Andy Walker / Android Authority
I’ve previously detailed a list of open source Android apps I always install on my phones, old or new. While all those apps add utility to my handsets, few of them provide pure entertainment. That’s where open source Android games come into play.
Open source games might seem counterintuitive, but their transparency and alterability are part of their allure. They allow users to view their source code up and down or enjoy it as they are. Some have even spawned mods of their own, or started as remixed versions of older titles. Each of the games on this list stands tall in its own right. They’re all genuinely great games, and I’ve enjoyed spending time with each.
Without further ado, below are my favorite open source Android games that you can download right now.
Forkyz
Let’s start right at the top. Forkyz isn’t necessarily a game in the purest sense, but it does support one healthy habit of mine: doing crosswords. I’ve been on a mission to exercise my brain a little more each day, and completing these interlaced word puzzles is the perfect way to do just that.
Forkyz can download puzzles from a myriad sources, including Newsday, the Wall Street Journal, USA Today, and The Guardian. You can select exactly how many crosswords you want to download daily, from which source, and select various settings to help you along your way.
Andor’s Trail
It’s difficult to imagine just how large-scale a game like Andor’s Trail really is, but it encompasses over 600 maps and offers players more than 80 different quests. As RPGs go, that’s extensive, even for desktop OSes.
The game embraces typical RPG mechanics, including turn-based battles, branching dialog choices, skill trees, items you can equip to aid you on your journey, and treasure. There’s also the story goal of finding your missing brother, but… look there! A shiny thing!
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