Have you ever imagined a world in which you could dig, build and fight without rules? Terraria is a popular Android game, often compared to Minecraft PE because of its creative sandbox feel. Re-Logic released the game in 2011 and it has only recently been made available on smartphones and tablets. You can now explore a vast, pixel-packed world right from your pocket. The graphics are vibrant and full of details, making every sunset chase or cave dive feel inviting and alive. You’re essentially creating your own story within a blocky environment. Gather resources to build homes, bridges or other wild contraptions while fighting off creepy crawlies. You’re drawn in by the freedom of picking up a pickaxe to dig deep or a sword to charge into battle. There’s no hand-holding, just your imagination and a world that begs to be reshaped.

Terraria keeps you entertained with a smart progression system. You can start by building a simple shelter using your starter tools, such as wooden planks or a weak torch. As you progress, you will be able to create sharper weapons and armor and use gadgets like soars and storms. What are the enemies? The enemies are a mixture of slimy slimes and skeletal warriors. Epic bosses have backstories which weave into the story, transforming random scraps into an epic tale of survival and exploration. Once you’ve mastered the controls, it is easy to use: Left joystick to run and jump, Right joystick to swing at enemies, plus pinching to zoom in or tapping to stack blocks. You’ll be lost for hours tweaking your base and hunting rare loot. Terraria is one of the best mobile sandbox titles available.