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Free Android Games & FOSS - no ads, no IAPs, no gacha. (lemm.ee)
submitted 1 month ago* (last edited 2 days ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android
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Latest entries - April 10th, 2025:

Other recent entries:

 

Introduction

(scroll down for the actual list)

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.‼️

 

Entry Criteria

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

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.

 

THE LIST

 

Legend

✅️ - Free and open-source software (FOSS)

☕️ - includes a fair donation button, with or without minimal cosmetics only

~~[Game title]~~ - removed from Play Store

 

Shooter

 

Stealth

 

Platform

 

Rhythm

 

Arcade

 

RPG

 

Roguelike dungeon crawler

 

Deck builder

 

Adventure

 

Puzzle

 

Tower defense

 

Strategy

 

Racing

 

Management

 

Simulation

 

Casual

 

Sport/Competition

 

Visual novel

 

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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Welcome to Lemdroid! Start here for resources and fresh communities 🪴. (self.android)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by ijeff to c/android
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You can hot swap the battery on Samsung’s new rugged Galaxy Tab Active5 Pro tablet (www.theverge.com)
submitted 2 hours ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/android
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Google Raises The Minimum Storage Requirements For Running Android 15 On Phones And Tablets, No Longer Can Devices Ship With 16GB Of Internal Memory (wccftech.com)
submitted 5 hours ago by cm0002@lemmy.world to c/android
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Google rolling out auto-restart security feature to Android (9to5google.com)
submitted 7 hours ago by baatliwala@lemmy.world to c/android
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Google won't let cheap Android phones and tablets ship with only 16GB storage anymore (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 16 hours ago by baatliwala@lemmy.world to c/android
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Breaking: One UI 7 update halted worldwide (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 22 hours ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/android
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Samsung has apparently paused the One UI 7 update for the Galaxy S24 series due to a "serious bug."

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Huawei allegedly sold over 400,000 tri-fold Mate XT units already (www.gsmarena.com)
submitted 1 day ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/android
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Google is working on an AI meme generator for Gboard and it’s horrible (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 2 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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Apple Maps steps out of its walled garden and onto Android (www.androidpolice.com)
submitted 2 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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Google Pixel 9a review: All the phone you need (arstechnica.com)
submitted 2 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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Razer 'Remote Play' brings PC games to your Android device, but without the black bars (9to5google.com)
submitted 1 day ago by neme@lemm.ee to c/android
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Android Auto 14.1 update now rolling out to more users (9to5google.com)
submitted 2 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/28137569

Google is more widely rolling out its Android Auto 14.1 update just as a newer version enters the beta program....

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Google Pixel Watch 4 renders leak showing new buttons in a thicker body (m.gsmarena.com)
submitted 3 days ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/android
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The Information: Google laid off hundreds in its platforms and devices unit, which works on Android, Pixel and Chrome (www.reuters.com)
submitted 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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The vivo X200 Ultra is getting a crazy 8.7x add-on lens for its insane cameras - Android authority (www.androidauthority.com)
submitted 3 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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My list of free games now includes FOSS! (lemm.ee)
submitted 4 days ago* (last edited 4 days ago) by char_stats@lemm.ee to c/android
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As the title suggests, I'm now including FOSS games and games from some reputable sources besides the Play Store in my list of free games.

You can find the list pinned in this community or simply here.

Today I've updated the list with most of your recommendations collected from the comments, updated the entry criteria, and added a green checkmark ✅️ for FOSS games.

I've also added the F-droid link to some games that are both on the Play Store and on F-droid. I'm sure there are others in the list that need updating, so feel free to tell me.

Please read the edit and updated criteria before recommending your favorite games. Thank you!

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Motorola Edge 60 Fusion review (m.gsmarena.com)
submitted 5 days ago by limerod@reddthat.com to c/android
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Pros

  • Lightweight, grippy and durable build with IP68/69 and MIL-STD-810H certifications.
  • Bright OLED panel with HDR10+ support.
  • Very loud and nice-sounding speakers.
  • Solid camera performance.
  • Dependable battery life, fast charging.
  • Hard-to-find connectivity features (SmartConnect), microSD card slot.

Cons

  • The chipset could be more powerful for the price.
  • Camera app can be laggy and unresponsive at times.
  • Ultrawide camera has focus-hunting issues during video recording.
  • No charger in the box (in some markets).
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How to start using the new Linux terminal on your Android device (www.zdnet.com)
submitted 6 days ago by commander@lemmy.world to c/android
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The 2025 Moto G Stylus has a sharper display and “enhanced” stylus for $400 (arstechnica.com)
submitted 6 days ago* (last edited 6 days ago) by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/android
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CMF Phone 2 Pro, CMF Buds 2, Buds 2a and Buds 2 Plus launching on April 28 (nothing.community)
submitted 6 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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Google says a ‘NotebookLM app is coming soon’ (9to5google.com)
submitted 6 days ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/27939609

Since launch, NotebookLM has just been a website, but Google now says an “app” is coming soon. The NotebookLM interface...

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The OnePlus 13T will likely be the first model to ditch the Alert Slider in favor of a smart button (www.gsmarena.com)
submitted 1 week ago by Blaze@lemm.ee to c/android
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I traveled the world with a dozen camera smartphones. Which one took the best travel photos? (www.notebookcheck.net)
submitted 1 week ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/android
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Vivo X200 Ultra: Massive 35mm Zeiss camera appears in leaked hands-on video (www.notebookcheck.net)
submitted 1 week ago by Alphane_Moon@lemmy.world to c/android
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