Top 10 Augmented Reality games for Android

Posted by thizzfacedisco on June 28, 2011

Mobile Gaming is on a rise, there are plenty of engaging games, with amazing graphics and effects. Amongst these games are Augmented Reality games which are the future of mobile gaming.

What are Augmented Reality games/apps?

So, for those who are not aware of the term Augmented Reality, it means the direct or the indirect representation of the real world, augmented or modified in some way. You must have played a game where it uses your phone’s camera, or GPS, and the details are modified according to the concept of the game. That is an Augmented Reality game. Let’s move on to some cool Augmented Reality games for Android. if you want to know more, about Augmented Reality, click here.

What does an AR game require – a fast processor, a good camera, GPS support. As these features are available in every smartphone these days, we can say that the popularity of AR games will increase in the near future.

Coming to Android, there are’nt many Augmented Reality apps available for Android, as compared to Apple iOS, still there are  a few good apps for Android, which are worth keeping in your phone.

Here we are discussing only the AR games for Android.

Top 10 Augmented Reality games for Android

1. Paparazzi

The first 3 games in this list are actually the top 3 games of the Qualcom’s Augmented Reality Dev Challenge 2010. These 3 games are still not out, but would be out soon.
Paparazzi stood 1st in this challenge.

This game lets you play a virtual Paparazzi, you sneak pictures of celebrities, till they get agitated and attack you.

2. Inch High Stunt Guy

This game stood at second place at the Qualcomm Augmented Reality Challenge. There is a stuntman in the game, you have to arrange the obstacles on the way to help the stuntman reach his destination.

3. Danger Copter

This game stood third in the  Qualcomm AR challenge. You play as a pilot of a rescue helicopter, your job is to rescue people, extinguish fires…

4. Parallel Kingdom

This game has also features in our list of top mulitplayer games for Android.

It is a GPS based game which maps a virtual world over the physical real world. You play against other online players, your job is to fight other players and other creatures, place flags, gather resources, plant trees, collect bonus items, and more.

Price : Free

To download, click here.

5. Sky Siege

Sky Siege is definitely one of the best AR games. It transforms your real physical environment into a battlefield, with helicopters and jetr bombers flying around you. You are alone on a tower with a gun, rockets, and a limited supply of missiles and ammunition.

Price : .42

To download, click here.

6. I Snipe You

This is a shooting game, where you use your phone’s camera, and shoot targets. There are some interesting features like multiple reticle styles, dynamic blood splats, accelerometer based aim drift, face detection for scoring. And you can share your shots on facebook,via e-mail etc.

Price  : Free Ad Version/ Paid Version – .99

To download, click here.

7. Droid SHooting

An AR shooting game for Android. You have to fire your target, by pointing your camera towards the target. And, you can choose from the available weapons.

Price : Free

To download, click here.

8. AR Shooting

Another shooting game, you can choose from 7 guns, including shot guns, semi-automatic , and fully automatic guns, and more.

Price :  Free

To download, click here.

9. Spec Trek

Your GPS map shows the world full of virtual ghosts. Your job is to find these ghosts and fight them. You earn awards, titles, records, and more.

Price : Free (Ad Verion)/ Paid Version – .75

To download, click here.

10. Zombies Run

Another trans reality game like Spec Trek which uses GPS maps on your phone. You have to reach your destination fighting Zombies of different breed coming your way.

Not very good, but you can still give it a try.

Price : Free

To download, click here.

 

Do you know more AR games for Android?

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