Best Sandbox & Survival Games
avg 86The best mobile sandbox and survival games bring crafting, building, and survival to your phone, and several share full crossplay with PC and console. These sit closest to our roots: deep, systems-driven games where guides, recipes, and progression order genuinely matter.
Ranked by editorial HostedGG Score (out of 100). Mobile critic aggregation is sparse, so these are our independent picks.
- 1MinecraftWiki The definitive sandbox: build, mine, and survive anywhere, with full Bedrock crossplay to PC and console.Mojang2011 iOS, AndroidSandboxCraftingCrossplay95
- 2Stardew ValleyThe cozy farming sim that plays beautifully on mobile, with multiplayer and endless depth.ConcernedApe2019 iOS, AndroidFarmingSimCo-op91
- 3TerrariaA 2D sandbox of near-endless crafting, bosses, and exploration, fully featured on mobile.Re-Logic2013 iOS, AndroidSandboxCraftingMultiplayer89
- 4Don't Starve: Pocket EditionA brutal, hand-drawn wilderness survival game that demands you learn its dangers the hard way.Klei Entertainment2015 iOS, AndroidSurvivalRoguelikePremium84
- 5LifeAfterAn atmospheric open-world zombie survival MMO with serious crafting and base depth.NetEase2019 iOS, AndroidSurvivalOpen-worldFree-to-play80
- 6Last Day on Earth: SurvivalA top-down post-apocalyptic survival grind built around scavenging, crafting, and raiding.Kefir2017 iOS, AndroidSurvivalCraftingFree-to-play76
Frequently asked questions
What is the best survival game on mobile?
Minecraft tops our list for its near-infinite sandbox and full crossplay, with Terraria the best 2D alternative. For a pure wilderness survival challenge, Don't Starve: Pocket Edition is unmatched.
Which mobile games have crossplay with PC?
Minecraft (Bedrock Edition) offers full crossplay across mobile, PC, and console, and Terraria supports cross-platform multiplayer on supported versions. Crossplay is one of the biggest reasons to play these on mobile.
Are there good offline survival games on mobile?
Yes. Minecraft, Terraria, Stardew Valley, and Don't Starve all support solo offline play, making them ideal for gaming without a connection.