The Best Android Survival Games - Updated!

The survival genre has truly exploded in recent years, flooding the Play Store with thousands of options all competing for your attention. That's why we've compiled this list of what we believe to be the very best Android survival games. From sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie road trips, there's something for every type of survival enthusiast.

You can click on the name of any game to download it directly from the Play Store. Unless otherwise noted, these games are premium releases. If you have any recommendations of your own, please share them in the comments section at the end of the article.

The Best Android Survival Games

Let's dive into the games!

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Yes, ARK is now available on Android! This open-world survival game drops you onto the shores of a mysterious land teeming with prehistoric creatures. Your challenge is to tame these beasts, master the environment, or perhaps hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours.

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

Set on a gothic island fraught with peril, Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition is a survival game where crafting, building, and combat are essential for staying alive. And remember, the name is a reminder—don't starve!

Terraria

Terraria offers an expansive side-scrolling adventure where you must dig, build, and explore. With hours of gameplay and a vibrant community, this game is a bundle of fun.

Crashlands

Crashlands adds a sci-fi twist to the genre. After your ship crashes on an alien planet, you must scavenge for parts to repair it. It's not as easy as it sounds, but the game is infused with humor, making the crafting and scrapping enjoyable.

Minecraft

A cornerstone in survival gaming, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and endless possibilities. While survival mode is a key feature, you can switch to creative mode for a blank canvas to build anything you imagine. Just be wary of those creepers!

Northgard

Northgard combines strategy with survival in a Viking-themed adventure. Settle on a new island, choose your clan, battle beasts, and endure harsh winters to establish a thriving community.

Radiation Island

A first-person shooter survival game set on a radiation-polluted island, Radiation Island is challenging but rewarding, offering a vast world full of activities.

Out There

In Out There, you're a space traveler fighting to survive amidst the vastness of space where oxygen is scarce. The game is filled with thrilling discoveries and encounters with alien races.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

When doomsday strikes, your prepping pays off with a fallout shelter ready under your home. With only 60 seconds to prepare, your choices and what (or who) you bring with you will determine your fate post-nuclear annihilation. The Reatomized edition, priced the same as the original, includes additional content, making it the definitive version.

Interested in more gaming options? Check out our feature on the best Android party games.