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Survival games on Android differ in gameplay but are united by their rewarding gameplay. Whether you enjoy the tense horror of Alien: Isolation or the casual gameplay of Terraria, each moment is another step toward success. While survival games go hand-in-hand with the top Android adventure games, the stakes are usually much higher.
Little Nightmares brings its dark adventure gameplay to mobile as a premium release
Put on your raincoat, it’s time to go back to the Maw
It’s been over five years since Little Nightmares enchanted and disturbed its way to winning the Indie Award at Gamescom 2016. In that time, Tarsier Studios and Bandai Namco have released multiple DLCs, a sequel, and a mobile exclusive prequel, though we have yet to see a full port of the original hit Android or iOS. But this all changes today with the launch of Little Nightmares on mobile.
It's been nearly two years since the unstoppable rogue-lite hit Vampire Survivors dropped on Steam and nearly a year since its surprise release for mobile and developer Poncle just keeps making it better. Sure, some of the updates are paid DLC, but the amount of free content updates to the game is mind-boggling at this point. There's a reason why it's on our list of the best Android games. Oh, did we mention that the base game is free and doesn't force you to watch ads? You really don't have a good excuse not to download this onto your favorite Android gaming phone.
Dawnlands guide: Survive the wilderness by crafting your way to victory
A gorgeous open-world survival game that leaves out the gacha
Dawnlands is a survival crafting open-world RPG developed by Seasun Games. It's best described as a Breath of the Wild clone inspired by Minecraft and Genshin Impact. Dawnlands proudly leaves behind the gacha trend, so players can wander the wilderness without constant pressure to open their wallets. Currently, the game has undergone beta testing and is up for pre-registration, and it looks to be shaping up as one of Android's better games. So it's as good a time as any to offer a handy beginner's guide so that everyone's up to speed with their favorite Android gaming phone in preparation for when Dawnlands drops.
Endling - Extinction is Forever explores the fate of an adorable fox family in a crumbling world
Environmental issues presented through the survival of cute foxes makes for a powerful narrative worth experiencing
Endling - Extinction is Forever is a narrative survival game where you'll play as a mother fox, and it's out now on Android. This eco-conscious adventure will have you explore an environment ravaged by humans while attempting to protect your cubs. It's a short but stunning game that's well worth a look.
Lost Light beginner's guide: Tips and tricks for the latest survival shooter from Netease
Welcome to the Firefly task force, here's how to survive your first day on the job
Lost Light is NetEase's latest survival shooter. You'll join the Firefly force, a group of characters enduring a brutal post-apocalyptic world while uncovering the secrets behind the exclusion zone. It's a dog-eat-dog-world out there, and it's up to you to come out on top using your wits and survival skills. Lost Light focuses on realistic gameplay and detailed firearms customization, similar to what you'd find in PUBG Mobile and PUBG: New State.
Alien Isolation hands-on: A fantastic example of how to properly port a console game to mobile
All 7 DLCs are included, along with controller support and cloud saves
Last month we learned that Feral Interactive would be bringing Alien: Isolation to mobile on December 16th. Well, that's today, and so this popular horror survival game is indeed available on the Google Play Store. Seeing that Feral's Nintendo Switch port of Creative Assembly's Alien: Isolation was exceptional, I'm sure many of you are wondering if today's mobile release stacks up, so I've gone ahead and tested the game to report my findings so that everyone can decide whether or not the $15 price tag is justified. Let's dig in.
The best Alien game is coming to mobile, thanks to Feral Interactive
Alien: Isolation is set to launch on Android and iOS on December 16th
Feral Interactive is the studio behind some of Android's best ports, and it has announced that it will bring Alien: Isolation to Android and iOS on December 16th. Even though there are some horrible Alien games out there, Isolation stands on its own, thanks to the detailed work of the developer Creative Assembly, who took the time to mimic the sounds and look of the first Alien film to create something truly special. Not only has this survival horror game won tons of awards, but it's also a fitting entry in the Alien universe with a story that explores the events that took place between the first two films.
Minecraft 1.17.0 introduces new three mobs and a bunch of blocks, plus you can team up with an axolotl
Caves & Cliffs Part 2 is coming this winter
It's been a while since Minecraft saw a significant feature update, about a year, in fact. Today marks the release of the first Caves & Cliffs update, bringing with it three new mobs, a bunch of new blocks, and some new craftable items, such as a spyglass. And this is only the first update for Caves & Cliffs. A second patch is slated for release this holiday season which will assuredly bring even more content to the game.
