The Best Android Survival Games - Updated!

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 epics to pixelated zombie adventures. 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

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Experience the prehistoric world of ARK on Android! This open-world survival game throws you onto a mysterious island teeming with dinosaurs. Tame these beasts, conquer the landscape, or… well, you could always hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours!

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

A gothic survival experience on a perilous island. Craft, build, and battle to survive—and, crucially, don't starve!

Terraria

Dive into this expansive side-scrolling adventure. Dig, build, and explore in a world brimming with hours of gameplay and a massive, dedicated community.

Crashlands

This sci-fi twist on survival has you crash-landing on an alien planet. Scavenge for parts to repair your ship, facing hilarious challenges along the way. Crafting, scrapping, and plenty of humor await.

Minecraft

A survival gaming giant, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and endless possibilities. Focus on survival or unleash your creativity in this blocky sandbox—just watch out for those creepers!

Northgard

A strategic Viking-themed survival adventure. Establish a new home on a mysterious island, choosing from different clans, battling beasts, and surviving harsh winters.

Radiation Island

Fight for survival in this first-person shooter set on a radiation-polluted island. A challenging but rewarding experience with tons to do.

Out There

Embark on a spacefaring survival journey where running out of oxygen is a very real threat. Explore the vastness of space, discover exciting new worlds, and encounter strange alien races.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

Doomsday has arrived! Use your 60-second warning wisely to gather supplies and choose who to take with you to your fallout shelter. The Reatomized edition includes a wealth of new content.

Looking for more great games? Check out our feature on the best Android party games!