!["Meganoid" is a retro side-scroller that will have you walking, jumping, and throwing boxes all over the place. The developers captured the 8-bit graphics and soundtrack brilliantly, along with the old school difficulty. You may die a few times trying to collect all the diamonds or avoiding enemies in a level, but you'll keep coming back to the game, if only to listen to its' catchy music. The touch screen controls are also adequate and adjustable. "Meganoid" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/82/8c/828c1634d9e0a6ea59318748e999bc65.jpg?itok=EkeLbd0G ""Meganoid" is a retro side-scroller that will have you walking, jumping, and throwing boxes all over the place. The developers captured the 8-bit graphics and soundtrack brilliantly, along with the old school difficulty. You may die a few times trying to collect all the diamonds or avoiding enemies in a level, but you'll keep coming back to the game, if only to listen to its' catchy music. The touch screen controls are also adequate and adjustable. "Meganoid" is available for free."){kind=small}
![After stealing a top-secret jetpack, Barry Steakfries continually runs across the lab collecting coins and power-ups in "Jetpack Joyride". The game only asks of you to tap the screen to decide how high you want Barry to fly, but trying to avoid all the enemies with each mile you cross creates a thrilling sensation. The inventive power-ups are the best part of "Jetpack Joyride"; new ones were still popping up after a long play session. "Jetpack Joyride" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/d6/46/1363122696_2882_jetpack-joyride.jpg?itok=ZqKnrZ8V "After stealing a top-secret jetpack, Barry Steakfries continually runs across the lab collecting coins and power-ups in "Jetpack Joyride". The game only asks of you to tap the screen to decide how high you want Barry to fly, but trying to avoid all the enemies with each mile you cross creates a thrilling sensation. The inventive power-ups are the best part of "Jetpack Joyride"; new ones were still popping up after a long play session. "Jetpack Joyride" is available for free."){kind=small}
!["Cordy" is a delightful 2D platformer about a robot trying to re-energize his electronic world. The game isn't too demanding, as it's more about solving puzzles than squashing enemies, but "Cordy" is enticing with its leisure style and impressive 3D graphics. The mechanics and controls for the game are also well-suited for tablet devices. The first three levels of "Cordy" are available for free, but the rest of them will cost you.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail/hash/a8/01/a801d35e3b9262e1582b227bbafe3c1a.jpg?itok=b1fI19_5 ""Cordy" is a delightful 2D platformer about a robot trying to re-energize his electronic world. The game isn't too demanding, as it's more about solving puzzles than squashing enemies, but "Cordy" is enticing with its leisure style and impressive 3D graphics. The mechanics and controls for the game are also well-suited for tablet devices. The first three levels of "Cordy" are available for free, but the rest of them will cost you."){kind=small}
![There are plenty of auto-run games on the Android market, but "Bean's Quest" is probably the first auto-jump game out there. Bean's Quest joins the crowded 2D retro platformer club, but manages to distinguish itself with its heavy focus on jumping. Hopping from beginning to end as a Mexican jumping bean is enjoyable, but obtaining all the jewels and hidden objects in the least amount of jumps is a real feat. The mimicking of 8-bit games by "Bean's Quest" is exceptional, with characters, levels, and sounds having a NES feel to them. "Bean's Quest" is available for $1.99.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/image_content_width/hash/1b/4e/1b4e699fe8bf5a33900993def666320b.jpg?itok=rBQvlWs2 "There are plenty of auto-run games on the Android market, but "Bean's Quest" is probably the first auto-jump game out there. Bean's Quest joins the crowded 2D retro platformer club, but manages to distinguish itself with its heavy focus on jumping. Hopping from beginning to end as a Mexican jumping bean is enjoyable, but obtaining all the jewels and hidden objects in the least amount of jumps is a real feat. The mimicking of 8-bit games by "Bean's Quest" is exceptional, with characters, levels, and sounds having a NES feel to them. "Bean's Quest" is available for $1.99.")
For new and longtime Android users, browsing the vast library of Android games being pumped out every minute at the Google Play store can be an overwhelming experience. Especially if you're just trying to find a fun an inexpensive game to kill some time with before going back to your daily duties. After doing some research and putting some popular and obscure mobile games to the test, this list of 10 must-have Android games was assembled by an Android user for fellow Android users who are looking for some killer apps to download.
Don’t worry, this list won't waste your time recommending "Angry Birds" and its numerous spinoffs; Everyone in the universe is aware of that series through loads of merchandise Instead, this recommended games list consists of titles you might have missed or forgotten about when you browsed the app store of your choice. So, without further adieu, here are 20 Must Have Android Games you should download for your device.
All games mentioned in this list were downloaded on a Samsung Galaxy Tab 2, but should work fine on any tablet device.
Any of you favorites left out What are your must have Android games? Sound off in the comments below.
