Adventure games are a popular genre. Playing these games allows us to explore a virtual world without leaving our current location.
So, this time I’ll review a list of the best Android adventure games that can be played offline. Some of these games are paid, some are free, and some are free with additional in-app purchases.
In these games, you won’t just be exploring the world; you’ll also face various missions and challenges to overcome. Some adventure games even require you to fight enemies.
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1. Oceanhorn
Just by looking at a few screenshots of Oceanhorn, anyone can tell that the graphics are of Triple-A console quality. Telling the story of a child abandoned by his father, you must explore islands and oceans, learning magic to defeat the monsters that roam the area.
There are various fun activities you can do in this game, such as fishing, sailing, collecting collectibles, and many more.
Wrapped in eye-pleasing 3D graphics, this offline adventure game also features a soundtrack from legendary composer Nobuo Uematsu, who also composed songs for the Final Fantasy series.
Unfortunately, despite its many advantages, Oceanhorn felt a bit unwieldy to control when I played it on my phone. In some scenes, the controls sometimes didn’t work properly.
Things I like about Oceanhorn:
- Triple-A game class graphic quality
- Adventure game with exciting puzzles
- The storyline is also interesting
Things to note at Oceanhorn:
- The controls are a bit heavy
2. The Walking Dead
If you’re a big fan of The Walking Dead, this game is worth checking out. In the first season, you play Lee Everett, a criminal living amidst a zombie outbreak.
You’ll be accompanied by a girl named Clementine, who will be the main character in the game’s second season.
Interestingly, you can play both seasons of this game without having to skip from season one to season two. Both are free to play for the first episode, and then you can pay via in-app purchase to unlock episodes 2 through 5 of each season.
The Walking Dead itself is a narrative adventure game. You’ll make numerous dialogue decisions and action choices that will impact the story’s progression.
There will be a lot of dialogue from the characters, character interactions with objects on the screen, quick decisions, and QTE ( Quick Time Events ) when tension peaks, for example, when zombies suddenly appear.
Now, the choices you make will influence how the story develops. It feels like you’re actually shaping the game’s storyline. Playing it feels like watching an interactive movie.
Things I love about The Walking Dead:
- Narrative adventure game with top-notch graphics
- The voice acting is very professional
- There are quick actions that must be taken to kill the zombies.
- The outcome of the story depends on the decisions you make regarding the characters, so there are several different endings.
Things to watch out for in The Walking Dead:
- This game can only be played for free in a few episodes; the rest must make an in-app purchase to unlock all episodes.
3. Alto’s Adventure
Unlike other offline adventure games discussed above, Alto’s Adventure is a very simple adventure game. You play as Alto, a young man.
Alto will take you to explore the snowy Alps and go snowboarding. Be careful not to fall. If you do, you’ll have to restart the level at the cost of any coins you’ve already earned.
This game is indeed simple, with controls relying solely on your fingertips. However, throughout the game, you’ll be accompanied by stunning 2D visuals and soothing background music. This game will immerse you in a tranquil atmosphere.
Alto’s various sliding styles also add to the game’s immersive feel. Furthermore, you must master each sliding style and maintain the correct speed to achieve maximum points.
Things I like about Alto’s Adventure:
- Snowboarding adventure game with finger touch controls only
- Eye-catching 2D visuals
- The background music is soothing
- Alto’s snowboarding style is varied, so it doesn’t get boring.
Things to note in Alto’s Adventure:
- If you fail to launch, you have to watch an ad so Alto can continue his journey.
4. Life is Strange
This game is also a narrative adventure game with a focus on player choices that can influence character development and the story. You play as a photography student named Max Caulfield, who has the ability to reverse time.
Max’s job is to fix every wrong in his life to prevent future horrific events. For example, in one episode, Max witnesses a male student shooting his classmate in the restroom.
Max realized he had to prevent this from happening, so he had to turn back time and find a way to prevent the shooting. Max’s actions and decisions had to be made long before the shooting in the restroom.
For example, Max must get out of class quickly by preventing his teacher from scolding him for doing his homework incorrectly. Then, he must find a hammer in the restroom to activate the alarm, which will cause the students to flee, preventing the terrible incident in the restroom from happening.
Well, that’s one of the stories Max has to fix. The setting isn’t just at school, but also at home, in the park, on the beach, and more. Max’s story also involves the mystery of a girl named Rachel Amber and the massive storm she saw in her dream. In short, Max must use his abilities to solve the puzzles that have occurred in his life.
This game also offers several control options to make things easier. You can choose between a joystick, a touchpad, or tapping on the screen to move Max. I personally prefer the joystick, and it’s quite responsive.
Things I like about Life is Strange:
- A unique narrative adventure game
- There are control options to make it easier for players.
- The storyline is influenced by the player’s decisions.
- There is also an element of a puzzle that must be solved.
- The graphics are very good and smooth
Things to note in Life is Strange:
- Since the main character’s ability is to rewind time, be prepared to be confused by the narrative, which will be repeated over and over again.
- The game size is quite large and requires a capable cell phone specification.
- It seems that this game will be difficult to play on low-spec devices.
5. Grimvalor
Although it is not a completely free-to-play game, because only Act 1 is free to play, Grimvalor is still fun to play for those of you who like action games with adventure elements.
In this game, you’ll play a warrior tasked with investigating the disappearance of the kingdom of Vallaris. You must find its missing king. While completing your mission, you’ll also encounter various monsters and powerful boss monsters.
The controls in this game are very comfortable, responsive, and uncomplicated. There are buttons for jumping, dashing, and attacking. Some buttons can also be used to combine combat skills.
