I’m moving away from proprietary apps and want to find open-source games on Android that are genuinely good, not just time-killers or kids’ titles.

My criteria:

  • Truly open source (repository available, ideally on F-Droid)

  • No ads, no trackers, no in-app purchases

  • Modern feel and polished experience — something that feels like a real game, not a tech demo

  • Made for adults: deep gameplay, challenge, real progression (any genre welcome — strategy, roguelike, RPG, racing, puzzle…)

I trust actual players over AI-generated lists, so: what open-source game on Android gave you the best experience, and why?

  • Jtee@lemmy.world
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    8 hours ago

    OP: Hey I’m looking for something with ‘x’ requirements!

    You: Here’s something completely different!

    Not a bad recommendation, but doesn’t seem like what OP is asking for.

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      3 hours ago

      It’s not completely different. It fits almost all his requirements.

      Why would I not recommend a free accessible completely playable game?

      He doesn’t have to download it but the advice is sound.

      Once again, this isn’t a medical diagnosis!

      • Jtee@lemmy.world
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        2 hours ago

        Fair enough it’s not completely different. It misses the open source ask, so I wouldn’t have recommended it even though it’s a great gane