The survival genre has exploded in recent years, flooding the Play Store with countless options. To help you navigate this vast landscape, 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 otherwise noted, these are premium titles). And don't forget to share your own favorites in the comments below!
The Best Android Survival Games
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ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
Yes, the behemoth that is ARK is available on Android! This open-world survival epic strands you on a prehistoric island teeming with monstrous creatures. Tame the beasts, conquer the landscape, or… you know… hide in the bushes and hope for the best. The choice, as they say, is yours.
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
A gothic survival experience set on a perilous island. Craft, build, battle, and, most importantly, *don't starve*! The name says it all.
Terraria
An expansive side-scrolling adventure brimming with digging, building, and exploration. Terraria offers countless hours of gameplay and boasts a massive, dedicated community.
Crashlands
This sci-fi twist on the survival formula has you crash-landing on an alien planet. Scavenge for parts to repair your ship—a task far easier said than done! Enjoy a healthy dose of humor alongside the crafting and scavenging.
Minecraft
A legendary sandbox survival game offering limitless worlds and endless possibilities. While survival is a core element, you can also disable it and unleash your creativity on a blank canvas. Build anything your heart desires… but watch out for creepers!
Northgard
A strategic Viking-themed survival adventure. Establish a new home on a mysterious island, choosing from different clans, battling beasts, and weathering harsh winters.
Radiation Island
A first-person survival shooter where you fight for existence on a radiation-polluted island. The challenge is immense, but the payoff is a richly detailed game world packed with activities.
Out There
A space-faring survival game where running out of oxygen is a very real and deadly threat. Explore the vastness of space, encounter strange alien races, and make exciting discoveries.
60 Seconds! Reatomized
Doomsday has arrived! Your prepper instincts have saved you, but you only have 60 seconds to reach your fallout shelter. Your choices in those crucial moments, and who (or what) you take with you, will determine your survival in the post-apocalyptic world. The *Reatomized* edition includes all the original content plus a wealth of new additions, making it the definitive version.
Looking for more great games? Check out our list of the best Android party games!
