Sometimes, we just want to mash on buttons and feel the recoil under our thumbs. Playing games on mobile typically require the use touch with an on-screen interface.
However, some game developers are smart enough to develop their games with controller support. Allowing players to use a gamepad controller with the game as well the default touchscreen. Giving players the best of both worlds.
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If you are the type of gamer who prefers using a controller to touchscreen control, this article will be your source for top free games with controller support. We will be checking out the updated: 63 android games with controller support so that you know which of your favorite games will work with your controller.
The contents of this article is organized with the category and all the controller supported games under that category…
ACTION
Call of Duty: Mobile
Controller support is available for Call of Duty Mobile. As promised weeks ago, controller support has been enabled as of the November 23, 2019 update. Supported controllers include Xbox, PS4 as well as other Bluetooth enabled gamepads. Also released as part of the new update is a zombie mode along with a new multiplayer map. See the trailer
Dungeon Hunter 5
This action adventure game by Gameloft studios has amassed millions of fans over the years. This is the fifth installment in a series of 5 games.
For those who have not heard of it, Dungeon Hunter 5 is a beautiful slash em up, shoot em up multiplayer game. Has co-op, solo campaign mode or players can go head to in guild wars and epic matches. See the trailer
Roblox
This game included gamepad compatibility since very early on. Roblox is an open world multiplayer action adventure games where players are given the ability to battle competitively in various games and create their own virtual environments similar to Minecraft. The game works with various brands of Bluetooth or USB controllers as well as Xbox one controllers.
Soul Knight
In this dungeon shooter game, you have to collect weapons, dodge bullets and shoot everything in your way to save the magical stone keeping the world together. Your enemies are high-tech aliens that have stolen the stone, and you have to defeat them to get the stone back. See the trailer
Space Marshals 2
This is a sci-fi game with its setting based in the outer space. You have to step into the shoes of specialist Burton and fight against criminal elements in the galaxy. The game has a background story, and you will be tested on stealth and tactical combat rather than just shooting. See the trailer
Alto’s Odyssey
The long-awaited sequel to Alto’s Adventure. A sandboarding game where players get airborne and earn points for achieving high speeds and insane air time and doing tricks. This game is a true beauty with an environment with a life of its own. See the trailer
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 & 4
One of the classic games on this list. One the original platformer runner games which debuted on the Sega Genesis in 1991 and ultimately on android devices. The hyper speedsters Sonic, Knuckles, Shadow verses Dr. Eggman and his team of evil robots. See the trailer
Meltdown
Top down shooter with some intense action. Developed by phenomenon games, Meltdown is not just a tactical shooter game. Player can hoist a variety of different weapon, many of which are melee weapons for hand to hand combat. See trailer
Modern Combat 5 Blackout
Modern Combat is a First-Person shooter game of the likes of Call of Duty, which you can play either as a solo player (campaign or story mode) or online (multiplayer matches). It is an awesome shooter game in which you are weapons free, gun blazing, clearing all the enemies in your path. See trailer
Xenowerk
Xenowerk is an action shooting game in which you have to shoot your enemies in an underground science lab. You have a flashlight while you navigate your way in a world that is about to be wiped out due to an infection. See the trailer
CyberSphere
CyberSphere Online is an action game that ushers you into a world where you have to fight against aliens and dangerous cyborgs.
The mission of the game is to create an army of fighters and cyber-robots so that you can fight against the invaders. You have various types of weapons and armors to accomplish your mission. See trailer
FIGHTING
Street Fighter IV
The classic arcade fighter by Capcom, with Ryu, Chun-Li, Blanka and the whole gang. The same Street Fighter Action we’ve come to know and love, except this version was developed for android devices and with Bluetooth controller support. Fight against players all over the world or duke it out in campaign mode. See trailer
Blood and Glory
Welcome to the colosseum! Blood and Glory is an arena fighting game. The game immerses players in intense gladiator death matches with sleek action sequences. The graphics for this game is also pretty remarkable. As players take on more opponents, they gain experience points, acquire new armor and weapons. Players can compete in tournaments and become the ultimate champion. See trailer
ADVENTURE
Fractal Space
This is a first-person puzzle game which takes you on an adventure to the outer depths of space. You must avoid lasers, fast-moving saws, and giant crushers. The game provides a relaxing ambience for its players. See trailer
Dizzy Knight
Dizzy Knight is a head spinning action adventure fun. It is like a ballroom dancing with a massive sword. Dizzy who is apparently too small to wield a sword, must clutch it with both hand and spin around for leverage and power in order to defeat the ever-frightening enemies. See trailer
The Escapee
An adventure game with an art style that screams 90s arcade. You go up against aliens, killer robots and other adversaries by overcoming different obstacles and solving puzzles. See trailer
ARCADE
Annelids Online
This is an online arcade game in which you have to fight worms underground or steal flags by shooting at your enemies. You will also need to dig tunnels and defend your fort to complete the various missions in the game levels. See trailer
Space Armada
This is an arcade 3D space combat game where you need to defend the human race against thousands of ships and alien pilots. Go on interstellar mission as part of a fleet. Build and upgrade ships and protect your convoy. See trailer
EVAC
This is an arcade maze game, very much like Pacman, in which you have to outrun some security forces through colorful neon mazes. The developer of this game went with a retro 16-bit art style while providing vibrant HD graphics.
