Ranking of the best arcade games for Android in 2022

The days of big 3D games on mobile devices started not so long ago. Just 10 years ago, it was hard to imagine a port of a real big PC or PlayStation level arcade game on a small mobile phone. Modernity gives gamers a fantastic opportunity to enjoy TripleA projects on a smartphone. The mobile technology industry annually demonstrates the progression of the capacities of smart devices, and in 2022 a new quality bar was taken.

Arcade for Android

The search for high-quality arcades for Android is a test for a game lover, which in most cases ends with a not very successful result. In order to make life easier for virtual entertainment lovers, this article will tell you about the best Android arcade games of 2022.

Some of the games on this list are paid, while others have 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 missing family of an engineer. An experienced investigator is involved in the case of the mysterious disappearance, in the role of which the player will have to act. The protagonist, in the course of collecting evidence, 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 will have to study and find the desired answer by building logical chains. The control mechanism is designed so that the user is guided by the tactile aspect of interaction with the smartphone. Such a control device allows you to immerse yourself in the gameplay most deeply, without losing concentration when studying objects. The graphics engine is impeccable and, coupled with a well-developed 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.

Review:
“I'm a big fan of The Room series. As the 3rd installment, Old Sins has 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 known, especially in the circles of quest lovers, but if someone does not know about it yet, I strongly recommend that you read it!”

Shadowgun Legends

Shadowgun Legends, abbreviated as SL, is a novelty that has made a splash with its beta version. In a short time, this game managed to find the unconditional sympathy of the players and take the tops in its category. The developer took care of minimizing the process of accumulating in-game currency so that the user can immerse himself in the well-developed gameplay without a trace. Well-thought-out mechanics are adorned with juicy visual accompaniment, fortunately, the graphics engine allowed the artists to reveal their talents to the fullest. A player who is tired of the story company can always entertain himself with a duel mode, which involves playing with other people through multiplayer.

Battles are implemented with a first-person view. 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.

• Too fresh game - there may be bugs.

Review:

“The arcade shooter Shadowgun Legends attracted me with its visual style. The battles look rich due to the saturation of the colors, but bugs happen, and besides, it is clear that the developer did not take care of all gameplay aspects. In some places, linearity is visible, even in duels, but most likely this will be fixed over time, because the shooter is only piping hot, of course there will be problems. I can recommend this game to fans of dynamic shooters and multiplayer duels.”

Shadow Fight 3

Shadow Fight 3, abbreviated as SF 3, is the successor to the legendary series of arcade fights.Notable in the game is the mechanics of fights, thought out to the 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, comparable only to Mortal Kombat. The third part is executed in full-fledged three-dimensional graphics, unlike 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 with the help of detailed engine physics.

The player is advised to think several steps ahead of his actions. Random combinations of punches are a beginner's mistake. A spectacular victory can be won only by knowing where to press.

• 3D graphics;
• High-quality physics engine;
• Ability to play with a friend.

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

Review:

“I downloaded SF 3 with disbelief, because fighting games usually feel out of place when you run them on a mobile device. Oddly enough, Shadow Fight turned out to be a quality product that kept me hooked for hours. Yes, the series is legendary, but I did not 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 lovers of mobile entertainment!”

CarX Drift

Arcade racing from domestic developers. Many may be confused by the fact that the game was developed in Russia, since domestic game developers 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 types of cars, each of which lends itself to tuning and personalization for a specific user. There are 11 unique tracks to choose from.If the single play mode is boring, you can always connect to the multiplayer, where many other live players are ready to take on 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.

Tactile control captivates for a long time, so you should stock up on a couple of extra hours before starting CarX. Add to this excellent graphic support and entertainment for several weeks is ready.

• Fascination;
• Graphic effects on top;
• Competently placed multiplayer.

• Simplified physics, not everyone may like it.

Review:

“The game captivated me for 2 weeks. I've played arcade racing games on my smartphone before, but CarX has such an unobtrusive physics that it's nice to just watch the race process. CarX can be recommended not only to racers, but also to those who are looking for eye-pleasing games.”

Last Day on Earth: Survival

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

The process of the game revolves around the construction of 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.

• The multiplayer mode takes some getting used to.

