Half the year has passed, and now is the time to analyze the best free games released for android in the first half. In the midst of so many amazing games, one of the highlights was Sonic Racing Transformed, a paid game that was free. Another paid game that became free on Android was Ridge Racer Slipstream. The year started flying with great free releases too, but unfortunately we had to choose “only” 25, see the list.
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– Sonic Racing Transformed (grátis)
It was with surprise that the gaming community said hello to the free version of Sonic Racing Transformed. The racing game that was released in a premium (paid) way became free for Android users. In the best Mario Kart style (and Diddy Kong Racing) players can control cars, motorcycles, planes and boats in fun races full of power-ups and fun. The game has the same clues as the console versions, but the graphics are a little weaker.
Download Free Android Game – Sonic Racing Transformed
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– Clumsy Ninja (Free)
A young, clumsy ninja needs training in order to impress his girl. Clumsy Ninja is by far the best interaction game with a virtual character. Forget about cleaning up poop, in Clumsy Ninja you'll have to help this ninja in martial arts. The game is quite fun and full of interaction points. Do you know another game where you give a “high five” along with a virtual character? As if that weren't enough, the game got an update with the theme of the World Cup and the Spanish National Team. great!
Download Free Android Game – Clumsy Ninja
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
* Internet connection required
– Trial Frontier (Free)
Stunt games are common on Android, but Trial Frontier stands out for its impressive graphics and steampunk story. The game is in Spanish and does not require an internet connection. In addition to the missions proposed by the game, the gamer will be able to log in with their Google+ or Facebook account and challenge their friends to a dispute. There are 70 stages and more than 250 missions!
Download Free Android Game – Trial Frontier
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– Eternity Warriors 3 (Free)
GLU's online RPG Eternity Warriors 3 has received several updates throughout the year and now includes amazing PvP arenas. Eternity Warriors 3 is an online action RPG game that you can play alone or with other players. Eternity Warriors 3 has a combo gameplay reminiscent of God of War and Diablo III, a fun game for those who like action games and RPGs, as there are many dungeons and quests to do.
Download Free Android Game – Eternity Warriors 3
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
* Internet connection required
– Cloud Raiders (Free)
Cloud Raiders resembles Clash of Clans, but it is far from being a simple copy. The game bets on curious elements such as defending the village in real time and facing giant enemies. Cloud Raiders is quite colorful and is localized for Spanish. Just like “Clash”, you have two basic missions, attack the enemies controlled by the game or face other players.
Download Free Android Game – Cloud Raiders
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
* Internet connection required
– Air (free)
Aerena is a curious turn-based combat game where the player controls charismatic champions. The look of the fighters resembles League of Legends, but the gameplay is quite different. The graphics are one of the highlights of the game, with an impressive look. After each fight, the player can acquire new champions, or equip existing ones. As you might expect Aerena has a PvP mode called, lo and behold, Arena.
Download game for Android Free – Aerena
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
* Internet connection required
– Cham Cham (Free)
Puzzles to relax are one of the best therapies that smartphones can provide. Cham Cham is a fun casual game in this style. Your mission is to feed this cute chameleon, but instead of taking him to the food, you'll have to move the scenario so that the food reaches him. Cham Cham has 75 levels and is completely free to play. The game has challenging achievements to stimulate your thinking.
Download Free Android Game – Cham Cham
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Ridge Racer Slipstream (Free)
Namco surprised the gaming world by releasing Ridge Racer Slipstream for Android and iOS. On Android, the launch was even more surprising as the game is free to download and play. Amazing graphics and Arcade gameplay await you in this mobile version of one of the classics from the beginning of the Playstation era.
Download Free Android Game – Ridge Racer Slipstream
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Dragons: Rise of Berk (Free)
There are a lot of games about raising dragons, but “Dragons: Rise of Berk” has taken the place of all of them and is for sure one of the highlights of the year. In the company of Toothless and Hiccup, the player must raise and, of course, train the dragons. Also, you need to create your own village. Dragons: Rise of Berk is all in Spanish and has a lot to explore and discover. The movie adaptation for the game was perfect, which makes the game even better than the console versions.
Download Free Android Game – Dragons: Rise of Berk
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
*requires internet connection
– FarmVille 2: Countryside Adventures (Free)
FarmVille received a sequel for Android with amazing graphics and offline gameplay. FarmVille 2: Country Adventures goes beyond the concept of planting and selling, it is now possible to carry out several other activities such as thinking and exploring your farm. The game is all in Spanish which helps to understand all the missions that the game will go through. Grow crops, care for cows, create dairy products like cheese and pies, and sell everything for a profit. One of the highlights of the game is the economy and the possibility to buy and sell items to other players.
Download Free Android Game – FarmVille 2: Country Adventures
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– Paperama (Free)
Paperama is a game for Android where you'll have to fold paper. It sounds boring, but it's not. The challenge is to create the proposed shapes, passing the challenges and using the least amount of movements possible. Of course there will be hints, but whoever manages to solve everything without having to use hints gets more points. To interact with the game, just touch the screen and slide your finger as if you were handling real paper.
Download game for Android Free – Paperama
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Slingshot Braves (Free)
Slingshot Braves is an RPG game focused on turn-based combat. But its highlight is the fully 3D visual that allows you to see the change in your characters with each change of armor. Another highlight of the game is the attack mode, similar to Angry Birds. The game has a cooperative online mode, to play with friends.
