# Best Mobile Games that do not utilize micro-transactions? (Android if possible) **URL:** \ **Category:** The Game Room\ **Created:** [July 1, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002 "2020-07-01T23:45:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 12\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 1, 2020, 11:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/1 "2020-07-01T23:45:49Z")
I could use a time-killer game, but really hate games that time you out for hours unless you pay. Games like Simpsons Tapped Out(which I heavily played for a couple years) are nice, but I am wondering what decent games are out there that do not emphasize microtransactions. I have liked: - The Room and its sequels - Katrina Layton game I’m sure there are others I’ve enjoyed, but am wondering what games you are all playing. ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 12:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/2 "2020-07-02T00:00:54Z")
The Rusty Lake games are great and there are a lot of sequels. I really enjoyed them. Similar to The Room in feel and puzzle solving. Monument Valley and the sequel, too ---
**Author:** ![Beckdawrek](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/beckdawrek/32/3647_2.png) [@Beckdawrek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Beckdawrek)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 12:07am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/3 "2020-07-02T00:07:16Z")
Forge of Empires. I’m recent addict. You can play forever with no spending of real money. Warning: very addictive. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 12:55am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/4 "2020-07-02T00:55:27Z")
> [@IvoryTowerDenizen](#): > > The Rusty Lake games are great and there are a lot of sequels. I really enjoyed them. Similar to The Room in feel and puzzle solving. Monument Valley and the sequel, too How important is it that I play the freemium games the preceded Rusty Lake? ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 12:59am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/5 "2020-07-02T00:59:53Z")
If you’re ok with just buying a game (but no micro transactions), I’ve liked - Agent A - Tiny Room - Framed/Framed 2 - Euclidea (if you’re math oriented) - Reigns - Stardew Valley For these, there is a token thing - but my interest/free time runs out before my tokens do: - I love hue - Two dots ---
**Author:** ![IvoryTowerDenizen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/ivorytowerdenizen/32/17937_2.png) [@IvoryTowerDenizen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/IvoryTowerDenizen)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 1:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/6 "2020-07-02T01:34:55Z")
Not really Important- the game play is similar but I don’t think any of the content carries over. I forgot these games cost money, since it’s been so long since I played them. ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 2:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/7 "2020-07-02T02:38:44Z")
Yes, I’m fine buying a app if it comes with everything included. ---
**Author:** ![Dark\_Sponge](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dark_sponge/32/121_2.png) [@Dark\_Sponge](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dark_Sponge)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2020, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/8 "2020-07-02T16:57:09Z")
The below games are all android, don’t have micro-transactions, and are IMO, the very best games available on the play store. In no particular order: Devil’s attorney Don’t Starve Motorsport Manager Mobile Out There Stardew Valley The Escapists Star Wars KOTOR This War of Mine Rebuild ---
**Author:** ![Mahaloth](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/mahaloth/32/1079_2.png) [@Mahaloth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mahaloth)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 3:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/9 "2020-07-05T15:40:00Z")
> [@Dark\_Sponge](#): > > Devil’s attorney > Don’t Starve > Motorsport Manager Mobile > Out There > Stardew Valley > The Escapists > Star Wars KOTOR > This War of Mine > Rebuild Thank you for the list. I’ve played some of those on PC, but will look into the rest. ---
**Author:** ![madsircool](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/madsircool/32/3432_2.png) [@madsircool](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/madsircool)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 5:41pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/10 "2020-07-05T17:41:13Z")
CookieJam like Candy Crush but without the cheating the AI does to make it seem harder than it is. ---
**Author:** ![amarinth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/3be4f8/32.png) [@amarinth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/amarinth)\ **Post date:** [July 5, 2020, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/11 "2020-07-05T18:17:23Z")
I just got introduced to **mini metro**. Turns out that all the times I was in the subway thinking that there had got to be a better way to lay out the tracks - I was wrong. Or at least I’m not the person who can figure it out. I keep getting huge pileups at the stations. ---
**Author:** ![Skunkdog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/c2a13f/32.png) [@Skunkdog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skunkdog)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2020, 7:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/best-mobile-games-that-do-not-utilize-micro-transactions-android-if-possible/914002/12 "2020-09-11T19:12:33Z")
I’ve been enjoying “Nobodies” lately. It’s free to play with no advertisements that I’ve seen. You are responsible for disposing of post-assassination victims where they will not be found while also cleaning the crime scene.