Nothing's more annoying than trying to play your favorite mobile game and realizing you can't because you don't have an internet connection. Sadly, more and more games today require Wi-Fi to play, even if you don't want to use the online features.
That said, there are still plenty of free offline games for desktop and mobile platforms. We put several to the test to make this list of our favorites:
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Best Offline Simulation Game: Fallout Shelter
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What We Like
Also available for Windows, Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch.
What We Don't Like
Has little to do with its namesake.
Based on the wildly popular Fallout series, Fallout Shelter tasks players with protecting their population of nuclear apocalypse survivors. Manage your resources wisely to help humanity thrive once again. Fansof games like Civilization andStarCraftwill surely love this simulator.
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Best Offline Racing Game: Asphalt 8: Airborne
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What We Like
The realistic graphics are almost unbelievable.
Looks more like a console title than your average mobile game.
What We Don't Like
The newer Asphalt 9: Legends requires an internet connection.
The Asphalt series has becomesynonymous with mobile racing games. The eighth installment features40 new tracksto tear up with dozens of new cars. Complete challenges to earn upgrades and customize your vehicle. You can race against the AI without an internet connection, but theonline multiplayer mode is worth checking out since it lets you raceagainst up to 12 opponents at once.
Best Offline Fighting Game: Shadow Fight 2
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What We Like
Free to download for Android, iOS, and Windows.
Appeals to fans of arcade-style beat-em-ups and RPG lovers alike.
What We Don't Like
Constantly pushes you to make in-app purchases.
Shadow Fight 2 has a distinctive art style that sets it apart from the competition. This one-on-one fighting game with RPG elements emphasizes strategy and fast reflexes over brute force. Players can choose from an array of weapons or go into battle with only their bare fists.
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Most Relaxing Offline Game: Infinity Loop
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What We Like
Great way to relieve stress.
What We Don't Like
Only free up to level 100.
Infinity Loop was designed tohelp people unwind.The goal of this deceptively simple puzzle game is to create unique shapes by connecting dots. Since there's no timer, you can easily stop and resume gameplay at any time. If you likeInfinity Loop, tryInfinity Loop: Hex by the same developers. This game is available from their website as well as offline for iOS and Android.
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Best Offline Strategy Game: Plants vs Zombies 2
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What We Like
No other tower defense game can compete with the addictive gameplay.
What We Don't Like
Fending off hordes of zombies can get overwhelming as the game progresses.
You'll be tempted to spend actual money on power-ups.
The zombie craze seems to have come and gone, but the Plants vs Zombies games still hold upnearly a decade after their initial release. If you haven't played it, PvZis a creative twist on the tower defense genre in which players must defend their garden against an army of vegetarian zombies.Plants vs Zombies 2 is free to download for Android and iOS.
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Best Offline Endless Runner Game: Alto’s Odyssey
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What We Like
“Zen” mode allows players to simply enjoy the game's art and soundtrack without actually playing.
What We Don't Like
Although the Android port is free, the original iOS version is $4.99.
Alto’s Odysseyis a follow-up to the wildly successfulAlto’s Adventure, which reached more than 36 million downloads on Android alone. Instead of snowboarding, the titular character must now sand-surf through a vast desert. The excellent music and art style alone makesAlto’s Odysseyworth a look.
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Best Offline Trivia Game: Quizoid
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What We Like
Thousands of questions cover a wide range of topics from science to history to pop culture.
What We Don't Like
The user interface looks shoddy, but if you're playing with a group of people it's not an issue.
Trivia games are always great for long car trips, social gatherings, or family fun nights. Quizoidoffers differentmodes so you can play with a group of people or just test your own knowledge. When you downloadQuizoid forAndroid or iOS, the game stores all of the questions on your device, so you don't need to be online to play.
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Best Offline Sports Game: Dream League Soccer
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What We Like
The realistic character animations and diverse gameplay modes.
What We Don't Like
Internet connection required to experience all of the game's features.
Dream League Soccer isn't your average mobile sports game.It allows players to build their own leagues, teams,andstadiums to live out their bookingfantasies. Choose from a cast of real-life FIFPro players to represent your brand, then test your own againstother players online, or play offline against AI.
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Best Offline Card Game: Texas Holdem Offline Poker
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What We Like
Adjustable difficulty makes gameplay enjoyable for novices and poker champions.
What We Don't Like
Since the AI can't read your poker face, it doesn't quite replicate the experience of playing against a person.
If you want to practice your poker game, but don't have any cards, money, or friends, Texas Holdem Offline Poker has you covered. While the game features an interactive tutorial for novices, the AI will give more experienced players a run for their money. Place virtual bets and participate in mock tournaments to polish your poker skills without risking your life's savings.
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