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 adventures to pixelated zombie escapades. Each game title is a clickable link to its Play Store page, and unless otherwise noted, these are premium titles. Don't forget to share your own favorites in the comments below!

The Best Android Survival Games

Let's dive into the games!

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Yes, the sprawling world of ARK is available on Android! This open-world survival epic casts you adrift on a mysterious island teeming with prehistoric creatures. Tame these beasts, conquer the landscape, or… opt for the less heroic approach and hide until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours.

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

A gothic survival experience set on a perilous island. Craft, build, and battle to survive the constant threats, and, of course, don't forget the most crucial task: avoid starvation!

Terraria

Embark on a massive side-scrolling adventure filled with digging, building, and exploration. Terraria offers countless hours of gameplay and boasts a thriving, dedicated community.

Crashlands

This sci-fi twist on survival sees your ship crash-landing on an alien planet. Your mission: scavenge for parts to repair your vessel. Expect a humorous journey filled with crafting, scavenging, and unexpected challenges.

Minecraft

A cornerstone of the survival genre, Minecraft's blocky sandbox provides limitless worlds and endless possibilities. While survival is central, you can also disable it and unleash your creativity in a blank canvas. Build anything imaginable... but watch out for those creepers!

Northgard

This Viking-themed survival adventure adds a strategic layer to the gameplay. Establish a new home on a mysterious island, choosing from different clans, battling beasts, and enduring harsh winters.

Radiation Island

A first-person survival shooter where you fight for survival on a radiation-polluted island. The initial challenge yields to a vast and engaging game packed with activities.

Out There

This space-faring survival game introduces a unique challenge: running out of oxygen means certain death in the vast expanse of space. Explore, discover, and encounter bizarre alien races.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

Doomsday has arrived! Your preparedness pays off with a functional fallout shelter, but time is of the essence! Make crucial decisions in your 60-second warning; your survival and post-apocalyptic fate depend on your choices and who (or what) you take with you. The Reatomized edition offers the same price point as the original but includes substantial new content, making it the definitive version.

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