Summary
- Mobile devices offer a diverse library of incredible games you can play without connecting to the internet.
- From horror games like Limbo to roguelikes like Vampire Survivors, there's something for all iOS and Android users who prefer to play offline.
During the early days of gaming, you could easily play your favorite video games without having to worry about the internet or data connection, as long as you had your mobile device to play on. With technological advancements on the rise, the internet has become an integral part of the gaming world; plenty of games require the net.
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PostsThere may be times when you won’t be able to access the internet, or your connection will be unstable. If you would like to enjoy games without having to worry about your internet connection, you should try out these awesome offline games.
Updated on March 24, 2025, by PJ Molloy: Everyone loves a good online multiplayer game, but sometimes, it's nice to have some alone time to get immersed in a single-player experience. If that's the case, check out our new recommendations for must-play offline mobile titles.
We've added a range of mobile games here, from roguelikes to farming sims, so you can play whichever genre is your favorite.
20 EDDA Cafe Visual Novel
A Time-Bending Love Story
CloseWant to go on an emotional journey? EDDA Cafe Visual Novel tells a beautiful, time-bending story. The plot follows Mina, who lost her one true love after making a horrible mistake. When she discovers a coffee shop that can send you back in time, she's given one final chance to revisit her biggest regret and erase the soul-crushing guilt.
The narrative here is powerful, and the themes of heartbreak, regret, and redemption are sure to hit home for many people. Everything is enhanced with an extremely charming art style and well-written characters. Just be prepared to shed a few tears by the end.
19 Candies 'N Curses
A Charming Rougelite With A Spooky Twist
CloseCandies 'n Curses is an engaging rougelite with an eerie atmosphere. Take control of Molli, who must escape from a haunted house. The goal is to run and jump through a series of single-screen levels, using your flashlight to defeat hoards of ghosts and ghouls. If you survive long enough, you'll advance to the next stage.
As a rougelite, the overall objective is to play multiple runs and get further each time. Luckily, you can collect souls and ectoplasm to upgrade your flashlight and become even more powerful. Be warned that it's hard to put it down once you start playing.
18 Balatro
Deck-Building At Its Best
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Strategy Digital Card Game Roguelike Systems 9.7/10 OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 92/100 Critics Rec: 100% Released February 20, 2024 ESRB E10+ For Everyone 10+ // Gambling Themes Developer(s) LocalThunk Publisher(s) Playstack Engine LÖVEWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONWinner of Best Mobile Game at The Game Awards 2024, Balatro is an enthralling deck-building roguelike with a fascinating twist on the game of poker. The goal is to play the best hands possible to earn points. Between rounds, you can buy Joker and Tarot cards to unlock power-ups and multiply your combo.
You'd be hard-pressed to find a mobile game as rewarding and replayable as this one. The gameplay is strategic yet easy to grasp, even if you've never played poker before. Watching your score increase into the thousands and even millions never stops being satisfying.
17 Cats & Soup
An Adorable Idle Game
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Idle Games Systems Released July 30, 2021 ESRB t Developer(s) Neowiz Publisher(s) Netflix Engine unityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIdle games are the perfect way to shut your brain off after a long day, and Cats & Soup is the coziest of the bunch. You manage a kitchen run entirely by adorable kittens, each of which can be assigned a cooking task, such as chopping vegetables, making broth, etc.
The profits you make selling soup can be used to upgrade your forest, purchase new cooking stations, and dress up your cats in the cutest outfits. Overall, it's a relaxing, stress-free experience you can enjoy without needing too much effort.
16 Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion
A Zelda-Like Adventure About Running From The Law
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Adventure Indie Games Fighting Puzzle Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 72/100 Critics Rec: 42% Released October 7, 2020 ESRB e Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALTurnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion is a top-down adventure about sticking it to the government. You control an adorable yet unruly turnip who was just caught committing tax evasion. Now, you must explore the world, venture into dungeons, and solve puzzles to raise enough cash to pay your legal fees. Don't forget to destroy any evidence of your crimes along the way.
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PostsThe gameplay is reminiscent of a Zelda game, only with some hilarious dark humor to give it a unique flair. There are even multiple endings based on how well you evade the law. If that sounds like your sense of humor, this game is right up your alley.
