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Best open world games for Android

Open world games swap fixed levels for a free-roam map with a mission chain, so you can push the story, take side jobs or explore districts as you like.

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50 games ranked · How we rank

  1. Number 1: Dude Theft Wars FPS Open world

    Poxel Studios Games

    4.3 out of 5 (1.4M) 100M+ installs

    A generous free sandbox whose ragdoll physics and dual offline and online modes suit players who want loose, funny chaos rather than serious competition.

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  2. Number 2: MadOut 2: Grand Auto Racing

    MadOut Games LLC FZ

    4.3 out of 5 (1.2M) 100M+ installs

    A generous free crime sandbox for players who want racing, missions and large multiplayer sessions in one game.

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  1. Number 3: Hungry Shark Evolution

    Ubisoft Entertainment

    4.5 out of 5 (7.6M) 500M+ installs

    A free, offline-friendly arcade game with a simple hunting loop and enough evolution and gear progression to keep score-chasers coming back.

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  2. Number 4: Car Simulator 2: Open World

    OppanaGames FZC LLC

    4.7 out of 5 (2.1M) 100M+ installs

    A generous open-world driving sandbox with real car systems and online play, best for players who want variety over pure racing.

    Download Now: Car Simulator 2: Open World Read our review of Car Simulator 2: Open World

  3. Number 5: Spider Fighter 3: Action Game

    Starplay FZCO

    4.6 out of 5 (1.2M) 100M+ installs

    A free open-world superhero game with strong web traversal and a district-by-district loop.

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  4. Number 6: Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox

    Apex Designs Games LLP

    4.5 out of 5 (2.3M) 100M+ installs

    A free, varied arcade sandbox that rewards players who like switching between vehicles, weapons and modes, with online play and a deep custom mode.

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  1. Number 7: Wuthering Waves

    HK KURO GAMES LIMITED

    4.4 out of 5 (523.3K) 10M+ installs

    A free, fast-moving open-world RPG that rewards players who like to explore and fight on their own terms.

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  2. Number 8: Red Dead Redemption NETFLIX

    Netflix, Inc.

    4.8 out of 5 (94.9K) 1M+ installs

    A full-blooded Western and its zombie expansion for a long solo campaign.

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  3. Number 9: Rope Action City Fighting Game

    HitBox Games

    4.4 out of 5 (22.2K) 10M+ installs

    A free, fast-moving open-world hero game that suits players after light action rather than deep role-playing.

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  4. Number 10: Vegas Crime Simulator

    Naxeex Action & RPG Games

    4.0 out of 5 (1.4M) 100M+ installs

    A free, loud open-world crime game with vehicles and a survival arena, best for players who want fast action and can accept ads and purchases.

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More of the best open world games

  1. 11 Roblox Roblox Corporation 4.2 1B+
  2. 12 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Rockstar Games 4.6 5M+
  3. 13 Drive Zone: Car Simulator Game Jet Games FZ-LLC 4.5 100M+
  4. 14 Star Stable Online Star Stable Entertainment AB 4.6 1M+
  5. 15 Super Bear Adventure Earthkwak Games 4.4 100M+
  6. 16 Gangster Game Crime Mafia City Gaming Mob 4.0 50M+
  7. 17 Where Winds Meet Exptional Global 4.3 5M+
  8. 18 Gangster Miami RP: Grand City Universe Game Labs 4.6 1M+
  9. 19 Fast&Grand: Car Driving Game CANDY GAMES LTD. 4.6 10M+
  10. 20 Car Driving City: StreetPro BROWNE CURTIS HENRY 4.7 5M+
  11. 21 The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin Netmarble 4.4 1M+
  12. 22 CarX Street CarX Technologies 4.6 10M+
  13. 23 Real Gangster: Open World 3D MohammedFayed 4.5 1M+
  14. 24 Sky: Children of the Light thatgamecompany inc 4.5 10M+
  15. 25 Stardew Valley ConcernedApe 4.6 5M+
  16. 26 Bad 2 Bad: Apocalypse DAWINSTONE GAMES 4.3 5M+
  17. 27 Project Jazzgame VEETEE Games 4.5 500K+
  18. 28 Rally Horizon GRAYPOW 4.5 10M+
  19. 29 Rio Rise－A life simulator game Novabits Games 4.0 10M+
  20. 30 Sunday City: Life RolePlay KEFIR! 4.5 5M+
  21. 31 Once Human Exptional Global 4.5 5M+
  22. 32 Gangs Wars: Pixel Shooter RP playducky.com 4.4 10M+
  23. 33 Flame of Valhalla Global Leniu Technology Co., Limited 4.7 1M+
  24. 34 Rope Fighter Action Game HitBox Games 4.4 10M+
  25. 35 Grand Mobile: RP Open World Dynamic Technologies TOO 3.7 50M+
  26. 36 The Legend of Neverland SKYWORK AI Pte.Ltd. 4.3 10M+
  27. 37 GTA: Liberty City Stories Rockstar Games 4.0 10M+
  28. 38 The Division Resurgence Ubisoft Entertainment 4.5 1M+
  29. 39 OverPeak : Action Game R-USER Games 4.1 500K+
  30. 40 OneState RP - Role Play Life ChillBase 3.7 10M+
  31. 41 DARKEST DAYS NHN Corp. 4.6 1M+
  32. 42 Grand Mountain Adventure 2 Toppluva AB 4.4 1M+
  33. 43 Genshin Impact 6th Anniversary COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. 3.3 100M+
  34. 44 Go Go Muffin X.D. Global 4.4 500K+
  35. 45 Old School RuneScape Jagex Games Studio 4.1 5M+
  36. 46 Crazy Gangster Game Ultimate Infinite Earth 3.6 1M+
  37. 47 Don't Starve: Pocket Edition Klei Entertainment Inc. 4.2 1M+
  38. 48 Ancient Seal: The Exorcist Xsuper Gamer 4.4 1M+
  39. 49 Hitman: Blood Money — Reprisal Feral Interactive 4.1 1M+
  40. 50 ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition Studio Wildcard 3.9 10M+
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About open world games

Players who want a long-running game with something to do between story beats are the natural audience, provided they don't mind touch controls or a slightly slower pace on a phone. Some lean toward driving and street crime, others toward fantasy or post-apocalyptic role-playing, so combat, quests and tone differ a lot. Map size and density vary too: a huge map can feel empty, while a smaller one often packs in more to find, and the map itself is part of the appeal.

What to look for

  • Check how the map is filled. A large area with little to do gets boring fast, while a smaller map with landmarks, side missions, and hidden items stays interesting.
  • Look at the mission structure. A clear main storyline with optional side jobs gives direction, but a game that gates progress behind repetitive tasks can drag.
  • See how the touch controls are laid out, since driving, aiming, and camera movement all compete for screen space, and a poor layout makes the whole game harder to play.
  • Find out how the game makes money, because some charge once up front while others give the map away and sell items, vehicles, or progress inside it.
  • Check whether the game can be played offline, as a free-roam world that needs a constant connection is limited on a commute or a trip.

How we rank

Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.