![There are plenty of auto-run games on the Android market, but "Bean's Quest" is probably the first auto-jump game out there. Bean's Quest joins the crowded 2D retro platformer club, but manages to distinguish itself with its heavy focus on jumping. Hopping from beginning to end as a Mexican jumping bean is enjoyable, but obtaining all the jewels and hidden objects in the least amount of jumps is a real feat. The mimicking of 8-bit games by "Bean's Quest" is exceptional, with characters, levels, and sounds having a NES feel to them. "Bean's Quest" is available for $1.99.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/4e/c9/4ec98edda45fdb7c5476a75305d7de98.jpg?itok=oMtPAAok "There are plenty of auto-run games on the Android market, but "Bean's Quest" is probably the first auto-jump game out there. Bean's Quest joins the crowded 2D retro platformer club, but manages to distinguish itself with its heavy focus on jumping. Hopping from beginning to end as a Mexican jumping bean is enjoyable, but obtaining all the jewels and hidden objects in the least amount of jumps is a real feat. The mimicking of 8-bit games by "Bean's Quest" is exceptional, with characters, levels, and sounds having a NES feel to them. "Bean's Quest" is available for $1.99.")
!["Cordy" is a delightful 2D platformer about a robot trying to re-energize his electronic world. The game isn't too demanding, as it's more about solving puzzles than squashing enemies, but "Cordy" is enticing with its leisure style and impressive 3D graphics. The mechanics and controls for the game are also well-suited for tablet devices. The first three levels of "Cordy" are available for free, but the rest of them will cost you.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/78/c1/78c131721fb2619b53d3ba67f766b654.jpg?itok=eLZMOBcC ""Cordy" is a delightful 2D platformer about a robot trying to re-energize his electronic world. The game isn't too demanding, as it's more about solving puzzles than squashing enemies, but "Cordy" is enticing with its leisure style and impressive 3D graphics. The mechanics and controls for the game are also well-suited for tablet devices. The first three levels of "Cordy" are available for free, but the rest of them will cost you.")
![After stealing a top-secret jetpack, Barry Steakfries continually runs across the lab collecting coins and power-ups in "Jetpack Joyride". The game only asks of you to tap the screen to decide how high you want Barry to fly, but trying to avoid all the enemies with each mile you cross creates a thrilling sensation. The inventive power-ups are the best part of "Jetpack Joyride"; new ones were still popping up after a long play session. "Jetpack Joyride" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/d6/46/1363122696_2882_jetpack-joyride.jpg?itok=w7hSBWCf "After stealing a top-secret jetpack, Barry Steakfries continually runs across the lab collecting coins and power-ups in "Jetpack Joyride". The game only asks of you to tap the screen to decide how high you want Barry to fly, but trying to avoid all the enemies with each mile you cross creates a thrilling sensation. The inventive power-ups are the best part of "Jetpack Joyride"; new ones were still popping up after a long play session. "Jetpack Joyride" is available for free.")
!["Meganoid" is a retro side-scroller that will have you walking, jumping, and throwing boxes all over the place. The developers captured the 8-bit graphics and soundtrack brilliantly, along with the old school difficulty. You may die a few times trying to collect all the diamonds or avoiding enemies in a level, but you'll keep coming back to the game, if only to listen to its' catchy music. The touch screen controls are also adequate and adjustable. "Meganoid" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/87/72/87722eaa0a46cea2fe63ae01fc72f268.jpg?itok=SgXlf-Po ""Meganoid" is a retro side-scroller that will have you walking, jumping, and throwing boxes all over the place. The developers captured the 8-bit graphics and soundtrack brilliantly, along with the old school difficulty. You may die a few times trying to collect all the diamonds or avoiding enemies in a level, but you'll keep coming back to the game, if only to listen to its' catchy music. The touch screen controls are also adequate and adjustable. "Meganoid" is available for free.")
![In "Nun Attack", you control an elite group of awesome nuns who are literally on a mission from God to stop your fallen from grace sister from wrecking havoc on the world. The game plays like a strategy RPG, where you use your finger to drag the nuns to a certain spot, tell them which unholy beast to attack, or initiate their special abilities in battle. Entertaining gameplay, unique art style, and hot gun-wielding nuns: what more could you ask for in a game? "Nun Attack" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/e3/2d/e32dad86830a5999d9b777f2e8014437.jpg?itok=JNvv9pF2 "In "Nun Attack", you control an elite group of awesome nuns who are literally on a mission from God to stop your fallen from grace sister from wrecking havoc on the world. The game plays like a strategy RPG, where you use your finger to drag the nuns to a certain spot, tell them which unholy beast to attack, or initiate their special abilities in battle. Entertaining gameplay, unique art style, and hot gun-wielding nuns: what more could you ask for in a game? "Nun Attack" is available for free.")
