Best games to try on Android smartphones in 2024: Our top picks across categories

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Best games to try on Android smartphones in 2024: Our top picks across categories

When looking for games on the Google Play Store, you will see multiple tabs, such as For You, Top Charts, Other Devices, Children, Premium, and Categories. The latter includes games that are classified into as many as sixteen categories. In 2024, you’ll find fantastic options across all your favourite genres to try on your Android smartphones. Here’s a breakdown of the top picks across different key categories to keep your gaming sessions exciting.

Action

1. Modern Strike Online: War Game – It is a fast-paced multiplayer combat game with diverse weapons and maps to choose from.

2. World War Heroes: WW2 FPS Games – This action-packed game will immerse you in historical World War II battlefields.

3. Gangster Vegas: World of Crime – It offers a world full of crime and action-packed missions.

Adventure

1. Lost in Blue – Test your survival skills on a mysterious island, solving puzzles and gathering resources.

2. An Elmwood Trail – Crime Story – Uncover a thrilling mystery by investigating crime scenes and interviewing suspects.

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3. Nobodies: Murder Cleaner – Dispose of evidence and outsmart authorities in this unique puzzle-based adventure.

Arcade

1. Subway Surfers – The classic endless runner with vibrant graphics and exciting challenges.

2. Angry Birds – Use your slingshot skills to take down those pesky pigs in a variety of fun levels.

3. Pac-Man – The retro icon gets a modern refresh, perfect for both nostalgic and new players.

Board

1. Ludo – A timeless classic enjoyed by people of all ages, with easy-to-learn rules and engaging gameplay.

2. Chess – The ultimate strategic challenge, test your skills against AI or online opponents.

3. Mahjong Club – Solitaire – Relax with a traditional tile-matching game with multiple variations.

Card

1. Callbreak Offline: Tash Game – Play this popular card game even without an internet connection.

2. Card Wars: Battle Royale CCG – Combine strategy and deck building as you clash with opponents.

3. Kammelna – Immerse yourself in a tactical card battle experience.

Casual

1. AnimashEnjoy a colorful and relaxing experience where you connect dots to reveal beautiful animations.

2. Offline Games: No Wi-Fi Games Discover a collection of fun games that don’t require an internet connection, perfect for playing on the go.

3. Okay? Put your reflexes to the test in this simple yet addictive game where you tap to avoid obstacles.

Music

1. Phigros Experience a unique rhythm game with dynamic judgment lines and a diverse selection of tracks.

2. Guitar Band: Rock Battle Become a guitar legend! Play along to popular songs and master your tapping skills.

3. Beatstar – Touch Your Music – Tap and swipe to the beat of your favorite hits in this immersive rhythm game.

Puzzle

1. Infinity Loop: Relaxing Puzzle Create intricate patterns and find peace in this calming puzzle experience.

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2. 100 Doors – Escape from Prison Solve brain-bending puzzles and riddles to find your way out of challenging rooms.

3. Energy: Anti Stress Loops Unwind with a satisfying game about connecting energy flows and creating beautiful patterns.

Racing

1. Asphalt 9: LegendsRace in exotic locations with high-performance cars, featuring stunning graphics and arcade-style gameplay.

2. Real Racing 3 A true-to-life racing simulation with licensed tracks, realistic car physics, and intense competition.

3. Rally One: Race to Glory – Take on challenging rally stages across different terrains.

Role Playing

1. Diablo ImmortalBattle demonic hordes in a dark and immersive action RPG set in the Diablo universe.

2. Eternium Experience a classic hack-and-slash RPG with satisfying combat and a ton of loot to collect.

3. Immortal Awakening Embark on an epic fantasy journey filled with stunning visuals and skill-based combat.

Simulation

1. Solar Smash Unleash cosmic destruction as you obliterate planets and solar systems.

2. Money Heist: Ultimate ChoiceStep into the world of the popular TV show and plan your own daring heist.

3. Girls & City: Spin the BottleExplore relationships and social dynamics in this life simulation.

Sports

1. Archery Battle 3DTest your marksmanship and compete in real-time archery matches.

2. Ultimate 8 Ball Pool Play this classic cue sport online or refine your skills against AI.

3. Golf Battle Hit the links in fun mini-golf courses with real-time multiplayer battles.

Strategy

1. Lapse: A Forgotten Future –  Lead a post-apocalyptic civilization, making difficult choices and managing resources.

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2. Clash of ClanBuild your village, train your troops, and battle against millions of players worldwide.

3. Exominer – Idle Miner Universe – Manage a space mining operation, expanding your empire, and optimising profit.

Trivia

1. QuizzLand Test your general knowledge across a wide range of topics in this engaging quiz app.

2. Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles Challenge yourself with interesting puzzles designed to trick you.

3. Millionaire – Quiz & Trivia Answer increasingly difficult questions in your quest to become a virtual millionaire.

Word

1. Word Search Find hidden words within a grid of letters, improving your focus and vocabulary.

2. English Crossword Puzzle Relax and solve traditional crossword puzzles at your own pace.

3. 4 Pics 1 Word Guess the word that connects four seemingly unrelated images.

The diverse selection of games listed above showcases just a glimpse of the incredible gaming experience waiting for you on the Google Play Store in 2024. Whether you’re looking for action-packed adventures, strategic challenges, or relaxing puzzles, you will find games that suit your preferences. 

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