AirAttack 2
Air Attack 2 is an action game shooter that was released as a sequel to AirAttack. Set in World War II, you have to fight using warplanes to destroy factories, buildings, military vehicles, marine ships, and helicopters so that you can proceed to the next level. See trailer
BombSquad
BombSquad is a multiplayer arcade game which you can play with your friends in a series of mini-games such as bomber-hockey, Capture-the-flag, King-of-the-hill, etc. See trailer
King Oddball
The objective of this game is to end the world, and you get to do that by swinging a boulder and crushing as many objects as you can.
Frozen Bubble
This game involves shooting colored frozen bubbles to create a group of the same color so as to clear the screen. The bubble must not cross a particular line on the screen; otherwise, you lose.
FPS
Shadowgun Legends
Shadowgun Legends is a popular first-person shooter on android by Madfinger games. In includes a real time multiplayer mode as well as a campaign mode which can be played cooperatively with a friend. The has some of the best graphics available on mobile. See trailer
Rules of Survival
This is an online battle royale game of the likes of PUBG and Fortnite, in which players must fight to be the last man standing. You can play as a single-player or with other players as a team. Battle head to head with up 300 players in a huge free for all death match. See trailer
Dead Effect
Futuristic first-person shooter game set in outer space onboard a space station. You must fight against enemies in the form of blood thirsty zombies who are ravaging the onboard passengers. You have a lot of weapons and explosives at your disposal. See trailer
Neon Shadow
In this game, you have a mission to save humanity from dark mechanoids who are about to take over your space station and the rest of the galaxy. You have your shotgun to fight your way to victory. See trailer
MMORPG
Vendetta
This is a sci-fi online battle-action game where you have to fight against enemy ships as well as avoid incoming shots to stay alive. See trailer
Avabel Online
This is an online 3D action MMORPG that involves hunting monsters and conquering mysterious dungeons. See trailer
MOBA – Mobile Battle Arena
Heroes Evolved
This an online strategy multiplayer arena combat game that involves fighting against a team to defeat them. See trailer
PLATFORMER
Imprisoned Light
In this game, you have to kill all the demons and monsters trying to take over the kingdom. It is a 2D role-playing game platformer in which you must kill the arch demon to save the kingdom. See trailer
Badland Brawl
This is a game in which the character that you control must disable some machines. It has a multiplayer feature which allows up to four players to play the game. See trailer
Cally’s Caves 4
This is a run-and-gun action game where you run and shoot and collect everything possible to level up. See gameplay trailer
Gunstar Heroes
This action game is a run and gun game where you have to prevent an evil empire from getting four powerful gems. You have four weapons in the game which you can use with one another to create different shots depending on which enemy you are up against at that point. See gameplay trailer
Fancy Pants Adventures
In this adventure game, you have to guide the character of the game, Fancy Pants Man through levels that have obstacles and enemies. Some of the enemies that you have to overcome include snails, mice with guns, and spiders. See trailer
Hot Guns
This game is similar to a regular run-and-shoot action game, but while you have to shoot your way out of a lot of situations, there are some situations in which you will also have to drop your weapon so that you can jump high and then find another weapon once you cross that hurdle. It is quite an exciting game and one that will suck you in completely. See trailer
RPG
Oceanhorn
A role-playing adventure game by Cornfox & Bros about a boy on a quest to find his long-lost father. The gameplay involves exploring dungeons, fighting musters and uncovering secrets. Fan of legends of Zelda is likely to enjoy playing this game. See trailer
Sacrificial Path
This game requires you to pick a character, start killing enemies and picking keys off of them to open chests so that you can pick up items to empower your character. At some point in the game, the boss will appear, and you have to kill him too. See gameplay trailer
Ire: Blood Memory
This game is set in a dark fantasy world in which you have to play the character of an anonymous champion going on a pilgrimage to put a broken realm back together. The objective of the game is to overcome the forces of the realm. See trailer
Dungeon Quest
This is an RPG game set in a dungeon in which you have to fight against enemies to gather useful items. There are eight dungeons that you must scale through and overcome all the obstacles placed in these dungeons.
