20 must have free games for your high end Android smart phone

Bought a new Android smart phone and searching for the best games? Here are twenty of the best Android games that are free to install in your phone.

Note: The list is in arbitrary order. You may click on the title or image to install the game from the Android Market.

1. Angry birds, Angry birds Rio and Angrybirds Seasons

Use the unique powers of the Angry Birds to destroy the greedy pigs’ fortresses!
The survival of the Angry Birds is at stake. Dish out revenge on the greedy pigs who stole their eggs. Use the unique powers of each bird to destroy the pigs’ fortresses. Angry Birds features challenging physics-based gameplay and hours of replay value. Each of the 285 levels requires logic, skill, and force to solve.

Verdict: Being one of the most played games ever, this is a ‘must have’ game to install in your mobile. The game play is very simple and even kids won’t find it hard to play the game.

2. Fruit Ninja

Fruit Ninja is a juicy action game with squishy, splatty and satisfying fruit carnage! Become the ultimate bringer of sweet, tasty destruction with every slash.

Swipe up across the screen to deliciously slash fruit like a true ninja warrior. With three games modes in single player and worldwide leaderboards using Openfeint, the addictive gameplay will keep you coming back for even higher scores.

Verdict: Fruit Ninja is now free with ad support. Another easy to learn, hard to master game.

3. Cricket Fever 3D

Cricket T20 Fever is the most complete cricket game ever.

Experience the best cricket game in full HD 3D graphics. You can play in a variety of modes including tournaments, ODIs, T20 Matches and the exciting Powerplay style match.

Verdict: If you love the game of cricket (most Indians do), this is the best one with good 3D graphics.
Note: You might need a high end smart phone to play this.

4. Guerrilla Bob

Guerrilla Bob offers stunning visuals, cross-platform multiplayer, an arsenal of kick-ass weaponry, unique enemies, explosive ammunition and non-stop humor.

Verdict: Android port of the famous iPhone game. It offers some nice graphics.

5. Tank Hero

Battle through dangerous arenas and become the Tank Hero!

Fast paced 3D tank action on your Android phone. Take out your enemies with cannons, heat seekers, and howitzers. Battle against cunning enemies and become the Tank Hero!

Verdict: It is fun to play this game

6. Super KO Boxing 2

READY FOR AN OLD FASHIONED BEATDOWN? As the K.O. Kid, you return to the ring to face the most outrageous face-breaking opponents who’ll use sneaky tactics and dirty distractions to knock you out. To be the champ, figure out each fighter’s tells, avoid their signature moves, and when the time is right unleash a super punch to knock ‘em out!

Verdict: Good boxing game with decent graphics.

7. Sudoku Free

500 free Sudoku puzzles, top quality gameplay and classy graphics! 

Sudoku Free is an essential download for any Sudoku or brain training fan! You never need a paper puzzle again!

Verdict: Love sudoku puzzles? This is the game for you.

8. Chess Free

The timeless game of intellectual warfare. Are you a grand master in the making?

Chess Free is the best free Chess game on Android!

It is currently the highest rated free chess on Android (at time of writing), from the 30+ free chess programs listed.

Verdict: For all the people who love to play chess

9. Drag Racing

The most addictive racing game with realistic controls and 50+ cars!

The most addictive racing game with realistic controls, updated regularly with new features, adding 100k new players every day!

Verdict: Very addictive online racing game. You can purchase cars, buy upgrade kits etc as you progress.

10. Bug Village

This is BUG VILLAGE, where you build a colony of ACTIVE ANTS and BUSY BEES!

This is BUG VILLAGE, a tiny town where you build and nurture a colony of ACTIVE ANTS and BUSY BEES!

Construct homes to attract PLAYFUL BUGS and direct them to the garden, where they can gather resources to expand your village. Feed your bugs to keep them energized and healthy. Add cute decorations and flowers to make the colony BUZZ WITH EXCITEMENT!

