Top 16 best offline mobile games on Android and iOS

We're back today with the top 16 of the best offline mobile games released on Android and iOS. We've selected some great classics, as well as some indie nuggets you won't want to miss. Are you looking for a mobile game to keep you busy on the move without worrying about network cuts? We've selected a range of freemium and premium games that can be played without a connection, in all genres and to suit all tastes!

Top 16 of the best offline mobile games to try out on Android and iOS

Planning to take to the roads soon? As you know, it's hard to imagine playing Wild Rift or Squad Busters when your network connection is uncertain! That's why we've put together a selection of games that you can play without an Internet connection on Android and iOS, guaranteed without any interruptions.

We'll be showing you some of the best-known must-have games, as well as some top-quality independent titles that will keep you busy for hours. Without further ado, let's get down to our top 16 best offline games on Android and iOS mobiles.

Dead Cells

• A game made in France
• An immersive world
• Superb animations
• Includes DLC and expansions

Play on PC

First up in this top list of the best offline mobile games for the second year running, Dead Cells is a premium roguelite metroidvania made in France. The game combines an immersive universe, magnificent pixel-art animation and a hell of a level of challenge. If you need a good reason to try it out, it costs just $5 and benefits from major DLC and content expansions like its Boss Rush. Dive into the underworld with new weapons, new enemies, and the option of a pet to accompany you on your journey into the heart of darkness!

Monument Valley

• A game worth its price
• A uniquely poetic atmosphere
• Top-notch gameplay
• Magnificent graphics

Play on PC

In second place, it's Monument Valley that comes close. It really is ideal on mobile and offline. Monument Valley is a series of two mobile games, each priced at $3, that are LARGELY worth your time and money.

Evolve through levels of impossible geometry, leading the silent princess to the end of each path by manipulating the world around her. Walk on the ceiling, distort the roads, align incredible elements in the void and create ever more platforms to lift the veil on the mystery of Monument Valley with its crows and totem pole. The puzzles are well thought-out, the AD is just magnificent and you'll spend several excellent hours discovering everything in a universe you won't soon forget. Clearly one of the best offline mobile games, but also one of the best mobile games of all time.

Gris

• A little gem of poetry
• Very enjoyable gameplay
• Very accessible game, death doesn't exist
• Unique atmosphere

Play on PC

The first competitor to step onto the podium, Gris is a little gem of poetry that cannot be ignored. It's named after... Gris is a young girl who journeys into her own inner world, shaped by her difficult emotions and grief. She wears a dress with abilities to affect the world around her in phases of gentle exploration, platforming and simple, enjoyable puzzles. Gris, on the podium of the best offline mobile games, offers a very special, deathless atmosphere, carried by an immersive soundtrack. Be warned, if you're the type to experience tsunamis of emotion, Gris won't leave people indifferent, even for $5.50.

Oddmar

• Cute DA
• A 2D platformer reminiscent of Rayman
• A healthy dose of challenge

Play on PC

The indie game Oddmar caught my eye too much not to feature in this top list. It's a 2D platformer that will remind even the most nostalgic of you of the Rayman series. In Oddmar, you play as the protagonist of the same name, a Viking who must save his people's forest, thanks to the powers granted by a fairy.

Explore the different worlds and levels, discover new mechanics and take on some really good bosses, all with a healthy dose of challenge. We loved the cute, colourful AD, the pretty cinematics and the pleasant, precise gameplay. The first level of the game is free, but you'll need to pay just under $4 to unlock the other worlds.

Viola's Odyssey

• A world of diverse environments
• Simple gameplay and controls
• Zen mode

Play on PC

A sandboarding game, Alto's Odyssey surfs its way to the top 5. It takes you to an unexplored desert, mysterious temples and canyons in different biomes. In one of the best offline mobile games, collect points, perform combos, evade your pursuers and learn to master your slides like no other with ultra-simple control. The adventure is playable with 6 characters with different skills and can be easily replayed from time to time in Zen mode, with no points, no distractions, just desert sliding to relax you. Alto's Odyssey is free to play and is even included in the Play Pass with all its options.

Reigns

• Different opuses on different themes
• Simple, intuitive gameplay
• Strategy at the heart of the game
• An innovative game

Play on PC

Just outside the top 5 is Reigns, one of the best narrative strategy games around. The various opuses in the series offer themes ranging from the reign of a mere king to the world of Game of Thrones. With simple, intuitive gameplay, you'll need to swipe left or right to make important decisions.

In Reigns, it's all about decisions, so you'll need to anticipate all the consequences of your choices to keep your kingdom in order. The Three Kingdoms version available on Netflix features a combat system never before seen in the licence to vary the in-game strategy, and you can even play against other players competitively. You'll also have access to various side quests in case you get bored of the main quest.

In short, Reigns is all about innovative gameplay and an original, highly complex story, all of which should be consumed without moderation. One of the best offline mobile games on our list! In conclusion, discover the whole series of Reigns games in premium on mobile, or opt for its latest game available free of charge if you're a Netflix subscriber. And, if you don't have a penny to spend, the free alternative with the same gameplay is called Lapse, which I recommend you try out!

