Are you in the mood to get familiar with the best offline strategy games for Android? We highly recommend you to stick to the end of the list if you are looking for some new and exciting games to play when there is no Wi-Fi.
We can all agree that smartphone games were better at their very beginnings. For example, you could play first two or three Angry Birds games for free, offline and without any micro transactions. A few years back, I notice there is a new Angry Birds game out. Eager to play a bit, I downloaded it immediately, but it didn’t stick around for a long time. I needed to make an account, be online all the time, and wait for some bonuses (or pay) in order to play. It became really hard to find a decent smartphone game you can enjoy, without having to spend extra money or be always online. The game developers are getting greedier, wanting to maximize their profit in every way possible. If they make it possible for you to play the game offline, you are not able to see the ads, and immediately, you are lowering their profit. And don’t get me started on micro transactions. That is just rude. I have to be fair, not all game developers are like this, there are still some that have users in the first place.
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If you are looking for smartphone strategy games, there is much more to choose from than Clash of Clans. While doing the research for the article, I’ve noticed that there are many space – themed strategy games out there, while the classic historical ones like Age of Empires are a bit neglected. The trends in video games are always shifting, so there could be a comeback of historical real time strategies in the near future. At least I hope so. But, no matter which kind or sub genre of strategies you prefer, there will surely be something for you on our list. In case strategy games are not your cup of tea, you can also check our 10 free no Wi-Fi games for Android and iPhone.
In order to create the list of best offline strategy games for Android, we started by taking recommendations from Reddit, Phone Corridor, Softonic and other sources. Then we checked the recommended titles for the rating they have received from users on Google Play and ranked them accordingly. There were some recommendations we thought didn’t fit into strategy games genre, so they were not considered. Let’s check out the list of best offline strategy games for Android below.
16. XCOM®: Enemy Within
When XCOM: Enemy Unknown was released in 2012, it took the gaming world by storm and became a must own game for every strategy game enthusiast. XCOM®: Enemy Within is a standalone expansion for the game, and brings tons of new content and missions. The goal of the game is simple: defend the Earth against aliens. You’ll have to pay a significant amount of money to own it, but it is worth it.
15. Tactics Maiden
Our list of best offline strategy games for Android continues with turn-based strategy role-playing game that aims to get you on the hook and then make you pay to continue playing. It has an old school charm and puts you through 8 scenarios, where you have to prove your worth on the battlefield. If you want to play more scenarios, you will have to part way with some money.
14. War Inc.
This RTS (real time strategy) is set in 2085, and your task is to conquer your enemies before they conquer you. You have advanced weaponry and technologically superior units at your disposal, but you’ll have to find the right combination for success. After you get confident in your skills, you can engage in multiplayer battle against other players.
13. MechCom
Another RTS set in the future. This time, the year is 2100, and the Earth is lacking the basic resources to keep humanity alive. Two companies are sent to explore space and find the necessary resources, but only one will come back home. It is up to you to decide which one. The gameplay is basic and familiar.
12. ICE
We are continuing our list of best offline strategy games for Android with an interesting game. According to the authors, it was created in just 48 hours. You control an army of ant-ships and the goal is to capture enemy bases. ICE looks really simple and fun and will be the perfect choice for people who aren’t keen to spend much time on smartphone games. The game is free, but you can purchase bigger maps if you like.
11. Imperium Galactica 2
We hope you are not tired of space-themed real-time strategies because we have more of them. The first is Imperium Galactica 2, which is perfect for those who are looking for something to occupy them for a longer period of time. You’ll be at the helm of your empire, developing it, expanding its borders and aiming for complete domination.
10. European War 4: Napoleon
For those of you looking for some history on our list of best offline strategy games for Android, you’ll hardly do better than European War 4: Napoleon. The game is massive, offering 84 campaigns, 6 conquest scenarios covering different eras and 130 types of units, representing a real treat for all strategy lovers.
9. Plants vs. Zombies 2
We hope the fun and exciting Plants vs. Zombies series doesn’t need a long introduction. Coming straight from PC, the game puts you into the role of a gardener who assembles an army of plants to help him defends his home from zombies. If you still didn’t try this one out, there is no excuse not do so immediately.
8. The Banner Saga
Although The Banner Saga belongs to the world of fantasy RPGs, the strategic moment of the game is really important, so we decided to put it on the list. The game draws inspiration from Nordic mythology and enables you to embark on an adventure with one of 24 characters with unique personalities.
7. Plague Inc.
If you are not amused by the strategies where you will be a hero, you can choose one that enables you to become a villain. Plague Inc., the number 7 on our list of best offline strategy games for Android is a unique game, which puts a simple goal in front of you: plague the whole world with a particular disease. However, humanity isn’t willing to give up and let you wipe it out, and this is where it becomes interesting. You have to employ the right strategy and infect every human on Earth before they can find a cure.
6. Partia 2
If you played (and liked) Fire Emblem and Tear Ring Saga series, you’ll be happy to hear that Partia 2 is inspired by them. This fantasy strategy RPG will bring magic and swords to your smartphone, giving you 22 stages to go through. In case you get hooked, the original game is called Partia: The Broken Lineage, so you can try that one as well.
5. The Battle of Polytopia
There are plenty of things to do in The Battle of Polytopia, the next one on the list of best offline strategy games for Android. You can seek to rule the world, discover new technologies or fight evil. The best thing of all is that the maps are auto-generated, so you’ll have a new experience each time. The game has an unlimited replay values, so if you like these types of games, you’ll never be bored again.
4. Rusted Warfare
If you like Command and Conquer series, then this entry on our list of best offline strategy games for Android will feel just right. Once you part with less than $1.00, you are all set. There are no micro transactions or anything else that could stay between you and old-school RTS experience.
3. Kingdom Rush
The principle of the game is simple, like in most other tower defense games. You build and upgrade towers that will defend your kingdom from evil. The difference stands in the fact, that Kingdom Rush that ranks 3rd on the list of best offline strategy games for Android is considered one of the best tower defense games on smartphones. There are also two sequels to the game, so you’ll have plenty of material to keep you entertained.
2. Star Traders RPG Elite
If you are not ready to pay $2.99 for Star Traders RPG Elite right away, you can play the lite version that will give you a good insight into the game’s gameplay and the things it has to offer. Another space strategy and RPG mix; the game is heavily influenced by classic space trading games like Master of Orion, Elite, and Space Traders.
1. ProjectY
Just like the previous entry on our list of best offline strategy games for Android, ProjectY also has a Lite version you can try out before purchasing the full game for $5.67. ProjectY doesn’t require you to worry about base building like most real-time strategies but makes you focus on unit tactics. can play it in single player offline, but also there is a multiplayer option available and believe it or not, split screen option for the tablet version.
