Gaming on mobile has been improving at a far greater rate than any
technology that came before it. Android games seem to hit new heights
every year. With the release of Android Nougat and Vulkan API, it only
stands to get better and better over time.
Call of Duty: Mobile
Price: Free to play

Call of Duty: Mobile is the latest game on this list. We usually wait a
while before adding a game, but Call of Duty: Mobile is so intensely
popular with such a high rating that we added it more quickly than
usual. The game has both a normal FPS online PvP mode along with a
100-player battle royale. That puts it in a rare category where it does
battle royale like PUBG Mobile, but also regular FPS PvP like Critical
Ops or Modern Combat. There is a surprising amount of stuff to do. It is
a free to play game, but most of the in-game purchases are cosmetic
items.

MADFINGER Games (Unkilled, Shadowgun series, Dead Trigger series)
Price: Free to play

MADFINGER Games has a long history of success in mobile gaming. They are
also have some of the most successful FPS titles available like the
Shadowgun series (including the recently launched Shadowgun Legends),
UNKILLED, and the Dead Trigger series. The Shadowgun series are sci-fi
shooters with both campaigns and multiplayer modes. UNKILLED and the
Dead Trigger games are mission-style zombie shooters with a ton of
missions and stuff to do. These are the best examples of a good FPS game
on mobile in terms of mechanics and graphics.

Nintendo games
Price: Free / Freemium / Varies

Nintendo
has a decent number of Android games and they’re all pretty decent.
They have one premium game with Super Mario Run. Many believed it to be
too high of a price. However, mechanically, it’s one of the best
platformers on mobile. Nintendo also has a couple of freemium options
including Fire Emblem Heroes (strategy RPG) and Animal Crossing: Pocket
Camp (simulation). Nintendo added Dragalia Lost to its repertoire in
September of 2018 as well as Dr. Mario World in 2019. Finally, Mario
Kart Tour is the second biggest mobile game releases of all time, second
only to Call of Duty: Mobile.

Noodlecake Studios
Price: Free / Free to play / Varies


Noodlecake
Studios is one of the most unique developers of Android games. Their
titles are vast and varied. Some excellent titles from this studio
include Framed 1 and 2 for puzzle games, Alto’s Adventure (and Alto’s
Odyssey) for infinite runners, realMyst and its sequel for more hardcore
puzzle fans, Wayward Souls for action-adventure fans, Island Delta for
shooter fans, Mikey Shorts and Farm Punks for platform fans, and many
more. We also really liked Lumino City for its uniqueness and Vignettes
for its simplicity.

PUBG Mobile and PUBG Mobile Lite
Price: Free to play

PUBG
Mobile hit the ground running upon its releases. It already has over
ten million downloads and nearly a million user reviews. Thankfully,
it’s actually a very competent mobile FPS. It features simple, effective
controls, decent graphics. and a simple premise. Basically, 100 people
drop from a plane onto an island and duke it out until only one is left
standing. The island is littered with gear, weapons, and vehicles along
with a mechanic that lowers the play area over time to keep matches from
lasting too long. Recent updates added new game modes as well as a
freemium element. PUBG Mobile Lite is a lighter version of the game with
fewer players per match and lower graphical settings.

Square Enix games
Price: Free / Free to play / Varies
Square
Enix is one of the few “big name” developers that took mobile gaming
seriously from the start and they have some of the best Android games
available anywhere. Fans of jRPG games have remakes of Final Fantasy 1-7
and 9, seven Dragon Quest games, Chrono Trigger, and Final Fantasy XV:
Pocket Edition to play and they’re all really good. Hitman: Sniper, the
original Tomb Raider, Deus Ex Go, and Lara Croft Go round out a decent
selection of puzzle games. You have Heavenstrike Rivals, Final Fantasy
Tactics: WotL, and the company’s latest game, War of the Visions: FFBE
for tactical RPGs, Secret of Mana for an action RPG, and the Deus Ex
series for strategy shooter enthusiasts.
Vainglory
Price: Free to play

Vainglory
is probably the best MOBA available on Android. It features a large
cast of characters along with a fairly traditional MOBA experience.
You’ll have your typical three lanes that you’ll need to attack or
defend along with two teammates. You can play with or against real
people or bots if you want to. The performance is top notch and there
are over two dozen characters that you can unlock. There are also no
energy bars or other freemium hoops to jump through. Many MOBAs come and
go, but Vainglory remains the best on mobile.