Back in my day you used to be able to download any game to your phone and play it anywhere, no WiFi needed.

But now, the number of mobile games you can play offline has shrunk so much that lists like this one need to exist. And sure, we now have excellent WiFi and data almost everywhere so most of the time you won’t notice. But what if you have to travel? What if you’re on a plane or you just don’t want to spend any data? Maybe you just want to disconnect for a bit.
This is when your issues begin.
But fear not, I’m here to help. This list features some of the best offline games you can get, in any genre you can think of, whether you want to play only for a few minutes at a time, or sink in hours. Read on!
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Note: All of the games on this list have been played and tested personally by me. I periodically update this page as I play new games, but because this website is run by a two-man team, we can’t always get to all of the games in the Play Store. The latest update reordered some of the games based on my experience, included Boxes: Lost Fragments and rewrote for better content quality.
If you think of any games we could add to this list, drop a comment below and we’ll put it on our to-play list!
Stardew Valley

| Genre | Farming RPG / Life Sim |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~500MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Stardew Valley is one of the best offline experiences you can get on mobile. Yes, you have to pay for it, but you know what? It’s like $5 which is insanely low for a game with this much content in it. You’re basically getting a console/PC game for the cost less than you’d spend on a cup of coffee. So, be smart — just try it. I was very stubborn for very long because I thought all the hype must be fake, but it’s not. This game is truly a life sim masterpiece.
Balatro

| Genre | Card Roguelike / Strategy |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~200MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Balatro is an indie card-based game where you build a deck and play something like poker, but with a unique, roguelike progression and some fun card options. It’s a premium game, which means you’ll have to pay for it, but in my opinion, it’s genuinely worth it because it’s a game you’ll come back to over and over again. You can never really complete it in that sense, and you can play it either for short bursts or get really sucked in and play for hours. And of course, no WiFi needed.
Bloons TD6

| Genre | Tower Defense / Strategy |
| Price | Paid (with optional in-app purchases); free with a Netflix subscription |
| Size | ~700MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No (touch controls only) |
Bloons TD6 is such a fun game. I love tower defense, but then you add all of the fun colors and monkeys into it, and it gets even better. Obviously, you place towers and adapt against the waves of bloons (which, no matter how colorful, keep getting trickier). It’s super addictive, and the best part is that no two games are the same. You don’t need WiFi for anything except downloading it, and the only thing you’ll miss out on are leaderboards and co-op modes.
Cats & Soup

| Genre | Idle Simulation / Casual |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~100 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
Cats & Soup is a chill idle game that’s more about vibes than high scores, and sometimes that’s exactly what you need.
You start with one cat lazily chopping carrots, and before long, you’ve got a whole culinary crew. Each cat has its own task (stirring, chopping, juicing) and the whole thing runs in real time while you sit back and collect coins. You won’t need any WiFi for it, so just download it and enjoy some cozy time.
Vampire Survivors

| Genre | Roguelike / Bullet Hell |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~100 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Vampire Survivors is one of the most ridiculously fun offline mobile games you can get. And you can sink in as much time as you want, whether it’s 5 minutes or 30.
In Vampire Survivors, your character auto-attacks while you dodge, kite, and panic-collect XP gems. Every minute you survive makes the whole thing wilder. And it’s completely free on mobile, even though it’s normally paid (inexpensive, but still) on PC. Seriously, give it a try.
Boxes: Lost Fragments

| Genre | Puzzle |
| Price | Free demo, then paid |
| Size | ~600MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
Boxes: Lost Fragments is a puzzle game where you unlock different boxes by solving complex mechanisms on them or around them. It’s seriously beautiful to look at and engaging to play — I finished the three free chapters in one go, even though some of the puzzles really stumped me. You can buy the full game as well, but there are enough puzzles in the free part that you won’t run out of them soon, especially if you take your time. And of course, it’s fully offline!
Dead Cells

