Terraria
A 2D sandbox where you dig, build, fight bosses and explore huge procedurally generated worlds
by 505 Games (US), Inc. · listed Nov 14, 2026
Quick verdict
For less than the price of a coffee you get one of the most content-rich sandbox games available on a phone, with no monetization tricks. If you can live with touch controls and a learning curve, it is easy to recommend.
Best for Players who want a deep, open-ended building and adventure game they can buy once and play for months
Reviewed by AppsPicks on Nov 13, 2026. How we review
Terraria review
Terraria is a side-scrolling sandbox adventure: you start with a pickaxe and a sword in a randomly generated world, then mine for ore, craft better gear, build houses for NPCs who move in, and work your way through a long chain of bosses. The mobile version carries the 1.4.5 update, which adds crossover items from Dead Cells and Palworld, new furniture, mounts and world seeds such as Skyblock. It suits anyone who likes open-ended games with a real sense of progression, from Minecraft fans to people who want a deep game they can pick at for months.
Day to day it is a loop of exploring, gathering and upgrading, with a steady drip of new items to find. Sessions can be five minutes of mining or an hour-long boss fight. The touch controls and interface can be rearranged to your liking, which helps, though precise combat still feels easier with a controller. Up to eight players can share a world over local Wi-Fi or online.
Why we picked it: a one-time purchase with no in-app purchases that gets you the full game and years of free content updates.
Watch out for: the game explains very little, so expect to look things up on the wiki, and touch controls take time to learn.
What we like
- One-time price with no in-app purchases
- Huge amount of content, with thousands of items and many bosses
- Mobile version kept close to the PC game, including the 1.4.5 update
- Multiplayer for up to eight players locally or online
- Customizable touch controls and interface layout
What could be better
- Steep learning curve with little in-game guidance
- Touch controls feel fiddly in hard boss fights
- Mobile updates have historically arrived after the PC version
- Can be heavy on battery during long sessions
Questions about Terraria
How much does Terraria cost on mobile?
It costs 4.99 USD up front on both the App Store and Google Play. Google Play lists no in-app purchases, so the price covers the full game.
Can I play Terraria offline?
Yes, single-player works without an internet connection. You only need a network for multiplayer.
Does it support multiplayer?
Yes, up to eight players in total can share a world over local Wi-Fi or online through device-hosted games. You can also run the free mobile dedicated server for PC from the Terraria website.
Is Terraria suitable for kids?
It is rated 12+ on the App Store and Teen on Google Play because of fantasy combat and some creepy enemies. It has no ads or in-app purchases to worry about.
Does it work with a controller?
Many players use controllers on mobile, but support can vary by device and controller. Check current compatibility for your setup before relying on it.
From the developer: how Terraria describes itself
The world is at your fingertips as you fight for survival, explore for fortune, and dig for glory. Delve deep into cavernous expanses, test your mettle in combat, or construct your own city!
Terraria offers more than ever - including the brand new 1.4.5 Bigger and Boulder Content!
Presenting an impressive catalogue of 5,000+ items, 25+ NPCs, and 400+ enemies and blending elements of classic action games with sandbox-style creativity, Terraria is truly a unique adventure!
The latest content update includes:
NEW 1.4.5 CONTENT: - Dead Cells crossover content – new weapons, combat accessories and more! - Iconic Pals from Palworld have arrived in Terraria! - Fifteen new furniture sets. - Five new types of boulders — watch your step! - Four new transformation mounts. - New whips and Summoner prefixes. - New Kites, critters, and decorative features. - And so much more to discover!
NEW WORLD SEEDS TO DISCOVER: - A new Skyblock world seed. - A new world creation menu allowing you to mix and match special seeds. - Improvements to existing seeds!
IMPROVEMENTS: - Reworks and balance improvements to weapons. - Visual updates to many classic sprites. - And so many more improvements!
• MULTIPLAYER – Play with up to 7 friends on Local Wifi or Online via device-device Wifi hosted games or through the Mobile Terraria Dedicated Server for PC (available for free on Terraria.org) • TERRARIA REIMAGINED FOR MOBILE – Fully customizable controls and User Interface provide a level of polish and capability not previously possible! • Gamepad support – including fully-remappable buttons - Play with your Bluetooth connected gamepad where supported. • Full array of World sizes – Small/Medium/Large...the same size as on Terraria for PC! Now includes random world name generator and the ability to use World Seeds (including some hidden easter egg worlds) • Over 400 enemies to combat, defeat, and plunder for loot • Over 20 Biomes and Mini-Biomes to explore, both above and underground – from lush forests to barren deserts to dungeons, the underworld, and even the terrifying Corruption await! • Updated crafting with multiple added item options • Over 20 NPCs to discover, each providing their own benefits and unique style • More than 1000 new items to discover – bringing the total item count to more than 5000! • In-depth building options that are easy to learn but allow for amazing feats of architecture in the hands of a master. • And much, much more!
In short, every pixel of Terraria has been reimagined and hand crafted for the BEST possible mobile experience! Follow us on Twitter @Terraria_Logic and @505_Games
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Visit us on the web at www.terraria.org
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