The Best Adventure exploration Games for Android

Update : Little Robot added at rank #40.
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Outer Wilds (2019)

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Xbox Series X Android Xbox One Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch PC Windows Playstation 4

Unravel the mysteries of the universe in Outer Wilds, an award-winning open world game. Explore an ever-evolving solar system, uncover alien secrets, and enjoy a thought-provoking narrative. With no enemies to fight, you're free to discover at your own pace. Get ready for an unforgettable adventure in space!

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What we like:
  • Unique and immersive gameplay experience
  • Beautiful and intricate world-building
  • Thought-provoking narrative
  • Encourages fearless discovery
  • Captures the mysteries of the universe
What could be improved:
  • May cause motion sickness
  • Game's physics can lead to unexpected deaths

  • exploration
  • mystery
  • puzzle
  • discovery
  • space
  • open-world
  • sci-fi
  • endless
  • adventure
  • first-person
  • day
  • story
  • narrative

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Tomb Raider (2014)

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Playstation 4 Mac OS Xbox 360 Android PC Windows stadia Xbox One

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.


  • puzzle
  • adventure
  • stealth
  • exploration
  • platform
  • cover
  • action-adventure
  • combat
  • action
  • shooter
  • survival
  • narrative
  • multiplayer
  • underwater
  • third-person

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Sable (2021)

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Android PC Windows Xbox One

Sable is an open world RPG with no combat, set in a Moebius-inspired desert. You play as Sable, about to embark on a rite of passage known as The Gliding - exploring the deserts, doing odd jobs for strangers and earning badges to turn into new masks.


What we like:
  • Unique open world setting inspired by Jean "Moebius" Giraud
  • Customizable bike and character
  • Heartfelt story of self-discovery
  • Relaxing atmosphere with stunning visuals and music
  • Many memorable moments
What could be improved:
  • Occasional audio bugs & stuttering
  • Limited scale world compared to larger games
  • Flattening palette in certain interiors at night

  • exploration
  • open-world
  • self-discovery
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • sci-fi
  • relaxing
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • stylized
  • comic
  • lore
  • discovery
  • book
  • combat

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Snufkin: Melody of Moominvalley (2024)

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Join Snufkin in this musical adventure about restoring harmony and balance to Moominvalley, protecting it from the industrious Park Keeper.

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  • stealth
  • park
  • open-world
  • puzzle
  • wholesome
  • cozy
  • stylized
  • adventure
  • book
  • colourful
  • exploration
  • funny
  • atmospheric
  • instrument
  • musical

5

Riven (2024)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android Mac OS osvr

Uncover a story of intrigue, betrayal, and a civilization teetering on the brink of collapse as you solve intricate puzzles to unlock the secrets of Riven. Built from the ground-up and expanded from the award-winning original game released in 1997.


  • 3d
  • emotional
  • exploration
  • walking-simulator
  • surreal
  • story
  • philosophical
  • investigation
  • logic
  • mystery
  • atmospheric
  • puzzle
  • grade-school
  • first-person
  • adventure

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Death's Door (2021)

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PC Windows Xbox Series X Xbox One Android IOS iPhone Nintendo Switch Playstation 4 Playstation 5

Death's Door is an action-adventure game that follows a crow reaping souls. You must explore the world of doors, find each one and battle enemies while unlocking new skills and magic powers. The game features smooth controls, great aesthetics and an in-depth story that will keep you engaged for hours.

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What we like:
  • Challenging boss battles
  • Meaningful dialogue about life and death
  • Excellent exploration and hidden areas
  • Fluid and accessible combat
  • Beautiful art style and graphics
What could be improved:
  • Lack of a map can be frustrating
  • Can rely too much on obnoxious enemy waves
  • Linear

  • dungeon
  • boss
  • isometric
  • zelda
  • action-adventure
  • boss-fight
  • combat
  • souls
  • exploration
  • puzzle
  • platform
  • adventure
  • fight
  • challenging
  • battle

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Tunic (2022)

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Tunic is an adventure game in which you play as a cute little fox dressed up Link-style, who wakes up on a beach with no idea what's going on. You explore the world, deciphering foreign languages and solving puzzles with the help of an instruction manual. Combat involves using a sword and shield, consumable items, and magic. Discover secrets and join forces with the community to solve puzzles together!

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What we like:
  • Bright vibrant colours
  • Cute protagonist
  • Interesting story
  • Environmental storytelling
  • Fun combat system
What could be improved:
  • Difficult to decipher language
  • Not all buffs explained clearly

  • isometric
  • zelda
  • souls
  • boss
  • exploration
  • combat
  • discovery
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • dungeon
  • old-school
  • cute
  • mystery
  • boss-fight
  • classic

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Stray (2022)

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You play as a realistic-looking kitty that goes by the name Little Furball. As you explore the dystopian world you find yourself in, you make friends with robots and discover secrets that have been hidden away for many years. You must use your parkour skills to traverse the environment, evade monsters and help your robotic friends achieve their goals.

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What we like:
  • Realistic kitty movements
  • Variety of meows when pressing the dedicated meow button
  • Interesting characters with great backstory
  • Rewarding exploration and puzzles to solve
  • Forgiving platforming mechanics
What could be improved:
  • Scary jumps that may require multiple attempts to perfect
  • Separated from other kitties at one point in the story
  • No humans at all in this futuristic world

  • robots
  • cyberpunk
  • puzzle
  • stealth
  • platform
  • dystopian
  • cat
  • exploration
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • cute
  • third-person

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Open Roads (2024)

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Nintendo Switch Xbox One Android Xbox Series X Playstation 5 Playstation 4 PC Windows j Xbox Series X/s

Tess Devine and her mother, Opal, embark on a road trip adventure to explore a series of long-abandoned family properties, unearthing the past. Featuring star performances by Keri Russell (The Americans, Star Wars: Rise of Skywalker) and Kaitlyn Dever (Booksmart, Uncharted 4)

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  • mystery
  • narrative
  • walking-simulator
  • interactive
  • story
  • adventure
  • first-person
  • hand-drawn
  • exploration
  • walking
  • discovery
  • investigation
  • fiction
  • cinematic
  • grand

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Valiant Hearts: Coming Home (2023)

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Android PC Windows Playstation 4 Xbox One Nintendo Switch IOS iPhone

Valiant Hearts: Coming Home continues the story started with the award-winning Valiant Hearts: The Great War. This sequel continues and concludes the story of these ordinary people thrust into the extraordinary circumstances of World War I.

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  • graphic
  • puzzle
  • novel
  • naval
  • historical
  • war
  • adventure
  • platform
  • interactive
  • 2d
  • battle
  • exploration
  • i
  • puzzling-solving
  • violin

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