Best paid Android games worth the money
Paying once often means no ads, no timers and no pressure to spend more. These premium games are worth their price.
| # | Game | Award | Our score | Play rating | Installs | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Monument Valley 2 | Best overall | 4.8/5 | 4.9 ★ | 1M+ | $3.99 |
| 2 |  Minecraft | Best value | 4.7/5 | 4.3 ★ | 100M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 3 |  Terraria | Most content | 4.6/5 | 4.6 ★ | 5M+ | $4.99 |
| 4 |  Bloons TD 6 | Best strategy | 4.8/5 | 4.8 ★ | 5M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 5 |  Geometry Dash | Best for skill | 4.6/5 | 4.8 ★ | 10M+ | $3.99 |
| 6 |  Poly Bridge 3 | Best puzzle sandbox | 4.2/5 | 4.1 ★ | 100K+ | $2.99 |
| 7 |  Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas | Best open world (adults) | 4.3/5 | 4.5 ★ | 5M+ | $6.99 · IAP |
| 8 |  Earn to Die | Best under $2 | 4.4/5 | 4.8 ★ | 1M+ | $1.49 |
Google Play ratings and installs update daily. IAP = in-app purchases.
1. Best overall
Monument Valley 2
Our score 4.8/5 · Google Play 4.9 ★ · 1,000,000+ installs
A polished, moving puzzle game with no ads.
2. Best value
Minecraft
Our score 4.7/5 · Google Play 4.3 ★ · 100,000,000+ installs
A one-time price for practically endless play.
3. Most content
Terraria
Our score 4.6/5 · Google Play 4.6 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
Easily 100 hours of adventure for a small price.
4. Best strategy
Bloons TD 6
Our score 4.8/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
Deep, regularly updated, and generous with free content.
5. Best for skill
Geometry Dash
Our score 4.6/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 10,000,000+ installs
A tough platformer with a giant library of community levels.
6. Best puzzle sandbox
Poly Bridge 3
Our score 4.2/5 · Google Play 4.1 ★ · 100,000+ installs
Creative bridge-building with no ads.
7. Best open world (adults)
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
Our score 4.3/5 · Google Play 4.5 ★ · 5,000,000+ installs
A huge classic, rated Mature.
8. Best under $2
Earn to Die
Our score 4.4/5 · Google Play 4.8 ★ · 1,000,000+ installs
A small, satisfying game that costs very little.
How we chose
We looked for paid games where the price buys a complete experience, and noted where extras are sold on top.
