The best Android games of 2016

The best Android games of 2016

This is a roundup of the best games currently available in the Google Play Store.

Have some time to kill and only your trusty Android phone keeps you company?

Try out some of the most exciting, addictive, and completely free games you can download from the Google Play Store. We feature a wide variety of game types, including shooters, racing, puzzles, and more.

If you're looking for something new and can handle a few shopping tips, read on!








Ancestor

Ancestor is a fast-paced puzzle game mixed with action. You'll need quick reflexes and quick thinking if you have any hope of getting far in this game.

You play a masked hero who must navigate dangerous lands filled with traps and enemies – aided by a mysterious orb that fires laser beams. You clear a path before you by quickly solving puzzles and killing enemies – including boss fights – the game adapts to your skill and increases in difficulty as you clear earlier levels. It's a free-to-play game with in-app purchases that let you customize your character and ball, but you can also unlock all the items by collecting currency throughout the game.

Pokémon Go

Pokémon Go is, of course, the hottest and most famous game of the year, so chances are good you're outside right now, searching your city trying to catch them all.

If you don't know what this game is, let us explain. Pokémon Go is a game created by Niantic that allows you to find and catch Pokémon around you using augmented reality. Based on the Ingress platform – a first foray into Niantic gaming – Pokémon Go follows almost identical principles. It forces you to go out and explore your surroundings, seeking out wild Pokémon and catching them, and finding Pokémon Stops to stock up on key items like Pokémon Balls.

Once a Trainer reaches level 5, Gyms open wide and you can join one of three teams – Valor (red), Mystic (blue), or Instinct (yellow) – which is when the game turns into a truly social experience. Meet up with your friends and search for some rare Pokémon together or join forces to eliminate your enemy - controlling a Pokémon Gym.

Pokémon Go has quickly become a cultural phenomenon, so you can't miss it!

Vainglory

Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) games have been at the forefront of PC gaming for years – think of games like League of Legends or DOTA2. If you're looking for MOBA quality in mobile gaming, one game is right up there: Vainglory.

This game is the complete package, featuring all the MOBA action that fans of this genre are accustomed to – enter this world by quickly matching with randomly selected friends and foes, create your own team and accept anyone who wants to join, or stay offline to practice your strategy on bots. There are five hero classes, and 25 unique characters are at your disposal. Simply unlock them, upgrade them, and join the fray. The touch controls are smooth and easy, allowing you to jump right into the fight. There's also a significant system update that allows you to react and stop enemies more effectively.

If you're new to MOBAs, don't worry! After being introduced to the basics when you first launch Vainglory, it also features the Academy, a comprehensive tutorial section that will help you hone your skills and abilities in the game. There's still much more to unlock in the game, live events to attend, and a vibrant online community on Twitch. Welcome!

You can download Vainglory for free from the Google Play Store, and micropayments are also available.

Asphalt 8

Asphalt 8: Airbone is currently one of the most popular racing games played on mobile phones. It disregards any pretenses of realism and delivers the ultimate experience with all possible configurations. Players can choose a career mode, unlock new rides, upgrade existing ones, or participate in online multiplayer. All the usual racing modes are included in this game. There's also a new Infected mode, where players must tag other racers before they succumb to the virus.

These highly polished graphics and a superb soundtrack make Asphalt 8 an adrenaline-pumping adventure you won't soon forget.

Disney Crossy Road

If you played the original Crossy Road, you know how addictive it is to dodge trains and traffic jams as a chicken or any of the other characters you were able to unlock. The game was a huge hit for the developers at Hipster Whale, who came up with Disney Crossy Road.

All the free fun of Crossy Road is now available with your favorite Disney characters! From classic characters like Mickey Mouse and Donald Duck to the characters from the latest Disney movie "Zootopia" - they're all here! It's the perfect game for kids, but also tons of fun for anyone who appreciates Disney movies, considering all the little details that are put into specific characters. This is fantastic!

Disney Crossy Road is the perfect casual "just sit and play" game for all ages.

Hearthstone

Hearthstone is a free, turn-based card game that follows a familiar formula: players use cards to summon creatures and cast spells, all in an attempt to defeat an online opponent. The game is set in the Warcraft universe. Each of the nine heroes has their own unique special abilities, and players can utilize powerful starting decks.

Casual online games, ranked matches, the crazy weekly Tavern Brawls, and the grueling Arena appeal to varying levels of commitment.

Hearthstone

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