Top Android Survival Games Updated: A Must-Play List

The survival genre has seen tremendous growth over the past few years, resulting in thousands of options available on the Play Store. To help you navigate this crowded field, we've curated a list of what we believe are the top Android survival games. This selection spans a wide range of themes, from sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie road trips.

You can easily download any of these games by clicking on their names, which will direct you to the Play Store. Most of these titles are premium releases, unless otherwise noted. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments section below.

The Best Android Survival Games

Let's dive into the games!

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Yes, ARK is now available on Android! This open-world survival game places you on the shores of a mysterious land teeming with prehistoric creatures. Your challenge is to tame these beasts, master the environment, or perhaps hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours.

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

Set on a gothic island filled with peril, this survival game requires you to craft, build, and fight to stay alive. And, as the name suggests, you must also ensure you don't starve.

Terraria

This expansive side-scrolling adventure game invites you to dig, build, and explore. With countless hours of gameplay and a vibrant community, Terraria offers endless fun.

Crashlands

With a sci-fi twist, Crashlands sees your ship crash on an alien planet. Your mission is to scavenge for parts to repair it, though it's easier said than done. The game is infused with humor alongside its crafting and combat elements.

Minecraft

A cornerstone of the survival genre, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and potential. While survival is a key component, you can also switch to creative mode for a blank canvas. Build anything you can imagine, but beware of creepers.

Northgard

This Viking-themed survival game adds a strategic element as you land on an island to establish a new home. Choose from different clans, battle beasts, and endure harsh winters.

Radiation Island

A first-person shooter set on a radiation-polluted island, Radiation Island is challenging but rewarding. Once you get into it, you'll find a vast world filled with activities.

Out There

In this space survival game, running out of oxygen means certain death in the vastness of space. Explore and encounter strange alien races along the way.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

Doomsday has struck, but your prepping has paid off with a functional fallout shelter. With only 60 seconds to prepare, your choices and what you bring with you will determine your fate post-nuclear annihilation. The Reatomized edition, priced the same as the original, includes additional content, making it the definitive version.

Interested in more gaming options? Check out our feature on the best Android party games.