The Walking Dead: Survivors meanders onto Android as a free-to-play release
Even for a branded cash grab this game stinks
The Play Store recently received a new title for pre-registration, and it's an upcoming Walking Dead game themed around strategic survival-based gameplay. It's called The Walking Dead: Survivors, and it would appear the game has been in the works since at least November 2020, judging by the official Facebook page. Well, as of this weekend, those in the US, Germany, and Russia can pre-register for the title in anticipation of the upcoming launch.
Tencent reveals Don't Starve: Newhome, a new mobile game based on the original survival series
A closed beta will take place in July, and you can sign up right now if you live in the US or Canada
You can already find the first two titles in the Don't Starve survival series on the Google Play Store, and both of these ports were published by the original developer Klei Entertainment. Well, it would appear that Klei has granted Tencent access to the property to create a new mobile game built from the ground up for mobile. Currently, Tencent is offering a closed beta sign-up for the game, which will enter into testing this July. So if you'd like to take an early look at Don't Starve: Newhome, make sure to register for beta access on the official webpage.
Asymmetric survival horror game Dead by Daylight is officially available on Android
Dead by Daylight Mobile is out today
Behaviour Interactive has announced that its asymmetric survival horror game Dead by Daylight is coming to Android and iOS before the end of 2019. It will be a free release, and the beta will land in select regions before the official worldwide launch.
Terraria finally adds support for Bluetooth controllers, seven years after release
Terraria mobile just got a heck of a lot better
Back in August of 2019, the mobile version of Terraria received a large update after a three-year drought. This update is known as Mobile 1.3, and it brought with it many necessary bug fixes and changes, such as a brand new UI, new controls, and online multiplayer. Basically, the mobile version was rebuilt from the ground up for version 1.3, and today a new update was just released on the Play Store that brings physical controller support to the game, a much-requested feature that's been missing for the last seven years.
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a unique rhythm game with a sonar theme, a digital adaptation of the board game Legends of Andor, a third-person tower defense game, a gorgeous gacha game similar in style to Nintendo's Fire Emblem Heroes, a pixel-based zombie survival game, and a strategic tank battler from Paradox Interactive. Without further ado:
Two weeks ago we learned that Alien: Blackout would be a brand-new chapter in the Alien franchise and that it would also be coming to Android sometime soon. Usually, these types of mobile announcements are made close to release, which definitely holds true in this case as Alien: Blackout is now officially available on the Play Store for $4.99.
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a solid digital adaptation of a card-based board game, a throwback to PS1 era atmospheric puzzlers, a quirky life-simulator survival game, a summer-themed point and click adventure game, a challenging pixel-based arcade game, and an io game with a cute ladybug theme. Without further ado:
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a deep indie survival game, a throwback to old-school first-person dungeon crawlers, a strategic platformer, a digital adaptation of a popular board game, a deceptively challenging minimal platformer, and a kawaii-themed dog collection game. Without further ado:
Welcome to the latest entry in our Bonus Round series, wherein we tell you all about the new Android games of the day that we couldn't get to during our regular news rounds. Consider this a quick update for the dedicated gamers who can't wait for our weekly roundups, and don't want to wade through a whole day's worth of news just to get their pixelated fix. Today we've got a space platformer, a digital board game, a tile-movement puzzler, a side-scrolling platformer, a match-3 dungeon crawler, a falling block puzzler, and a dinosaur-themed survival game. Without further ado:
Studio Wildcard's hit dinosaur-themed survival game ARK: Survival Evolved is coming to Android this spring, and you can pre-register for the release right now on playark.com. Interestingly this upcoming on-the-go version of ARK is being designed and developed by War Drum Studios as a free-to-play release. It's supposed to closely mirror the online survival experience contained in the PC and console versions, though there will be some necessary changes with the shift in monetization, which leaves me apprehensive as to how the finished product will turn out.
OrangePixel's Ashworld interestingly combines open-world survival gameplay with 2D platforming in a strange mashup of pixel-based post-apocalyptic madness. It was initially released on PC back in September of 2017, and it hit iOS three months later in December. But as always, Android users have to wait patiently for their turn. Well, it would appear that Ashworld has finally landed on the Google Play Store as of this morning and you can grab it right now for $3.99.