| Genre | Roguelike Action Platformer |
| Price | Paid (with optional DLCs) |
| Size | ~1.5GB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
If you want a mobile game that feels like a full-fledged console experience, Dead Cells is your best bet. It’s a fast-paced roguelike action-platformer with fluid combat, stunning pixel art, and the kind of loop that makes hours disappear.
The Android port is polished, with a customizable touch layout that actually works well, and it also supports external controllers if you want precision. Every run drops you into procedurally generated dungeons packed with enemies, traps, and loot.
Offline play is rock solid. Once it’s installed, you don’t need Wi-Fi for anything. The only thing you miss offline is cloud saving, but locally it works flawlessly. Plus, it has excellent replay value, so you won’t get bored easily.
It’s a premium game, which means you pay upfront. There are a few optional DLC packs if you want even more content, but the base game already has dozens of hours baked in. No ads, no nagging popups, no “energy systems.”
Plague Inc.

| Genre | Strategy / Simulation |
| Price | Paid (with optional DLCs) |
| Size | ~100MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Instead of saving the world, in Plague Inc. your job is to destroy it. And you can do this by designing, as the name suggests, a plague (virus, fungus, etc.). It’s a bit dark, especially with humanity’s recent history with… pandemics. But it’s also super fun — you create a pathogen and spread it around, mutate it to dodge cures and adapt, and more. It’s also much harder to do it successfully than it seems.
Offline performance is solid. Once installed, you don’t need Wi-Fi to play, and the game runs entirely offline. The only things tied to internet access are leaderboards and optional updates, so you can comfortably play on a plane or without data.
Replayability is high thanks to multiple disease types, difficulty levels, and alternative modes like the popular Scenario Creator. As for monetization, Plague Inc. is a paid game with optional in-app purchases. You can buy expansions that add new disease types (like Necroa Zombies or the mind-controlling Neurax Worm), but the base game itself has plenty of depth. Importantly, there are no forced ads.
Altos Odyssey

| Genre | Endless Runner |
| Price | Free (with optional premium version) |
| Size | ~70MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
If you want something relaxing but still endlessly replayable, Alto’s Odyssey is one of the best offline mobile games out there. It’s an endless runner set against gorgeous desert landscapes, where you snowboard down dunes, leap across chasms, and pull off smooth tricks.
Each playthrough feels fresh thanks to procedurally generated terrain and shifting environments, from dunes to temples to hot air balloons. The controls are perfectly tuned for touch, making it one of those games you can sink into instantly.
Offline play is seamless. No Wi-Fi is required at all, and you’ll never see a pop-up telling you to reconnect.
Replayability is built into the design. Since it’s an endless runner, the goal is always to beat your high score, complete challenges, and unlock new characters. Although, keep in mind that it doesn’t have the same long-term depth as something like Stardew Valley.
Alto’s Odyssey is free to play with ads, but you can buy the “premium” version (called Alto’s Odyssey: The Lost City in some stores) to remove them and unlock extras.
Ninja Arashi

| Genre | Roguelike / Action Platformer |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~200 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Ninja Arashi is a side-scrolling action platformer with tight controls and beautifully dark visuals. You play as Arashi, a former ninja who’s out to rescue his kidnapped son. The gameplay is simple to learn but satisfying, and very reminiscent of higher-budget platformers.
It runs flawlessly without Wi-Fi, making it one of the most addictive offline mobile games I’ve played. Just FYI, this is not an easy game, though it may seem so at the beginning. It’s not casual but it is extremely fun and engaging. So, if you’re looking for some action, this is the one for you.
Fallout Shelter

| Genre | Simulation / Strategy |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~200 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
This post-apocalyptic management sim lets you play Overseer in the classic Fallout post-apocalyptic universe.
Your job is to keep everyone alive, productive, and (somehow) happy. You’ll build rooms, assign jobs, send brave souls out into the Wasteland for loot, and fend off raiders, fires, and the occasional roach apocalypse.
It’s one of those rare offline mobile games that doesn’t feel stripped down when you’re not online. You can play at your own pace, micromanage every tiny detail, or just check in for a few minutes at a time.
Monument Valley (1 & 2)

