A selection of the very best adventure games for Android devices

Written by Ivo Teel — February 27, 2024 at 05:26

For adventure gamers, there has already been a wide range of enticing releases in 2024. While many of them are accessible on more popular gaming platforms, such as a PlayStation 5 console, we’re also seeing a strong selection of releases from the genre occupy the Android gaming space, be it on a smartphone device or a tablet. 

Given the advancements made in the handheld devices of today, sampling an adventure release on your phone or tablet is a viable opportunity. In the same way that people dabble in titles like the bison-themed Fire Stampede game in the heart of the untamed American wilderness and track down the guilty party in Among Us, these adventure releases can sit in your pocket or your bag and be enjoyed as and when it suits you. There are plenty of sub-genres in this particular space, though, but there truly are some excellent titles to tuck into. 

So, if you’re keen to add some adventure games to your Android devices, then below is a look at some of the best products around right now. 

Pikmin Bloom

An option that is gathering momentum in recent times, Pikmin Bloom is another augmented reality product by the makers of the smash-hit game, Pokemon Go. A roaming adventure release where players have to immerse themselves in an outdoor environment, the aim of this one is to collect Pikmin, plant flowers, and apply a variety of quirky hats to your beloved creatures. A title that forces you to get up off the couch, Pikmin Bloom’s adventure offering is unlike anything else on the list. 

Layton: Curious Village in HD

An old Nintendo DS favorite, Layton: Curious Village in HD, is now available to session on Android devices, and it’s definitely worth sampling. Part of a series of releases where players hunt for clues, crack puzzles, and aim to solve mysteries, this glorious adventure-themed product is a blast to session on a portable device. Its animation style is a particular crowd-pleaser, with gaming communities enjoying what is a highly pleasurable gaming package. 

Sky: Children of the Light

Sky: Children of the Light isn’t new but it certainly deserves more attention. A free-to-play product where gamers embark on an unforgettable journey that revolves around an ever-changing plot in a strange world, this immersive gaming experience is one of the best around on an Android device. With exploration being key in this one, there is so much to soak up in this eye-catching release that has a dedicated and loyal community of gamers behind it. 

Thimbleweed Park

A point-and-click adventure game that deserves your time, Thimbleweed Park is a mightily impressive release on the whole. In the game, a dead body is the last thing you have to worry about, particularly given the abundance of weirdness that surrounds you. Playing between five characters throughout the title, this popular release is by the makers of Monkey Island and Maniac Mansion, making it a must for people who enjoyed those particular releases. 

Teslagrad

A classic game that has made a comeback in the modern environment, Teslagrad offers a strong dose of physics-based challenges as you aim to navigate your way through this delightful platformer. Also containing detailed environments to traverse, an engaging storyline in an unforgiving world, and abilities to earn that will help you on your journey, this complex favourite is hard to fault and will provide you with hours of entertainment. 

Other adventure games worth checking out on Android are The Healing - Horror Story, Alien Isolation, Cube Escape: Birthday, Lucid Dream Adventure 2: Story, Life in Adventure, Oxenfree: Netflix Edition, and Machinarium.