Terraria is now on Android, complete with robot mascot exclusive

There was a time when Terraria looked like it was getting ready to step into the sunset. But that was 19 months ago, and to paraphrase Mark Twain, reports of Terraria‘s death have been greatly exaggerated.

The popular 2D crafter game made its mobile debut on iOS just two weeks ago, and quickly burned up to the top of the charts (remaining in the Top 10 ever since). Now Terraria is available to folks who are fond of Google’s mobile operating system – and it seems as though the folks behind Terraria might be fond of them too.

Why, you ask? Because they’ve seen fit to include a Google Play exclusive – Android’s cute little robot mascot is available in-game. Terraria on Android also incorporates Google Play Game Services leaderboards and achievements, as well as Facebook integration so that you can easily share screenshots of the world you create.

Initially a free download, you can unlock everything the game has to offer for $4.99. Get it on Google Play now.

Initially a free download, you can unlock everything the game has to offer for $4.99. Get it on Google Play now.

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