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Google Play Games might be headed to the graveyard in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 7 points 2 days ago

Game achievements. Apparently now the app is being killed, but its features will be integrated somehow in the Play Store itself.

Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of April 20th in c/gaming@beehaw.org
Here's a very good reason to emulate J2ME (pre-smartphone Java games) in c/retrogaming@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 6 points 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago)

Yes, I think it was through those services. You'd pay, receive a message with the link, and download the game. However, I've always done it the "alternative" way.

Although I had collected a bunch of them, I rarely found myself actually playing and enjoying them. The number pad, or stick, controls were atrocious and most games weren't that great. My most played were card games and Frozen Bubble (which is also on the Play Store now) on the phone, and Asphalt on my iPod Nano. Asphalt was really fun and with gyro controls.

Weekly “What are you playing” Thread || Week of April 20th in c/gaming@beehaw.org
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago

Prince of Persia Lost Crown on mobile and having a blast!

Carbonara. No cream was harmed during the creation of this dish. in c/cooking@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

Makes sense!

Carbonara. No cream was harmed during the creation of this dish. in c/cooking@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 1 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (3 children)

As a general rule, you shouldn't salt the water "generously" because the pecorino is already quite salty itself. Also, you wouldn't need to use parmigiano to balance the taste, but that's up to you to modify the recipe how you like it.

Free Android Games (incl. FOSS ✅️) - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 2 points 1 week ago

Thanks. It seems like the message you see might be due, while misleading, to the device hardware rather than it's OS version. At least that's what came up as one of the possible reasons after a web search.

One more reason to keep "outdated" games still on the list, as they might work for someone!

Free Android Games (incl. FOSS ✅️) - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Says it's made for an older version of android, and won't let me download

That's odd, but also it isn't the first time someone tells me that a game is outdated while seeming to be fine on my end. May I ask what device and Android version you use?

Thanks for reporting this by the way!

*Permanently Deleted* in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

Necessary evil, but it'll make Americans filthy rich in the long run. New golden age is coming. Trust him, bro

/s

Free Android Games (incl. FOSS ✅️) - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. in c/android@lemdro.id
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 1 points 2 weeks ago (4 children)

Underhand seems to be outdated

What does it say? It looks good on my end, with Android 14.

Can I suggest Drill Down

Yes, I'll add this as it's also FOSS. Thank you!

If you have other suggestions, next time please also provide a link to the game. This one has been delisted fron the Play Store so I found it on itch.io

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Lists of free and paid games - UPDATE (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemmy.world
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In case anyone's interested, I've updated my list of free games. It now includes games from other sources besides the Play Store, FOSS games marked with ✅️, and clearly stated source in brackets (such as F-droid or GitHub, e.g.).

I've also updated my other list of favorite paid games with indicators for controller support 🎮 to ALL games that qualify, portrait 📱, and 120FPS.

Before you ask, I can't add the same indicators to my free games list because those are mainly user recommendations and I don't play most of them.

You can recommend games for either list and they'll be added if criteria is matched (plus personal discretion on quality for the paid games).

Cheers ✌️

Busy with life stuff. Nothing serious. Will be back in a bit. in c/summit@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 2 points 2 weeks ago

Real life always comes first so do take your time! But it's good to know the app hasn't been abandoned. Thanks for the quick update :)

The Call to Execute Luigi Mangione Is Indefensible in c/news@lemmy.world
[–] char_stats@lemm.ee 7 points 2 weeks ago

This ☝️

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Issue: searching a word within a post doesn't scroll the page to visualize matching items (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/summit@lemmy.world
2 comments fedilink
 

I tried searching for a word in a long post and the behaviour was different from other apps.

Example: within a certain post, I search for the word 'house' and get 25 matches. So I tap on the down arrow in the search box to visualize each matching item one at a time, but the post doesn't automatically scroll down.

To replicate this, you can try with one of my posts here and try searching (three-dots>Find in page) for 'F-droid'. The highlighted matching item will work as intended and go down, but once it'll pass the bottom of the screen, the post won't scroll.

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My list of free games now includes FOSS! (lemm.ee)
submitted 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemdro.id
12 comments fedilink
 

As the title suggests, I'm now including FOSS games and games from some reputable sources besides the Play Store in my list of free games.

You can find the list pinned in this community or simply here.

Today I've updated the list with most of your recommendations collected from the comments, updated the entry criteria, and added a green checkmark ✅️ for FOSS games.

I've also added the F-droid link to some games that are both on the Play Store and on F-droid. I'm sure there are others in the list that need updating, so feel free to tell me.