Download Free Android Game – Slingshot Braves
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
*requires internet connection
– Skyforce 2014 (Thank you)
Skyforce is a plane and spaceship game well known by the Java and Symbian gang. In the current generation of smartphones, the series has gained a high quality game with amazing graphics and offline gameplay. Skyforce 2014 is the remastered version of a game released nearly 10 years ago. To close the package, the game comes in Spanish.
Download Free Android Game – Skyforce 2014
Android (4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Boom Beach (Free)
After Clash of Clans, Supercell attacks with Boom Beach. The game has the same footprint as Clash of Clans, but bets a little more on strategies. At times, Boom Beach even resembles some old PC RTS games, but the focus on fast-paced gameplay is maintained. Your mission is to explore islands and look for resources for your camp, even if you have to invade your neighbour's. Like Clash, the game comes entirely in Spanish and requires an internet connection.
Download Free Android Game – Boom Beach
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
* Internet connection required
– The Tribez & Castlez (Free)
The Tribez characters took a spin in the Middle Ages in The Tribez & Castlez. In this construction game, the player is invited to also explore new areas, which ends up revealing some secrets. For those who like village games, The Tribez & Castlez is one of the best releases of the year, with great graphics and a plot that serves as a backdrop for the game's new theme.
Download Free Android Game – The Tribez & Castlez
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– 2048 (Free)
After Flappy Bird, 2048 was something that dominated the internet during the first half of 2014. This game is very easy, all the player has to do is match the same pieces to increase the number. As more pieces are introduced, the game gets more and more complicated. The limit is not 2048, as many think, it is possible to achieve much more in this game.
Download game for Android Free – 2048
Android (2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Can You Escape (Free)
In Can You Escape – Adventure, the player will have to solve riddles in the “get out of the room” style. Using things found in the scenario, the player will have to assemble a strategy to escape. The game is completely free and it is possible to play even without internet. Altogether there are 15 rooms with very good challenges.
Download game for Android Free – Can you escape
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Frontline Commando 2 (Free)
GLU's casual shooter comes to its second version bringing fun and addictive third-person gameplay. Experience 40 thrilling missions in a shooter atmosphere that feels straight out of video game consoles. The graphics, as in any game in the TPS genre, are the main highlight. Frontline Commando 2 is full of options for weapons, equipment and the possibility to evolve your character. Another cool feature in the game is the possibility to play against other players in an exclusive PvP mode.
Download Free Android Game – Frontline Commando 2
Android (2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– Table Top Racing (Grátis)
Most successful Android racing games are actually from last year. Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3, were all released in 2013. But one game that caught my attention early this year was Table Top Racing. In this racing game in the style of “Rock'n Roll Racing”, you will control toy cars on top of angry tables. Focused on fun, the gameplay is simple and straightforward. Table Top Racing, despite not needing it, has great graphics.
Download game for Android Free – Table Top Racing
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Cut The Rope 2 (Grátis)
After months of delay, Cut The Rope 2 has finally arrived on Android. It's time to cut strings and solve puzzles once again with this fun little green monster. But he is not alone now. With new characters came new ways to solve the puzzles, but without changing the original gameplay. Great to pass the time, Cut The Rope 2 can be played offline and is all in Spanish.
Download Free Android Game – Cut The Rope 2
Android (2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
– Swordigo (Free)
Swordigo is an adventure game like few others on Android. All in 3D, the game has 2D gameplay with elements from games like Legend of Zelda. It is the typical adventure game that many are looking for. Swordigo's highlight is the ability to play the entire campaign without being plagued by advertising, limiters, and other boring “freemium” stuff.
Download Free Android Game – Swordigo
Android (2.2, 2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Smash Hit (Free)
Smash Hit is one of the most curious games released this year. Totally innovative, the game puts the player through scenarios full of glass. To score points, the player needs to break glass using metal balls. Just tap the screen to launch the balls. The best thing about it is the visual, almost realistic. Smash Hit is addictive and once you start it, you don't want to put it down.
Download Free Android Game – Smash Hit
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– ARC Squadron: Redux (Thanks)
ARC Squadron: Redux is a game for Android that is very reminiscent of the classic Star Fox. The game has addictive gameplay and lots of enemies to face. The missions are easy, but they repeat over time and start to get more difficult until the game becomes almost impossible, but by then, you'll have played a lot.
Download Free Android Game – ARC Squadron: Redux
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
– Castlestorm (Free)
CastleStorm – Free to Siege is an Xbox 360 game that came to Android this year. The game is a jumble of styles that combine to form a truly unique strategy game. Just to give you an idea, the game mixes side defense, castle defense and even has an “Angry Birds” feel. The graphics are one of the highlights, but what really draws attention is the variety of gameplay.
Download game for Android Free – Castlestorm
Android (4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in English
* Internet connection required
– Frozen Free Fall (Free)
Frozen Free Fall is the puzzle game that closes our list. A worldwide success, Frozen received a game for Android that, if not spectacular, fulfills its role as a bejeweled game very well. There are hundreds of levels and you can connect the game to social networks to follow the progress of your friends.
Download Free Android Game – Frozen Free Fall
Android (2.3, 4.0, 4.1 or higher) – Game in Spanish
Did you like the selection? Be sure to check out our previous post with 25 more free games to play offline. Unmissable!
[originally published July 2, 2014]
