The Best Android Games in 2021

The mobile gaming scene is ever-changing, with newer, more extraordinary games being released all the time. Given their popularity, it comes as no surprise that a number of brilliant games of all genres were released this year. 

These games are sure to enthrall new and old gaming enthusiasts. From free to paid games, you are sure to find something that will offer immense fun. To help you sort through numerous games available, here’s a list of the best android games of 2021.

GRID Autosport

If you are into car racing, then you will love GRID Autosport. Among a myriad of terrible racing games you can find on various application stores, GRIDAutosport is a breath of fresh air, offering you excellent graphics and superb racing experiences. 

The game was first available for PC and consoles. The mobile version was released five years ago, offering the same experience of the same game on the go. Now you don’t have to pause the game just because you aren’t home; you can still race around 100 circuits in any of the beautifully crafted cars.

It’s worth noting that this is a simulation game, meaning you can’t drive recklessly through walls at top speed and move on as nothing happened. The extra level of care needed while driving helps you master what is undoubtedly one of the best driving experiences you will get on the Android platform.

25-in-1 Casino

If you are an avid gambling fan, then 25-in-1 Casino and Sportsbook is the game for you. It is a collection of different casino games, from classics such as blackjack to slots, baccarat, roulette, and many more. What’s great about this app is that you can place bets using the app and win. 

It is a one-stop shop for many casino games and doesn’t force you to make in-app purchases as some apps do. This makes it an excellent app for playing Indian casino games or games available in some other countries. Apart from ads popping up, it offers a solid gaming experience.

Riptide GP: Renegades

This third installment in the riptide game series offers the same water racing antics you love but with more action. The race tracks are more interactive, with a ton of hidden shortcuts and destructible elements. In the first two versions, you raced in waterways surrounded by metal towers, with renegades offering a splashy, more arcade-style feel to the game. Now, the game feels like you are racing in dangerous waterways in a futuristic world. 

Filled with the thrills of old-school arcade games, it also offers the sensibilities of modern tech, allowing you to perform different stunts and even activate turbo boost on your hydrofoil by simply swiping your fingers on the screen. What’s even better is that this version can now support up to eight players in online multiplayer mode, something previous versions have lacked. The career mode introduces different bosses you have to beat to advance, and if you beat them, you can take over their hydro jets.

Among Us

This game was released in 2018. However, its popularity exploded in 2020 as everyone was looking for different ways to sate their boredom. A year later, and its popularity hasn’t slowed down a bit. As you and your fellow astronauts work together to fix your ship, you discover secret saboteurs who are working to stop and kill you. 

Your main objective is to repair the ship and find out who the saboteurs are before things get out of hand. Time to put your detective hat on and find these saboteurs, be it by manipulation or downright lying. Still a favorite of many gamers, this game is sure to offer endless hours of fun.  

Call of Duty Mobile

This game has garnered quite a following with its PC and console versions, which prompted the need for a mobile version. If you’re a fan, you can now breathe easy as you can continue your missions on your phone. The 2021 version of the game has more updates that make the mobile version even better.

While the original featured team deathmatches, zombie mode, or a battle royale mode, the 2021 update introduces a warfare mode. This addition is grittier and more fast-paced than the 2020 battle royale mode. The game’s fast pace, availability of in-game purchases, rare items, credits, and optimized mobile phone controls are only a few perks you can get. The icing on the cake is that COD mobile is free to play, making it the best shooting game on Google Play.

Civilization VI

If you are into strategy games, then this is a real gem. Civilization VI is not a dumb-down version of the famous PC game. It’s the PC game squeezed onto your Android phone. This means you get limitless empire-building capabilities as you advance from your humble beginning through brutal wars both on earth and in space. 

If you haven’t played the game before, it’s a deep game. It can easily consume hours of your day as you try to figure out how to keep your citizens happy, research new technology and defend what’s yours. The game is a turn-limited free download, and you have to purchase it to block the main game. Also, other campaigns are available as separate in-app purchases. That said, the game is pretty hardware intensive, but if your phone can handle it and you have nimble fingers to deal with the complex interface, you are good to go. 

In conclusion, this list barely covers all games released this year; however, it does give you a place to start if you are looking to try something new. As a gaming platform, Android is arguably better and more accessible than iOS, meaning more users can access games on this platform. Additionally, Google’s willingness to license Android rights to more developers means most new games are made for Android users, letting you use your phone to play amazing games.