Please read the edit and updated criteria before recommending your favorite games. Thank you!

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Workaround fix found — Tapping on Lemmy links outside the app doesn't redirect to exact destination when Summit is closed (lemm.ee)
 

The issue: tapping on a Lemmy link from outside the Summit app doesn't always redirect to the exact destination, but rather to Summit's homepage (subscribed communities feed).

The workaround: in case anyone is annoyed by this problem, while waiting for a fix you could try Lemmy Redirect on F-Droid. After installing it, you set it as default app for Lemmy links (make sure to open its default system settings and enable all the instances to be opened with this app). It perfectly fixed the issue and it's a good workaround while waiting that it is fixed in the Summit app itself.

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Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown - Mobile Reveal Trailer (youtu.be)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemdro.id
5 comments fedilink
 

On release day, users will be able to download a free trial version [...] Full access will cost €14.99, but for the first three weeks, players can buy it at a discounted price of €9.99.

The mobile version of Prince of Persia will retain all the original content and gameplay mechanics while being optimized for smartphones. The improvements include customizable settings, redesigned controls, and support for external gamepads, allowing players to fully personalize the gaming interface. As for system requirements, owners of modern smartphones and tablets will enjoy a stable 60 FPS experience.

Source: https://egw.news/gaming/news/26943/new-mobile-game-from-ubisoft-prince-of-persia-the--QdrqVEHKL

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Fix needed: tapping on Lemmy links outside the app doesn't redirect to exact destination when Summit is closed (lemm.ee)
 

I have a link to one of my posts saved in my notes.

  • When the Summit app is closed (double tap on back button), if I open this link in my notes the only thing that happens is that Summit starts, but I'm not in my post. I'm just on my main feed, home screen basically.

  • When Summit is already open in the background, if I open the link I'm redirected to the correct post.

I hope I've explained it clearly enough, and it should be easy to replicate!

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What's the state of Android browsers? Want to move away from Samsung Internet (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58870060

I've been using Samsung Internet for a very long time, knowing it isn't the best one for privacy. However, the user experience with it is, for me, unmatched by any other browser, including Vivaldi, Brave, and any Firefox forks.

So here's what I'm looking for in a browser:

  • preferably FOSS

  • some control on privacy setting, less trackers/fingerprinting, etc. Doesn't have to be the most hardened.

  • decent dark mode for web pages (Dark Reader is OK)

  • bottom search bar

  • bottom tabs bar rather than tab switcher

  • a quit button I don't have to tap and scroll 2 times to find. Ideally it'd be placed on the main bottom bar

  • the quit button must clear cache and close all tabs, so I think it should be native and not an extension, but maybe I'm wrong?

Is there any browser that can give me that?

I'd love using Fennec as my main - and God knows I've tried multiple times to - but missing some of those feature made it hard for me to leave Samsung Internet behind. ATM I'm using both browsers BTW.

Any suggestion is appreciated!

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My favorite PAID games on the Play Store (+ user recommendations) (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemmy.world
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cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58686627

If you want to save this list, I suggest doing so with the original post, as I'll keep it updated with new entries.

Latest entries - March 15th, 2025:

Latest entries Netflix - March 15th, 2025:

Other recent entries:

 

Introduction

(scroll down for the actual list)

This is a list of all games, sorted by category, that I've purchased and finished during the years and I'd like to recommend as they're all excellent and without predatory monetization or gacha system.

Edit: now I'm also including the most recommended titles by the community - which I haven't playtested yet or I'm not particularly interested in - marked with 💬.
If you want your entry to have a chance to be listed, these are the criteria:

  • paid Play Store games compatible with recent Android versions
  • no ads or microtransactions except ads-removal, full-game unlock, or proper DLCs
  • you love the game and think it's worth the price
  • include link and genre

I will still use my discretion and judgment to filter the entries, in an effort to try and keep the list's quality high.

[If you want to recommend free games, without ads or microtransactions, here is the list for you.]

Some of the games may be free with IAP's, but EXCLUSIVELY to unlock the full game, DLCs, or remove ads (no gacha or energy/gambling mechanics, "diamonds", pay-to-win, or any recurrent cash-grab bullshit of sort).

[Disclaimer: chances are some items in this list will inevitably be removed from Play Store as time goes by, or will not be compatible with future Android versions. I'll do my best to always keep it updated, but feel free to PM me if you come across any unavailable title and I'll make a correction]

I'm planning to keep the list updated for personal reference with the new games I'll play and like, or old games I've played that will come to mind later. So feel free to save it and check out new entries every so often.

