The 8 best Android tablet games we have lined up for you here include titles that will please fans of casual as well as hardcore games. The immense enjoyment that Android-powered slates are able to provide with their capabilities often amazes one.
Tons of games out there are crying out for your attention. Some with special graphics for your tablets, some with their controls and other properties tweaked for larger screens and some that proffer the same amount of fun irrespective of whether they’re played on smartphones or tablets. So if you’ve just bought yourself a lovely Android-powered slate, and are looking to push it to its limits, here’s a complete list of titles (in no particular order of preference) that will let you do just that.
1 – GTA 3
Grand Theft Auto 3 is the exemplary classic that granted us the brilliant open world model which is commonplace in a number of today’s games. And in celebration of its 10-year anniversary, its maker Rockstar Games decided to port it to mobile devices.
Along with superbly updated graphics, this game also kicks in gameplay and controls that have been optimized for touch-based feedback. Those who’ve already played the original game back in the days will find it’s a great joy to play on tablets. And for those who haven’t, what are you waiting for?
Price: 4.99 USD
2 – Bad Piggies HD
The second addition to our list comes from Rovio – the maker of undoubtedly the most popular mobile game series out there, Angry Birds. In fact, this new title is a spin-off to the series in question. While the earlier games had you slinging birds at the pigs in order to get their eggs back, Bad Piggies HD asks you to take control of the swine themselves and guide them to their beloved eggs.
This title was released just yesterday and has kept us busy ever since. Its gameplay involves the building of machines that will direct the pigs to their objectives. There’s no price tag attached as it’s completely free to download.
Price: Free
3 – Dead Trigger
Dead Trigger is an absolute zombie slaughter-fest which deserves your attention if you’re all for such games. Your task is to put the undead out of their misery using the array of weapons that this FPS throws at you, and of course, in the process, achieving several objectives. It’s quite unusual for a mobile game to be built using motion-capture, and this title doesn’t just have that.
It includes advanced lighting, post-process effects as well as ragdoll effects and water simulation, with the last two features meant exclusively for Tegra 3 devices. It’s available for free, but with a number of tempting in-app purchases.
Price: Free
4 – Osmos HD
The surreal experience that Osmos HD is, just has to be indulged by anyone with a liking for video games. This puzzler gives you the aim of driving a single-celled organism called Mote into other smaller Motes so as to absorb them.
Its simple gameplay model, dynamic time-warping and a variety of levels will amaze you from the onset. But what makes this game thump over a number of others is its use of mystical visuals and incredible music, with both managing to create an irresistible atmosphere.
Price: 0.99 USD
5 – Sims Freeplay
This worthy entry on our catalog looks to provide engrossing gameplay which the Sims series is known for, right on the screens of your beloved slates.
You can build your own dream houses, take care of your pets, set out to pursue your careers and much more. Besides, regular updates are being doled out by EA, infusing the title with added features. It’s free to play, but if you’re not the patient kind, you can even purchase Simoleons to speed things up.
Price: Free
6 – Max Payne Mobile
This title gives you another chance to experience the tragic events that started the tale of Max Payne – one of the most poignant stories ever to have been conveyed through video games.
For those uninformed, Max Payne came out in 2001, narrating the tale of the titular character who must clear his name from crimes he hasn’t committed, while also trying to unearth the truth about his slain family. High-definition resolutions and textures are to be witnessed in this tablet version which also provides support for wireless game controllers and select USB gamepads.
Price: 2.99 USD
7 – World of Goo
World of Goo, a unique puzzler, made it to this roster based solely on the exceptional gameplay it has in its store. It asks you to utilize balls of goo in order to come up with large structures, bridges, cannonballs, zeppelins and even tongues.
Its peculiar level design as well as its diverse themes will waste no time in reeling you into the game. And then there’s also the leaderboard support which lets you compete with folks from all over the world.
Price: 4.99 USD
8 – Shadowgun
This title is purely for the ones looking for exorbitant graphical offerings. Shadowgun can rightfully be described as one of the best-looking games to have ever set foot on tablets.
With its familiar looks, it is almost like playing Gears of War on a smaller screen. However, this title achieves its originality in its brilliantly crafted story. Some spectacular third-person shooter gameplay filled with different weapons, a variety of enemies and console-quality graphics lie in store of you in the game.
Price: 4.99 USD
Conclusion:
That brings us to the end of our rant about the best Android tablet games. Play them now and make sure to come back to us with your opinions.