The Best Android Survival Games - Updated!

The survival genre has exploded in recent years, flooding the Play Store with countless options. To cut through the noise, we've compiled a list of the best Android survival games, offering a diverse mix from sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie escapades. Click on a game title to download it from the Play Store; unless noted, these are premium titles. Got your own favorites? Share them in the comments below!

The Best Android Survival Games

Let's dive into the games!

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Experience the prehistoric world of ARK on Android! This open-world survival game challenges you to thrive amidst a landscape teeming with dinosaurs. Tame beasts, master the environment, or… well, you could always hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours.

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

Survive a gothic island brimming with peril in this challenging adventure. Craft, build, and fight to stay alive – and remember, don't starve!

Terraria

Embark on an expansive side-scrolling adventure filled with digging, building, and exploration. Terraria offers countless hours of gameplay and a thriving community.

Crashlands

This sci-fi twist has you crash-landing on an alien planet, scavenging for parts to repair your ship. Expect a humorous take on crafting and resource management.

Minecraft

A survival sandbox giant, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and creative potential. While survival is a core element, you can also disable it for a purely creative experience. Build anything you can imagine… but watch out for creepers!

Northgard

This Viking-themed adventure adds a strategic layer to survival. Establish a new home on a mysterious island, choosing from different clans, battling beasts, and weathering harsh winters.

Radiation Island

Fight for survival on a radiation-polluted island in this first-person shooter. The initial challenge gives way to a vast and engaging world.

Out There

Explore the vastness of space in this survival game where running out of oxygen is a very real threat. Discover new planets and encounter strange alien races.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

Nuclear apocalypse has arrived! Use your 60-second warning wisely to gather supplies and choose who to take with you to your fallout shelter. The Reatomized edition includes added content, making it the definitive version.

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