My ultimate goal is to promote worthy content and honest/talented devs, hoping to see more quality games in the future, rather than the cancerous cash-grab machines the Play Store is regrettably riddled with. And, of course, to let everyone have a great time playing great titles ;)

 

THE LIST

 

Legend

🌟 - top favorite  

👑 - top favorite and a timeless masterpiece  

🎮 - better played with a controller  

🎮❗️ - better played with a controller, but you need a controller mapping app (recommended: Panda)  

⌛️- outdated  

💬 - recommended by the community, but I haven't played it or not my favorite  

~~[Game title]~~ - removed from Play Store, but you might still see it in the store if you've purchased it  

 

Action/Shooter

 

Hack and slash

  • Grimvalor 🌟 🎮 (2.5D hack and slash medieval fantasy platform/RPG)

  • Shadow Blade 🌟 🎮 (2D hack and slash action platform)

  • Ninja Arashi 🎮 (2D hack and slash action platform - free with IAPs to remove ads)

  • SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE (top down/isometric hack and slash)

  • Dead Cells 💬 🎮 (roguelite action platformer)

 

Platform

  • Dadish 🌟 (2D platformer, pixel graphics, easy)

  • Dadish 2 🌟 (2D platformer, pixel graphics, medium difficulty)

  • Dadish 3 (2D precision platformer, pixel graphics, hard difficulty)

  • Suzy Cube 🎮 (3D platformer, good rip-off of Super Mario 3D Land)

  • MouseBot 🌟 (3D platform-like)

  • Swordigo 🎮❗️ (2D RPG action-adventure platformer; requires controller mapping app if you want controller support - free with IAPs to remove ads)

  • Oddmar (2D action-adventure platformer)

  • Sonic Runners Adventures 🌟 (2.5D platformer)

  • Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty 🌟 (puzzle-platformer adventure)

  • Levelhead 💬

  • ~~Haipy (2D platformer, pixel graphics) (regional availability)~~

 

Metroidvania

 

Turn-based RPG

 

Action RPG

  • Trials of Mana 🌟 🎮❗️ (it's a port from console/PC but critically lacks controller support. You can use Panda Gamepad Pro - recommended - or Mantis to achieve that. If you will use the Panda app, check this out)

  • The Bard's Tale (3D action RPG adventure - this game has some optional IAPs: they can easily be ignored but they're there. Also, some users experienced an auto-save bug that corrupts ALL save files, so I recommend disabling auto-save altogether. I'm keeping the game listed here for now as I still consider it a true premium games and I haven't personally experienced any bug during my playthrough)

  • Evoland (action/adventure RPG with 2D and 3D graphics and a mix of genres)

  • Evoland 2 🌟 🎮 (action/adventure RPG with 2D and 3D graphics, mix of genres; controller recommended)

  • Pascal's Wager (soulslike) 💬

  • Star Wars: KOTOR 💬

  • Star Wars: KOTOR II 💬

  • ~~Ys Chronicles I 🎮 (2D action RPG - old-school action JRPG which doesn't really hold your hand, bump combat, level cap is 10, yet it's fun!)~~

  • ~~Ys Chronicles II 🌟 🎮 (2D action RPG - fantastic old-school action JRPG! Continues where Ys I left off and offer a longer, more flashed out experience. The pixel art is simply beautiful, with real-time lighting effects. Dungeons get very "labyrinthy" and challenging towards the end (I needed to follow a guide), but the effort was fully repaid)~~

 

CRPG

 

Roguelite tabletop

 

Adventure

 

Crafting/Survival

 

Survival horror

 

Point-and-click

  • Fran Bow 🌟 (point and click/puzzle - psychologic soft horror) Excellent story and gameplay. [Edit: the old one, divided into chapters, is here]

  • Lost Echo (point and click/puzzle adventure)

  • Tangle Tower 💬

  • ~~The Silent Age (point and click adventure) contains IAPs to unlock episodes~~

 

Puzzle-adventure

 

Strategy

 

Tower defense

 

Management

 

Idle

 

Racing

 

Golf/Billiard

 

Netflix games

(require an active Netflix subscription)

 

Extras and emulators

  • AppSales is an app that will make you save some money by notifying you when specific games (or apps) in the Play Store go on sale. Just add the games you wish to buy to the AppSales' watchlist and you'll get notified when the price gets cut.

