Pay once, play forever
23 games · every one verified from its listing · updated Sep 26, 2026
The oldest deal in games, now the rarest on mobile: a price tag, then nothing. Every game here costs money up front and sells nothing after — no coin packs, no energy, no “remove ads”, because there is nothing to remove.
Best ad-free life simsBest business tycoon gamesGames made by solo developersHidden gems under 1,000 ratingsNew releases with fewer than 100 ratings
The short answer
Top pick: Empire. No forced ads: Retro Zoo CEO. Solo-built: Prison Life RPG.
1. EmpireNo forced adsNo purchasesSolo devWhy it qualifies: a strategy game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, built by one person.
2. Retro Zoo CEONo forced adsNo purchasesSolo devWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, built by one person.
3. Ranch Simulator Farming GamesNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — nothing sold inside.
4. Prison Life RPGNo forced adsNo purchasesSolo devWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, built by one person.
5. Zoo Park StoryNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
6. Kingdom EightiesNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a adventure that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
7. iBasketball Manager 26No forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a sports game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
8. Romantic HOLIC: Otome gameNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a adventure that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
9. Dream Park StoryNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.6 across 4,555 ratings.
10. Dream Town IslandNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.9 across 10,213 ratings.
11. Pocket StablesNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a arcade game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
12. Pocket City 2No forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
13. Magazine MogulNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
14. Oh!Edo TownsNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
15. Dungeon VillageNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a role playing game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.7 across 28,649 ratings.
16. Pocket Galaxy: Space SandboxNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.7 across 18,801 ratings.
17. Ninja VillageNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a arcade game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
18. Pocket CityNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
19. Slime RancherNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.9 across 3,342 ratings.
20. iBasketball Manager 23No forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a sports game that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.5 across 3,575 ratings.
21. Jumbo Airport StoryNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.7 across 9,637 ratings.
22. Biz Builder DeluxNo forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside.
23. Dungeon Village 2No forced adsNo purchasesWhy it qualifies: a simulation that clears this list's bar — no forced ads, verified from the listing, nothing sold inside, players hold it at ★4.8 across 49,736 ratings.
Questions people ask
Why prefer a paid game over free-to-play?
A paid game was designed to be finished; a free one is often designed to be monetised. Paying once realigns the game with you instead of with a spending funnel.
Is anything hidden behind extra purchases here?
No. The filter requires a paid listing AND a declared absence of in-app purchases. If a store record shows either, the game drops out automatically.
More answers
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