
Deep discounts accelerate app adoption and keep Android users active, while bundled hardware offers stimulate ecosystem sales ahead of flagship releases.
Android’s app marketplace thrives on periodic discount events that lower the barrier to entry for casual and core gamers alike. By slashing prices on titles like Undead Slayer and Muse Dash, aggregators such as 9to5Toys tap into price‑sensitive segments, driving spikes in downloads and expanding the active user base. These promotions also generate valuable data on user retention, allowing developers to refine in‑app monetization strategies once the initial free or low‑cost window closes.
The hardware side of the roundup reinforces Samsung’s and Google’s ecosystem lock‑in tactics. A pre‑order discount on the upcoming Galaxy S26, combined with a steep markdown on the Pixel Watch 3, creates a compelling upgrade path for existing Android owners. Pairing these offers with smart‑home discounts like the Nest Cam Indoor encourages cross‑category spending, boosting average revenue per user (ARPU) across devices and services.
For marketers and investors, the convergence of app and device deals signals a coordinated push to sustain momentum ahead of the holiday season. Discount‑driven acquisition lowers churn risk, while bundled hardware sales provide a runway for recurring revenue from subscriptions and accessories. Companies that can seamlessly integrate app promotions with device incentives are likely to capture a larger share of the increasingly competitive mobile entertainment market.
Android Game & App Deals · February 17 2026 · 9to5Toys
Your afternoon lineup of the best Android game and app deals awaits below, including titles like Undead Slayer, Alien Food Invasion, Cooking Quest, CHUCHEL, Muse Dash, and more. Be sure to secure your early pre‑order discount on the Galaxy S26 before launch next week and then check out the deals we have on the Galaxy Tab S11, the originally $400 Google Pixel Watch 3 now at $170 on Amazon, and the latest Nest Cam Indoor at 25 % off (or up to 30 % off open‑box). Then jump to today’s apps.
Alien Food Invasion Premium – $0.50 (Reg. $1)
Warriors’ Market Mayhem VIP – FREE (Reg. $1)
Cooking Quest VIP: Food Wagon – FREE (Reg. $1)
Undead Slayer: Offline Premium – FREE (Reg. $1)
CHUCHEL – $2 (Reg. $7)
Halls of Torment: Premium – $3 (Reg. $5)
Machinarium – $3 (Reg. $10)
YoWindow Weather – $6 (Reg. $10)
Muse Dash – $0.50 (Reg. $3)
ARIDA: Backland’s Awakening – $1 (Reg. $3)
CircleDient Icon Pack Gradient – FREE (Reg. $1.50)
Crossword Quest Premium – FREE (Reg. $3)
Bright Memory: Infinite – $2 (Reg. $5)
[VIP] Missile Dude RPG: idle – FREE (Reg. $2)
Avalar: Raid of Shadow Premium – FREE (Reg. $1)
DREDGE – $10 (Reg. $25)
Eco inc. Save the Earth – FREE (Reg. $0.50)
Delivery From the Pain: Premium – $2.50 (Reg. $5)
Shadow Hunter: Offline Premium – FREE (Reg. $1)
Zombie Age 2 Premium: Shooter – FREE (Reg. $0.50)
Paign – RPG – $2 (Reg. $3)
Chloe Puzzle Game Pro – $0.50 (Reg. $0.50)
Tiny Terraces – $1.50 (Reg. $2)
Botanicula – $2 (Reg. $7)
Samorost 2 – $1 (Reg. $3)
Samorost 3 – $3 (Reg. $10)
Lost Echo – $1 (Reg. $4.50)
Enjoy the savings and happy gaming!
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