5 Best Open World Games You Can Play on Android

Open world games let players explore a wide virtual world freely. They are popular because players can do many activities, take side quests, and interact with the environment.

These games are not only for PC or consoles. Many open world games are now available on Android. In this article, we will give you some of the best open world games you can play on Android.

1. Crystal of Atlan

Crystal of Atlan takes you on an adventure in a fantasy world. At the beginning, you can choose a character from several classes such as Swordsman, Musketeer, Magister, Puppeteer, Assassin, or Fighter.

Your character is part of the Adventure Association and has a mission to explore the world of Atlan to uncover the secrets of a mysterious energy source called the Crystal Core.

You will explore many locations, including dungeons, to defeat enemies. During your journey, you will have companions who help you fight. One of them is Ellie, a useful partner in battle.

The gameplay feels exciting because of its intense combat system. The attack animations are smooth and epic. Besides the main story mode, there are also PvP battles such as 1-on-1 duels or 3-on-3 team fights that make the game even more fun.

Crystal of Atlan also offers three camera options. The 3D RPG Camera gives a wide view of the world. The 3D Act Camera shows detailed visuals with cinematic effects. The 2.5D Camera is perfect for players who get motion sickness because it has fewer animation effects.

You can choose whichever camera mode feels most comfortable for you!

What I like about Crystal of Atlan:

• Many character classes with different fighting styles
• Three camera options to suit your preference
• Exciting combat with smooth, stunning animations
• Helpful supporting characters in battle
• PvP modes for more gameplay variety

One thing to note:

• The high-quality visuals and effects can be heavy for low-spec devices.

2. Gangstar New Orleans

Want to play a free game that feels like GTA San Andreas? Try Gangstar New Orleans! This game tells the story of a gangster who wants to take control of his neighborhood.

There are many missions to complete. One mission asks you to take down targets from rival gangs. Another mission is to drive a car and racing against time. Sometimes, the police will chase you during a mission, but if you escape, you will earn rewards.

In the game, you can become a rich gangster with your own mansion and loyal gang members. Each mission requires energy, usually between 1 and 3 energy points. Every day, you also get a bonus of 20 energy.

The gameplay and atmosphere feel very similar to GTA San Andreas. The graphics look good, and the controls are easy to use.

What I like about Gangstar New Orleans:

• Feels similar to GTA San Andreas
• Many mission types to enjoy
• You can build power and own a mansion
• Realistic visuals and simple controls
• Energy system with daily bonuses

Things to note:

• The energy system limits how many missions you can play at once
• The game file is quite large and needs a medium or high-end device

3. LifeAfter

Do you want to feel the experience of surviving after a zombie apocalypse? If yes, then try playing LifeAfter. In this game, you are free to explore the area and meet many other survivors. I started with an adventure around a city that was attacked by a zombie outbreak.

The game let me choose between being a pure human or an infected human. This second group is called the revenants. I chose to be a pure human. Even so, the strength of this human character is still as cool as the revenants. I was also given access to some cool weapons, one of them was a shotgun.

After surviving in the city, I moved around the forest. This is where my survival skills were really tested. I got the chance to use a weapon in the form of an arrow. This weapon is suitable for hunting animals for food. The animals included deer, wild boar, and even wolves.

Food is one of the important elements in this game because by cooking food, we can add health points (HP).

Interestingly, in LifeAfter, it is harder to kill animals than zombies. Zombies can be killed with two shotgun shells. Animals like deer need three or four arrows.

Overall, playing this game makes me forget about time. The graphics of LifeAfter are also good. For your information, this game needs quite a large space, about 3 GB or more. It will also run better when played on a high-spec phone.

What I like about LifeAfter:

• The choice of two races gives gameplay variety
• The survival system feels realistic
• The world is wide with city and forest areas
• Weapons are diverse and combat is exciting
• Highly detailed graphics

Things to note:

• This game needs a large storage space (3 GB+)
• It performs better on high-spec devices

4. Auroria

In Auroria, you'll play as an astronaut who must explore an alien planet and build a new civilization there. In this colorful world, you can do many activities such as building houses, mining resources, and developing technology to expand your territory.

Along the way, you are accompanied by cute alien animals that become your companions during your exploration. These pets also help you a little when you are fighting.

Besides building, you will also face several missions to open new territories and fight monsters that appear. However, the combat is not as intense as in an action RPG game, so the focus is more on exploration and building.

Auroria’s uniqueness lies in its charming atmosphere. The open world feels alive with colourful graphics and cute designs. The game also supports a multiplayer mode that lets you interact and explore with other players around the world. It also has social features such as chat.

What I like about Auroria:

• Colourful open-world game
• Alien animal companions on your journey
• Multiplayer mode for exploring with other players

Things to note:

• Combat is not very intense and may feel flat for players who want more action
• Exploration missions can feel repetitive at times
• The game size is very large, up to 6 GB

5. X Survive

Imagine being an astronaut stranded on a mysterious planet. That’s the main idea of X Survive. After your spaceship is damaged by a meteor strike, your only option is to survive on the alien planet while waiting for reinforcements to arrive.

This game combines open-world, survival, and crafting elements in one. You have to explore different areas of the planet, gather resources, build or repair buildings, and fight off invading aliens.

The crafting system uses detailed blocks that let you be creative in building shelters or defence bases. It feels like a sandbox game.

Unfortunately, from a technical side, X Survive is not very smooth. The character movements sometimes feel stiff, and the graphics are quite simple. But this is understandable because the game size is small and it can be played without an internet connection.

Things I like about X Survive:

• Fun and exploratory open-world survival concept
• Detailed and flexible block-based crafting system
• Playable offline and even on low-spec devices
• Good mix of building and survival elements

Things to note:

• Graphics are very simple
• Animations sometimes feel stiff

So, that’s the list of open-world games you can try on your Android phone. All of these games are fun, interesting, and unique. Which open-world game is your favorite?