TMNT: Shredder's Revenge

• A colourful game with an 80s feel
• Heroes with different characteristics
• Fluid combat
• Arcade mode available

Play on PC

In seventh place is a Netflix exclusive. This time the American publisher is taking us back in time with Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Shredder's Revenge. In this colourful beat'em up inspired by the 80s, play as your favourite Ninja Turtles or their friends to foil Krang and Shredder's evil plan.

Each hero has different range, speed and power characteristics, so make sure you choose the right one for your preferred style of play. Step out of your sewers and you'll be able to perform tons of well-animated combos that make the combat very fluid.

For the more nostalgic, an acrade mode is available, with limited lives and the inability to save your progress. In good old punishing roguelike mode. I'd still advise you to play it with a controller for the best gaming experience.

Card Thief

• A card game where anything goes
• Use your wits to win the loot
• A successful blend of solitaire and RPG

Play on PC

And here we are, in 8th place among the best offline mobile games! Card Thief makes you a card thief. It's all about the loot. Every trick in the book is available to you. Move your cards across the field, hide and buy equipment for your new stealth operation.

Turn off the torches to avoid being seen and hide well. Test your sneaky skills in 4 heists with different challenges that last just a few minutes each. The game progresses a bit like solitaire and RPG mixed together, and the cocktail is rather successful for this sequel to the Card Crawl dungeon crawler.

Card Thief is free to play, but you can spend $3 to pass the timers in the chests and get the game as a token.

The JeuMobi team recommends that you give mobile TCGs a go, as they'll keep you busy and keep the experience fresh thanks to the deck variations. I'm thinking in particular of titles like Breach Wanderers, which have a perfect place on your phone.

Stardew Valley

• Dozens and dozens of hours of content
• A chill game for relaxing
• The mod for multiplayer

Play on PC

ConcernedApe's game slipped into ninth place in our top list of the best offline mobile games (incidentally, it also featured in our top list of mobile co-op games!). Got dozens of hours to burn? Then give Stardew Valley a try. A farming simulator with a retro look, you'll be looking after animals and fields, as well as going fishing, exploring the surrounding area and building relationships with NPCs. It's chill, and lets you develop your little virtual space at your own pace.

If you've already tried it out on your phone, you'll know that multiplayer isn't available on Android and iOS. But the good news is that your little corner of paradise can be shared. Just use the dedicated mod! The game incorporates RPG components and a management system, making it a complete title with a good lifespan.

Once Upon a Tower

• An original story
• Cool gameplay
• Cute AD

Play on PC

Beware the Tower! In the tenth game of this offline top, I invite you to rediscover Once Upon a Tower. It's the opposite of traditional fairy tales. The princess is waiting to be rescued in her castle. The hero arrives to rescue her... but instead of succeeding, he is devoured. All that's left is his fighting hammer. And the princess decides to wield it with violence to free herself from her prison.

The dragon threatens everything that moves in the dungeon. But in this tale of female empowerment, you can rely on your warrior skills to break your chains and escape the giant barbecue. Once upon a time, in a tower...Once Upon a Tower is free and waiting for you to shake up the established order.

Boxes: Lost Fragments

• A challenging puzzle-game
• Mechanisms inspired by The House of Da Vinci
• Magnificent DA

Play on PC

Let's move on to number 11 in this top list of the best offline mobile games. The puzzle replacement for Doors: Origins is the new Snapbreak Games title Boxes: Lost Fragments. You play a renowned thief who must now enter a small palace and steal all its riches. But it's not going to be an easy task, as the treasures are well guarded and complex mechanisms await you on site. After all, that's to be expected. It's a puzzle game. So there are bound to be riddles and little details to uncover , and you're going to have to rack your brains to make any progress.

Underneath the surface, things may be a lot more dangerous than you think. The quest for treasure could quickly turn into a game of escape. Investigate as you fly to uncover the manor's secrets. Each level is made up of interlocking mechanisms that will remind you of The House of Da Vinci if you know anything about this licence. Everything is on a miniature scale and folds and unfolds like a complex doll's house.

Play the first 10 levels for free and unlock the rest of the game for $8 on Android and iOS.

Unruly Heroes

• An unforgettable DA
• Varied, highly enjoyable gameplay
• A progressive challenge
• Bonus photo mode

Play on PC

Ranking twelfth in our top of the best offline mobile games on Android and iOS, the action-adventure game Unruly Heroes imposes its unforgettable 2D style. In side view, this epic is based on the novel Peregrinations vers l'Ouest in 2D. With the support of 4 heroes, you will have to reconstitute the Sacred Scroll and defeat all the foul creatures that are taking advantage of the chaos in the world.

Play as Sanzang, Wukong, Kihong and Sandmonk and switch between their skills to dominate the combat phases. The game varies between different styles, from action and combat to puzzles and platforming, with a complete experience straight out of Asia.