Only One
Only One is an action game in which you fight off enemies on top of a tall column using a magical sword. It is a free game, and it comes with a bit of retro graphical display. The difficulty of the game increases as you progress through the game, and it works perfectly with your controller. See trailer
Beyond Oasis Classic
In this game, your character has a magic bracelet which you will use to invoke magic alongside a sword to release the population from evil. You will need to go through different fortresses in the mountains, scenarios, and shadowlands to defeat all of your enemies. See gameplay trailer
Exiled Kingdoms
This is a single-player action-RPG in which you have to face different dangers in a challenging environment and make difficult choices on your journey to defeat your enemies. See trailer
PUZZLE
It’s Full Of Sparks
This game is about running, jumping, dodging, and activating different mechanisms to overcome obstacles before the time runs out, which is determined by how long the fuse of the firecracker lasts before it explodes. See trailer
Quell
Quell is a puzzle game in which you have to swipe your fingers in different directions to control a raindrop. You have to make sure the raindrop touches every golden ball without hitting spikes. The game also has some other puzzle elements like gates, blocks, and switches to make the game more complex. See trailer
Quell Memento
A puzzle game that requires logic and helps you to relax. The gameplay requires you to put back the memories of the last occupant of an abandoned house together. The game itself takes you through a journey of reflection and self-discovery.
RACING
Asphalt Xtreme: Rally Racing
Contrary to name, Asphalt Xtreme is racing game by Gameloft that is predominantly of off-road, or more specifically on unpaved sand and gravel roads, typical of rally racing. Players race one another in free for all multiplayer race, upgrade and collect cars. See trailer
Off the Road
An open world driving game where player get behind the wheel of wide range of vehicle like rally cars, dune buggies, monster truck, tractor trailers, boats and even fly helicopters. There are many challenges spread all throughout, which you can choose to complete or not. This is the ultimate joy ride and exploration game. See trailer
Beach Buggy Racing
You have to drive a buggy against other players through scenes like towns, beaches, jungles, and deserts. See trailer
Driving School Classics
Car simulation game enabling players to drive cars, trucks and busses as though they were driving in a real-world traffic school. Drivers obey speed limits, red lights and all other rules of the road. Works best with in car view or hood cam. See trailer
Bike Rivals
This is a fast-paced bike racing game that requires you to be the quickest rider so you can attain the three stars in all the levels in the game. See trailer
Assoluto Racing
Car racing simulation game. You have access to beautiful models of licensed cars from the best car manufacturers around the world. You also get to experience the physics behind these cars while playing the game. Offers challenge mode and real time multiplayer. See trailer
Asphalt 9
Racing game with all of our favorite super cars. From Porcha, Lamborghinis to Ferraris. Race different tracks, beat prior top speed, do spectacular stunts and win first place. The graphics in Asphalt 9 is amongst the best. The controls for this is also great. Using a gamepad controller is optional. But may improve the overall gameplay experience depending the use preference. See trailer
Hill Climb Racing
This is a racing game that takes you through difficult racing stages where you have to collect coins. You can perform stunts during the game, and it has only two controls – the brake and the accelerator. See trailer
Crazy Taxi Classic
An open-world racing game in which you play the role of a taxi driver; pick up passengers from one point and drop them off at their destinations within a specific timeframe. See trailer
RPG/TURN-BASED
Chronus Arc
The game puts you on a journey to become a Knight, but different events threaten this journey. There is also the Chronus Fragment which is used to change events from the past. See trailer
Fernz Gate
This is a role-playing game where you have to take on the character of a high-school boy who wakes up in Fernland and has to fight alongside other characters against enemies. See trailer
SPORTS
Turbo League
The objective of Turbo League is to hit a ball into a goal by driving super-fast cars through futuristic arenas. These card’s engines are rocket-assisted as you play against five other cars in a game of soccer. See trailer
Transworld Endless Skater
This is a skateboarding game in 3D in which you can perform different stunts with a skate. You have to get as many points as you can for each level that you complete. You have to race against time, and when you beat the target score, your time extends so that you can play more. See trailer
Virtua Tennis Challenge
Compete in 18 tennis arenas over the world against 50 players. Engage in pulsating and nerve-wracking tennis matches to make your opponent sweat. See trailer
STRATEGY
Crush Your Enemies
This game is a strategy game in which you must plan, organize your unit, manage your resources, create brilliant formations, and take over enemy territory by outsmarting them. See trailer
Final Fantasy Series
This is a series of 15 role-playing games in which you have to role-play, shoot, race and fight online and in multiplayer game modes. You must take on the role of a character and work towards fighting off evil elements while dealing with your relationships and personal struggles. See trailer
Fortnite
Fortnite is an online game where survival is the ultimate objective. You, as a player, fight against 99 other players to be the last player standing. It is an action game and extremely fast-paced. You also have to be strategic with your every move for you to survive. See trailer
Evoland 2
This is a premium Android game with a long storyline that features more than 20 hours of non-stop gameplay. It is a sequel to Evoland, and the gameplay involves traveling through time, meeting different characters and ultimately preventing the world’s destruction. See trailer
Riptide GP: Renegade
This is one of the top racing games on Android. You take part in a career mode with a backstory or compete online with other opponents. As you play the game, you go on with unlocking and upgrading various features. See trailer
