The Android operating system doesn’t have any shortage of games or apps for that matter. We see developers bringing out tons and tons of apps every day. Following the same trend, we have seen a bunch of new launches in the month of July-August some of which are much awaited as well including the likes of Asphalt 9, Alto’s Odyssey, Life is Strange and more. Games are a really cool way to turn the heat off from long working hours. So, in this post, we have jotted down the list of top 10 games that we found worth playing and spending the time. Let’s get started.
1. ASPHALT 9: Legends: Of course, this game has to the number one choice when we are talking about the top 10 games. Coming as successor to the very successful Asphalt 8, the Asphalt 9 has already garnered 1,000,000+ installs with 4.6 rating. The game brings new visuals, improved graphics, many new cars, and locations. To put it in short, it is what racing game addicts would ever wished for. The game is compatible with most phones, but since it is in early stages, you might face crashing errors.
2. Alto’s Odyssey: Again, this is the successor to the most loved Alto’s Adventure. Much like the previous iteration, the Odyssey is a beautiful game with amazing visuals, gameplay, and controls as well. The landscapes are fun that the game doesn’t become boring despite playing for a long time. The gameplay is similar to the Alto’s Adventure, where Alto will be cruising down slopes collecting coins and starts and surviving. The ice slopes have been replaced by sand dunes and desert. You can also pick landscapes between shipwrecks, castles, and hot air balloons.
3. Life is Strange: Life is Strange is a very popular game on iOS that finally landed for Android recently. This narrative-based interactive game features a story is spot on and it never makes you put away from playing. The gameplay depends on the choices you take much like ‘Heavy Rain’ which is a PlayStation game. The visuals are very impressive and the story revolves around a character named ‘Max’ who has abnormal superpowers of rewinding time. The only thing you need to play this game is a lot of patience, but if you can sit through, we’re sure you’d love it.
4. World of Tennis: This game takes you back to the 1920’s which is called the ‘Golden Era of Tennis.’ You can swipe or use the touch controls to place shots and dictate where your player moves. As you keep playing, the Tennis AI system learns your play style and can play multiplayer tennis games with you against other players when you are away. You can play with other players from all over the world and become the number one tennis champion. The gameplay includes leagues, tournaments including Wimbledon, Australian Open, US Open, and Roland Garros, and practice matches as well. The game currently has 4.5 rating on Play Store, and we’re sure you’d rate the same once you start playing.
5. Speedball: Like fast-paced games? Well, Speedball is for you. It is a game that never lets you rest, not even for a second. The gameplay is very simple, you need to save your Speedball for running into obstacles and keep it moving forward while collecting gems that come in your way. The game is for sure very addictive and biggest advantage is that it is lightweight and doesn’t need much of your storage. The developer claims that only 1% of players were able to clear past Level 20. So do check out this game and let us know your level.
6. Left to Survive: No list is complete without a shooting, action game. To fill that void, left to Survive is a perfect choice for our list. It is a survival game where you need to fight against zombies using rifles, grenades, shotguns to secure safe havens and save survivors. Furthermore, you can also build your encampment to defend yourself against enemy attacks. There is also a chopper using which you can destroy the enemy bases to steal their resources. Battle other players in solo and team multiplayer tournaments. Band together with other human factions. The main advantage of this game is that the graphics are on point and the thrills are good enough to keep you hooked for a really long time. The game is currently being downloaded 100,000+ times and has 4.5 rating. Download: Left to Survive.
7. Fish Master: While the name indicates what the game is about, what it doesn’t tell you is how addictive it is. The main motive of the game is to catch as many fishes as you can and improve your fishing line to go deeper and catch more fish. At the start of the game, you will be given a 40-meter line where you can catch the fish. The game has colors graphics and playful environment that can keep you engaged when you don’t have absolutely anything to do. Do note that the game comes with too many ads that can be annoying at times, so turn off the mobile data/WiFi or get the Pro version.
8. Epic Skater 2: If you ever played Epic Skater before, you know what to expect from the successor. The developers built it from the ground up and are promising big things. It has over 600 skate gear, clothing, and accessories to customize your skater. There are close to 24 Career mode levels. The gameplay is where you skate on the streets of Epicwood and collect the gold coin to increase your level. To will have to swipe on the screen to jump glide or hover onto something. The visuals are decent and the thrills are good enough to kill your time.
9. Shadow Fighter: Arcade fighting games are always fun, it lets you unleash the inner fighting master in you. However, the goal of the Shadow Fighter is similar to most games, beat your opponent. However, the ruthless, faster enemies make the Shadow Fighter worthwhile. The controls of the game are present on the screen; the movement controls are present on the left side, while the attacks and fighting styles are placed on the right. The list of weapons includes hammer, ax, bow, and arrow. It has three types of levels: Normal, hard, easy and the visuals are very refreshing, do try it out.
10. Plank: Endless games are always fun. Plank is one of them where you have to tap and hold the screen to build Planks so that you pass through. Don’t your Planks longer, otherwise, you run into the risk of falling down. You can unlock crazy new characters along your journey. So do try out this game and let us know how do you like it.
Conclusion: So these were our top 10 picks for the month of August and since each game falls into different genres they are each special in their own ways. If it were up to us, the Asphalt 9 Legends would be our top pick and it just lived up to the hype. I have all the above-listed games installed on my phone and I keep going back to them whenever I am finding the time. So, do try them out and let us know which is your favourite.
