The top Nigerian-made Android games right now

Alongside keeping tabs on the latest football news and updating social media statuses, people in Nigeria and all around the world utilise their sophisticated modern-day smartphone devices to access an array of mobile games.

While iPhones are popular, many opt for Android devices, with a variety of games available to play via the Google Play store.

When assessing the general rise of mobile gaming, the sheer amount of games available to play has contributed a great deal towards its undoubted success. These days, people are enjoying an array of entertaining titles ahead of extortionate console gaming opportunities. Popular games at the moment include playing online roulette, Candy Crush Saga, and popular PC titles that have made the transition over to mobile, such as Minecraft. The options don’t end there, though. In fact, there is even a selection of Nigerian-made Android products that are being downloaded on a daily basis. Let’s take a look at some of them.

Keke On The Run

Most people have been on a Keke, so they can immediately relate to this particular release. A go-to vehicle when needing transportation on land in Nigeria, this popular smartphone game allows players to experience the life of a driver. Although drivers in the real world don’t face the same type of dangers as in the game, it’s still a blast to play as you dodge a variety of obstacles and collect specific items to boost your score. Keke On The Run is great.

Ayo

A mobile title that is based on the popular strategy board game that originated in West Africa, Ayo is well-liked at the moment. With its roots being tracked back to the Yoruba, a Nigerian tribe, it’s a game that is steeped in history and tradition. The aim of the game is fairly simple, too, as players aim to win all the holes on the board by acquiring as many seeds as possible in each round. Thankfully, if our explanation isn’t making sense, the game comes with a helpful demo mode so you can get up to speed with how the game works before diving into a session of it.

Naija Whot

An in-demand card game that will keep you entertained for hours on end, Naija Whot involves players chasing the right cards as they hope to finish before everyone else around the table. A very simple game to grasp, there are a variety of game modes that add additional layers to the game also, such as Quick Play Mode, Tournament Mode, and Multiplayer Mode. While Naija Whot isn’t the most intricate of card games, it will certainly spruce up your smartphone’s entertainment offering.

Aboki Run

An endless adventure release, Aboki Run has gained a lot of interest of late and it’s easy to see why. Offering solid graphics and excellent all-round gameplay, the game is essentially the Nigerian version of Subway Surfers. Teaming up with Danjuma, Gbenga and Chinedu, players have to find the best route out of an evil forest and get back to safety in the city. Along the way, there are a number of nasties to overcome.

Police vs Thief 3

A game played by many Nigerians growing up, Police vs Thief 3 is now being enjoyed by millions of Nigerians on mobile. This time, though, players are playing the role of the police force as they aim to track down and arrest as many dodgy characters as possible. You’ll be able to blast your siren as you speed around town hunting for some of the country’s most dangerous criminals. Overall, for a smartphone title, Police vs Thief 3 is an excellent game.