11 Fun Mobile Games to Play Without the Internet

It seems like more and more games are requiring an internet connection to be played at their best, however, there are still plenty of games that you can enjoy without WiFi  or data usage. If you are looking for such offline games, this article is for you.

Best free offline games for mobile

• 1. Alto's Odyssey
• 2. Plague Inc.
• 3. Pixel Dungeon
• 4. Unblock Me
• 5. Doodle Jump
• 6. Mini Metro
• 7. Cut the Rope
• 8. Super Hexagon
• 9. Papers, Please
• 10. Wordsmyth
• 11. Journey

1. Alto's Odyssey

Without a doubt, Alto's Odyssey is one of the most beautiful games you can play on your smartphone. Not only that, it's also incredibly fun.

Alto's Odyssey has everything that made its predecessor, Alto's Adventure, great, including intuitive and easy-to-learn controls, a great atmosphere, and lots of places to explore. Your goal is to get as far as you can, exploring different locations and discovering their secrets.

Along the way, you will also unlock different characters in your adventure. Overall, the game is extremely fun and you will enjoy experiencing a new world with beautiful locations. And if you think Apple Arcade is worth it, then you will enjoy playing Alto's Odyssey - Remastered, which is even better than the original.

• Download: Alto's Odyssey for Android  | iOS ($0.99)

2. Plague Inc.

If you've ever played the flash game Pandemic, you'll love Plague Inc. Your goal is to spread a plague, infecting the world and bringing humanity to its knees.

It sounds easy, but at its core this is a strategy game - not so hard that you'll want to give up but challenging enough to keep you playing. Each country will do its best to stop the plague, so you'll need to be quick and smart to achieve your goals.

Download: Plague Inc. for Android | iOS ($0.99)

3. Pixel Dungeon

Pixel Dungeon is probably the best introduction to the roguelike genre on Android. In short, it's an RPG with randomly generated levels, items, and monsters.

This means that no two playthroughs will be the same. Each time the game is unique, so you will not get bored of playing this game for a long time.

Download: Pixel Dungeon for Android

4. Unblock Me

You might know Unblock Me from its real-life counterpart, Rush Hour. The setup is simple: you have a grid of 6x6 blocks that can only move in certain directions, and your goal is to get the red block out of the grid.

It's definitely a harder puzzle game than you might think - but in a fun and addictive way. At first, you won't have any trouble with any of the levels, but as you progress, you'll have to stop and think about your next move. It forces you to think outside the box and each victory is satisfying.

Download: Unblock Me for Android | iOS

5. Doodle Jump

Unlike many popular endless runners, Doodle Jump feels less rushed and chaotic. Instead, it is addictive and one of the best mobile games to kill time.

Your goal is to climb each level as high as possible. Just make sure you don’t fall or collide with any enemies. There are plenty of unique obstacles that pose a challenge, but there are also plenty of power-ups to help you get through them. Of course, if you want something more modern, you can also try Doodle Jump 2, but the classics are always a hit.

Download: Doodle Jump for Android | iOS ($0.99)

6. Mini Metro

Mini Metro is probably one of the most relaxing strategy games ever made. Have you ever wanted to be a planner of the subway network, trying to maximize the efficiency of picking up/dropping off passengers while relaxing to the quiet, rhythmic ambient sounds? Then this is the game for you and we believe everyone should try it at least once.

Download: Mini Metro for Android ($1.06) | iOS ($3.99)

7. Cut the Rope

When it comes to classic mobile games on the App Store and Google Play Store, Cut the Rope is one of the best. It uses physics in such a clever and easy-to-understand way that you'll quickly find yourself getting addicted to it.

Even since Cut the Rope became widely popular, there have been many new sequels to the game, but the original Cut the Rope is still a lot of fun and you should definitely give it a try.

Download: Cut the Rope for Android | iOS

8. Super Hexagon

Super Hexagon looks simple at first glance but is actually very difficult. In fact, it is one of the most difficult games out there. The average player will lose the first game in 3 seconds.

The great thing about Super Hexagon is that it's hard but fair. Any failure is your fault, making you want to try again. With enough practice, anyone can eventually beat this game.

Download: Cut the Rope for Android | iOS ($2.99)

9. Papers, Please

Papers, Please is one of the best console games you can play on your smartphone. The story is engaging, the characters are unique, mysterious, and even funny at times. Every decision you make in the game can save or ruin the life of you and your family.

You play as a customs officer from Arstotzka, a fictional land that has just come out of war. Your job is to make sure everyone is allowed into your country without any trouble. Of course, you soon realize that being a customs officer is more fun than you think.

Download: Papers, Please for Android ($5.04) | iOS ($4.99)

10. Wordsmyth

Wordsmyth is a relaxing game that you will love if you are a fan of the Wordle trend. This game will give you nine different letters and your job is to find as many words as possible. Don’t worry; the game will give you as many hints as you need if you get stuck.

Every day you will get a new set of letters and words to find, but you can always go back to the previous day in case you want to finish before starting a new day. Overall, this is one of the best word guessing games you can play on your smartphone.

Download: Wordsmyth for Android | iOS ($2.99)

11. Journey

Journey is one of the best, most relaxing indie games you can find on any console or smartphone. When you start out, you have no idea what you're doing or where you're going; all you know is that you have to keep going to find your final destination. But as you might guess from the name, this game is about the journey, not the destination.

Journey takes you on an adventure through a unique world you've never experienced before and you'll love every minute of it.

Download: Journey for iOS ($2.99)

See also:

• 10 Best Android Emulators for Windows
• List of the best Android apps and games on the Google Play store so far this year
• 16 effective English learning word puzzle games on Android and iOS