Mobile games on the phone help pass the time at school, work, or in line, and also provide entertainment during breaks and intermissions. Playing with a friend or a group of friends is much more interesting. We hope this list of games will satisfy any Android owner. It includes online games to play with friends.

Among Us

  • Developer: Innersloth
  • Release Date: June 15, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play

A free indie game for a group of 4 to 10 people who are divided into crew members and an impostor. The crew members must complete tasks before being killed by the impostor. The game's highlight is the discussion, similar to "Mafia", where you can identify the murderer through deduction (or the impostor's slip-up) and eject them from the ship before defeat.

The more participants, the merrier — with more impostors, maps, and tasks. All discussion takes place in a text chat; there's no voice chat, but you can play with friends over local Wi-Fi.

Raid: Shadow Legends

  • Developer: Plarium Games
  • Release Date: July 29, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

If you were looking for games to play with friends online on your phone, this free RPG with boss fights is the perfect choice. You can join a clan or assemble your own squad of champions for battles in arenas, dungeon explorations, and completing storyline missions.

Fortnite

  • Developer: Epic Games
  • Release Date: July 25, 2017
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Epic Games Store

Among the best multiplayer games, we also highlight Fortnite. Everyone has heard of this game: the free Battle Royale has been topping the charts of the most popular games for years now. The Android app will appeal to those who like cartoonish, vibrant graphics and additional building mechanics to the main thrilling gameplay.

Genshin Impact

  • Developer: miHoYo
  • Release Date: September 28, 2020
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

A free cross-platform anime-style RPG with an open world, Genshin Impact ranks among the top best games of recent years on PC, consoles, and smartphones. Players battle extraterrestrial beings and gather resources. Multiplayer mode is unlocked after reaching level 16.

PUBG Mobile

  • Developers: Level Infinite
  • Release Date: March 19, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play

The best and popular Battle Royale game, where 100 players fight to be the last one standing. Although the anti-cheat system is not the best, the variety of maps and modes will keep players entertained.

Minecraft

  • Developer: Mojang
  • Release Date: August 15, 2011
  • Price: $7.49
  • Download: Google Play 

A classic online game with friends: the blocky world of building, survival, and resource management has captivated more than 141 million people. May not work on older generation phones.

Hearthstone

  • Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
  • Release Date: December 16, 2014
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

A duel in 2v2 and 3v3 modes can entertain a group at an intellectual party.

Magic: The Gathering Arena

  • Developer: Wizards of the Coast
  • Release Date: March 17, 2021
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

Another one of the best card strategy games where you can play with friends or against AI. Use your deck in "Constructed" and "Draft" formats while completing in-game achievements.

League of Legends: Wild Rift

  • Developer: Riot Games
  • Release Date: December 9, 2020
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

A free MOBA with unique heroes where the outcome depends not on in-game purchases but on skill. Other phone games for girls cannot match the appeal of this classic game.

Call of Duty: Mobile

  • Developer: Activision
  • Release Date: September 30, 2019
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

For fans of two-player network games, there's the best Battle Royale. Survive a confrontation among a hundred people with precise shooting skills and tactics.

Free Fire

  • Developer: Garena
  • Release Date: December 7, 2017
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

The best Battle Royale for 49 players with a time limit of 10 minutes. A quick game for short breaks with simple controls and an intuitive interface. You can team up with three friends and communicate via in-game voice chat to discuss tactics.

Brawlhalla

  • Developer: Ubisoft
  • Release Date: August 4, 2020
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

A cross-platform free fighting game with heroes who have unique histories and skills. Users can enjoy playing in pairs with a friend or online with other players.

Terraria

  • Developer: 505 Games
  • Release Date: September 25, 2013
  • Price: $4.99
  • Download: Google Play 

A game similar to Minecraft in 2D, featuring classic pixel graphics, house building, resource gathering, crafting, and engaging gameplay with friends for up to 7 people.

Pokemon Go

  • Developer: Niantic
  • Release Date: July 6, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

An augmented reality game where you and your friends explore locations to catch Pokemon. The number of players is unlimited, but it may drain Android batteries quickly.

Diablo Immortal

  • Developer: Blizzard Entertainment
  • Release Date: May 31, 2021
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play

The best free multiplayer RPG immerses players in a world of magic and monsters, where you fight to acquire top-tier weapons and armor in dark dungeons.

Brawl Stars

  • Developer: Supercell
  • Release Date: December 12, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

A free app for up to 6 players in various modes. Participate in 3-on-3 battles with other players to achieve various objectives and win.

