Eurogamer’s preview of James Bond 007 First Light kept circling back to one comparison: it is a Hitman game with a tuxedo. The stealth genre has a long, weird history on Android, and the seven stealth action games for Android below cover the spectrum, from the premium turn-based puzzle box to the chase-loop runners that lean on stealth as a verb rather than a system.
What to look for in a stealth action game on Android
Five things matter:
- Detection logic. Good stealth gives the player a clear visualisation of enemy cones, alert states, and witness lines.
- Fail and retry. A stealth death should restart in seconds, not punish a mistake with a long reload. The mobile-friendly games understand this.
- Touch versus gamepad. Touch controls work for the puzzle stealth picks; full action stealth benefits from a Bluetooth gamepad.
- Story or sandbox. Some are tight curated levels; others are infinite procedural runs. Pick the format you actually want to play tonight.
- Ad load. Free stealth games can be ruined by interstitial ads breaking tension. Pay attention to the price of the ad-free upgrade.
Quick comparison
| Game | Best for | Free plan | Style | Combat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hitman GO | Premium turn-based stealth | Demo | Top-down board | None |
| Hitman Sniper | Premium sniper stealth | Demo | Fixed-position scope | Heavy |
| République | Cinematic surveillance stealth | Yes (with IAP) | Third-person | Light |
| Robbery Bob 2 | Casual top-down sneak | Yes (with ads) | Cartoon top-down | None |
| Stealth Master | Hyper-casual ninja | Yes (with ads) | Stage-based | Light |
| Ninja Arashi 2 | Side-scrolling ninja platformer | Yes (with ads) | 2D platformer | Heavy |
| Assassin’s Creed Rebellion | Strategy-stealth crew sim | Yes | Isometric tactics | Mixed |
The games
1. Hitman GO, the turn-based puzzle box
Hitman GO is the premium turn-based puzzle that took Hitman’s identity and stripped it down to a board-game core. Each level is a small diorama, each turn the bald assassin and his targets move one space, and the puzzle is in routing, disguises, and the order of action. It is one of the best-designed stealth games on any platform.
The campaign covers more than seventy puzzles across six themed boxes. There are no in-app purchases beyond the one-off price, and no ads.
Where it falls short: turn-based pacing will not suit anyone who wants twitch action. The visual style is austere by design.
Pricing:
- Paid: one-off purchase, optional bonus packs.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS.
Bottom line: the right pick for the most thoughtful stealth experience on a phone.
2. Hitman Sniper, the premium scope game
Hitman Sniper is the other Square Enix Montreal Hitman experiment, and it is the inverse of GO. The camera locks behind a sniper scope on a balcony and the puzzle is engineering the perfect single-shot kill chain on a yacht full of guests. The level design rewards experimentation: shoot a chandelier, drown the bodyguard, then pick off the target while everyone is distracted.
The game is a one-off purchase with no ads, and the kill leaderboards keep replays meaningful.
Where it falls short: every level uses the same yacht map. The format gets repetitive after the campaign.
Pricing:
- Paid: one-off purchase.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Bottom line: the right pick when you want a clever puzzle around the perfect long-distance kill.
3. République, cinematic surveillance stealth
République is the Camouflaj-developed cinematic stealth game that was originally a console release before the Android port arrived. You guide Hope, a captive woman, through a hostile state by hijacking the building’s CCTV cameras and unlocking doors as guards patrol. The voice cast and writing are unusually good for a mobile game, with Jennifer Hale and David Hayter both involved.
The story is paced as five episodes; the first is free with the rest unlocked through in-app purchase or a season-pass bundle.
Where it falls short: Episode 1 is shorter than the others. Touch controls take some getting used to.
Pricing:
- Free first episode.
- Paid: in-app episode purchases.
Platforms: Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, PlayStation, Xbox.
Bottom line: the right pick when you want a cinematic story stealth on your phone.