Visually, this game is quite good for a mobile game. But what really captivated me was the challenge of fighting the boss monsters. While regular monsters can be defeated easily, boss monsters require strategy. You must learn their attack patterns before fighting, as one wrong move can quickly lead to your demise.
Things I like about Grimvalor:
- The action and adventure elements are quite thick
- The graphics are good for a mobile game that can be played offline.
- The levels against regular monsters and boss monsters feel different.
- Responsive controls with a combination of combat skills that are not too complicated
Things to note in Grimvalor:
- Only Act 1 is free to play
6. BADLAND
BADLAND’s gameplay is actually very simple. As a small, flying black creature, you must navigate various obstacles in a dark, trap-filled forest.
Besides sharp tree branches and falling wood, these traps sometimes also use physical mechanisms such as wheels and levers that can hinder the movement of the small creature.
You simply tap the screen to make this little creature jump, or hold down to make it float. If you touch any of these obstacles, time will run out, and you’ll have to start over from the last checkpoint.
What I like is that this game is quite quiet, featuring only the sound effects of the character flying and the sounds of the traps. This offline game is perfect for relaxing. Oh yeah, if you play online, you can also use the multiplayer mode or invite your friends to join in Co-op mode.
Things I like about BADLAND:
- The gameplay is simple and easy, but the obstacles are quite challenging.
- The game is only decorated with sound effects from objects in the environment, so it feels chill.
- Can be played offline or online
- There are Co-op and multiplayer modes too
Things to note in BADLAND:
- From the first level, the game’s duration feels quite fast, so even though it’s simple, it’s still challenging when played.
7. Ninja Arashi
While technically an action platformer, Ninja Arashi also has adventure elements. As the name suggests, you control Arashi, who is searching for Orochi, a criminal who escaped from prison. Orochi apparently killed Arashi’s wife and kidnapped his son.
Of course, to find Orochi, Arashi must first complete many mini-missions. He must fight Orochi’s minions, retrieve various items to aid him, and search for various scrolls containing maps.
These scrolls will guide Arashi to the next map, which will slowly bring him closer to his enemy, Orochi.
This game has a pretty solid concept for an offline game, though it certainly can’t compare to online games, let alone Triple A titles. However, the background music, sound effects, and simple animations combine perfectly to create an intense and exciting gameplay atmosphere.
Things I like about Ninja Arashi:
- Platformer action game with adventure elements
- The gameplay is not complicated
- The combination of sound effects, background music, and animations can make the game feel intense.
- Consisting of various maps
- The controls are simple
Things to note in Ninja Arashi:
- The game may feel repetitive for some people.
8. Desired
Désiré, a name as unique as the game itself. This is a very simple adventure game, but it will definitely challenge your brain. The game tells the story of a boy named Désiré who must solve puzzles and complete his life’s mission.
You’ll first be transported to 1992. Here, you must help Désiré solve a puzzle and complete her first mission. Find wood, eggs, and tools. Build a wooden box and fill it with eggs. But first, let Désiré write the name of the girl she loves with a pen.
Instructions for completing this mission are in the spellbook that Désiré always carries in her backpack. You can consult it at any time.
What kept me hooked was Désiré’s engaging puzzles and missions. Furthermore, the game’s storyline wasn’t boring. Furthermore, the voice acting made everything feel even more complete.
Visually, Désiré is very simple. Because Désiré is depicted as colorblind, the game is presented in black and white.
Things I love about Désiré:
- Puzzle-themed adventure game
- Even though the game looks simple, the longer the story goes on, the more intense it becomes raising many social and humanitarian issues.
- The game visuals come in black and white with excellent voice acting.
Things to note in Désiré:
- At first you might be confused by Désiré’s mission.
- The game pace is slow and the controls are a bit laggy
9. Eternium
Eternium is also an exciting offline Android adventure game. The visuals and even the plot of Eternium remind me of classic RPGs.
You’ll find yourself in a place threatened by the presence of enemies led by Ragadam. The enemies themselves are diverse. However, early in the game, you’ll encounter zombies.
When I tried this game, I chose the Bounty Hunter character. Just so you know, you can also choose other characters in Eternium, one of which is the Mage.
At the start of the game, you’ll be thrown straight into fighting zombies, accompanied by a tutorial that will teach you how to attack enemies, use special skills, and even pick up items. When I tried it, I encountered no issues whatsoever.
The game runs smoothly on mid-range phones. The controls are also very easy, as you only need to tap and swipe.
Things I like about Eternium:
- Action RPG game with adventure elements
- The graphics and background music are pretty cool.
- Can be played offline as long as all content has been downloaded
- Easy to play with unique yet responsive controls
- Players can choose their characters
- The map is also quite large
Things to note in Eternium:
- The game layout is not compatible with all devices
- The game levels at the beginning are less progressive and seem monotonous.
10. My Little Universe
In this game, you play as an orange human who arrives on a remote island. It’s here you must build your own life.
Explore every corner of the island and build various important structures. Look for wood and use your axe to extract usable natural resources. Don’t forget to upgrade your mining tools.
While building your world, monsters will come and try to kill you. Fight them with the weapons you have. Oh, and a little tip: while building, don’t fall into the shark den in the open ocean, because the sharks will eat you.
This game has very simple controls. You simply move the on-screen joystick to move positions, and tap the phone screen to perform actions. My Little Universe requires an internet connection to run fully. The game also contains ads.
Well, a little information, whenever you want to get resources without searching for them yourself, you can watch ads to get the desired resources for free.
Things I love about My Little Universe:
- A crafting and time management game that also has adventure elements.
- The controls are very simple
Things to note in My Little Universe:
- Offline content is limited
- Lots of ads in the game
So, that’s a list of the best Android adventure games right now that you should definitely try. All of these games can be played offline without an internet connection.