| Genre | Puzzle / Adventure |
| Price | Paid (separate purchase for 1 & 2) |
| Size | ~500MB each |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Monument Valley is a wonderful cozy and relaxing game with beautiful, mind-bending geometry, gorgeous minimalist art, and a haunting soundtrack. Your job is to guide a silent princess through this weird architecture, and you can reveal hidden paths, solve puzzles, and more. Monument Valley 2 is pretty similar, but instead the main characters are a mother and her child.
Offline performance is flawless. Both games work perfectly without Wi-Fi, so you can enjoy them anywhere. They’re also lightweight compared to many modern mobile games, which makes them a good fit for older or lower-storage devices.
Unfortunately, replayability isn’t infinite, since these are handcrafted puzzle experiences rather than procedurally generated ones. But both of these games are well-worth playing.
Soul Knight

| Genre | Roguelike Action / Dungeon Crawler |
| Price | Free (with in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~300MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes (single-player fully offline) |
| Controller Support | No (touch only) |
Soul Knight is a fun, colorful, fast-paced game. You get into procedurally generated dungeons, blasting enemies with everything from pistols to laser guns to stranger weapons like potato cannons. Controls are twin-stick style, with a joystick for movement and another for aiming, and they’re smooth enough even without a controller. Each run is different thanks to randomized loot, character classes, and dungeon layouts.
Offline play is excellent. Once you’ve installed it, you can run through dungeons without ever needing Wi-Fi. Online features like multiplayer require a connection, but the core single-player experience works seamlessly offline.
Replayability is very high. Like Dead Cells, every dungeon run feels unique, and the variety of weapons and characters keeps things fresh. Seasonal events and frequent updates add even more content, so it’s a game you can come back to again and again.
This game is also free-to-play with in-app purchases. You can unlock characters and skins faster by paying, but most of it can be earned through play. Ads are present but minimal compared to many free games, and importantly, offline mode strips them out entirely.
Mini Metro

| Genre | Puzzle / Strategy |
| Price | Paid (one-time purchase) |
| Size | ~150MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes (completely playable offline) |
| Controller Support | No (touch-based gameplay only) |
Mini Metro is a minimalist puzzle game about building subway systems, and it’s surprisingly addictive for something so simple. Gameplay revolves around drawing and redesigning subway lines as new stations appear on the map. Shapes represent different stations (circles, triangles, squares, etc.), and passengers will only travel to certain types. Your job is to keep traffic flowing smoothly as the city expands.
Offline play is flawless. Once downloaded, there’s no need for Wi-Fi at all. You can replay it endlessly because each game is different and the map/stations change and evolve as you unlock new cities. You can also do daily challenges, but you do need internet for those.
It’s a paid game with no ads or in-app purchases.
Shadow Fight 2

| Genre | Fighting / RPG Hybrid |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~150MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes (single-player fully offline) |
| Controller Support | No (touch-based controls only) |
Shadow Fight 2 is a classic offline fighting game that has RPG progression with martial arts combat. Gameplay is a mix of timing, strategy, and reflexes. You control your fighter with a simple set of swipe and tap gestures for punches, kicks, and combos.
Offline play is solid. Most of the single-player campaign works completely without the internet, but multiplayer duels do require a connection, but they’re entirely optional. The campaign has multiple acts so you can play it for quite a bit. And it’s a free to play game with in-app purchases, and ads are minimal (will appear between levels, but they’re not intrusive).
LIMBO

| Genre | Puzzle / Adventure |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~130MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No (touch-based controls) |
LIMBO is a hauntingly atmospheric puzzle-platformer that delivers one of the most memorable offline experiences on mobile. With its stark black-and-white visuals, eerie sound design, and minimalist storytelling, it’s a game that sticks with you long after you’ve put your device down.
You control a young boy navigating a dangerous world full of traps, puzzles, and environmental hazards. Once you install it, it’s completely offline, and there are no ads. It’s also a very light game, so it’ll work even on older devices.
Keep in mind that LIMBO is handcrafted and pretty story-driven, so you’ll probably only complete it once. But still, there’s plenty to do and uncover, so you’ll get a ton of gameplay out of it (just maybe not every day on the commute to and from work). This is a paid game as well, with no in-app purchases.
Terraria

