The best games for Android tablets make use of the bigger screen: Ludo King and 1 2 3 4 Player Games for sharing one device, Township and Block Craft 3D for building, and Block Blast! and Temple Run for offline play on trips.
A tablet changes what a game can be. On a phone you play alone with your thumbs. Put the same game on a bigger screen, lay it flat on the table, and suddenly two, three or four people can join in, or a building game has room to breathe.
So I chose these ten with the screen in mind, then went through each one's Google Play listing for the developer, installs, ads and in-app purchases labels, content rating and offline wording. Every one has at least 100M installs, which tells you they've stood the test of plenty of hands.
They fall into four groups: games to share on one screen, building and town games, puzzles, and quick action. I've kept them in that loose order rather than ranking them.
How the ten tablet games compare
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Block Blast! | HungryStudio | 1B+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Play anytime without WiFi' |
| Ludo King® | Gametion | 1B+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'No internet connection required' |
| Gardenscapes | Playrix | 500M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Block Craft 3D：Building Game | Wildlife Studios | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Temple Run | Imangi Studios | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'no internet needed' |
| Township | Playrix | 500M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | 'Offline play: Enjoy Township anytime, anywhere' |
| Carrom Pool: Disc Game | Miniclip.com | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Supports offline play' |
| Plants vs. Zombies™ | ELECTRONIC ARTS | 500M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline | JindoBlu | 100M+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | 'Want to play offline?' |
| Toca Boca World | Toca Boca | 100M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Ten games that suit a bigger screen
Block Blast!
A block puzzle with more than 1B installs where you place pieces on a board and clear rows and columns. Its listing calls it an offline, single-player game, so it's an easy first download for a new tablet.
Ludo King®
The board game, on a screen big enough to share. Its listing describes an offline mode against the computer and a pass-and-play mode for players on one device, which is just what a tablet on a kitchen table is for.
Gardenscapes
Match-three puzzles that help you restore a garden, with Austin the butler as your guide. It has no Contains ads label, but its listing says an internet connection is needed for competitions and extra features.
Block Craft 3D：Building Game
A building game where you grow a village or build freely in an open world: houses, castles, mines, even a spaceship. A bigger screen makes the fiddly placing much easier than on a phone.
Temple Run
The endless runner that started a whole genre. You grab the idol and run from the Demon Monkeys, swiping to turn and jump. Its listing says it works without an internet connection.
Township
City-building and farming in one: build houses and factories, grow crops and decorate your town. The listing says it plays offline, though competitions and some extras need a connection. No Contains ads label.
Carrom Pool: Disc Game
Carrom is a flick-the-disc board game, and on a tablet it's easier to line up your shots. Miniclip's listing says it supports offline play as well as matches against other players.
Plants vs. Zombies™
Plant your lawn with zombie-zapping plants and stop the horde before it reaches the house. It's rated Everyone 10+, and the listing mentions an optional in-game shop.
1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline
A big bundle of mini games for up to four people on the same device. A tablet gives everyone a corner of the screen, which is the whole point. It's the only game here without an in-app purchases label.
Toca Boca World
Open-ended pretend play where children make up stories, design buildings and style outfits. Its listing says there are no rules. No Contains ads label, though it does have in-app purchases.
One tablet, several players
This is where a tablet beats a phone every time. Ludo King's listing describes a pass-and-play mode, Carrom Pool works as a table game you take turns at, and 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline is built for several people on the same device. Lay the tablet flat between you and it's the closest thing to a board game night without a box.
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Room to build
Township, Block Craft 3D and Gardenscapes all involve placing, decorating and arranging. On a small phone that can feel cramped and fiddly. On a tablet you can see more of your town or garden at once, and tapping the right spot gets a lot easier for small fingers and older eyes alike.
Toca Boca World sits close to this group too. It's pretend play rather than building, but children use it like a dolls' house, and a bigger screen makes the rooms and characters easier to handle.
What the labels say before you hand it over
- No ads label: Gardenscapes, Township and Toca Boca World show no Contains ads label. The other seven do.
- No in-app purchases label: only 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline.
- Age ratings: nine are rated Everyone and Plants vs. Zombies is Everyone 10+.
- Needs a connection for extras: Gardenscapes and Township say competitions and additional features need the internet.
- Offline wording: Block Blast!, Ludo King, Temple Run, Township, Carrom Pool and 1 2 3 4 Player Games all mention offline play.
A shared family tablet is often signed in to a parent's Google account, so it's worth setting a password for in-app purchases in Google Play before the children start tapping.
Loading up for a long journey
- Install and open each game at home on Wi-Fi, so any extra downloads finish before you leave.
- Switch the tablet to flight mode and open each one again to check it starts.
- Pack one shared game, such as Ludo King, and one solo game, such as Temple Run.
- Charge it fully. Bigger screens use more battery than you'd think.
Storage can be tight on older tablets, so if you're short on space, this list of small free offline car parking games for tablets is full of small downloads.
And for quieter moments, a story game reads beautifully on a big screen. These text-based games on Android for story lovers are close to holding a book.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the best games for Android tablets?
Good choices include Ludo King, 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline, Township, Block Craft 3D, Block Blast!, Temple Run and Toca Boca World. Each makes use of a bigger screen in a different way.
Which tablet games work offline?
Block Blast!, Ludo King, Temple Run, Township, Carrom Pool and 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline all mention offline play on their listings.
Which games here have no ads label?
Gardenscapes, Township and Toca Boca World show no Contains ads label on Google Play.
Can several people play on one tablet?
Yes. Ludo King has a pass-and-play mode and 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline is made for several players on the same device.
Are these games free?
Yes, all ten are free to install. Nine have in-app purchases; 1 2 3 4 Player Games - Offline doesn't carry that label.
Which tablet game suits young children?
Toca Boca World is built around open-ended pretend play and is rated Everyone. As with any game, have a look at it with your child first.
