Every month, we see fantastic Android games released on the Play Store, but April has blessed us with an exceptionally high amount of brilliant titles across all genres. From the old but challenging Sid Meier’s Railroads to the spectacular turn-based combat of Honkai: Star Rail, there’s a fantastic game for everyone this month. We’ve seen a particularly large amount of releases that offer impressive visuals, perfect for pushingthe greatest gaming phonesto their limit.
We’ve selected the month’s best games and gathered them in this convenient list. Don’t forget to check out ourroundup of the best games of Marchas well.
1Sid Meier’s Railroads
The venerable railroad tycoon game that reignited the tycoon genre, Sid Meier’s Railroads is a must-play for any fan of trains or tycoon games.In our hands-on, we praised how Feral adapted it for touch screens, making your phone the best place to play Railroads today. For those unfamiliar with Railroads, it’s the perfect way to dip your toes into the tycoon genre without getting overwhelmed.
Sid Meier’s Railroads is available for $12.99. Unusually, this is more expensive than the P.C. version, but you also get a bunch of quality-of-life improvements that we hope eventually come to the desktop version some day.
2Pocket City 2
Pocket City 2 is an improvement over its predecessor in nearly every way. Veterans of the original game will find Pocket City 2’s gameplay familiar, but there’splenty of new content to familiarise yourself with. Notably, you’ll be able to explore your city in third-person, driving cars, flying planes, or just strolling the streets.
Pocket City 2 is available for $4.99. Unlike the original, there’s no free-to-play version, but there are zero microtransactions. Regardless, $4.99 is a small price to pay for one of thebest simulation games on Android.
3Worms W.M.D: Mobilize
Worms W.M.D. Mobilize might be the latest game in the Worms franchise, but it was developed with retro gaming in mind. Inspired by Worms Armageddon (1999), you won’t find many of the features introduced by more recent Worms games. However, this isn’t a drawback,Worms W.M.D. Mobilize combines retro gameplay with quality-of-life changesto make it one of the best Worms games.
Worms W.M.D. is available for $5.99 on the Play Store, a fraction of its price on P.C. Regardless of what you think is the best Worms game; this should more than satisfy.
4Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance
The Baldur’s Gate franchise includes some of thebest RPGs on Android; their turn-based gameplay inspired by D&D’s Forgotten Realms Campaign spawned a classic franchise. Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance changes the formula, offering hack-and-slash action while remaining true to the series' roots. However, its retro gameplay may feel clunky to some.
Baldur’s Gate: Dark Alliance is available for $9.99, a third of its price on other platforms.While this Android port didn’t fix many of the long-standing bugs, it’s a classic RPG we can’t recommend enough.
5Super Meat Boy Forever
Super Meat Boy Forever took a long time to reach our phones, but it finally arrived in late April. Unlike the original, it’s an auto-runner, but don’t let this turn you off. Super Meat Boy Forever’s massive amount of randomly-generated stagesmeans every level is different. It’s fast-paced, fun, and addicting.
Super Meat Boy Forever follows the trend of being cheaper on mobile than on other platforms, but it takes this to a whole new level. It’s available for $0.99, whereas, on P.C., you can find it for $19.99.
6Honkai: Star Rail
Depending on your point of view, Honkai: Star Rail is either too different or too similar to HoYoverse’s hit gacha game, Genshin Impact. However, Honkai: Star Rail’s turn-based combat is undeniably excellent,offering spectacular effects, fast-paced action, and extensive opportunities for building your ideal team.
As a gacha game, Honkai: Star Rail is free-to-play, so it might not be for everyone’s tastes. However, if you’re willing to put up with the microtransactions, it’s one of thebest gacha games on Android.
Peglin is a pachinko game with a roguelike twist. You’ll adventure through a fantasy world, defeating monsters, collecting powerups, and slaying bosses, all through the tried-and-tested method of bouncing balls of pegs. It’s excellent fun for fans of both pachinko and roguelike games.
While it’s unclear from the Play Store listing, Peglin is still in development. However, there’s plenty of content to enjoy right now, but you’ll need to spend $8.99 to unlock the full game.
8Raji: An Ancient Epic
Raji: An Ancient Epic is an action-adventure game inspired by Indian culture and mythology. There’s plenty to enjoy here, but it’s worth playing just to enjoy the spectacular visuals. Environments are vibrant and packed with detail, while the demons you’ll battle are suitably terrifying.
9Monopoly Go
Monopoly Go is a great way to play a digital version of the classic board game, but there’s more going on here than anotherbrilliant board game adaptation for Android. There are alternate game modes, mini-games, and many social features to connect and compete with friends and family.
Monopoly Go is free-to-play with quite a few microtransactions. However, if you’re looking for a modern way to play this classic board game, there’s no need to look further than this.
10Paths: Beatrice’s Adventure
Each month, fantastic indie games are released that fly under the radar. Paths: Beatrice’s Adventure is a quirky and beautiful adventure game where every decision can lead to a different outcome. While each playthrough takes less than an hour, you’ll want to play multiple times to explore all the story paths you missed. Add in the charming hand-drawn visuals, and you’ve got a game that’ll keep you absorbed for hours.
Paths: Beatrice’s Adventure is available for $3.99 with no microtransactions. It’s perfect if you’re looking for a fresh indie game to fill a rainy weekend.
