The Best Mobile Game Apps for Android in 2018

Traditional gaming, also known as games played on a console, computer or TV, are still quite common today, though mobile gaming is fast taking over. Mobile gaming is on the rise simply because we already use our phones for everything nowadays. Mobile apps have changed the way we function in our everyday lives. From ordering food to shopping online to keeping a running grocery list to checking account balances. No matter what, there's an app for it! It's no different when it comes to gaming. According to Business Insider, the mobile gaming industry is projected to reach $52.5 billion and will make up 45 percent of the total worldwide gaming revenue. Here are the best mobile game apps for your Android phone in 2018, so that you too can take part in this rapidly growing way of gaming.

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The number of mobile gamers in the U.S. has steadily increased over the years.

 

Minecraft

 

Minecraft is a super popular game all over that appeals to people of all ages. Minecraft is made up of a massive world that you build, where you can mine stuff, build stuff and try to take down the bad guys. There is a survival mode where you must mine your food and resources to survive and a creative mode that gives you unlimited access to everything. You're also able to play on multiplayer servers with people on your PC or gaming console. The app is always updating with lots of new possibilities and content.

 

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft

 

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What epic Warcraft hero will you be?

 

Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft grew to popularity in 2014 and remains one of the best Android games to date. Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft is a digital strategy card game that anyone can play. Players can choose one of nine epic Warcraft heroes to portray, and then take turns playing cards from their customizable decks to cast potent spells, use heroic weapons or abilities or summon powerful characters to crush their opponent. Players can choose to play against the AI, random players or their friends. Though initially, Hearthstone was only available for Windows and Macintosh, it was later available on tablets and smartphones.

888 Casino

 

888 Casino is a popular online casino that houses over 270 high-quality games for you to choose. Now, you can take 888Casino with you on the go with their mobile app. You can enjoy the best mobile casino experience with a huge variety of live casino games, over 100 different slot machines and numerous baccarat, and roulette tables. You can play free blackjack as well. Whether you are playing from home, on your lunch break at work or in the back of an Uber, you can enjoy Vegas-style entertainment conveniently from your smartphone.

Pokémon Go

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Catching them all on Pokémon Go!

 

Pokémon Go exploded in July 2016. An augmented reality game where you walk around the real world, catch Pokémon, battle for Gyms and visit PokéStops to restock items. Players create an avatar, which moves within the game's map as the players move in the real world. Players earn experience points for various in-game activities and can rise in level as they earn points.

 

The Sims

 

When you play The Sims, you're able to create a Sims and customize everything from their personality and outfits to their appearance. You can build your Sims a nice home, complete with gorgeous designs and decor, with more detail than you've ever seen on a mobile before. Party with friends, shop around town and even have your Sims accomplish some of their life goals. The Sims is a perfect game for teens and up where you can show your creativity while also telling a story.

 

Roblox

 

Roblox is a massive multiplayer gaming platform, built by gamers, that allows users to design their games. For users of all ages, Roblox is sometimes compared to Minecraft because it is an app that hosts virtual world games constructed of Lego-like virtual blocks. Everything in Roblox is user-generated, and players can create a massive theme park, work in a pizzeria, feature in a fashion show, become a superhero or build a dream home and hang out with friends. In this digital world, imagination is everything. Roblox also allows you to connect with your friends online using in-game chat features, private messages and groups.

 

8 Ball Pool

 

8 Ball Pool is the world's number one pool game. Compete in one-on-one or in eight-player tournaments to sharpen up your skills. You're able to customize your cue and table. In every competitive one-on-one match that you play, there are Pool Coins at stake. If you win the match, the coins are yours. You can use the coins to enter higher-ranked matches with bigger stakes or use them to buy new items in the Pool Shop. You can easily invite your friends to play by signing into your social media accounts.

 

Super Mario Run

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Watch Mario go in Super Mario Run!

 

Super Mario Run is the simplified version of the classic Nintendo game where you can play the game one-handed. Mario runs across the screen automatically, and the user controls him by tapping the screen to jump at the appropriate times to navigate between platforms, avoid obstacles, bounce on enemies and collect coins. Though Super Mario Run has been out for iOS devices since last year, it just became available to Android users and is already one of the most popular Android games available.