The survival game genre has evolved tremendously in recent years. With thousands of options on the Play Store competing for your attention, we've curated this list to highlight the best survival games available for Android. Our selection features a diverse range, from sci-fi adventures to pixel-art zombie survival road trips.
You can tap any game title to download it directly from the Play Store. Unless noted otherwise, all games are premium releases. We also welcome your personal recommendations—feel free to share them in the comments section at the end of this article.
Top Survival Games for Android
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ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition
Yes, ARK is fully available on Android! This open-world survival experience places you on the shores of a mysterious land teeming with prehistoric creatures, challenging you to adapt and overcome. Tame wild beasts, conquer the environment, or take cover in the bushes and hope the T-Rex doesn’t find you—the path you take is entirely up to you.
Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition
This gothic survival adventure strands you on a perilous island where danger lurks around every corner. To stay alive, you'll need to craft tools, build shelters, and fight off threats—all while keeping your hunger at bay, just as the game’s title suggests.
Terraria
Dive into a massive side-scrolling adventure where mining, building, and exploration await. Terraria offers endless fun with hours of engaging gameplay, supported by a dedicated and expansive player community.
Crashlands
Crashlands adds a sci-fi twist to the survival formula. After crash-landing on an alien planet, you must scavenge for parts to repair your ship—a goal that’s far easier said than done. Alongside crafting and combat, the game delivers a healthy dose of humor.
Minecraft
A titan in the survival genre, this block-based sandbox offers infinite worlds and limitless possibilities. While survival is a core element, you can also switch to creative mode and build without constraints. Explore, create, and beware of creepers!
Northgard
This Viking-themed adventure blends survival with strategic gameplay. Establish a new settlement on a mysterious continent, choose from different clans, battle mythical beasts, and endure harsh winters to secure your place in Northgard.
Radiation Island
In this first-person survival shooter, you must navigate a radiation-contaminated island and fight to stay alive. Though challenging at first, the game soon reveals a vast world packed with exploration and action.
Out There
Embark on an interstellar survival journey where managing resources like oxygen is critical to staying alive. Explore the cosmos, encounter strange alien species, and uncover galactic mysteries.
60 Seconds! Reatomized
The apocalypse is here—and your prepping finally pays off! With just 60 seconds before impact, race to gather supplies and family members for your fallout shelter. Your choices during the chaos, and who or what you bring along, will determine your fate after the bombs drop.
The Reatomized edition is priced the same as the original but includes significant new content, making it the definitive version of the game.
Looking for more great gaming suggestions? Check out our feature on the best party games for Android.
