The survival genre has made remarkable strides in recent years, resulting in a plethora of options available on the Play Store. To help you navigate through the abundance of choices, we've curated a list of what we consider to be the top Android survival games. This selection spans a variety of themes, from sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie road trips.
You can easily download any of these games by clicking on their names, which will direct you to the Play Store. Note that most of these games are premium releases unless stated otherwise. If you have any recommendations, feel free to share them in the comments section below.
The Best Android Survival Games
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
Yes, ARK is now available on Android! This open-world survival game thrusts you onto the shores of a mysterious land teeming with prehistoric monsters. Your challenge is to either tame these beasts and conquer the landscape, or hide in the bushes and hope for the best—until a T-Rex finds you.
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
Set in a gothic world, this survival game places you on an island fraught with peril. To stay alive, you'll need to craft, build, and fight. Remember, the name of the game is a reminder—don't starve!
Terraria
This expansive side-scrolling adventure game invites you to dig, build, and explore. With countless hours of gameplay and a thriving community, Terraria offers endless fun.
Crashlands
Crashlands adds a sci-fi twist to the survival genre. After your ship crashes on an alien planet, your mission is to scavenge parts to repair it. It's a challenging journey filled with humor, crafting, and combat.
Minecraft
A titan in the survival gaming world, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and potential. While survival is central, you can also switch to creative mode for a blank canvas. Build to your heart's content, but keep an eye out for creepers.
Northgard
This Viking-themed survival game adds a strategic element. Land on an island and work to establish a new home amidst the challenges of different clans, fierce beasts, and harsh winters.
Radiation Island
A first-person shooter set on a radiation-polluted island, Radiation Island is a demanding survival experience that unfolds into a vast world full of activities.
Out There
Embark on a space-faring survival adventure where managing your oxygen supply is crucial to avoiding death in the vastness of space. Discover new worlds and encounter strange alien races.
60 Seconds! Reatomized
Doomsday has struck, but your prepping has paid off with a fallout shelter beneath your home. You have 60 seconds to gather what you need. Your choices and what you bring with you will determine your fate after nuclear annihilation. The Reatomized edition, priced the same as the original, includes additional content, making it the definitive version.
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