I’m looking for Android games that are designed to be played vertically (portrait mode). Could be casual, action, puzzle, roguelike, or anything really. Best if it can be played one-handed.
Paid or not doesn’t matter.
Feel free to exclude the pay-to-win crowd. Still, name 'em if you feel you have an excellent exception.
Surprisingly, mindustry hasn’t been mentioned yet! Great quality, well thought out, addictive combination of tower defence, RTS and factory building.
I got it. What a masterpiece!
Deep rock galactic survivors is on mobile now and it works in both portrait and landscape mode
Thank you so much. I’ve been playing it on pc but haven’t found much time recently. This is perfect for me.
You can also play the PC version on Android with GameNative.
That’s interesting. I might look into it cause the playstore one requires playstore. I don’t have google apps and downloaded the apk. Weird cause most games work fine I have microg too.
Goddamn this is knowledge you could have kept to yourself
I’m only just over having balatro on my phone
magic survival
Such a great one.
Slice & Dice is a dice building rogue like, didn’t originally have portrait mode, but they added it in at some point, I love the hell out of it
Seconded
Currently playing Block Blast as my time killer and loving it.
Not exactly an Android exclusive thing, but I like to play GameBoy ROMs vertical so it feels more like a gameboy color.
I love puzzle games, either ones with an overaching story or standalone puzzles. I love the professor layton series Googke Play Store. I believe you should also check out Monument Valley Google Play link. If you’re looking for a FOSS option, there’s Simon Tatham’s puzzle collection F-Droid Link
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.midjiwan.polytopia
I play this one more than I should
I definitely played this one more than I should.
Downwell
A 3DS emulator like Azahar or DS emulator like MelonDS both of which are on the Play store, and play a Pokemon game or anything turn based. Play it vertically. Different puzzle games
The different types of Gameboys and most of their games emulate really well on a smart phone. I prefer playing them in landscape orientation for the larger display, but portrait mode gives a more accurate recreation with the screen on top and buttons on bottom.
I’m out of touch with what the latest best options are for emulators and where to source your ROMs, but if you ask around in communities focusing on things like piracy, they’ll point you in the right direction.
Recommended to use a VPN for any downloads.
YMBAB is just so addictive!
Backpack brawl is fun, township as well.
I am tempted by Backpack Brawl. Their data collection practices put me off a bit, sadly.
Thank you for the suggestions!
Thats totally fair. The gameplay itself is very fun. I would absolutely pick up a one time purchase version, but thats not an option for this game.
I guess it’s my turn to say it in a thread:
Best classic roguelike on mobile IMO
I was going to also suggest Downwell but it doesn’t seem to be available any more
Bump for Shattered
Also, rat king pixel dungeon, a fun fork with added items.