!["Oscura" is an interesting 2D platform with its shadowy visuals and controls designed to take advantage of the tablet screen. To move the silhouetted protagonist across the haunting environment, you tap left or right side of the screen, and then press the opposite side to jump. You can also manipulate time to make it through the enemies and traps ahead on your quest to return light to your land. Oscura's control scheme takes some getting use to, but the developers deserve credit for taking advantage of the tablet device for their Limbo-like side-scroller. You can also change the game's controls to a more traditional layout, if you want. "Oscura" is available for $0.99, but only for a limited time.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/81/63/8163c973a3e1a67f2739bb5063887f4e.jpg?itok=tt4Mrk3h ""Oscura" is an interesting 2D platform with its shadowy visuals and controls designed to take advantage of the tablet screen. To move the silhouetted protagonist across the haunting environment, you tap left or right side of the screen, and then press the opposite side to jump. You can also manipulate time to make it through the enemies and traps ahead on your quest to return light to your land. Oscura's control scheme takes some getting use to, but the developers deserve credit for taking advantage of the tablet device for their Limbo-like side-scroller. You can also change the game's controls to a more traditional layout, if you want. "Oscura" is available for $0.99, but only for a limited time.")
!["Paper Monsters" is a pleasing 2D platformer filled with creative paper craft aesthetics and subtle homages of "Super Mario Bros." Another lovely thing about "Paper Monsters" is that the onscreen joystick isn't fixed to a certain spot, meaning if your left thumb moves a little to the right, the joystick will follow and input your command. A nice move by the developer to make sure the player has no problem controlling their cardboard hero from thick and thin. "Paper Monsters" is available for $0.99.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/20/9e/209e6bb4e0d922805f5250334185b002.jpg?itok=uanmWxiT ""Paper Monsters" is a pleasing 2D platformer filled with creative paper craft aesthetics and subtle homages of "Super Mario Bros." Another lovely thing about "Paper Monsters" is that the onscreen joystick isn't fixed to a certain spot, meaning if your left thumb moves a little to the right, the joystick will follow and input your command. A nice move by the developer to make sure the player has no problem controlling their cardboard hero from thick and thin. "Paper Monsters" is available for $0.99.")
![For an adorable looking game, "Pebble Universe" is kind of dark. Sure, the characters onscreen are all smiles, but these poor Pebble creatures are being sacrificed in order to kill their nasty foes in a gruesome and well-planned fashion. The player clicks on a Pebble from one end to another to make them roll, so they can smash each other and use their rocky remains to hit the one-eyed devils above them. It's sick, but crazy fun. "Pebble Universe" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/01/f6/01f6c2bd501c809db858775cf901115b.jpg?itok=G7WbXZnS "For an adorable looking game, "Pebble Universe" is kind of dark. Sure, the characters onscreen are all smiles, but these poor Pebble creatures are being sacrificed in order to kill their nasty foes in a gruesome and well-planned fashion. The player clicks on a Pebble from one end to another to make them roll, so they can smash each other and use their rocky remains to hit the one-eyed devils above them. It's sick, but crazy fun. "Pebble Universe" is available for free.")
!["Sleepwalker's Journey" is a beautifully illustrated game that has you guiding a sleepwalking Moonboy back to bed and away from the dangerous perils ahead. You use your finger to manipulate objects onscreen as the sleepwalker marches forward and can turn back time to fix any mistakes you've made. "Sleepwalker's Journey" may seem like a chore after one reads its premise, but it's actually quite addicting and relaxing at the same time. If the synopsis turns you off, than at least give Sleepwalker's Journey a chance for its wonderful art style. Sleepwalker's Journey is available for $0.99.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/ae/d4/aed49478622f25741fc4248e51e539e3.jpg?itok=GTCKAmHu ""Sleepwalker's Journey" is a beautifully illustrated game that has you guiding a sleepwalking Moonboy back to bed and away from the dangerous perils ahead. You use your finger to manipulate objects onscreen as the sleepwalker marches forward and can turn back time to fix any mistakes you've made. "Sleepwalker's Journey" may seem like a chore after one reads its premise, but it's actually quite addicting and relaxing at the same time. If the synopsis turns you off, than at least give Sleepwalker's Journey a chance for its wonderful art style. Sleepwalker's Journey is available for $0.99.")
!["Wind-Up Knight" is a compelling auto-run platformer, which has the player focusing on when to unsheathed his sword to attack a giant chicken, or pull out his shield to defend himself from falling barrels. Admittedly, as the challenges escalate from level to level, the trial and error gameplay can actually wind you down. However, "Wind-Up Knight" remains a charming game overall. "Wind-Up Knight" is available for free.](http://cdn2-b.examiner.com/sites/default/files/styles/profile_large/hash/c0/0a/c00a41a5cd999a3868044e33bacd18a8.jpg?itok=l92jB90H ""Wind-Up Knight" is a compelling auto-run platformer, which has the player focusing on when to unsheathed his sword to attack a giant chicken, or pull out his shield to defend himself from falling barrels. Admittedly, as the challenges escalate from level to level, the trial and error gameplay can actually wind you down. However, "Wind-Up Knight" remains a charming game overall. "Wind-Up Knight" is available for free.")
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