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👉For my paid games list, please go here.

 

New list entries - updated October 2025:

Other recent entries

Introduction

NOTICE: I'm reuploading this as I lost my first account on lemm.ee. The previous version of this list is now deprecated.

I recently realized there are still, to this day, some actual "hidden gems" in the Play Store. Not the fake ones everyone talks about which, in a way or another, often have a catch or aren't very "hidden". I mean free games with no ads or IAPs of any kind that are fun to play.

So I was thinking maybe it's time to compile a list of them. Please suggest the ones you've found and enjoyed!

Edit: I'm now including free games (no piracy) from other sources beside the Play Store (which will be specified within brackets), such as GitHub or F-droid. If they're also FOSS, like all F-droid games, they'll have this green checkmark ✅️. For the games that have both F-droid and Play Store versions, the green checkmark is for the F-droid version.

I won't try them all as I did with my premium games list, because you could simply download and try them for yourself without spending a dime. I'll simply list them.

‼️Also, please do checkout MiniReview - Game Reviews for more free games that match the following criteria (use the "Browse" tab and select the correct filters). The same app for iOS - App Store - is here.‼️

I've saved this post so to keep it updated over time, for my own reference and for your benefit. So feel free to save it and check out new entries every so often.

Entry Criteria

  1. FREE
  2. NO ADS
  3. STRICTLY NO IAPs (except donation buttons, but I'll have to check first)
  4. NO PIRACY
  5. it has to be a legit, full game you've played and liked. No demos, no emulators (everyone knows RetroArch anyways)
  6. no entire repositories. You can recommend them in the comments if you want, but this list is for individual games you'd like to recommend
  7. if it's a Play Store game, it should be compatible with the latest Android version at the time of entry
  8. must include a link to the game, especially if from sources outside the Play Store. Not direct-download links, just links to the page
  9. sketchy sources won't be considered. Play Store, GitHub, and F-droid are welcome

[If you want to recommend paid games, without ads or predatory microtransactions, here is the list for you.]

 

THE LIST

 

Legend

✅️ - FOSS (Free and Open-Source Software). Listed on top in their respective categories

☕️ - includes option to donate, with or without minimal cosmetics only

~~[Game title]~~ - delisted

 

Note: for sourceforge links, please disregard the green download button and look for the most recent apk version instead. Nothing malicious, just a website design flaw.

 

Shooter

 

Stealth

 

Platformer

 

Rhythm

 

Arcade

 

RPG

 

Roguelike dungeon crawler

 

Deck builder

 

Adventure

 

Puzzle

 

Tower defense

 

Strategy

 

Management

 

Racing

 

Simulation

 

Casual

 

Visual novel

 

Educational

 

Extras and emulators/engines

  • Fabularium ✅️ (F-droid - engine and maker for text-based adventures, interactive books)

Delisted or outdated

 

Free games with minimal ads/cosmetic IAPs

 

Happy gaming ;)

ps: please let me know if there's any wrong information about the games included in this list (especially regarding the ones with free donations) so that I'll fix the post, if necessary.

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... the Messages conversation shortcut for my girlfriend has made her into an ugly demon. It's kinda crazy that Google also applies it to deep-link shortcuts as well. Feels very lazy.

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No delay this time! It was released alongside the release of QPR2 itself

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Hey everyone, I am currently in the market for a tablet. My requirements are that it has pen support(either proprietary or usi I don't care), an unlockable bootloader, and a fairly powerful snapdragon processor (preferably 8 gen 3 or 8 elite or something). I would like it to be around 10 inches closer to 9 would be better. I don't know if that's possible though. If anyone has any ideas then that would be extremely helpful.

Edit: I forgot to say what I would use it for lol. I would mainly be using it for note taking since I'm in college but I might also do some switch or PC emulation on it as well.

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Pros

  • priced at under $900
  • bright, sharp AMOLED display
  • long battery life
  • good main camera quality
  • fast Wi-Fi
  • wide 4G/5G frequency coverage
  • USB 3.2 with DisplayPort
  • eSIM support
  • high-quality, robust case
  • decent speakers
  • six-year update guarantee

Cons

  • severe throttling under load
  • memory controller limits speed
  • can get uncomfortably hot
  • no 8K video
  • no UWB module
  • screen protector only average quality
  • quiet creaking when twisted
  • PWM flickering
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.zip/post/54116540

India's telecoms ministry has privately asked smartphone makers to preload all new devices with a state-owned cyber security app that cannot be deleted, a government order showed

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Pros

  • stylish design

  • comparatively inexpensive (especially when imported)

  • bright display

  • up to 165 fps in games

  • highly responsive touchscreen

  • waterproof

  • good camera system

  • powerful speakers

  • good battery life

  • 120W fast charging

  • world phone with good reception

  • accurate GPS

  • 6 years of updates

Cons

  • performance issues, significant throttling

  • case gets very hot

  • only mediocre energy efficiency

  • stripped-down camera system

  • display has PWM flickering

  • only mediocre Wi-Fi performance

  • no UWB

  • Chinese import lacks eSIM support

  • slight creaking when bent

  • back cover partly plastic instead of glass

  • charger only included with Chinese version

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Auf YouTube findest du die angesagtesten Videos und Tracks. Außerdem kannst du eigene Inhalte hochladen und mit Freunden oder gleich der ganzen Welt teilen.

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For those unfamiliar, StreetComplete is an "Easy to use OpenStreetMap editor for Android". It shows you nearby 'quests', and you can quickly confirm/deny/update information around you.

This update added the following quest types:

New quests

  • "Can you wash your hands here?", asked for toilets (#6394), by @paulklie
  • "How many people can sleep here?" asked for wilderness huts etc. (#6442), by @paulklie
  • "On which level number is this thing located?" asked for things in malls (#6433), by @paulklie
  • "Do you have to pay to park here?" asked for motorbike parkings (#6532), by @ElPoraz
  • "Is firewood provided here?" (#6538) asked for firepits etc., by @NicodeH
  • "Where is this first aid kit located?" (#6539), by @NicodeH
  • "Does this aerial lift transport bicycles?" (#6544), by @RaphaLLamothe
  • "Are the lanes here marked?" (#6490)
  • "Can bicycles be charged here, too?" (#6595)
  • "How many bicycles can be charged here at the same time?" (#6595), thanks @HugoTHOLLON
  • "Who may access this tower? It may be free or paid." (#6581), thanks @ElPoraz

See the release page for other updates

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https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_10_vii-review-2879.php

The device seems okay, but I wanted to hear if other people here have feedback

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Xiaomi 15T review | The new Xiaomi 15T is a premium mid-range phone with Leica cameras and a fast OLED panel. With high-quality features, strong performance and a now significantly lower price, the Android smartphone is an attractive choice for those looking to save money. Read the Notebookcheck test report to find out whether it is worth buying the Xiaomi phone in 2025 at the current price of 400 euros.

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