15 Limbo
Face Your Fears In A Spooky Horror Platformer
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Platformer Systems Released July 21, 2010 ESRB T For Teen due to Animated Blood, Mild Violence Developer(s) Playdead Publisher(s) Playdead Engine Box2DWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONLooking for something spooky? Limbo is an iconic indie horror platformer, and thankfully, it feels perfect on mobile devices. Take control of a boy who explores a monster-infested forest in search of his missing sister. Using a mix of platforming and puzzle-solving, you must survive the nightmarish creatures hiding in the shadows.
Limbo made a huge splash when it launched on consoles, thanks to its eerie, monochromatic art style, head-scratching puzzles, and flesh-crawling atmosphere. Luckily, the experience is just as immersive and creepy on phones. Check it out if you want to give yourself goosebumps.
14 Peglin
Play Pachinko With RPG And Roguelike Elements
CloseAs the spiritual successor to Peggle, Peglin evolves the classic Pachinko gameplay by adding roguelike and RPG elements. During battles, you'll roll a ball down a peg-filled board. The more pegs you hit, the more damage you deal to enemies. The goal is to wipe out all baddies on the screen before they get close enough to attack you.
As a roguelike, the game encourages you to play multiple runs, each with randomly selected levels. Engaging, strategic, and endlessly replayable, Peglin is perfect for fans of Pachinko or RPG fans in general.
13 Pirates Outlaws
Command Your Own Pirate Ship In This Deck-Building Roguelike
While the pirate trend may not be as strong as it once was, it still makes for a fun game theme, and that's why it'll be worth your time to sail the seas of Pirates Outlaws. It's a short, fun, and challenging 2D roguelike with card game mechanics to keep things varied.
You play as one of several kinds of pirate captains (each with their strengths and weaknesses) as they sail the dangerous seas in search of treasure. The sea is always changing, and so are your paths.
As you sail, you'll encounter fights with other pirates and dangerous sea beasts, which you'll need to defeat with whatever attacks and skills you've shuffled onto your deck. With all the types of damage and boosts you can have, there are so many strategies to discover, and the sea awaits your arrival.
12 Vampire Survivors
A Gothic Roguelike About Fighting Hoards Of Monsters
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Roguelike Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 88/100 Critics Rec: 98% Released December 17, 2021 ESRB T For Teen // Blood, Violence Developer(s) Luca Galante Publisher(s) Luca Galante Engine unity Multiplayer Local Co-OpWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONVampire Survivors burst onto the indie game scene with a low price, charming nostalgic pixel art, and a style of gameplay that almost anyone in the world can pick up and get a handle on. For the longest time, it was restricted to consoles but has finally crossed over to the mobile platform, much to the gaming community's collective delight.
The premise is quite simple: you play as one of a huge cast of monster-hunting characters against similarly huge waves of colorful and creative monsters. Each character has their own stats and their starting attack that they will use automatically.
It also has bullet-hell and shoot-em-up mechanics, which are revealed by leveling up and opening chests to get new active and passive power-ups to unleash all at once.
11 Fallout Shelter
A Free-To-Play Game Where You Survive The Apocalypse
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Simulation Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 72/100 Critics Rec: 75% Released June 14, 2015 ESRB T For Teen due to Mild Violence, Suggestive Themes, Alcohol Reference Developer(s) Bethesda Game Studios, Behaviour Interactive Publisher(s) Bethesda Softworks Engine Unity Franchise FalloutWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFallout continues to grow as a series, with Amazon's television adaptation skyrocketing it back on to the scene. Everyone's playing Fallout games again, and Fallout Shelter's perfect for mobile devices.
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Posts 1Done in the graphic style of Fallout's Pip-Boy mascot, you're overseeing the daily operations and activities of an underground vault. With the world as chaotic and dangerous as it is, it's safer to stay indoors. Luckily, the vault has a lot to provide.
Still, it requires you to maintain it and provide it with power while also working to expand it and build more facilities for better-sustained living. Your residents will also play huge roles in keeping things running, looking after each other, and braving the perilous wasteland for your shelter. The best part? It's free to play.