| Genre | Sandbox / RPG / Adventure |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~200MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Terraria is one of the most expansive offline sandbox games available on mobile. Think of it as a 2D Minecraft with more RPG elements, exploration, and combat. The mobile version keeps all the core mechanics intact, with touch controls that are surprisingly intuitive for a game of this depth. Controller support is also available.
Once installed, you can explore, fight, and build without ever connecting to Wi-Fi. Cloud saves require the internet, but local saves work perfectly offline. Plus, this is one of those games that’s small in size but mighty in all the content it gives. You can play it almost endlessly and in so many different ways that you’ll never run out of things to do.
It is a premium game, though (without any ads or IAPs later on).
Icewind Dale

| Genre | Classic RPG / Tactical / Adventure |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~2GB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Icewind Dale is a deep, story-driven RPG that brings the classic Dungeons & Dragons experience to mobile. You create a team of adventurers, each with unique classes, skills, and equipment, then engage in strategic battles against a variety of enemies.
Once installed, the entire campaign is playable without an internet connection. Multiplayer features and cloud saves require Wi-Fi, but local single-player progression works flawlessly offline. Plus with multiple classes, difficulty settings and different quests make it fun to replay many times.
Titan Quest

| Genre | Action RPG / Hack-and-Slash |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~2GB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Titan Quest is a classic action RPG brought to mobile, offering epic offline hack-and-slash adventure. You can choose from multiple character classes, mix skills to create unique builds, and tackle challenging boss fights. The mobile port retains precise touch controls, and controller support is included if you prefer physical buttons.
Offline play is fully supported. Online features such as cloud saves and multiplayer are optional, so you can enjoy the game entirely offline. Multiple classes, customizable builds, and a vast world filled with loot and secrets make each playthrough unique.
Occidental Heroes

| Genre | Retro RPG / Turn-Based Adventure |
| Price | Paid |
| Size | ~50MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Occidental Heroes is a retro-inspired RPG that’s perfect for players if you have a low-spec device or want a straightforward offline adventure. Its pixel-art style and classic RPG mechanics deliver nostalgia without requiring a high-end phone.
You manage a small party, choose skills, and equip gear to survive tougher encounters. The turn-based combat is simple to learn but still offers meaningful strategy. The full game runs without Wi-Fi, so you can play anywhere — on commutes, flights, or without internet access. No pop-ups, ads, or online checks interrupt gameplay.
Replayability is moderate but satisfying. Multiple classes and dungeon layouts encourage experimenting with different party setups, though the core content is more limited compared to larger RPGs like Titan Quest.
Slice & Dice

| Genre | Roguelike / Action |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~100MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Slice & Dice is a fast-paced roguelike action game with procedurally generated dungeons, challenging enemies, and satisfying combat. Each run is different thanks to random level layouts and enemy placement.
Offline play is excellent. There are no forced ads or reconnect prompts to interrupt the experience. Plus, with randomized dungeons, unlockable weapons, and progressively harder enemies, every run feels unique. It’s a free to play game with optional in-app purchases.
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Love is in small things

| Genre | Hidden Object / Puzzle |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~200 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
This beautifully illustrated hidden object game is soft, gentle, and full of quiet moments that remind you to slow down and appreciate, well… the small things.
Each level is based on a charming watercolor scene from Korean artist Puuung’s work, filled with cozy details — couples sharing tea, cuddling on rainy days, or just doing everyday things that somehow feel magical. Your job is to find little hearts hidden throughout the scene.
It’s one of the most relaxing offline mobile games I’ve played.
Want more hidden object games? These are my favorites!
Shattered Pixel Dungeon

| Genre | Roguelike / Dungeon Crawler |
| Price | Free (with optional donations or in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~70MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes, fully offline |
| Controller Support | No |
Shattered Pixel Dungeon is a classic roguelike with pixel-art style, procedural dungeons, and permadeath mechanics. Gameplay is turn-based, with you navigating procedurally generated dungeons filled with monsters, traps, and loot.
Each class has unique skills and playstyles, and your decisions have lasting consequences due to the permadeath system. Plus, it’s completely offline and endlessly replayable, and it’s a free game with only optional donations or IAPs.
Lost Lands Series

