The survival genre has exploded in popularity, flooding the Play Store with countless options. To cut through the noise, we've compiled a list of the best Android survival games, offering a diverse range from sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie escapades.
Each game title is a clickable link to its Play Store page. Unless otherwise noted, these are premium games. Have your own suggestions? Share them in the comments below!
The Best Android Survival Games
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
Yes, ARK is on Android! This open-world survival game throws you onto a prehistoric island teeming with monsters. Tame beasts, conquer the landscape, or… hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. Your choice.
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
A gothic survival experience set on a perilous island. Craft, build, and battle to survive—and, importantly, don't starve!
Terraria
A massive side-scrolling adventure filled with digging, building, and exploration. Hours of gameplay await, backed by a huge and active community.
Crashlands
This sci-fi twist sees your ship crash-landing on an alien planet. Scavenge for parts to repair your ship—a task easier said than done. Enjoy the humor alongside the crafting and scavenging.
Minecraft
A survival sandbox giant, offering limitless worlds and potential. While survival is central, creative mode provides a blank canvas for building anything imaginable. Just watch out for creepers!
Northgard
A strategy-infused Viking survival adventure. Establish a new home on a strange island, choosing from different clans, battling beasts, and surviving harsh winters.
Radiation Island
A first-person survival shooter set on a radiation-polluted island. The challenge is tough, but a rewarding and expansive game awaits.
Out There
A spacefaring survival game where running out of oxygen is a serious threat. Explore the vastness of space, encounter strange alien races, and make exciting discoveries.
60 Seconds! Reatomized
Doomsday has arrived! Your prepped fallout shelter is your only hope, but you only have 60 seconds. Your choices in those 60 seconds, and who you take with you, will determine your fate.
The Reatomized edition includes all the original content plus a lot more, making it the definitive version.
Looking for more great games? Check out our list of the best Android party games!
