Free dungeon games on Android include traditional roguelikes, old-school 3D crawlers, turn-based squad battles and a tavern manager. Four listings here say they play offline, including Quick Dungeon Crawler and Castle Grimhold. Five show no ads label.
Torch in one hand, sword in the other, and a corridor that's definitely hiding a trap. Dungeon crawlers have been around almost as long as video games, and they fit a phone surprisingly well.
I read the Google Play listing for each game and noted the developer, installs, the ads and in-app purchases labels, the content rating and any offline wording. They aren't ranked.
Eight of the ten are rated Teen, so this is mainly a page for older players. Quick Dungeon Crawler is rated Everyone and Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Everyone 10+.
Dungeon crawlers at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shattered Pixel Dungeon | Shattered Pixel | 5M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dungeon Hunter 6 | GOAT Games | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dungeon Ward: Offline Games | František Liška | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'no Wi-Fi needed' |
| Moonshades Offline Dungeon RPG | BaldrickSoft RPG Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'playable without an internet connection' |
| Soda Dungeon 2 | Armor Games Studios Inc | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Mobile Dungeon: RPG Crawler | Playa Games | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dungeon of Exile | PILI STARSHIP | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| World of Dungeons: Crawler RPG | RETRO WAVE PUBLISHING LIMITED | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Quick Dungeon Crawler: RPG | Werkstattl | 10K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | 'works on a plane, in the subway or with mobile data off' |
| Castle Grimhold: Dungeon Crawl | Essential 34 Apps | 10K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Castle Grimhold can be played without an internet connection.' |
Ten dungeons to explore
Shattered Pixel Dungeon
A traditional roguelike where every run is different, with several heroes, randomised levels and lots of items. Shattered Pixel's listing calls it simple to get into but hard to master, and it shows no ads label.
Dungeon Hunter 6
The latest in the long-running Dungeon Hunter series, a fast sword-and-spell action RPG where you play a bounty hunter. It's rated Teen and shows no ads label.
Dungeon Ward: Offline Games
A classic action RPG with dragons, endless dungeons and loot to collect. Its listing is built around offline play from start to finish.
Moonshades Offline Dungeon RPG
BaldrickSoft aims for the feel of old-school RPGs, with 3D dungeons, quests and puzzles. Its listing says it's a complete solo journey you can play offline.
Soda Dungeon 2
You run a tavern, hire adventurers and send them into the dungeon, then upgrade your town with the loot they bring back. Armor Games' listing says plainly that there are no loot boxes.
Mobile Dungeon: RPG Crawler
A wacky, turn-based dungeon crawler from the makers of Shakes and Fidget. Playa Games keeps the tone light, and it shows no ads label.
Dungeon of Exile
Five classes, from Paladin to Necromancer, take on the abyss in this action RPG. The listing mentions heroes gathering resources while you're away, which isn't a promise of offline play.
World of Dungeons: Crawler RPG
Turn-based squad battles in a dark fantasy world, where you build a team of heroes and push into infernal dungeons. It shows no ads label and is rated Teen.
Quick Dungeon Crawler: RPG
Built for short sessions: one tap and you're in, fighting up randomly generated floors. Werkstattl's game shows no ads label, is rated Everyone and says it's fully offline.
Castle Grimhold: Dungeon Crawl
A turn-based roguelite with tactical fights, tough bosses and character progression. The listing offers several difficulty levels and says it plays fully offline.
Roguelike, action or turn-based?
Roguelikes, like Shattered Pixel Dungeon, Quick Dungeon Crawler and Castle Grimhold, reset when you fall. Each run is new, and the challenge is getting a little further each time. They're perfect for short sessions.
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Action RPGs, such as Dungeon Hunter 6 and Dungeon Ward, let you fight through monsters in real time. Turn-based crawlers, including Mobile Dungeon and World of Dungeons, give you time to think about every move.
Soda Dungeon 2 is its own thing: you manage a tavern and send others in. Its listing also says there are no loot boxes, which is worth knowing in a genre full of treasure chests.
Crawling without a connection
Dungeon Ward, Moonshades, Quick Dungeon Crawler and Castle Grimhold all say they play offline. That makes this one of the stronger genres for travel. My list of free games to play on a plane without Wi-Fi has more ideas for the same situation.
Dungeon of Exile mentions progress while you're away, but that's about collecting resources, not playing without the internet. Test it with aeroplane mode on before you rely on it.
Labels below ground
- Ads: five show a Contains ads label. Shattered Pixel Dungeon, Dungeon Hunter 6, Mobile Dungeon, World of Dungeons and Quick Dungeon Crawler don't.
- In-app purchases: all ten have them.
- Rating: eight are Teen, one is Everyone 10+ and one is Everyone.
If a younger player is borrowing your phone, turn on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play first.
Where dungeon crawlers came from
Moonshades openly aims for the feel of old-school RPGs, and Shattered Pixel Dungeon keeps the classic roguelike style alive. If you'd like to play the originals, here's where to play retro classics legally.
And for fans of story over swordplay, many early dungeon games were text adventures. My guide to text based games on Android covers modern takes for story lovers.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free dungeon games for Android?
Yes. All ten games on this page are free to install from Google Play.
Which dungeon games play offline?
Dungeon Ward, Moonshades Offline Dungeon RPG, Quick Dungeon Crawler and Castle Grimhold all say they play offline.
Which dungeon games have no ads label?
Shattered Pixel Dungeon, Dungeon Hunter 6, Mobile Dungeon, World of Dungeons and Quick Dungeon Crawler.
Is there a dungeon game without loot boxes?
Soda Dungeon 2's listing says it has no loot boxes.
Are dungeon games suitable for children?
Most here are rated Teen. Quick Dungeon Crawler is rated Everyone and Shattered Pixel Dungeon is Everyone 10+.
What's a roguelike?
It's a game where each run starts fresh with new levels, and falling sends you back to the start.