Between action, combat, platforming, adventure and puzzles, Unruly Heroes offers varied gameplay and a progressive challenge in a sumptuous 2D design. You'll have hours of fun with bonus items to collect and a photo mode. For just $2, it's a real bargain.

Divineko

• A game with a cat
• A minimalist DA with a great soundtrack
• Highly original gameplay that's accessible to everyone
• Short, fun sessions

Play on PC

Then, with the thirteenth game, we enter the ultra-fast world of chat and drawing in Divineko. This surprising free-to-play game is bound to draw you into its world. Minimalist and boasting a great soundtrack, this title is sure to replace sound-pulsing games like Geometry Dash.

Use your finger to draw increasingly complicated shapes to shoot down enemies that are explosive, fast, flying or even poisonous. It's not always easy, but by using the powers and practising, you'll love your ten-minute sessions on Divineko without spending a single euro. The ninja cat needs space on your phone. In any case, it deserves a place in our top list of the best offline mobile games.

In the same style of reflex games, I can recommend two other classics. Firstly, Geometry Dash, the classic for those who can fork out a bit of cash, and the Lite version for free-to-play fans. Do I really need to introduce you to it?

Alien Isolation

• A monument to Survival Horror
• A must for fans of the saga
• A very successful frightening atmosphere
• Customisable interface

Play on PC

At number 14 on our list of the best offline mobile games, watch out for bean-headed monsters. In Alien Isolation, you're playing 15 years after the disappearance of Elen Ripley, and her daughter Amanda wants to find out what happened on Sebastopol Station. While there, you come across a strange horror, the famous creature from Alien, the xenomorph.

As you're here simply to investigate, you don't have a full arsenal at your disposal. Instead, you'll have to create your own weapons from components you collect from the ship. Survival horror par excellence, Alien Isolation is a must-have in its category. It's a graphical success from every point of view, with an uncompromising Alien feel and an atmosphere worthy of the films.

In this mobile format, follow the map of the ship and the various objectives, explore the corridors and escape from the Alien creature by any means necessary while hiding. The interface can be customised to suit your screen size, and the game can also be played with a joystick.

If you've got the budget, Alien Isolation is available for $11 on Android and iOS with its 7 DLCs included, in French, and will require 11 GB of free space on your phone to make room for your worst nightmares.

Isle of Arrows

• Daring tower defence gameplay
• A healthy dose of strategy...
• ... and challenge!

Play on PC

In fifteenth place in this list of the best offline mobile games is Isle of Arrows. This premium offline tower defence game features daring gameplay. You start with one crystal to defend against waves of enemies, but things get complicated very quickly. The crystals pile up and the choices of traps or paths to slow them down and kill them become heartbreaking. However, it's up to you to organise your defence properly to prevent the enemies from reaching you. Set up poison traps, ice traps, fire traps and a whole host of other deterrents in the path of your crystal.

As well as strategically placing your buildings between rounds, you'll need to shape the terrain to create space for yourself and lengthen the run of your opponents. This game is a real challenge for strategy fans, and is one of the Mobi.gg team's favourites.

Finally, choose from a range of classes to vary gameplay styles and challenges, while learning to manage your economy as you play. Available for $6.99, Isle of Arrows will keep your interest thanks to its daily challenges and high replayability, making it a strategic experience that can be played over and over again.

And if you're too fond of tower defence or have a Netflix subscription to hand, give Bloons TD 6 a try ! It's a solid opus from an essential strategy licence, and one of the best offline mobile games.

Sparklite

• An ultra-complete single-player RPG
• Excellent retro soundtrack
• A pretty, colourful world

Play on PC

Let's round off our list of the best offline mobile games with a game that has established itself as one of the most classic RPGs on the mobile market. Discover a world of adventure in procedural pixel art in a top-down view of the different zones of Geodia. Explore this colourful world where the mining industry has changed the face of the earth. As a hero, you learn to harness the energy of Sparklite to guide your combat and play style.

Concentrate your forces on building the Refuge for the other characters. Come to grips with increasingly tough puzzles and opponents. And don't forget to upgrade your character in this ultra-complete single-player RPG, which also boasts a retro soundtrack and good controller support. Sparklite is available on iOS and Android for free until the first titan, after which Sparklite unlocks with a full purchase for $7.

You can also try out this Premium game completely free of charge using the Google Play Pass for addicts of quality mobile games.

But what exactly are offline mobile games?

Offline games on Android and iOS mobiles are diverse and varied: they include RPGs, strategy games, adventure and action games, roguelikes and more. What they all have in common is that, as their name suggests, they can be played without an internet connection. Of course, offline games do not include multiplayer games or MMORPGs.

Mobile games without a connection are practical because they allow you to spend your time in the car, on the train, bus or plane - in short, anywhere where access to the network or the internet is impossible or fluctuating. You'll be able to retrieve your progress with ease at every session.

In this top list of the best offline mobile games, you've got plenty of options, and you're sure to find the game or games that will come in handy when you go on holiday this summer, for example. Have fun!