Android gaming has been steadily getting better. Before, we had simple puzzle games and we could invite our Facebook contacts to be our friends in games. Multiplayer games used to mean just leaderboards. There are now a ton of games that support actual multiplayer play, including real time co-op or PvP. In fact, most games these days have some sort of multiplayer element in it. If you’re looking for something to play with your friends, here are the best Android multiplayer games!
AdventureQuest 3D
AdventureQuest 3D is one of the newer multiplayer games on mobile. It’s an MMORPG. It features most of the stuff that you’d expect. There are tons of quests to do, various classes, raid bosses, dungeons, and there is even some crafting. What makes this one stand out is that it has complete cross-platform support. You can play it on mobile or on PC if you prefer. There are chats, raids, and even PvP that you can play with other people. There have been a few hiccups since its release. However, it’s a solid option overall.
Asphalt Xtreme
Gameloft’s Asphalt series has some of the most popular multiplayer games out there. They’re also among the best racing games. Asphalt Xtreme is the latest game in the series. You drive off-road vehicles over a variety of different courses. It features over 50 vehicles to race with. Additionally, it comes with real-time multiplayer, tons of tracks, vehicle customizations, and more. It also boasts over 300 career events, 1100 challenges, and a plethora of limited time events that change every week. The menus in Asphalt games are generally pretty bad, but the actual game play mechanics are good.
Critical Ops
Critical Ops is a first person shooter. The premise is fairly traditional. There is a bunch of terrorist threats. Your job is to wipe them out. Alternatively, you can play as the terrorists and wreak as much havoc as possible. It features multiplayer combat similar to other FPS games. However, unlike them, this game has no in-app purchases that can affect game play. You can buy customizations for your gear and character and that’s it. It’s one of the better multiplayer games for those who just want to compete with skill.
Asphalt 8: Airborne
Asphalt 8 is one of the best car racing game for Android. This game has great graphics and amazing sets of cars. You can race in different seasons and tracks, maneuver through the air, and perform stunts while racing.
Airborne
Airborne offers multiplayer mode with up to 8 opponents. The best thing is that you can play this game on LAN connection with your friends. There are also ghost challenges where friends can challenge your best time on a track and race a ghost of you without you being required to be there. The game is available for free on Google Play.
Word Chums
If you love word games, then you should give Word Chums a try. This game is extremely well made with fun graphics and sounds, and the multiplayer mode is like no other, offering customizable characters, a comprehensive dictionary, and the promise of a great time with friends. This game consists 3-4 players and you can play it against your friends, stranger opponents or Chumbots.