting with your friends’ smartphone depending on the make and model of the device.
Availability: Android
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
2. Glow Hockey 2
Gone are the days when you had to go to a nearby arcade to play air hockey with your friends, because you can now do that on your smartphone. Glow Hockey 2 offers a neon paradise where you can play air hockey against AI or your friends using the same smartphone and it works flawlessly without any internet connectivity. The game makes use of realistic physics which means that even though you’ll be playing on a mobile device, the game will feel a lot like the real deal.
Availability: Android
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
3. Deul
Deul is another great offline game that you can enjoy with friends without an active internet connection. A fast paced action shooter, Deul is a modern iteration of a Mexican standoff which tests your reflexes, accuracy and timing, to blow your opponents brains out before they get you. The game makes use of ragdoll physics which results in gruesome yet funny matches in which you can shoot your opponent out of the screen. Deul has a regular single player mode which gets harder as you progress and it even has a local multiplayer mode in which both players can play using the same device.
Availability: Android
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
4. Bomb Squad
Next up is Bomb Squad, a widely popular online multiplayer game which also includes a local multiplayer mode with support for up to 8 players. Bomb Squad features a number of mini-games in which the main objective is to blow up your opponents and thanks to the advanced ragdoll physics, getting a hang of the game is a challenge feat. The game can even be enjoyed on the big screen, using Android TV, with players using their smartphones as the controller. Bomb Squad should be your go-to choice if you’re spending time with a bunch of friends and don’t have access to the internet.
Availability: Android, macOS
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
5. Ready Steady Bang
Much like Deul, Ready Steady Bang is a local multiplayer game that tests your reaction time in a Mexican standoff. The game is quite fun to play and features challenging opponents, which is great if you’re playing alone. I particularly like the way the game has been designed and I’m a fan of the slapstick comedy, which really adds on to the entertainment value. As far as local multiplayer games are concerned, Ready Steady Bang is definitely among my top 5 favorites on Android.
Availability: Android
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
6. 3D Pool Ball
Rounding off the list is 3D Pool Ball, an entertaining pool game that you can play alone or with your friends even without an internet connection. The game has an 8-ball and a 9-ball pool mode, both of which can be enjoyed alone or with a friend, and it even has an online competitive mode which you can play in case you get access to the internet. For times when there’s no internet however, 3D Pool Ball is a great game to pull out to kill some time.
Availability: Android
Pricing: Free
Download (Android)
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Have Fun Playing These Android Games That Don’t Need WiFi
That rounds up our list of the 20 best offline Android games. Since you’re reading this right now, I can safely assume that you have access to the internet, which means you should totally download some of the aforementioned offline games and try them out before you lose connectivity. Make sure to let us know which offline game out of the list is your favorite in the comments section below. Also share the list with your friends and challenge them to beat your high score.
