Best games with high FPS support
If you’re considering picking up one of themost powerful Android gaming phones, you’ll want to find a game that’ll make all that fancy hardware worth it. But picking the right game for your hardware isn’t just about demanding graphics; a game’s framerate limits should be considered too.
Refresh rates of 120hz are common on modern Android phones, but it’s an irrelevance if your games' maximum framerates are 60fps. We’ve collected the best Android games that support high framerates so you’re able to make the most of your phone’s hardware and still have a blast.
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16CSR Racing 2
CSR 2’s framerate cap is 120hz, coupled with its beautiful graphics, and you’ve got the perfect game to test out your phone’s hardware with. It’s alsoone of our favorite racing games, as it’s hyper-realistic drag simulation lets you tinker with your favorite cars to your heart’s content.
Not only is CSR 2 beautiful and enjoyable, but each race is also short and sweet. It’s perfect if you want a racing game to play while you’re waiting in line for a coffee, and the car customization is the perfect thing to play around with while you’re waiting in a boring meeting
15Pokémon Go
Pokémon Go is still going strong with regular updates and content drops. While the game is a must-play for Pokémon fans, the addicting cycle of collecting the pocket monsters can appeal to everyone.
Pokémon Go offers a native refresh rate setting, but on testing, we found this caps out at 120hz. While this is more than enough, it’s a shame that it can’t take advantage of phones with even higher refresh rates.
14Fractal Space HD
Fractal Space is a 3D puzzle game reminiscent of the Portal games. However, it’s a completely unique experience. It’s a relatively short game, but don’t let that or the simplistic graphics put you off.
Fractal Space HD is identical to the free version, except it supports 120FPS gameplay. It does not add new content beyond graphical improvements, but it is available on Play Pass if you find the price hard to swallow.
13Minecraft
Minecraft is often heavily modded to push desktop computers to their limits. While the modding scene for Minecraft on Android is lackluster, it still offers a way to push your phone’s hardware to the max. An unlimited framerate setting limits the game to what your phone’s hardware can handle, but be warned; this is an experimental feature. However, there’s no better way to test out your gaming phone than by cranking Minecraft’s settings to the max and seeing how many frames you’re able to squeeze out of it.
12Dead Cells
Dead Cells' pixel graphics might not be as demanding as others, but its fast-paced gameplay takes full advantage of high framerates. Its unlimited framerate cap means that most phones can handle it at their maximum refresh rate. It’s especially noticeable on 165hz devices like theAsus ROG Phone 6 Pro. You can pick up the full title for $10, and while that’s high, it’s one of Android’s best games that easily pushes the bounds of high framerates, so make this one of your first downloads on a new gaming phone.
11The Bonfire 2: Uncharted Shores
Another fantastic game without a framerate cap, The Bonfire 2 is a brilliant survival city-building game that is a perfect way to relax after a long day. Like Dead Cells, you won’t be pushing your phone’s hardware much here thanks to simple graphics, but it means you’ll never be distracted by frame skips or laggy gameplay since all the power can go towards the high framerate.
10Hearthstone
Hearthstone is best experienced on a large screen, andif you pick up one of the best Android tablets, you’ll be able to run it at up to 120FPS in its full glory. It’s grown a lot since its release, so if you haven’t touched Hearthstone in the last couple of years, now is a perfect time. There are multiple ways to play to accommodate all kinds of players, and its competitive scene is as vibrant as ever, so no matter your skill level, you’re covered.
9Alto’s Odyssey
Alto’s Odyssey is a stunning game that deserves a high framerate. Maxing out at 120FPS, you’ll be able to speed through the desert on your sandboard without a hitch. Like Dead Cells, the graphics aren’t going to set your phone on fire, but the fast-paced gameplay benefits greatly from the high framerate cap. We recommend trying out the Zen Mode to sit back and relax while enjoying the beautiful scenery and chill tunes.
8Mindustry
A mixture of factory-building and tower defense, Mindustry will keep you occupied for hours. Later levels involve thousands of entities moving around the screen, so some Android devices may not be able to hit the 120FPS cap. But for those with more recent hardware, you’ll be able to grow your factory to colossal proportions in the sandbox mode without a drop in frames, making for a buttery experience.
Oddmar is a gorgeous adventure game that is perfect for your next RPG. The latest gaming phones can easily handle this charming game at its highest framerate of 120 FPS. It’s free to download, but you’ll need to pay $4.49 to unlock the whole game. It’s well worth it, though; from the absorbing story to challenging puzzles, there’s a reason it’s one of ourfavorite platformers on Android.
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