| Genre | Hidden Object / Puzzle |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~200 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
These games are like interactive fantasy novels wrapped in puzzles, where you play Susan — a regular mom turned badass world-saver — as she stumbles into a magical realm and ends up fixing everything.
Each game is its own standalone story, but there’s a continuous plot that threads through the series. The hidden object scenes are clever, and the puzzles are satisfying.
While you’ll need to pay to unlock the full versions, the free demos give you a solid taste (and there are so many of them that you won’t run out of fun soon).
Stickman Master: Shadow Ninja

| Genre | Action / RPG |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~100 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
Stickman Master: Shadow Ninja is a side-scroller that puts you in control of a stickman warrior with deadly combos, and a whole arsenal of flashy weapons.
The gameplay is fast, smooth, and super satisfying. You’ll dash, slash, and obliterate enemies in stylish combat sequences that feel really cool. Best of all, it’s fully playable offline.
Offline Games – No Wifi Games

| Genre | Mini-games / Casual |
| Price | Free (with optional in-app purchases) |
| Size | ~100 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | No |
Sometimes, you just need something simple, fun, and totally free to kill time . Offline Games – No Wifi Games, as the name says, is the perfect solution for those moments when you’re without a connection but still need some entertainment.
This app packs a variety of classic games into one neat little package — everything from puzzles and brain teasers to arcade-style games that’ll keep you tapping away. No need to overthink or commit to anything.
Dead Cells is a mix of Metroidvania exploration with the heart-pounding randomness of a roguelike. Each run feels fresh, and every death feels like a lesson in how not to be a giant failure. You’ll be slicing, dashing, and blasting your way through procedurally generated levels, picking up new weapons, and uncovering secrets in every corner.
Once you’ve got it downloaded, you can dive into it without worrying about Wi-Fi.
Slay The Spire

| Genre | Deck-building Roguelike |
| Price | Paid (one-time purchase) |
| Size | ~500 MB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | Yes |
Slay the Spire is a deck-building roguelike where you climb a spire, battling enemies, gathering cards, and building your deck as you go. Each run is wildly different, with over 350 cards and 200+ items to mix and match.
The spire throws random encounters, tough bosses, and endless combos your way, making sure you’ll never get bored. Slay the Spire is one of those games that never feels quite the same twice. Each run is randomized, so you’ll always be faced with new challenges, new enemies, and new opportunities to experiment with different strategies.
Into deckbuilders? Check this list (some of them are also playable offline).
GRID Autosport

| Genre | Racing |
| Price | Paid (one-time purchase) |
| Size | ~3 GB |
| Offline Friendly? | Yes |
| Controller Support | Yes |
GRID Autosport isn’t your average tap-to-drift racer — it’s a full-on console-quality experience, right there in your pocket. It looks stunning, runs smooth, and gives you access to a ton of real cars and tracks. The controls are customizable (including tilt, touch, or controller), and the difficulty scales with you.
And yes, it works flawlessly offline.
Check this list for more mobile racing games.
FAQs
Yes! Every game in our list can be played without an internet connection. Some games have optional online features (like multiplayer, leaderboards, or cloud saves), but the core gameplay works fully offline.
Of the games on this list, you can play Soul Knight, Slice & Dice and Shattered Pixel Dungeons fully for free.
The lightest offline mobile games (on this list) are Mini Metro, Slice & Dice, Shattered Pixel Dungeon, and Occidental Heroes. They’re all under 100MB
Some games are family-friendly, while others have combat or mature themes. You can confidently let your kids play Stardew Valley, Monument Valley (both parts), Terraria and Alto’s Oddisey.
Pavle is the founder of PlayForge and its lead writer and reviewer, covering PC, PS5, and mobile games, a with a focus on RPGs, MMOs, FPS games, and more. He’s been gaming since the PS2 days and now writes in-depth reviews and guides to help players find their next obsession and get gaming insights from real players, not just critics. His reviews are honest and transparent, but he always tries to stay positive, because in his opinion, almost any game can be fun if you look at it the right way.
In his free time, he likes to (obviously) play more games, spend time with his family, theorycraft about various media with his wife, and watch anime. So yes, he’s a complete nerd, even if he’ll never admit it.

