Games like Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? on Android phone
4 of the 5 modern alternatives to Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? (1985) run on Android phone. 2 of them are free, and the cheapest paid option is The Case of the Golden Idol at € 15,99. 2 are made by independent developers.
Android phones cover much of the same ground as iPhone for official ports, with one significant addition: source ports of classic engines are far easier to install, so games like Doom and Quake have excellent free native players. Controller support is broad.
Prices, platform availability and Steam Deck compatibility can change at any time. Always check the store page before buying.
The Case of the Golden Idol Indie
€ 15,99A brilliant indie deduction game of piecing together mysteries.
The Case of the Golden Idol is also an alternative to 1 other classic
The Case of the Golden Idol runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. It is Steam Deck Verified.
The Rise of the Golden Idol Indie
€ 19,50Deduction puzzles where you piece together names, places and motives from scattered clues.
The Rise of the Golden Idol runs on PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch. Not available on Linux. It is Steam Deck Verified.
GeoGuessr
Free + in-app purchasesGuess where in the world you are from a street view drop, the geography quiz Carmen Sandiego always wanted to be.
GeoGuessr runs on PC, Mac, Linux, iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Carmen Sandiego (mobile)
Free + in-app purchasesModern Carmen Sandiego games, often via Google Play or Apple Arcade.
Carmen Sandiego (mobile) runs on iPhone, iPad, Android phone, Android tablet. Not available on PC, Mac, Linux, PlayStation, Xbox, Switch, Steam Deck.
Not on Android phone
These alternatives to Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego? are listed on the main page, but do not run on Android phone:
All 5 games like Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?