Verdict: A FarmVille type game where you build a bug colony. Feed them, build houses for them and collect items and decorate the village.

11. Lane splitter

Weave your way through traffic at insane speeds in the smash arcade hit.

Over 4 million players on iOS and Android devices can’t be wrong! The ORIGINAL and best motorcycle survival game!

Verdict: Addictive game!

12. Cordy

Cordy is a little robot with a big job – to power up his world! Help Cordy run, jump, push, pull, lift, throw, bounce, swing, and hover in this beautiful console-quality 3D puzzle platform game. Download now, and get ready to harness the power of pure fun!

Verdict: It is a good game but you can only play 4 levels and after that you need to pay.

13. Diversion

The ultimate 3D platformer: 4 worlds, 140 levels, 300+ characters to unlock!

Diversion is the ultimate 3D platformer for Android with 4 unique worlds, 140 levels, and 300+ characters to unlock and collect!

Verdict: It is my favorite game with good graphics and excellent ‘replayability’.

14. Gun Bros

The Freakishly Rugged Advanced Genetics Galactic Enforcement Division (AKA F.R.A.G.G.E.D) specializes in the development and deployment of superhuman special agents. Headed since its formation by the brilliant soldier-turned-scientist Mother Gun, its current roster consists of only two active field operatives, code-named Percy and Francis Gun. Their lifelong mission: to protect the cosmos from the Tyrannical Oppressors of Life known as T.O.O.L.

Verdict: It is a cool game.

15. Air Attack HD

Air Attack HD – is Award Winning next-generation top down air combat shooter with stunning 3D graphics alongside great audio, effects and awesome gameplay.

Verdict: Excellent Game!

16. GT Racing: Motor Academy Free+ HD

Join the Academy! It won’t cost a thing to get started!Experience the richest racing simulation ever released on Android devices – and the best part is it won’t cost a thing to get started right now!
Download the game for FREE and take your first steps into the huge and fascinating Career mode. Pass driving tests and win races to progress as you unlock more cars and events with in-game credits and XP. Hours of racing thrills are waiting for you now!

Verdict: This game can really test your graphics capability of your phone. Enjoy if you have a dual core phone, especially the Galaxy S2.

17. aTilt 3D Labyrinth Free

A tilt-based labyrinth game featuring realistic physics, 3D graphics and more!aTilt is a labyrinth maze game with an emphasis on realistic physics, 3D graphics, and a top-notch gaming experience. Roll your way past walls, holes, and rotating pieces in order to move the ball into the goal. aTilt includes 258 levels, and you can create and share your own levels online! And with OpenFeint support for high scores and achievements, there’s always something to new to do!

Verdict: One of the best labyrinth game, that too in 3D! Full version with ad support.

18. Slice It

Fast Fun with a Geometric Flair!
“Slice It!” is all about slicing shapes into pieces that are equal in size.

Sound easy? It may start out that way, but soon you’ll be cutting shapes that will puzzle you like never before.
Brainteasing puzzles: over 200 Basic Stages and a five-star rating system so you can play until you get it right!

Verdict: A simple, yet addictive game!

19. Ninjump

In this fast paced ninja climbing game, your goal is to rise as high as you can while avoiding killer squirrels, angry birds, enemy ninjas, throwing stars and exploding bombs. With a simple tap you can jump from one wall to the other, knocking obstacles from the air as you do. Take down three enemies of the same kind to trigger mega-jump bonuses. Collect shields to plow through your opponents with. Just watch out for ledges and other ninjas because they will knock you off and send you to your doom!

Verdict: Another easy to learn hard to master game!

20. Army Sniper

Turn your android phone into a battle field and snipe all your enemies. You are an elite army sniper and an unsung hero in the war against new terrorism.Combining the fast pace of action games with the satisfaction of a precision sniper shot, Army Sniper offers exciting gameplay like never before.

Verdict: One of the best sniper games in the Android market!

If you think I’ve missed any good games, please post it in comments.

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