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Top Android Survival Games Updated for 2023

By AndrewApr 06,2025

The survival genre has seen remarkable growth over the past few years, resulting in thousands of options available on the Play Store. To help you navigate this crowded field, we've curated a list of what we believe to be the top Android survival games. This selection spans a wide range, from sci-fi adventures to pixelated zombie road trips.

You can easily download any of these games by clicking on their names, which will direct you to the Play Store. Most of these titles are premium releases, unless otherwise noted. If you have any other suggestions, feel free to share them in the comments section below.

The Best Android Survival Games


ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

ARK: Ultimate Mobile Edition

Yes, ARK is now available on Android! This open-world survival game thrusts you onto the shores of a mysterious land teeming with prehistoric creatures. Your challenge is to either tame these beasts and conquer the terrain, or perhaps hide in the bushes until a T-Rex finds you. The choice is yours.

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

Don’t Starve: Pocket Edition

Set on a gothic island brimming with peril, this survival game requires you to craft, build, and fight to stay alive. And, as the name suggests, you must also ensure you don't starve.

Terraria

Terraria

This expansive side-scrolling adventure game invites you to dig, build, and explore. It offers hours of engaging gameplay and boasts a vibrant community.

Crashlands

Crashlands

With a sci-fi twist, Crashlands sees your ship crash-land on an alien planet. Your mission is to scavenge for parts to repair your ship, all while navigating a world filled with humor, crafting, and combat.

Minecraft

Minecraft

A cornerstone of the survival genre, Minecraft offers limitless worlds and endless possibilities. While survival is a key component, you can also switch to creative mode for a more relaxed building experience. Just watch out for those creepers!

Northgard

Northgard

This Viking-themed survival game adds a strategic element as you attempt to establish a new home on a mysterious continent. Choose from different clans, battle beasts, and endure harsh winters.

Radiation Island

Radiation Island

A first-person shooter set on a radiation-polluted island, this game challenges you to survive against all odds. Once you get into it, you'll discover a vast world filled with activities.

Out There

Out There

This space survival game puts you at risk of running out of oxygen in the vastness of space. It's packed with thrilling discoveries and encounters with strange alien races.

60 Seconds! Reatomized

60 Seconds! Reatomized

Doomsday has struck, but your prepping has paid off with a functional fallout shelter. You have just 60 seconds to gather what you need before nuclear annihilation. Your choices and what you bring with you will determine your fate. The Reatomized edition, priced the same as the original, includes additional content, making it the definitive version.

Interested in more gaming options? Check out our feature on the best Android party games.

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