Free hangman games on Google Play range from the classic stickman to online duels and trivia twists. Pick a solo game with themed word packs if you want quiet vocabulary practice, or a two-player game if you want to beat a friend. Five listings here say you can play without internet.
Hangman needs nothing more than a pencil, a scrap of paper and someone thinking of a word. That's why it's been a classroom and car-journey favourite for generations, and why it moved so easily onto phones.
I read the Google Play listings for ten hangman games and noted the developer, installs, content rating, the ads and in-app purchases labels, and any offline wording. They're in no particular order, and all are free to install.
The apps keep the core idea of guessing one letter at a time before the drawing is finished. Where they differ is who you're playing against, how the words are chosen, and whether you can play on a plane.
Hangman apps at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hangman | Senior Games | 50M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hangman Words:Two Player Games | Kerun Games | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hangman - Word Game | G Soft Team | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hangman Online: Multiplayer | Esen Game Studio | 1M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | '1000 levels of 3 words each' in Classic mode, 'playable offline' |
| Hangman Classic Word Game | California Games | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hangman Duel: Online Word Game | gmonks | 100K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'Offline Multiplayer' and '2 Player on One Device' |
| Simply Hangman: Word Game | FRP Tech | 10K+ | Contains ads, no in-app purchases | 'no internet or data connection required' |
| Hangman: Word Puzzle | evsi.store | 5K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | 'No internet connection required.' |
| Hangman Hero | Logesh | 1K+ | No ads label, no in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Mega Hangman: Word Trivia Quiz | Pixebit Games | 500+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | 'OFFLINE MODE' and 'No Wi-Fi?' |
Ten hangman games for Android
Hangman
Senior Games' Hangman is the classic stickman game with more than 50M installs. Its listing says it suits all ages, from adults practising vocabulary to children learning new words.
Hangman Words:Two Player Games
Kerun Games builds its hangman around two-player play, so you can challenge friends or random opponents. Its listing pitches it at anyone who likes testing their spelling.
Hangman - Word Game
G Soft Team's game offers four difficulty levels, according to its listing, and asks for wit and good intuition. A sensible pick if you want to start easy and work up.
Hangman Online: Multiplayer
Hangman Online puts you against real opponents, with chat after the match and a daily leaderboard. Its Classic mode of 1000 levels plays offline, according to the listing.
Hangman Classic Word Game
California Games gives the old guess-the-phrase game a modern facelift, with several themes to choose from. Good for players who find the plain stickman look a bit dull.
Hangman Duel: Online Word Game
Hangman Duel lets two people play on one device without internet, according to its listing, as well as online. It's rated Everyone 10+.
Simply Hangman: Word Game
Simply Hangman calls itself the perfect offline word game for commutes and flights. It shows a Contains ads label but no in-app purchases label.
Hangman: Word Puzzle
evsi.store's version wraps the classic game in retro graphics and character animation. It's rated Teen and shows no ads or in-app purchases labels.
Hangman Hero
Hangman Hero uses themed word packs, such as animals, movies, countries and food, with a hint for each word. It has no ads label and no in-app purchases label, and a clean, modern look.
Mega Hangman: Word Trivia Quiz
The newest and smallest game here, with more than 500 installs. Mega Hangman adds a trivia twist to the classic word guess, and its listing advertises an offline mode.
Solo word practice or head-to-head duels?
Solo games like Hangman Hero and Senior Games' Hangman pick the word for you, so you're competing against the puzzle. Duel games like Hangman Words, Hangman Online and Hangman Duel put you against another person, either online or on the same device.
Solo play is calmer and better for building vocabulary at your own pace. Duels are louder, quicker and more fun with a friend sitting next to you.
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Offline hangman for journeys
Hangman is a perfect travel game, and five apps here say they work without internet. Simply Hangman and evsi.store's Hangman: Word Puzzle are built around offline play, Hangman Online's Classic mode plays offline, Hangman Duel offers two-player play on one device, and Mega Hangman has an offline mode.
Before a long journey, open the app once while you're connected, so any first-time setup is out of the way.
A good guessing order
- Start with common vowels, especially E and A.
- Move on to common consonants such as T, N, S and R.
- Look at the word length and any letters already placed for patterns.
- Use the theme or hint, if the game gives one, before guessing rare letters.
- Save letters like Q, X and Z until the pattern makes them likely.
For families and classrooms
Hangman is a lovely spelling game for children, but the theme is a little grim for some. Several apps keep the classic stickman, so if your child is sensitive, play together the first time and explain it's only a game. Most apps here are rated Everyone, Hangman Duel is rated Everyone 10+, and evsi.store's Hangman: Word Puzzle is rated Teen.
For younger players, a solo game with themed word packs is gentler than a timed online duel, and it lets them learn at their own pace.
More word games to keep your brain busy
If hangman gets you hooked on words, there are plenty of other ways to practise. Here's how to find word search puzzle games for daily practice, which pair well with a quick hangman round.
For a wider look, my guide on picking the best word puzzle games for your brain explains what different word games ask of you. And if you want one puzzle a day, these daily word puzzle games for keeping your mind sharp make a good habit alongside hangman.
My suggestion
Download one solo game and one two-player game. Use the solo game for quiet moments and the duel when you've got company. If you travel a lot, make sure at least one of them has offline wording on its listing.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free hangman games for Android?
Yes. All ten games on this list are free to install from Google Play.
Can I play hangman offline?
Simply Hangman, Hangman: Word Puzzle, Hangman Duel, Mega Hangman and the Classic mode of Hangman Online all mention offline play on their listings.
Can two people play hangman on one phone?
Hangman Duel's listing describes two-player play on one device, without internet.
Which hangman games have no ads?
Hangman: Word Puzzle and Hangman Hero show no Contains ads label on Google Play.
Is hangman suitable for kids?
Most hangman apps here are rated Everyone. Hangman Duel is rated Everyone 10+ and Hangman: Word Puzzle is rated Teen.
What letters should I guess first in hangman?
Start with common vowels like E and A, then common consonants such as T, N, S and R.
