Boom Beach
Boom Beach: A free-to-play strategy game built around island defense, raids, and team missions. Ranked #47 of 99 in Free Android Games by our editors (4.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for players seeking base building and team strategy.
At a glance
- Editor score4.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forPlayers seeking base building and team strategy
- Free planYes
- Offline playNo
- Facts checked3 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Build and upgrade a base, defenses, and an army
- Scout enemy bases and battle other players
- Join Task Forces for cooperative missions
Where it doesn't
- Requires an internet connection; offline play is not supported
- Optional in-game purchases are available
- Its focus is real-time strategy rather than other game genres
Our verdict on Boom Beach
Boom Beach is a free-to-play real-time strategy game from Supercell Oy for Android, with a Windows PC version also offered. It suits players who want to develop an island base, strengthen an army, and choose when to scout or attack enemy bases. The archipelago adds exploration, including the discovery of Life Crystals, while Blackguard bosses provide another target beyond other players. An internet connection is required, so this is not a fit for offline play.
The core loop ties defense and offense together: players build and upgrade base defenses, assemble an army, scout targets, and launch attacks. Multiplayer battles add competition against other players, while Task Forces bring cooperative missions into the same strategy framework. That combination makes the game a better match for players who enjoy planning around both their own base and interactions with other players than for someone looking for a single-player or offline-focused experience.
Boom Beach is free to play, with optional in-game purchases. The available details describe the free game and purchases but do not establish a plan-by-plan pricing structure, so buyers should think of it as a free entry point with optional spending rather than a subscription. Android is a supported platform, and Supercell also offers a Windows PC version. Choose it for base development, army building, scouting, and team missions; look elsewhere if offline play is essential or if strategy is not the kind of game you want.
Boom Beach pricing
Boom Beach fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Strategy |
| Offline play | No |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Download size | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Desktop |
| Platforms | Android, Windows |
| Support | |
| Pricing | Free plan |
| Website | supercell.com |
| Facts checked | 3 Oct 2026 |
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