You have a few minutes on a commute and want a short game that rewards patience over reflexes. Hunter Assassin from Ruby Games AS puts you in a knife-wielding hunter's shoes, sneaking through maps and taking down enemies one by one. It is listed on Google Play in the action-adventure category, with over 500 million installs.
Free to install, with ads and purchases
The game is free on Google Play, so it costs nothing to start. Google Play flags both ads and in-app purchases, which means you will meet advertising and optional paid items along the way.
The progression loop ties into this. Kills and finished missions earn chests of gems, and gems unlock new characters. A Spin the Wheel feature gives more gems.
Laser traps, freeze mines and changing settings
The core idea is stealth and positioning. You use your knife and other weapons to take out enemies and collect diamonds, while traps shape how you move. Expect laser traps that can lure enemies, freeze mines, and rockets flying toward you.
The scenery changes as you advance. Early levels are set in a cyber cityscape, and later ones can move to a laboratory full of hazards. Several unlockable characters are available, some faster and more agile, others with more health and endurance, so you can match a hunter to your style.
The content rating is Everyone 10+. The developer pitches the game as a chance to become the ultimate assassin.
Version 2.044 and its update record
Version 2.044 is the current build, last updated on September 3, 2026. The game first came out on October 8, 2019, so it has been looked after for several years.
You need Android 7.0 or newer to run it. Google Play shows a 4.2 rating from about 4.4 million ratings.
Hunter Assassin pros and cons
Pros
- Free to install on Google Play, price listed as 0
- Several unlockable characters with different strengths
- Varied hazards: laser traps, freeze mines and rockets
- Scenery changes from a cyber city to a laboratory
- Google Play rating of 4.2 across about 4.4 million ratings
Cons
- Contains ads
- In-app purchases are present, and their prices are not listed
- Update notes are not provided for version 2.044
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
Is Hunter Assassin safe?
Hunter Assassin is made by Ruby Games AS under the package name com.rubygames.assassin. Its Everyone 10+ rating comes with ads and in-app purchases, so a parent may want to check purchase settings before a child plays. The permissions and data notes on its Google Play page are worth a read before you install.
How to install Hunter Assassin
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Hunter Assassin when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
