Android games

Android titles are one of the most promising segments of the game dev industry. This mobile platform accounts for over 70% of the global smartphone market, and Google Play is the leader in the number of entertainment app downloads. Android game development services are in high demand, as investments in this game dev direction have high monetization potential.

It's a choice in favor of flexibility, scalability, and access to a huge audience around the world. Based on the Android platform, you can work with various genres - from arcades and puzzles to multiplayer RPGs and strategies.

Benefits of Android game development

Android is a mobile operating system owned by Google. It is used in smartphones, tablets, TVs, e-readers, consoles, home robots and other gadgets. It is based on Linux, which makes this OS flexible and scalable, and open source code ensures its adaptability. Due to this, game development for Android opens up wide opportunities for creating game projects and access to billions of users around the world.

One of the features of titles on this platform is their focus on mobile devices and, accordingly, on touch controls (using a touchscreen, gyroscope, accelerometer). In this regard, careful optimization for different screen resolutions/sizes, performance, and other characteristics is necessary. That is why the qualifications of the team you contact are critically important.

Advantages and distinctive features of Android game development:

Wide audience reach

Projects developed on this OS are able to reach billions of users – both in countries with a high level of digitalization and in emerging markets. Android titles are compatible with a wide range of gadgets – smartphones, tablets, as well as TVs and set-top boxes on Android TV. Such projects can be distributed to devices of different power and from different manufacturers, which expands the potential for reaching even further.

Scalability and flexibility

The platform is supported by a wide range of devices – from budget to flagship, it is the most widespread OS in the world. When working with it, developers have access to various engines (it is possible to create a game for Android on Unity, Unreal Engine, etc.), as well as a variety of tools, frameworks and libraries. This speeds up the launch to the market, adaptation to different devices and expansion of the product.

Ease of promotion

Placing projects on Google Play is fast, allowing you to quickly release updates, test hypotheses, and receive feedback. Such titles can also be promoted on third-party platforms and marketplaces, depending on the specifics of the strategy.

Flexible monetization

Creating a game for Android opens up a wide range of possibilities for integrating various advertising campaigns, in-game purchases, premium access, and subscriptions. All of these options are easy to configure and activate.

Integration with the Google ecosystem

When programming on Android, you can use Google services, including Google Play Games, Firebase, and Google Ads. Also available are synchronization with Google Play accounts, cloud saving of progress, access to leaderboards, analytical and marketing tools of the corporation. All these features are an additional competitive advantage.

Compatibility with advanced technologies

On Android OS, you can develop games with integration of AR/VR, blockchain, machine learning, etc. The platform provides a large space for implementing innovative solutions, implementing unique gameplay, and the most daring concepts in mobile applications.

At the same time, professional programming of games for Android allows you to optimize them for gadgets even with very low performance. Applications on this operating system combine broad technical capabilities, access to the global market, and flexibility in promotion issues.

The main stages of creating a game for Android

The process of producing an application for the Android platform includes standard stages, which you can read about in detail here. Full-cycle development consists of the following steps:

• Preproduction and design

We form a concept (genre, mechanics, visual style), analyze the niche and audience. We prepare technical specifications, think through the economy and types of user interaction with the gameplay, and create a target technology stack.

• Prototyping and creating an Android game

We create the first functional version of the product to assess the viability of hypotheses and basic mechanics, adjust the strategy if necessary. The next step is level development, UX/UI design, logic programming, integration of additional modules (analytics, monetization, etc.).

• Testing and optimization

We conduct a comprehensive review and refinement of the title - we search for and eliminate bugs, evaluate its stability and performance on different devices: graphics, scene loading speed, product behavior in the background, etc.

• Release preparation, support, and updates

This is the final stage of Android game development, where we perform the final build and connect analytics. We also provide the customer with all the necessary materials and instructions for passing moderation on target platforms, etc.

By agreement, the Arionis Games team provides post-release service. This may include programming and integration of additional content (seasonal events, new characters, levels), connecting analytics, troubleshooting, etc. We also adapt the project to the dynamics of the niche and changing user needs based on feedback.

Technologies and tools

Mobile game development for Android allows you to implement products in various genres, including casual applications, shooters, strategies, RPGs, puzzles, simulators, and many others. A comprehensive approach and the use of well-chosen technical solutions ensure a high-quality result.

What tools do we use for work:

• Game engines – Unity, Unreal Engine.
• Programming languages – C#, C++, Java/Kotlin, JavaScript/TypeScript.
• Tools and development environments – Android Studio, Gradle, Firebase, Google Play Console.
• Monetization and analytics integration – Google AdMob, Unity Ads, In-App Billing API / Google Play Billing, Game Analytics, AppMetrica, Firebase Analytics.
• Testing and debugging – TestFairy, Firebase Test Lab, BrowserStack, ADB (Android Debug Bridge).

Combining these technologies and tools in various combinations at the appropriate stages of production allows you to create an Android game from scratch that fully meets the business goals of the client's project, the expectations of the target audience, and current industry trends. The choice of stack depends on the specifics of the task.

Where to find the team

Custom Android game development is one of the main areas of work of the Arionis Games studio. We have implemented dozens of projects in various genres. We offer full-cycle production, outsourcing formats, outstaffing. We also perform tasks on a project basis and provide dedicated IT teams.

We use modern, proven engines and technologies, ensuring high quality results. Our staff includes experienced game designers, programmers, animators, testers, and other specialized experts.

We work iteratively – we coordinate all key stages, provide reports, demos, the process of developing games for Android is transparent and controlled. We strictly adhere to deadlines, make changes promptly, as many as necessary. We approach each project individually – up to the creation of custom graphics and the integration of author's mechanics.

We will create both a simple hyper-casual title and a large-scale MMO with complex gameplay and open worlds, multiplayer and scalability potential. We can integrate blockchain, AR/VR technologies, AI and other modern solutions that will increase interest in the project and its competitiveness.

Want to discuss your project, clarify the cost of developing an Android game, or other details? Fill out the feedback form or contact us directly - we have answers and effective solutions. We will quickly implement MVP, test hypotheses, and bring your idea to life.