Free snowboarding games on Android come in two main styles: endless runs where you ride downhill and chain tricks for a score, and open-world mountains where you pick your own line. Endless runs suit short breaks, while open mountains suit longer sessions. Check the rating and the ads label on each listing before you install.
There's something about a snowboarding game that makes a grey afternoon feel a bit brighter. You get the speed, the powder and the big air, and you don't have to queue for a lift or find your gloves.
To build this page I went through the Google Play listing for each game and wrote down the developer, the install count, the Contains ads and In-app purchases labels, the content rating and any wording about playing offline. The games aren't ranked.
Most of these are free to install and lean on ads or optional extras in the shop. A couple are rated Teen rather than Everyone, so I've flagged those where they come up.
Snowboarding apps side by side
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alto's Adventure | Noodlecake | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Snowboard Party: World Tour | Maple Media | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Grand Mountain Adventure | Toppluva AB | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Snowboard Party | Maple Media | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Crazy Snowboard | Ezone.com | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Grand Mountain Adventure 2 | Toppluva AB | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Play it online or fully offline.' |
| Blocky Snowboarding | Full Fat | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Rat On A Snowboard | Donut Games | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
The eight snowboarding apps, one at a time
Alto's Adventure
An endless run down alpine hills, past villages and old ruins, with a one-button trick system its listing calls easy to learn and hard to master. You'll be chasing runaway llamas while the weather changes around you.
Snowboard Party: World Tour
The sequel to Snowboard Party adds a time-attack race mode, so tricks give you extra speed rather than just points. There's a long list of outfits and boards to collect between runs.
Grand Mountain Adventure
An open-world mountain where you can ski or snowboard wherever you like: cliff drops, slalom gates, a fun-park or a quiet run through the backcountry. Its listing also mentions game controller support.
Snowboard Party
The original Snowboard Party, with freestyle tricks, online multiplayer and leaderboards. It's rated Teen on Google Play, which is worth knowing before you hand it to a younger child.
Crazy Snowboard
A quick pick-up-and-play game with spins, flips, grabs and grinds on rails, logs and candy canes. Its listing points out that it works with Bluetooth game controllers and plays on tablets too.
Grand Mountain Adventure 2
The follow-up to Grand Mountain Adventure, with bigger resorts, lifts, snow parks and hundreds of challenges. Its description says it has no ads, but the Google Play labels still show Contains ads and In-app purchases, so read the listing before you install.
Blocky Snowboarding
A runner with retro, blocky graphics where you carve, grind and grab big air for a high score. It's rated Teen, and the listing lists characters and boards to collect.
Rat On A Snowboard
A fast arcade game with simple controls, three game modes and plenty of silly obstacles, from tree stumps to giant snowballs. It's the only game here without a Contains ads label, though it does have in-app purchases.
Endless runs or an open mountain?
Endless snowboarding games send you down a slope that never really ends. You tap or hold to jump, flip and grind, and the run stops when you fall. They're perfect for a few minutes in a waiting room, and the one-button controls make them easy for younger players to pick up.
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Open-world games such as the Grand Mountain Adventure pair work differently. You choose where to ride, take on challenges at your own pace and explore a whole resort. They ask for a bit more patience and more storage, but there's a lot more to do once you're in.
If you like the feeling of flowing through a level and landing a big move, the parkour games roundup scratches a very similar itch on foot instead of on a board.
What the snowboard listings tell you
- Rating: six of these are rated Everyone or Everyone 10+, and two are rated Teen.
- Ads: seven show a Contains ads label on Google Play.
- Shop: all eight list in-app purchases, usually boards, riders or outfits.
- Offline: only Grand Mountain Adventure 2 says in its listing that it plays fully offline.
- Controllers: Crazy Snowboard and the first Grand Mountain Adventure mention controller support.
Riding with no signal on a plane or train
A snowboarding game is a lovely way to pass a long journey, but most listings here don't say whether they work without a connection. Open the game once at home with flight mode switched on and you'll find out quickly.
If you're packing a phone for a flight, my guide to the best free games to play on a plane without WiFi has more ideas that cope with no signal. And for a step-by-step way to check any game before you go, see how to find downloadable offline games that don't need WiFi.
Landing your first clean trick
- Ride a few runs without trying tricks so you learn the speed.
- Try one jump and focus on landing flat.
- Add a single spin or grab once landings feel easy.
- Look for rails and grind boxes to link moves together.
- Chase a goal or challenge rather than a high score at first.
You'll crash a lot at the start, and that's fine. Every game here restarts in seconds, so a bad landing leaves you with nothing worse than a laugh.
Frequently asked questions
Are these snowboarding games free?
Yes. All eight are free to install from Google Play, and each one lists optional in-app purchases.
Which snowboarding game plays offline?
Grand Mountain Adventure 2 is the one whose listing says you can play it fully offline. For the rest, try them in flight mode before a trip.
Are snowboarding games OK for kids?
Six are rated Everyone or Everyone 10+ on Google Play and two are rated Teen. Check the label and play a round yourself before handing one over.
Do snowboarding games have ads?
Seven of the eight show a Contains ads label. Rat On A Snowboard is the exception, though it still has in-app purchases.
Can I ski as well as snowboard in any of them?
Yes. Both Grand Mountain Adventure games let you choose skis or a snowboard.
Do any of them work with a controller?
Crazy Snowboard and the first Grand Mountain Adventure mention controller support on their listings.