Warcraft Rumble

A free mobile action-strategy game for fans of classic Warcraft with chaotic character battles in co-op or PvP modes.

Asphalt 9: Legends

  • Developer: Gameloft
  • Release Date: July 25, 2018
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

This vibrant multiplayer racing game for Android boasts all the advantages of PC versions — excellent visuals, stable controls, and the spirit of competition. Drifting, speed, the screech of tires, and neon nitro acceleration will engage you and your friends for hours.

Black Desert Mobile

  • Developer: Pearl Abyss
  • Release Date: December 8, 2019
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play

A free MMO on Android that is compelling due to the ability to create a unique character, stylish graphics, and fun guild play with friends. Vivid weapon and magic battles against bosses, leveling up, and finding and using spells will leave a lasting impression from each mission.

Clash Royale

  • Developer: Supercell
  • Release Date: March 1, 2016
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

The best card spin-off of the popular Clash of Clans offers ample room for victory in a duel over a friend: whoever has the stronger tactical skill will assemble the better deck.

Jurassic World: The Game

  • Developer: Jam City, Inc.  
  • Release Date: May 11, 2015
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

The goal of the game is to build your own prehistoric park, which can be transformed by purchasing buildings and decorations, and adding new dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures that can be found in special card packs or simply bought in the shop. To purchase an animal, you must first unlock it by winning a battle in the arena. To unlock the next quest, you need to reach a new level by earning experience points. 

Mortal Kombat

  • Developer: Warner Bros.
  • Release Date: May 4, 2015
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

Classic PvP fighting on your Android: by mastering combat combinations and using unique abilities, you will easily defeat the enemy.

Battleheart 2

  • Developer: Mika Mobile
  • Release Date: July 25, 2018
  • Price: $3.99
  • Download: Google Play 

Battleheart 2 is the direct sequel to the mobile hit of 2011 and is just as magnificent as the original, if not a little better, thanks to support for cooperative multiplayer gameplay for four players.

This time, you can expect detailed 2D graphics on Android, a colorful fantasy world, a multitude of heroes, and tons of equipment for outfitting. Best of all, it is a premium-class role-playing game, so once purchased, you won't have to worry about any in-app purchases.

Glow Hockey 2

  • Developer: Natenai Ariyatrakool
  • Release Date: May 31, 2011
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

Neon graphics and simple gameplay of air hockey on Android will allow you to kill time with a friend during a break between classes or at a boring lecture.

Last Day on Earth

  • Developer: Kefir!
  • Release Date: May 24, 2017
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

The best zombie shooter MMO for up to three people online will immerse you in the world of survival, building shelters, and searching for food and weapons for a long time.

eFootball 2024

  • Developer: KONAMI
  • Release Date: May 23, 2017
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

Football enthusiasts can enjoy a FIFA analog on their Android. The controls may seem complicated, but the vibrant graphics and engaging gameplay outweigh this minor drawback.

Bounden

  • Developer: Adriaan de Jongh
  • Release Date: July 2, 2014
  • Price: $1.99
  • Download: Google Play 

A unique dancing app on Android for two people is a mix of classical ballet and Twister. Watching a couple is great entertainment for a group of friends at a party.

BombSquad

  • Developer: Eric Froemling
  • Release Date: September 15, 2014
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play

The best explosive mix of exciting mini-games for up to 8 people over local Wi-Fi. Capture flags, pass bombs in hockey in teams or pairs.

Roblox

  • Developer: Roblox Corporation
  • Release Date: July 15, 2014
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

Roblox is not a game in the classic sense of the word. It's rather a virtual tool for creating your own games, combined with a social platform. Here you can create your little game and share it with friends as well as with millions of gamers from around the world.

Mario Kart Tour

  • Developer: Nintendo Co., Ltd.
  • Release Date: September 24, 2019
  • Price: Free
  • Download: Google Play 

For those who can't get enough of the pain and humiliation from playing what seems to be a friendly and harmless arcade race in Mario Kart, now you can have it on Android, so the disappointment of a missed victory at the very finish line can follow you anywhere.

Besides the rage-inducing blue shells, Mario Kart Tour brings the essence of what made this game series iconic and does so with maximum convenience for mobile device gameplay.

We've listed the best games to play with friends on Android. Games that you can play with friends are always filled with fun, but sometimes also with nervous tension, because some of the projects mentioned above will definitely get your heart racing.

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