  • Panda Gamepad Pro 🎮 is a tool that allows you to map your controller for touch inputs, practically adding controller support to those game that don't have it.

  • Retroarch 🎮 (emulator for almost all consoles) "jack of all trades" emulator, the only one that supports analog triggers for Xbox One S controller. It has a bit of a learning curve, and other individual emulators might offer better performance

  • Dolphin 🎮 best emulator for GameCube and Wii

  • DraStic DS Emulator 🎮

  • PPSSPP Gold - PSP Emulator 🎮

  • Delta Touch [9 x Doom engines] 💬 (engine for Doom games)

  • Quad Touch 💬 (engine for Quake games)

 

Happy gaming ;)

ps: please let me know if there's any wrong information about the games included in this list (especially regarding IAPs or availability) so that I'll fix the post if necessary.

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My favorite PAID games on the Play Store (+ user recommendations 💬) (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemdro.id
4 comments fedilink
 

UPDATE: added controller support indicator 🎮 to more games, portrait mode 📱, multiplayer 👥️, and 120FPS indicators.

Latest entries - April 25th, 2025:

Other recent entries

Introduction

(scroll down for the actual list)

This is a list of all games, sorted by category, that I've purchased and finished (or played extensively) over many years and I'd like to recommend as they're all excellent and without predatory monetization or gacha system.

Edit: now I'm also including the most recommended titles by the community - which I haven't playtested yet or I'm not particularly interested in - marked with 💬. Please check entry criteria below before commenting.

Some of the games may be free with IAP's, but EXCLUSIVELY to unlock the full game, DLCs, or remove ads (no gacha or energy/gambling mechanics, "diamonds", pay-to-win, or any recurrent cash-grab bullshit of sort).

[Disclaimer: chances are some items in this list will inevitably be removed from Play Store as time goes by, or will not be compatible with future Android versions. I'll do my best to always keep it updated, but feel free to PM me if you come across any unavailable title and I'll make a correction]

I'm planning to keep the list updated for personal reference with the new games I'll play and like, or old games I've played that will come to mind later. So feel free to save it and check out new entries every so often.

My ultimate goal is to promote worthy content and honest/talented devs, hoping to see more quality games in the future, rather than the cancerous cash-grab machines the Play Store is regrettably riddled with. And, of course, to let everyone have a great time playing great titles ;)

Entry criteria for user recommendations 💬

  1. paid Play Store games compatible with recent Android versions
  2. no ads or microtransactions (except ads-removal, full-game unlock, or proper DLCs)
  3. you love the game and think it's worth the price
  4. must include link and, possibly, genre

I will still use my discretion and judgment to filter the entries, in an effort to try and keep the list's quality high.

[If you want to recommend free games, without ads or microtransactions, here is the list for you.]

THE LIST

 

Legend

🌟 - top favorite  

👑 - top favorite and masterpiece status  

💬 - recommended by the community, but I haven't played it or not my favorite  

🎮 - controller supported and, usually, strongly recommended  

🎮❗️ - controller recommended but not supported—you need a controller mapping app like Panda)  

📱 - portrait orientation (either exclusively or optional)

👥 - includes multiplayer

120FPS - 120 FPS on supported devices

~~[Game title]~~ - delisted, but you might still see it in the store if you've purchased it  

 

Action shooter

 

Action-adventure platformer/hack-n-slash

  • Grimvalor 🌟 🎮 120FPS (2.5D hack and slash medieval fantasy platform/RPG)

  • Shadow Blade 🌟 🎮 (2D hack and slash action platform)

  • Swordigo 🎮❗️ (2D RPG action-adventure platformer; requires controller mapping app if you want controller support - free with 2 IAPs that add compass or coin doubler, and either of them remove ads too)

  • Oddmar 🎮 120FPS (2D action-adventure platformer)

  • Ninja Arashi 🎮 (2D hack and slash action platformer - free with IAPs to remove ads)

  • SAMURAI II: VENGEANCE 🎮 (top down/isometric hack and slash)

  • Dead Cells 💬 🎮 120FPS (roguelite action platformer)

 

Platformer

 

Metroidvania

 

Beat 'em up

  • TMNT: Shredder's Revenge 🌟 🎮 👥️ (beat 'em up with story mode and fun multiplayer - IAP to unlock complete edition with all DLCs - free if you have Netflix)

 

Turn-based RPG

 

Tactical RPG

 

Action RPG

  • Trials of Mana 🌟 🎮❗️ (it's a port from console/PC but critically lacks controller support. You can use Panda Gamepad Pro - recommended - or Mantis to achieve that)

