12 best Android adventure games

We’re always taking our smartphones on adventures. When we go camping or on vacation, our trusted sidekicks are always in our pockets ready to Google Search landmarks and snap photos. Isn’t it about time we let our smartphones take us on an adventure? They can do just that with these awesome Android adventure games.

Another World

[Price: $1.99]
Another World was an old console game from the early 1990’s and has made a reappearance on Android. It’s an adventure game where you play as a physics researcher who mistakenly transports himself into, you guessed it, another world. It’s a unique adventure game that also combines puzzle elements and can be occasionally difficult in a good way. The graphics are nothing to be proud of but the game is 23 years old (at the time of this writing).

Assassin’s Creed Pirates

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
Assassin’s Creed Pirates is an old school premise wrapped in a more modern skin. It’s your age old treasure hunt story where you must be the captain of your ship, do battle with other ships, and find the hidden treasure. It’s free to play which is nice and the graphics are phenomenal for a mobile game. The game play is also touch screen friendly and simple to pick up and play. Naval adventure games aficionados look no further. This is what you’re looking for.

Broken Sword series

[Price: $4.99 - $5.99]
The Broken Sword series consists of four games that range from $4.99 to $5.99. They are critically acclaimed with some stellar reviews on Google Play. They are detective puzzle adventure games where you must find clues and solve puzzles to advance in the game. The graphics and cut scenes are animated like cartoons which isn’t a bad thing and the game play is pretty good. If you pick up the Director’s Cut version, you’ll also get some extra stuff like the comic book of the game.

Gemini Rue

[Price: $4.99]
Gemini Rue is a sci-fi noir adventure game that takes place on the planet of Barracus. In this dark adventure, you play as an ex assassin named Odin and a hospital patient named Delta-Six whose paths are linked together by crime and violence. It’s been described as intense and thoughtful and garners a more than respectable 4.5 rating in the Play Store. The point-and-click style game play is easy to use and you’ll be using it often. It may seem expensive at $4.99 but there are no in app purchases.

Leo’s Fortune

[Price: $2.99]
Leo used to be rich but had his riches stolen from him. Now he is out on a quest to get them back. This game received considerable attention after being played on Android TV during Google I/O 2014 and has since gained a very loyal following. It’s highly rated with great and colorful graphics. The pseudo steampunk 2D side-scroller uses unique puzzles and platformer style game play to keep you guessing. It really is quite fun and unique.

Machinarium

[Price: $4.99]
Fans of Humble Bundle may remember Machinarium because it was a mainstay of Humble Bundle during its early days doing mobile games. It’s a point-and-click style adventure game that features heavy steampunk themes and decent animated graphics. The puzzles are pretty difficult to get through and that makes the game pleasantly challenging. Some people have voiced an opinion that the game is too short but this was developed originally back when phones had 4GB of on-board storage. Version 2.0 of this game was recently released which now includes achievements and cloud saves along with better graphics and controls which is all good stuff.

Minecraft – Pocket Edition

[Price: $6.99]
Sometimes the best adventures are the ones you make yourself and Minecraft allows you to do just that. In this critically acclaimed world of blocks, you can build, dig, create, destroy, and battle whatever you want as much as you want. There isn’t a story but when you’re in a totally customizable world where you can do what you please, you can create your own story lines. The game was recently purchased by Microsoft so we’re not entirely sure how that’s going to play out but for now we would recommend this game.

Rayman (both of them)

[Price: $2.99 each]
Fans of the original Sony PlayStation may remember Rayman as one of the best looking platformer adventure games on the system. It’s been ported to Android and the weird floating torso with floating appendages is officially on mobile. There are two titles, each with their own adventure you can play. Gamers have complained about the occasional glitch here and there so be sure to try it out before the refund period is up. Otherwise, prepare to enjoy a blast from the past and some truly enjoyable game play.

The Silent Age

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
The Silent Age is an atmospheric puzzle adventure game where you play as Joe. Joe finds out that humans are to become extinct in 40 years and it is up to him to find out how it happens, why, and how to fix it. Its game play and graphics are much like Another World above which are sure to please retro gaming fans. It’s free to play with in app purchases and the game play and story are actually interesting. Check it out!

Sonic the Hedgehog 1 and 2

[Price: $2.99]
One of the few games that had the guff to after Nintendo’s Mario empire in the early 1990’s was Sonic the Hedgehog. Sega has worked hard to port both Sonic 1 and Sonic 2 to Android and you can pick them both up for $2.99 each. If you’ve somehow never heard of Sonic the Hedgehog, you play as Sonic (a blue hedgehog who runs fast) as he does battle with Dr. Robotnik to save a bunch of helpless animals. It features fast paced game play and is packed with nostalgia. It was a good adventure game 20 years ago and it’s a good adventure game now.

The Walking Dead Season 1 and 2

[Price: Free with in app purchases]
If you’re a fan of The Walking Dead then these are the adventure games for you. In both titles, you can play the first parts for free but must purchase the full game via in app purchases. It’s still nice that you get a chance to play the game to see if you like it first. Both games feature intense story lines and a zombie apocalypse game unlike any other. Like most Android titles, you can play the first or second season in any order. For the best experience you’ll have to play through the first season and then start the second season.

Yesterday

[Price: $6.99]
Yesterday is another noir mystery style adventure game where you must solve the mystery of the psycho who is killing off beggars in New York City. There are three playable characters and the game has been praised for its polish, unique hybrid graphics (comic, movie, and video game styles mixed together) and playability. It’s geared toward adults so we wouldn’t recommend this one for younger audiences. It’s a little expensive but most people seem to not regret buying it. There is also a free version that you can find here, but it hasn’t been updated in over a year so your mileage may vary.

Wrap up

If we missed any awesome Android adventure games (and we likely did), leave us a comment to tell us your favorite!

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