Review:

“I love survival games, but I only trust the big names. This time I wanted to diversify my game library, in connection with which I purchased Last Day on Earth. The gameplay of the game as a whole is fascinating, but the multiplayer makes you tense. The system for connecting a random user who can either attack or be friendly requires a lot of attention from 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

An offshoot from the main series carries old, beloved by the public characters and a plot full of drama. All the good 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 running. You can play without a connection, but in this case, a number of exclusive details will become unavailable. The fact that the series has been adapted for mobile devices does not mean that the speakers have become simple and childish, on the contrary, the developers have made an exciting 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 in the process of exploring the local world.

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

• Gameplay;
• Nice graphics;
• Serious plot.

• Availability of in-app purchases.

Review:

“I've been an AC fan since childhood, so I couldn't get past Rebellion. I was expecting a small arcade SendBox, my expectations were confirmed. Miniature in every sense, Rebellion is able to entertain a bored player, but no more. To capture and give deep impressions, this is not about a mobile speaker. I can recommend as a one-minute entertainment while waiting for a big number part.”

The Elder Scrolls: Legends

Offshoots from large projects in the form of card arcades gave rise to a new genre - games based on motives. The public warmly welcomes any such ideas, especially those with a big name. The Elder Scrolls, TES for short, has been hit by another card wave. Fortunately, intelligent people were at the head of the development, so TES tightly occupied a worthy niche next to the leaders of the genre. Enviable positions are won thanks to the visual performance of the cards plus the observance of the canons of the arcade and numerous curtsies to the main parts of the series. You can't get far on the basis of respect for the atmosphere of the older TES, so the developers took care of the fun of the game process, a well-functioning tournament system.

There is both single player and multiplayer mode. Each map can be improved.The more conditional body kits on the map, the more power it carries.

• Well integrated references to large parts;
• The gameplay is fun;
• Competitive mode thought out to the smallest detail.

• Not found.

Review:

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

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 on PC or consoles. Graphically flawless, only the aforementioned FIFA can compete. Management is adapted for smartphones and tablets by competent engineers, so there will be no inconvenience. 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 doubt about the scale.

The physics of movement is also remarkable. 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 are taken from real athletes;
• Scale online;
• Beautiful graphics.

• In-game purchases.

Review:

“You can evaluate PES for Android only in terms of the quality of adaptation to the platform, because the simulator itself has already earned a solid reputation as a good game. It is adapted perfectly, as an experienced football player on PC and PS I can say that the control, although it takes some getting used to, is still convenient. Would recommend to anyone who loves sports arcades!”

LIMBO

The plot of Limbo revolves around the place of the same name, invented by Dante and which is the initial circle of hell. Limbo 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 weighty enough for more infernal places. They exist here in the form of wandering shadows, which are doomed to remain unsatisfied for all eternity.

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

• Quality port from PC;
• A touching story;
• Non-trivial gameplay.

• Not found.

Review:

“A very moving game. Got me through. Although it is simple in its mechanics, this did not prevent its creators from touching on the subtle matters of human emotions. I recommend this game to people who know a lot about dramaturgy and love unusual projects.”

To The Moon

An alternative reality, where medicine has reached the point where effects on the brain with the help of pre-prescribed programs a la the Matrix have become possible. Dying people are implanted with scenarios of events that they would like to experience, but lacked the courage to realize their plans. Before dying, to admire unfulfilled dreams - this in itself sounds touching.

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

The creators wanted to touch the player for the living and they succeeded. The work of sound engineers, coupled with the efforts of artists, will penetrate into the very depths of consciousness and awaken sentimental feelings in the most 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 is sure to become one of the most loved games for everyone.

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

• Not found.

Review:

“A rare game by today's standards. Penetrates to tears, not even impressionable. The sound range is top notch, as is the graphic design. The game does not imply dynamics, but it captivates as well as any TripleA project. I recommend to anyone and everyone.”

Identity V

The lack of donation systems with a well-placed atmosphere is what makes Identity a rare bird in the modern market. The story line is dedicated to a writer whose psychological problems went beyond all limits and destroyed first his reputation, and then his career.The hero has a series of troubles that leave him alone with the fact of the disappearance of the girl. While investigating the evidence, the former writer comes across the lair of a serial killer who keeps dark diaries and stores them in his closet.

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

• No donation;
• The atmosphere of horror disguised by the detective;
• Sound accompaniment.

• Complicated installation.

Review:

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

Outcome

The list of the most relevant Android arcade games for 2022 has come to an end. Some positions are occupied by projects of last year's prescription, but 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 become only visual entertainment for a short time, however, all projects are of high quality, and therefore deserve attention.