  • The Bard's Tale (3D action RPG adventure - this game has some optional IAPs: they can easily be ignored but they're there. Also, some users experienced an auto-save bug that corrupts ALL save files, so I recommend disabling auto-save altogether. I'm keeping the game listed here for now as I still consider it a true premium game and I haven't personally experienced any bug)

  • Evoland 🎮 (action/adventure RPG with 2D and 3D graphics and a mix of genres. Touch controls work great)

  • Evoland 2 🌟 🎮 (action/adventure RPG with 2D and 3D graphics, mix of genres; controller recommended)

  • Pascal's Wager (soulslike) 💬 🎮

  • Star Wars: KOTOR 💬 🎮

  • Star Wars: KOTOR II 💬 🎮

 

CRPG

 

Roguelite cards, dice, or deck builder

  • Solitairica 📱 (surprisingly engaging and perfect for quick games)

  • Balatro 🌟 (poker-inspired roguelike)

  • Indies Lies 🌟 (inspired by Slay the Spire; free and with three paid DLCs which will also remove ads, add extra story modes, characters, and new mechanics)

  • Meteorfall: Journeys 📱

  • Slay the Spire (legendary deck builder; PC port)

  • Dicey Dungeons (there's no actual deck of cards but rather equipments and dice; it plays like a roguelite deck-builder)

  • Slice & Dice 💬 📱

  • Dawncaster 💬 📱

 

Action adventure

  • Anodyne 🌟 🎮❗️ 📱 (lanscape/portrait. Adding controller support through Panda is a must if you want to finish the game)

  • Legend of the Skyfish 2 🌟 🎮 (Zelda-like with a fishing rod for weapon)

  • Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion 🎮 (humorous, Zelda-like, pixel art adventure; achievements didn't work correctly, but they might have been fixed after I played it)

  • Oceanhorn 🌟 🎮 (3D Zelda-like action adventure)

  • Afterplace 💬 📱 120FPS

 

Puzzle adventure

 

Point-and-click adventure

 

Simulation/management

 

Worker placement survival

  • This War of Mine 💬 (DISCLAIMER: as of April 2025 multiple users still report crashes, but I'll keep the game here because it is otherwise worth it, and devs often donate part of the profits to victims of various wars)

 

Survival crafting

 

Survival horror

 

Racing

 

Sport

 

Tower defense

 

Idle

 

Netflix games

(require an active Netflix subscription)

 

Delisted or outdated

Extras and emulators

  • AppSales is an app that will make you save some money by notifying you when specific games (or apps) in the Play Store go on sale. Just add the games you wish to buy to the AppSales' watchlist and you'll get notified when the price gets cut.

  • Panda Gamepad Pro 🎮 is a tool that allows you to map your controller for touch inputs, practically adding controller support to those game that don't have it.

  • Retroarch 🎮 (emulator for almost all consoles) "jack of all trades" emulator, the only one that supports analog triggers for Xbox One S controller. It has a bit of a learning curve, and other individual emulators might offer better performance

  • Dolphin 🎮 best emulator for GameCube and Wii

  • DraStic DS Emulator 🎮

  • PPSSPP Gold - PSP Emulator 🎮

  • Delta Touch [9 x Doom engines] 💬 (engine for Doom games)

  • Quad Touch 💬 (engine for Quake games)

 

Happy gaming ;)

ps: please let me know if there's any wrong information about the games included in this list (especially regarding IAPs or availability) so that I'll fix the post if necessary.

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Some setting items don't show in search. Also, is there no search within a community? (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/summit@lemmy.world
3 comments fedilink
 

First of all, best Lemmy app I've tried so far and I can see the attention to details and to the customization that matters. So hats off to you for the brilliant work!

I tried searching for "draft" or "drafts" or "save" in the settings, and nothing popped up. However, there is a setting for "Save drafts automatically". I suppose that's a non-indexed item which should have been indexed?

~~The other thing I wanted to ask is if there's a way to search into communities, if that's even a thing in Lemmy as I'm new here, and if the feature is roadmapped? I believe it's an essential feature to avoid things being asked countless times in communities.~~ [Edit: there's Filter by community]

Thanks for your work and keep it up!

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Free Android Games - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemmy.world
4 comments fedilink
 

cross-posted from: https://lemm.ee/post/58557378

If you want to save this list, I suggest doing so with the original post, as I'll keep it updated with new entries.

