Ranking of the best arcade games on Android in 2020

The days of large 3D games on mobile devices began not so long ago. Just 10 years ago, it was difficult to imagine a port of a real large arcade game of the PC or PlayStation level on a small mobile phone. Modernity gives gamers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy TripleA projects on their smartphone. The mobile technology industry annually demonstrates the progression of the capacities of smart devices and in 2020 a new quality bar was taken.

Arcade for Android

The search for high-quality arcades for Android is a test for the game lover, which in most cases ends with not very successful results. In order to make life easier for fans of virtual entertainment, this article will tell you about the best Android arcades of 2020.

Some of the games on this list are paid, others involve hidden fees. The user is advised to carefully read the terms of charging before installing the application.

The Room: Old Sins

The first position was taken by a fascinating puzzle, whose plot revolves around the engineer's missing family. An experienced investigator is involved in the case of the mysterious disappearance, in the role of which the player will play. During the collection of evidence, the main character goes to the top floor of the spouses' house. It is there that the culmination of the plot of this quest unfolds.

The solution to the case lies in the combination of mechanics and unique objects that the player has to study and, by constructing logical chains, find the desired answer. The control mechanism is designed so that the user is guided by the tactile aspect of interacting with the smartphone. Such a control device allows you to immerse yourself most deeply in the gameplay without losing concentration when studying objects. The graphics engine is executed flawlessly and, coupled with elaborate sound, guarantees the user an atmosphere of mystery and detective.

• Graphic design;
• Sound accompaniment;
• Tactile gameplay;
• Plot.

• The gameplay is measured, not everyone may like it.

Feedback:
“I'm a big fan of The Room series. As the third installment, Old Sins retained the best aspects of the series, even adding small but nice additions to them, while abandoning the controversial mechanics of the previous installments. The atmosphere, as always, is fully conveyed through the work of artists, sound engineers, screenwriters and engineers who wrote gameplay scripts. The game itself is famous, especially in the circles of quest lovers, but if someone does not know about it yet, I strongly recommend that you familiarize yourself with it! "

Shadowgun legends

Shadowgun Legends, abbreviated as SL, is a sensational novelty with its beta version. In a short time, this game managed to find the unconditional sympathy of the players and take the top in its category. The developer has taken care of minimizing the process of accumulating in-game currency, so that the user can immerse himself in the elaborate gameplay without a trace. Thoughtful mechanics are decorated with rich visual accompaniment, fortunately, the graphics engine allowed artists to reveal their talents to the fullest. The player, tired of the story company, can always entertain himself with a duel mode, which involves playing with other people through multiplayer.

The battles are realized from the first person perspective. The developer has prescribed an auto guidance system, but an experienced gamer can turn it off at any time if he is confident in his abilities.

• Colorful graphics;
• Dynamic battles;
• Intense gameplay, minimum grinding;
• Additional duel mode.

• The game is too fresh - there may be bugs.

Feedback:

“Arcade shooter Shadowgun Legends attracted me with its visual style. The battles look rich due to the saturation of the colors, but bugs do happen, and besides, it is clear that the developer has not taken care of all the gameplay aspects. In some places, linearity is visible, even in duels, but most likely this will be corrected over time, because the shooter is only in the heat of the heat, naturally there will be problems. I can recommend this game to fans of dynamic shooters and duels in multiplayer mode. "

Shadow fight 3

Shadow Fight 3, abbreviated as SF 3, is the continuation of the legendary arcade fights series. The mechanics of fights in the game are remarkable, thought out to details, therefore realistic. Thanks to the work of engineers, SF 3 became famous all over the world: users could not ignore such a well-developed combat action, comparable only to Mortal Kombat. The third part is executed in full-fledged three-dimensional graphics, in contrast to the previous parts, whose visual component was a well-rendered, but still flat picture. SF 3 is great fun for two: the most daring ideas are realized using the detailed physics of the engine.

The player is advised to think over their actions a few steps ahead. Random hit combinations are a beginner's mistake. A spectacular victory can be won only by knowing where to press.

• 3D graphics;
• High quality physics engine;
• The ability to play with a friend.

• Combinations need to be memorized, for some it will be difficult.

Feedback:

“I downloaded SF 3 with disbelief, because fighting games usually feel out of place when played on a mobile device. Oddly enough, Shadow Fight turned out to be a quality product that captivated me for hours. Yes, the series is legendary, but I didn't know the previous parts, so I was wary of the third, but it turned out to be a good time killer. I can recommend it to all fans of mobile entertainment! ”

Carx drift

Arcade racing from domestic developers. Many may be confused by the fact that the game is being developed in Russia, since domestic game developers have managed to earn a dubious reputation over the years of the industry's existence, but this time the game is worth the candle. Over 30 names of cars, each of which lends itself to tuning and personalization for a specific user. There are 11 unique race tracks to choose from. If you are tired of the single play mode, you can always connect to the multiplayer, where many other live players are ready to accept the challenge at any moment. The behavior of the car and the physics of the game as a whole are simplified to the maximum, which may confuse some players, but CarX has always been positioned as a fun arcade game, but not a serious simulator, for which fans of the series continue to love it.

