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r/AndroidGaming rules, stats, and what to post

A source-backed Rankhog guide to r/AndroidGaming: public rules, community context, posting fit, and startup-promotion risk before you publish.

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Current public stats

Members
426,469
Verified
September 18, 2026
Minimum karma
50
Minimum account age
30 days
Category
Mobile game developers and Android gaming communities

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Rule summary

  • No Offensive or Rude Behavior.: Keep discussions civil and respectful toward people of all backgrounds. Do not harass, insult, threaten, or attack other users. Hate speech, discrimination, personal attacks, and excessively abusive behavior are not tolerated. If you are unsure whether something is too hostile or offensive, do not post it.
  • Content Must Be Related to Android Gaming.: This subreddit is for discussing Android games, Android gaming news, Android gaming hardware/accessories, and related topics. General Android discussions or non-Android gaming content are not allowed. For broader discussions, consider communities such as r/Android or r/Gaming.
  • NSFW Content Must Be Properly Marked.: All NSFW (Not Safe For Work) content must be properly tagged and labeled. Unmarked NSFW posts or comments will be removed.
  • Official Game Titles and Google Play Store Links Are Required.: When sharing or suggesting a game, you must include the official game title and Google Play Store link whenever possible. Vague or meme-style titles, third-party download links, mirror sites, referral pages, and other unofficial sources are not allowed. This requirement also applies to [DEV] posts.
  • No Piracy or APK/MOD/ROM Distribution.: Promoting or encouraging piracy is not allowed. Do not request, share, or offer links to pirated content, including host websites, ROMs, MODs, or APKs, even if they are (or were) originally available for free. This also includes telling others where or how to obtain such content (even by name), or asking / offering users to send via DM. **Violations will result in an immediate ban.**
  • Game Recommendation Posts Must Include [REQUEST] and Be Detailed.: All game recommendation posts must start with [REQUEST] in the title, provide a detailed description of what you are looking for, and contain at least three key features, preferences, or requirements so that other users can provide accurate suggestions.
  • Self-Promo Posts Must Start With [DEV] and Follow Self-Promo Guidelines.: Self-promotion is allowed for active r/AndroidGaming members only. DEVs wishing to promote their games must have an account that is at least a month old with 50 community karma and be consistently active in the subreddit in a non-promotional manner. Self-promo content is limited to one post every 30 days and must not exceed 10% of a user’s overall Reddit activity. If you are promoting or discussing your own game, you must include [DEV] at the beginning of the post title for transparency.
  • Blogspam, Surveys, and Polls Are Not Allowed.: Content should link directly to the original source whenever possible. Websites that simply rehost, summarize, or copy articles, videos, interviews, or other content without adding meaningful analysis or discussions may be removed as blogspam unless the secondary source provides significant additional information or context. Surveys, questionnaires, and polls are not allowed.

Works well

  • A [DEV] post sharing your Android game with the official title and a Google Play Store link, posted from an account at least 30 days old with 50 community karma and a history of non-promotional activity.
  • A [REQUEST] post asking for game recommendations with at least three specific preferences listed in the body.
  • A discussion post about Android gaming hardware or accessories with a clear, descriptive title.

Avoid

  • Posting a game without the official Google Play Store link.
  • Using third-party download links, mirror sites, or referral pages instead of the Play Store.
  • Sharing or asking for pirated content, ROMs, MODs, or APKs, even if the game was originally free.
  • Posting a recommendation request without starting the title with [REQUEST].
  • Forgetting to list at least three key features or preferences in a recommendation request.
  • Promoting your game with a [DEV] post before your account is 30 days old and has 50 community karma.

What r/AndroidGaming Is For

This community is for everything related to gaming on Android. That means discussions of Android games, Android gaming news, and Android gaming hardware or accessories. General Android talk or non-Android gaming content does not belong here. The people posting here are Android players and developers who want to talk about games and gear made for the platform.

Rules That Matter Before Posting

The rule "Content Must Be Related to Android Gaming." keeps the room focused, so anything outside Android games, Android gaming news, or Android gaming hardware and accessories will be removed. The rule "Official Game Titles and Google Play Store Links Are Required." is central to any post about a game, because vague or meme-style titles and unofficial download links are not allowed. The rule "No Piracy or APK/MOD/ROM Distribution." is severe, since violations will result in an immediate ban. The rule "Game Recommendation Posts Must Include [REQUEST] and Be Detailed." sets a strict format for anyone asking for suggestions. The rule "Self-Promo Posts Must Start With [DEV] and Follow Self-Promo Guidelines." governs every founder or developer who wants to show their own work. The rule "Blogspam, Surveys, and Polls Are Not Allowed." blocks indirect content and research posts.

What To Post

A good post here is tightly tied to Android gaming and follows the community's format rules. If you are a developer sharing your own game, your account must be at least a month old, you need 50 community karma, and you must be consistently active in the subreddit in a non-promotional way. Your post title must start with [DEV], you can only post once every 30 days, and self-promo must not exceed 10% of your overall Reddit activity. You must include the official game title and a Google Play Store link. If you are asking for game recommendations, start your title with [REQUEST] and list at least three key features or preferences so people can give you useful answers.

What To Avoid

Avoid any post that is uncivil, harassing, or offensive, as the rule "No Offensive or Rude Behavior." makes clear. Avoid anything unrelated to Android gaming. Avoid posting NSFW content without a proper tag. Avoid sharing a game without the official title and a Google Play Store link, because vague titles and third-party sources are not allowed. Avoid any piracy, including sharing or offering ROMs, MODs, or APKs, since the rule "No Piracy or APK/MOD/ROM Distribution." says violations will result in an immediate ban. Avoid posting a recommendation request without the [REQUEST] tag and at least three specific preferences. Avoid promoting your own game without meeting the account age, karma, and activity requirements, or without using the [DEV] tag. Avoid posting blogspam, surveys, or polls.

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Common questions about r/AndroidGaming

Can I promote my own Android game here?

Yes, but only if you are an active member, your account is at least 30 days old, you have 50 community karma, you start the title with [DEV], you post no more than once every 30 days, and it never exceeds 10% of your overall Reddit activity.

Do I need to include a Google Play Store link when sharing a game?

Yes, you must include the official game title and a Google Play Store link whenever possible.

Can I post a survey or poll here?

No, the rules say surveys, questionnaires, and polls are not allowed.

Can I share a download link from a site other than the Play Store?

No, third-party download links, mirror sites, referral pages, and other unofficial sources are not allowed.

How do I ask for game recommendations?

Start the title with [REQUEST] and provide a detailed description with at least three key features, preferences, or requirements.