Latest entries - February 15th, 2025:

February 2nd, 2025:

January 7th, 2025:

 

Introduction

(scroll down for the actual list)

I recently realized there are still, to this day, some actual "hidden gems" in the Play Store. Not the fake ones everyone talks about which, in a way or another, often have a catch or aren't very "hidden". I mean free games with no ads or IAPs of any kind that are fun to play.

So I was thinking maybe it's time to compile a list of them. Please suggest the ones you've found and enjoyed!

I won't try them all as I did with my premium games list [will update with link as soon as I post it], because this time you could simply download and try them for yourself without spending a dime. I'll simply list them.

‼️Also, please do checkout MiniReview - Game Reviews for more free games that match the following criteria (use the "Browse" tab and select the correct filters). The same app for iOS - App Store - is here.‼️

 

Entry Criteria

  • FREE
  • NO ADS
  • STRICTLY NO IAPs (except donation buttons, but I'll have to check before adding the game to the list, so no guarantees it'll be added quickly)
  • it has to be a legit game, of course. Full, not demo.
  • it has to be available on the Play Store and compatible with the latest, official Android version at the time of writing/updating (14)
  • possibly include a link to the game on the Play Store

I've saved this post so to keep it updated over time, for my own reference and for your benefit. So feel free to save it and check out new entries every so often.

 

THE LIST

 

Legend

☕️ - includes a fair donation button, with or without minimal cosmetics only

~~[Game title]~~ - removed from Play Store

 

Shooters

 

Stealth

 

Platform

 

Rhythm

 

Arcade

 

RPG

 

Roguelike dungeon crawlers

 

Deck builders

 

Adventure

 

Puzzle

 

Strategy

 

Racing

 

Simulation

 

Casual

 

Sport/Competition

 

Visual novel

 

Happy gaming ;)

ps: please let me know if there's any wrong information about the games included in this list (especially regarding the ones with free donations) so that I'll fix the post, if necessary.

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Free Android Games (incl. FOSS ✅️) - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android@lemdro.id
66 comments fedilink
 

Latest entries - 25 April, 2025:

Other recent entries

Introduction

(scroll down for the actual list)

I recently realized there are still, to this day, some actual "hidden gems" in the Play Store. Not the fake ones everyone talks about which, in a way or another, often have a catch or aren't very "hidden". I mean free games with no ads or IAPs of any kind that are fun to play.

So I was thinking maybe it's time to compile a list of them. Please suggest the ones you've found and enjoyed!

Edit: I'm now including free games (no piracy) from other sources beside the Play Store (which will be specified within brackets), such as github or F-droid. If they're also FOSS, like all F-droid games, they'll have this green checkmark ✅️. For the games that have both F-droid and Play Store versions, the green checkmark is for the F-droid version.

I won't try them all as I did with my premium games list, because you could simply download and try them for yourself without spending a dime. I'll simply list them.

‼️Also, please do checkout MiniReview - Game Reviews for more free games that match the following criteria (use the "Browse" tab and select the correct filters). The same app for iOS - App Store - is here.‼️

I've saved this post so to keep it updated over time, for my own reference and for your benefit. So feel free to save it and check out new entries every so often.

Entry Criteria

  1. FREE
  2. NO ADS
  3. STRICTLY NO IAPs (except donation buttons, but I'll have to check first)
  4. NO PIRACY
  5. it has to be a legit, full game you've played and liked. No demos, no emulators (everyone knows RetroArch anyways)
  6. no entire repositories. You can recommend them in the comments if you really want, but this list is for games you'd like to recommend
  7. if it's a Play Store game, it should be compatible with the latest Android version at the time of entry
  8. must include a link to the game, especially if from sources outside the Play Store. Not direct-download links, just links to the page
  9. sketchy sources won't be considered. Play Store, GitHub, and F-droid are welcome

[If you want to recommend paid games, without ads or predatory microtransactions, here is the list for you.]

THE LIST

 

Legend

✅️ - FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software). Listed on top in their respective categories

☕️ - includes option to donate, with or without minimal cosmetics only

~~[Game title]~~ - delisted

 

Shooter

 

Stealth

 

Platformer

 

Rhythm

 

Arcade

 

RPG

 

Roguelike dungeon crawler

 

Deck builder

 

Adventure

 

Puzzle

 

Tower defense

 

Strategy

 

Management

 

Racing

 

Simulation

 

Casual

 

Visual novel

 

Delisted or outdated

 

Happy gaming ;)

ps: please let me know if there's any wrong information about the games included in this list (especially regarding the ones with free donations) so that I'll fix the post, if necessary.

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