The tactile controls are fun for a long time, so you should stock up on a couple of extra hours before starting CarX. Add to this excellent graphics and entertainment for a few weeks is ready.

• Fascination;
• The graphic effects are great;
• Competently delivered multiplayer.

• Simplified physics, not everyone might like it.

Feedback:

“The game fascinated me for 2 weeks. I have played racing arcades on my smartphone before, but CarX has such an unobtrusive physical device that it is pleasant to just watch the race process. CarX can be advised not only for racers, but also for those looking for eye-pleasing games. ”

Last Day on Earth: Survival

The developers of Last Day were inspired by the most successful Survival projects and released a wonderful arcade game dedicated to survival. The SandBox product is equipped with many mechanics that are not similar to their counterparts from competitors. A special feature of Last Day can be called the concept of a multiplayer game: at any second, a user can be connected to the server of the main player, who will show either hostility or friendliness, depending on his own discretion.In addition to living rivals, the player will have to defend against the abundance of the living dead by building barricades, fortifications and fortresses.

The game process revolves around building objects. Numerous zombies can interfere with the construction, and besides them, other live players, when it comes to multiplayer. The physical aspect of the engine is worked out as well as the graphical one - the atmosphere of survival is guaranteed.

• Atmospheric;
• Sophisticated construction system;
• High-quality visuals.

• Multiplayer mode takes habit.

Feedback:

“I love survival games, but I only trust big-name series. This time I wanted to diversify my game library, which is why I purchased Last Day on Earth. The gameplay is generally addicting, but the multiplayer is tense. The system of connecting a random user who can either attack or be friendly requires a lot of attention from the developers, in this case they decided not to pay attention. I can recommend this project strictly to fans of the genre. "

Assassin's creed rebellion

The offshoot of the main series carries old, beloved characters and a dramatic plot. All the successful moments of the gameplay are adapted for Android: improving skills, studying the map through towers, combat algorithms. Single mode is tied to online, so it is recommended to make sure there is an active network while the speaker is operating. You can play without connecting, but in this case, a number of exclusive parts will become unavailable. The fact of adapting the series for mobile devices does not mean that the AC has become simple and childish, on the contrary, the developers have made a fascinating project, whose simplified physics does not affect the overall impression. The Android version is unique in that it is a full-fledged representative of the RPG genre. Full Russian localization will allow all players to feel comfortable while exploring the local world.

The graphics are notable for their unique cartoon style. The unusual proportions of the characters, coupled with the color saturation, cannot be called canon, because the big speaker is a serious historical project and against its background Rebellion looks childish, but the funny visualization is made with high quality and is able to refresh the impressions of the old fans of the series.

• Gameplay;
• Nice graphics;
• Serious plot.

• Availability of in-app purchases.

Feedback:

“I've been an AC fan since childhood, so I couldn't pass up Rebellion. I expected a small Arcade SendBox, expectations were confirmed. Miniature in every sense, Rebellion is able to entertain a bored player, but no more. Capturing and delivering deep impressions is not about a mobile speaker. I can recommend it as a minute entertainment while waiting for a large number part. "

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Branches from big projects in the form of card arcades have spawned a new genre - based games. The audience warmly welcomes any such ideas, especially those bearing a big name. The Elder Scrolls, or TES for short, has come under another wave of cards. Fortunately, smart people were at the head of the development, so TES has firmly occupied a worthy niche next to the leaders of the genre. Enviable positions have been won thanks to the visual performance of the cards plus adherence to the canons of the arcade and numerous curtsies to the main parts of the series. Respect for the atmosphere of the older TES alone will not go far, so the developers took care of the fun of the game process, a well-oiled tournament system.

There is both a single mode and multiplayer. Each card can be improved. The more conventional body kits on the map, the more power it carries in itself.

• References to large parts are well integrated;
• The gameplay is fun;
• The competitive mode is thought out to the smallest detail.

• Not found.

