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 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 titles. Got your own survival game recommendations? Share them in the comments below!
The Best Android Survival Games
ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
Yes, the acclaimed *ARK* is available on Android! This open-world survival experience plunges you onto a prehistoric island teeming with monstrous creatures. Tame beasts, conquer the terrain, or… well, you could always hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. Your choice!
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
A gothic survival adventure set on a perilous island. Crafting, building, and combat are essential for survival. And, naturally, don't forget the most crucial task: don't starve!
Terraria
Dive into this massive side-scrolling adventure, filled with digging, building, and exploration. *Terraria* offers countless hours of gameplay and boasts a vibrant, dedicated community.
Crashlands
This sci-fi twist on the survival genre sees your spaceship crash-landing on an alien planet. Scavenge for parts to repair your ship, but be prepared for a challenging, humor-filled adventure filled with crafting and resource management.
Minecraft
A survival gaming giant, *Minecraft*'s blocky sandbox offers limitless worlds and endless possibilities. While survival is a core element, you can also disable it and unleash your creativity in a blank canvas world. Build anything you can imagine… but watch out for creepers!
Northgard
A strategy-infused Viking survival adventure. Establish a new home on a mysterious island, choosing from various clans, battling beasts, and enduring harsh winters.
Radiation Island
A first-person survival shooter set on a radiation-polluted island. The challenge is immense, but the reward is a vast and engaging game world packed with activities.
Out There
Embark on a space-faring survival journey where running out of oxygen is a very real threat. Explore the vastness of space, discover new worlds, and encounter strange alien races.
60 Seconds! Reatomized
Doomsday has arrived! Your prepped fallout shelter is your only hope, but you only have 60 seconds to gather supplies and loved ones. Your choices will determine your survival after the nuclear blast.
The *Reatomized* edition, offering the same price as the original with added content, is the definitive version.
Looking for more great games? Check out our feature on the best Android party games!