4. Robbery Bob 2, the casual top-down sneak
Robbery Bob 2 is the cartoon top-down game where you tiptoe through houses, stuff loot into a sack, and avoid line of sight from increasingly elaborate guards. The format is friendly, the level design is genuinely clever, and the difficulty curve respects the player. It is the closest the casual end of the genre gets to a true stealth experience.
The free version is ad-supported, with an optional ad-removal purchase. There is no time-gating wait to play.
Where it falls short: ad load on the free tier interrupts the play loop. The cartoon look is not for everyone.
Pricing:
- Free with ads.
- Paid: optional ad removal.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Bottom line: the right pick when you want casual stealth that rewards thinking.
5. Stealth Master, the hyper-casual ninja
Stealth Master is the ninja-themed hyper-casual stealth game from Say Games. Each stage is a small house or street with a handful of patrolling enemies, the controls are swipe-to-move and tap-to-attack, and the runs last a couple of minutes each. The structure is built for filling the small spaces in a day rather than a long evening.
The game is free with ads; the ad-removal purchase is the right call if you intend to keep playing.
Where it falls short: the format is shallow on purpose. Ad load funds the development.
Pricing:
- Free with ads.
- Paid: optional ad removal.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Bottom line: the right pick when you have five minutes and want something faster than a puzzle.
6. Ninja Arashi 2, the side-scrolling platformer
Ninja Arashi 2 is the side-scrolling stealth-platformer that respects the player. Levels reward shadow-walking, takedowns from above, and reading the patrol patterns of stronger enemies. The art is hand-drawn ink, the soundtrack is moody, and the difficulty rises steeply.
Free to download with ads, with an optional in-app upgrade for a clean run. It is one of the few stealth games on Android that looks beautiful in motion.
Where it falls short: late-stage difficulty is high. Some bosses lean on memorisation.
Pricing:
- Free with ads.
- Paid: optional ad removal and content unlocks.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Bottom line: the right pick when you want a beautiful stealth platformer.
7. Assassin’s Creed Rebellion, the strategy-stealth crew sim
Assassin’s Creed Rebellion is the Ubisoft mobile entry that blends a base-management layer with isometric infiltration runs. You recruit assassins from the wider AC universe, level them up at the Brotherhood headquarters, and send teams into Templar strongholds where stealth, distraction, and timed combat all matter. Missions can resolve quietly or loudly depending on team composition.
The free path is generous, with energy timers being the main pressure.
Where it falls short: the energy system gates progression. The strategic layer demotes pure stealth to one tool among several.
Pricing:
- Free with energy timers.
- Paid: optional currency packs.
Platforms: Android, iOS.
Bottom line: the right pick when you want stealth wrapped inside a crew-management RPG.
How to pick the right one
If you want the most thoughtful stealth puzzle, install Hitman GO.
If you want a one-shot sniper sandbox, install Hitman Sniper.
If you want a cinematic story, install République.
If you want casual top-down sneak, install Robbery Bob 2.
If you want a quick five-minute run, install Stealth Master.
If you want a beautiful platformer, install Ninja Arashi 2.
If you want stealth wrapped in a strategy layer, install Assassin’s Creed Rebellion.
FAQ
What is the best stealth game on Android?
Hitman GO is the most thoughtfully designed pure stealth experience. République is the strongest narrative stealth pick. Both are paid; Robbery Bob 2 is the strongest free-with-ads pick.
Are any of these games free?
Robbery Bob 2, Stealth Master, Ninja Arashi 2, République (first episode), and Assassin’s Creed Rebellion are all free to download. The Hitman pair is paid.
Do I need a controller for stealth on Android?
The puzzle and casual picks (Hitman GO, Robbery Bob 2, Stealth Master) are touch-first. République, Ninja Arashi 2, and AC Rebellion benefit from a Bluetooth gamepad.
Is there a Splinter Cell or Metal Gear on Android?
No current official mobile entries from either series are available. The closest cinematic stealth experience on Android is République.
Can I play these games offline?
Hitman GO, Hitman Sniper, Robbery Bob 2, Stealth Master, and Ninja Arashi 2 run offline. République and Assassin’s Creed Rebellion need a connection for some features.