Feedback:

“Excellent CCI, compares favorably with peers by minimizing money squeezing from users. Add a nice visual to this and you get one of the best card games for Android.I recommend to fans of the series, as well as to fans of CCG! "

PES 2018 PRO

Pes is a game that needs no introduction even among those who are not fond of football and its virtual simulators. The only adequate competitor to FIFA. The legendary PES on Android feels as confident as it does on PC or consoles. Flawless graphically, only the aforementioned FIFA can compete. The controls are adapted for smartphones and tablets by competent engineers, so there will be no inconvenience. The multiplayer mode, by definition, implies a large number of players, because when it comes to football on a mobile device, especially in the absence of numerous competitors, there is no reason to doubt the scale.

The physics of movements is also noteworthy. According to some reports, it is known that the movements of many athletes in PES were captured from their real prototypes using capture technology. In the design of realistic graphics, such physics looks stunning.

• The movements were filmed from real athletes;
• Large-scale online;
• Nice graphics.

• In-game purchases.

Feedback:

“PES for Android can be evaluated only in terms of the quality of adaptation to the platform, because the simulator itself has already gained a solid reputation as a good game. It is adapted perfectly, I, as an experienced football player on PC and PS, can say that the control, although it requires a habit, is still convenient. I recommend to everyone who loves sports arcades! ”

LIMBO

Limbo's plot revolves around the place of the same name, invented by Dante and which is the starting circle of hell. Limb is not hell itself, only its dressing room and is a distorted copy of real life. This circle is inhabited by sinners whose sins were not significant enough for more infernal places. They exist here in the form of wandering shadows, which are doomed to remain dissatisfied forever and ever.

The player is invited to plunge into Limbo headlong. The aforementioned shadows will not behave quite like Dante: instead of melancholic wanderings, they will try to attack the main character and destroy him. Enemies can have not only human traits, but also monstrous ones. The gameplay revolves around spinning puzzles and reaction games. Technically, the project engine is not a complex structure, therefore, there could be no serious problems with its adaptation for mobile platforms.

• Quality port with PC;
• Touching story;
• Non-trivial gameplay.

• Not found.

Feedback:

“A very touching game. Permeated me through. Although in its mechanics it is uncomplicated, but this did not prevent its creators from touching the subtle matters of human emotions. I recommend this game to people who know a lot about drama and who love unusual projects. "

To the moon

An alternative reality, where medicine has reached the point that the effects on the brain with the help of pre-prescribed programs a la Matrix have become possible. Dying people are implanted with scenarios of events that they would like to experience, but did not have the courage to realize their plans. Before dying, admiring unfulfilled dreams sounds touching in itself.

The plot revolves around the workers of the medical center, who once again have to fulfill the wish of a dying patient. The poor man dreamed of going to the moon, but in view of the titanic complexity of such a trip, he did not dare to do so.

The creators wanted to touch the player for a living and they did it. The work of sound engineers, coupled with the efforts of artists, will penetrate the very depths of consciousness and awaken sentimental feelings in the very callous user. The absence of even the slightest in-game purchases will allow you to focus on the story as much as possible. To The Moon will surely become one of everyone's favorite games.

• Unique in its touching story;
• The soundtrack was written by professionals;
• Beautiful picture;
• Lack of any internal purchases;
• Fascination.

• Not found.

Feedback:

“A rare game by modern standards. Penetrates to tears, not even impressionable.The sound sequence is excellent, as is the graphic design. The game does not imply dynamics, but it captivates no worse than any TripleA project. I recommend to everyone. ”

Identity V

The lack of donation systems with a well-set atmosphere is what makes Identity a rare bird on the modern market. The story line is dedicated to a writer whose psychological problems went beyond all boundaries and destroyed first a reputation and then a career. A series of troubles happens to the hero, which leave him alone with the fact of the girl's disappearance. Exploring the evidence, the former writer enters the lair of a serial killer who keeps dark diaries and stores them in his closet.

The visual design of the characters is notable for the puppet features. This is done specifically for the contrast between the perception of the picture and the events taking place in the Identity world. The presentation of the plot is also arranged in an unusual way. Switching between the main line and the side line gives the player exactly the experience that the developer intended.

• Lack of donation;
• Horror atmosphere disguised by detective story;
• Sound accompaniment.

• Complex installation.

Feedback:

“I love and understand horror games. The Identity series has never failed in terms of atmosphere and tension, and did not fail this time either. The fifth part has not lost its corporate mood, but only acquired in the graphics, due to which new impressions from the old game are guaranteed. I recommend to all fans of arcade horror! "

Outcome

The list of the most relevant Android arcades for 2020 has come to an end. Some positions are occupied by projects of last year's prescription, but which have not lost their relevance to this day. Nevertheless, the above projects are still fresh, and not all players have had time to get acquainted with them.

Some of the games mentioned in the list will captivate for many weeks and uncompromisingly occupy the mind of the player. Others will only become visual entertainment for a short time, nevertheless, all projects are of high quality, and therefore deserve attention.