Free quest games on Android range from Pokémon Quest, rated Everyone, to dark dungeon RPGs like Grim Quest, online fantasy worlds such as AdventureQuest 3D and gentle merge quests. Dash Quest and Ancients Reborn mention offline play. Three games here are rated Teen, so check the label before a younger child plays.
A good quest has a simple promise: there's something out there worth finding, and you're the one who'll find it. That's been true since the first text adventures, and it still works on a phone.
I checked each game's Google Play page and noted the developer, installs, content rating, the Contains ads and In-app purchases labels and any offline wording. No game is ranked above another.
I left one match-3 quest game off this page because its studio name advertises bingo games, and I keep family pages clear of anything close to gambling. Nine quests remain.
Quest games and their labels
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pokémon Quest | The Pokémon Company | 10M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dungeon Hunter 5: Action RPG | Gameloft SE | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| AdventureQuest 3D MMO RPG | Artix Entertainment LLC | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Dash Quest | Trophy Games - Tiny Rails Train Cargo Simulator | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Dash Quest can be played offline' |
| Carve Quest | Rollic Games | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Grim Quest - Old School RPG | Monomyth | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Battle Gems (AdventureQuest) | Artix Entertainment LLC | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Ancients Reborn: MMO RPG | Xisle Games | 500K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | 'Progress even while offline' |
| Wonder Quest | GemRock | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Nine quests worth starting
Pokémon Quest
Pokémon Quest from The Pokémon Company sends cube-shaped Pokémon on a treasure hunt across Tumblecube Island. It's rated Everyone and shows no Contains ads label.
Dungeon Hunter 5: Action RPG
Dungeon Hunter 5 from Gameloft SE is a dark action RPG where you take on bounties against bandits and monsters. It's rated Teen.
AdventureQuest 3D MMO RPG
AdventureQuest 3D from Artix Entertainment LLC is a multiplayer fantasy world where you fight dragons, build and explore storylines with other players. It's rated Teen.
Dash Quest
Dash Quest mixes an endless runner with RPG elements, as you dash through enemies to boss battles. Its listing says it can be played offline, though some features need a connection.
Carve Quest
Carve Quest from Rollic Games is a relaxing idle arcade game where you carve your way through history, starting in the Stone Age with simple tools.
Grim Quest - Old School RPG
Grim Quest from Monomyth is a minimalist dark fantasy RPG, part dungeon crawler and part text adventure, with turn-based combat. It's rated Teen.
Battle Gems (AdventureQuest)
Battle Gems is Artix Entertainment's gem-matching puzzle with monsters, and its listing is full of jokes. It shows no Contains ads label and is rated Everyone 10+.
Ancients Reborn: MMO RPG
Ancients Reborn from Xisle Games is a fantasy MMO RPG with dungeons, quests and idle crafting. Its listing says progress carries on even while offline, and it shows no Contains ads label.
Wonder Quest
Wonder Quest from GemRock puts a merge-2 game into episodes, where each episode is a new quest with its own look and items. It shows no Contains ads label.
Action, dungeon crawl, puzzle or merge?
Dungeon Hunter 5, Dash Quest and AdventureQuest 3D are action games where you fight your way forward. Grim Quest is slower and darker, with turn-based combat and a text adventure feel.
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Battle Gems and Wonder Quest wrap a quest round a puzzle: gem matching in one, merging in the other. Pokémon Quest and Carve Quest are gentler, and Ancients Reborn is a full online world with idle crafting.
Ratings on this quest list
- Everyone: Pokémon Quest, Carve Quest and Wonder Quest.
- Everyone 10+: Dash Quest, Battle Gems and Ancients Reborn.
- Teen: Dungeon Hunter 5, AdventureQuest 3D and Grim Quest.
- No Contains ads label: Pokémon Quest, Battle Gems, Ancients Reborn and Wonder Quest.
All nine have in-app purchases, so switch on approval for in-app purchases in Google Play if a child is questing.
Story-heavy quests
If the story is what draws you in, Grim Quest's text-adventure side is the closest here to old-school interactive fiction. For more like it, see these text based games on Android for story lovers.
Quests without a signal
Dash Quest says it can be played offline, though some features need a connection, and Ancients Reborn says progress continues offline. For the rest, try them with Wi-Fi off before a trip, or pick from this list of no internet games for Android and PC.
Taking the adventure to a PC
If you'd like a bigger screen for your next quest, this guide to free PC games without hidden extras helps you download safely.
How to choose your next adventure
- Decide whether you want action, puzzles or story.
- Check the rating against who's playing.
- Pick a solo game if your connection is patchy.
- Give it a few sessions before you judge it.
A first quest for every player
For kids, Pokémon Quest. For a dark, thoughtful adventure, Grim Quest. For quick runs on a commute, Dash Quest. Pick your hero and go.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free quest games for Android?
Yes. All nine games here are free to install from Google Play.
Which quest games play offline?
Dash Quest says it can be played offline, and Ancients Reborn says progress continues while offline.
Is Pokémon Quest suitable for kids?
It's rated Everyone on Google Play and shows no Contains ads label.
Which quest games are rated Teen?
Dungeon Hunter 5, AdventureQuest 3D and Grim Quest.
Is there a text adventure quest game?
Grim Quest - Old School RPG is part dungeon crawler and part text-based adventure.
Why isn't Runefall on this list?
Its studio name advertises bingo games, so I kept it off a family page.
