Free hunting games let you track and stalk animals in outdoor settings, from slow 3D hunts to quick sniper challenges. Most are rated Teen on Google Play and many include in-app purchases. Choose a slow simulator if you like the stalking, or a challenge game if you prefer short rounds.
Hunting games have a loyal following. Some players love the patience of a long stalk, others enjoy the challenge of a single difficult shot, and plenty don't hunt in real life at all.
I went through the Google Play listings of popular hunting games and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and the content rating, because several are rated Teen. The games are in no particular order.
Three of them come from the same studio, Ten Square Games, which tells you how popular the genre is. They each take a different angle, though, so it's worth reading the short notes rather than assuming they're the same game.
Hunting games at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | What the listing says about offline play |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hunting Clash: Sniper Shooting | Ten Square Games | 50M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Wild Hunt: Real Hunting Games | Ten Square Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| American Marksman: 3D Hunting | Battle Creek Games, LLC | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hunting Sniper | Sparks Info | 5M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Trophy Hunter - Sniper Game | Ten Square Games | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hunting Rivals: Sniper Games | MYGAMES MENA FZ LLC | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Sniper Hunter: 3D Hunting Game | Volt Games | 10K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Bow Hunt Simulator | Kristian Stensønes | 10K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The eight hunting games
Hunting Clash: Sniper Shooting
The biggest hunting game here, with more than 50M installs from Ten Square Games. It's rated Teen and shows no Contains ads label, but it does have in-app purchases.
Wild Hunt: Real Hunting Games
Another Ten Square Games title, focused on realistic hunting trips. Expect a Teen rating and both ads and in-app purchases labels.
American Marksman: 3D Hunting
From Battle Creek Games, with 3D hunting and more than 10M installs. It suits players who like a slower, stalking style of game.
Hunting Sniper
A sniper-style hunting game from Sparks Info, rated Teen. Its listing shows no Contains ads label.
Trophy Hunter - Sniper Game
A third Ten Square Games entry, built around trophy hunting challenges. Good if you enjoy collecting and ticking off goals.
Hunting Rivals: Sniper Games
A competitive take where you hunt against rivals. Expect online elements and a Teen rating.
Sniper Hunter: 3D Hunting Game
A smaller 3D hunting game from Volt Games, rated Teen. It's a lighter download if your phone is short on space, and it shows both ads and in-app purchases labels.
Bow Hunt Simulator
A small bow hunting simulator from an independent developer. It shows neither a Contains ads nor an in-app purchases label, which is rare in this genre.
Simulator or challenge game?
Simulators focus on tracking, wind and patience, which suits players who'd rather take their time. Challenge games give you a series of short shooting tasks, which suits a quick session on the sofa.
Competitive games add rival players, and that means you'll be online. If you'd like something calm to play alone, start with a simulator, and you'll learn the basics without anyone watching.
Checking a hunting game before kids play
- Content rating: most games here are rated Teen.
- In-app purchases: nearly every game here has a shop.
- Ads: a few show no Contains ads label.
- Online play: competitive games mean contact with other players.
- Parental controls: turn on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play.
Turning on approval for in-app purchases
- Open the Play Store app on the child's phone.
- Go to the settings for family or parental controls.
- Turn on authentication for in-app purchases.
- Set content ratings to match the child's age.
- Check the settings again after any app update.
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Getting the most from a hunting game
Hunting games reward patience more than fast reactions. Take your time to check the wind, approach slowly and wait for a clean shot, and you'll find the slower games far more satisfying than spraying shots at anything that moves.
If you're playing on a phone, turn the screen brightness up and play somewhere quiet. Many of these games use sound cues for animal movement, and you'll miss them with the volume down. And if you're sharing a device, check whether the game saves progress to an account so nobody loses their hunts.
My take on hunting apps
Read the content rating and in-app purchases label before you install, especially for younger players. After that, it's about style: pick a slow simulator for patience or a challenge game for quick rounds.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free hunting games for Android?
Yes. Every game here is free to install from Google Play.
Are hunting games suitable for children?
Most here are rated Teen, so check the rating first.
Do hunting games have in-app purchases?
Nearly all of the games here show an in-app purchases label.
Is there a hunting game without ads?
A few here show no Contains ads label on Google Play.
Can I play hunting games offline?
None of the listings here make a clear offline claim, so expect to need a connection for some features.
What's a good hunting game for beginners?
A slower simulator lets you learn tracking without pressure.
Do hunting games need a lot of storage?
Bigger 3D games can, so check the size on Google Play before you download.
Can I play hunting games against friends?
Some games here add rival players, which means playing online.
