Tag: mobile

Exos Heroes

Exos Heroes was a 3D mobile, turn-based, multiplayer gacha RPG that blended anime-styled visuals with classic party combat. Set in a high-fantasy world of dragons, airships, and rival kingdoms, it had players roaming a 2D overworld before jumping into cinematic 3D battles, all while collecting a large roster of heroes and pushing through a story centered on a cursed treasure hunter and a legendary sword.

Publisher: LINE Games
Type: Mobile Gacha RPG
Release Date: May 28, 2020
Shut Down: May 11, 2023
Pros: +Sharp anime-inspired presentation and strong visuals. +Tactical, timing-focused turn-based battles. +Campaign-led structure with a clear narrative hook.
Cons: -Gacha monetization can feel pay-to-win. -English localization is inconsistent in places.

Exos Heroes Shut Down on May 11, 2023

OVERHIT

OVERHIT was a free-to-play 3D fantasy mobile MMORPG on iOS and Android that leaned heavily on cinematic presentation, Unreal Engine 4 visuals, and a large roster of collectible heroes. It mixed traditional MMO progression with turn-based party combat, letting players build teams from 120 characters while moving through a story set in a world where multiple civilizations exist across time and space after a catastrophic monster was defeated.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date (Global): May 30, 2019
Shut Down: July 14, 2020
Pros: +Impressive mobile visuals with strong voice work. +Large hero roster with distinct kits. +Plenty of PvE modes plus competitive PvP.
Cons: -Monetization could feel pay-to-win. -Global version had reduced gacha value compared to KR/JP. -Core loop could feel familiar and repetitive.

AxE: Alliance vs Empire

AxE: Alliance vs Empire was a free-to-play mobile action RPG on iOS and Android that aimed for a console-like look and feel, pairing flashy real-time combat with a faction war theme. With six classes split between two sides and large-scale PvP (up to 150 players), it leaned heavily into spectacle, guild coordination, and progression-driven loot chasing, although its mobile monetization and automation systems could undercut the sense of mastery.

Publisher: Nexon
Type: Mobile Action RPG
Release Date (Global): February 21, 2019
Shut Down Date: June 30, 2022
Pros: +Impressive 3D visuals for a mobile RPG. +Huge faction PvP clashes. +Six distinct classes to pick from.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Auto features can make play feel hands-off. -Performance demands stronger phones/tablets.

AxE: Alliance vs Empire Shut Down on June 30, 2022

Mia Online

Mia Online was a mobile MMORPG built around large-scale conflict and group play, letting players roam an open world, challenge oversized bosses, and clash with other factions in multiple PvP formats. Its biggest draw was the emphasis on nation-based competition and always-on multiplayer activity, even if the presentation and monetization could feel a bit rough around the edges.

Publisher: 7 Senses
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: December 14th, 2018
Shut Down: March 12, 2020
Pros: +Large open world to explore. +Multiple PvP options, including open PK and nation warfare.
Cons: -Unremarkable visuals and music. -Busy, hard-to-read interface. -Pay-to-win pressure in progression.

Mia Online Shut Down on March 12, 2020

Pocket Luna

Pocket Luna was a mobile MMORPG that leaned heavily into community features, cozy hangouts, and a lighthearted dungeon loop. Between dressing up chibi characters in a steady stream of outfits, teaming up for instanced stages, and taking part in social systems like weddings and guild hot springs, it aimed to capture the friendly side of MMO culture in a colorful, anime-inspired package tied to the Luna Online name.

Publisher: X.D. Global
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: Dec 12, 2018
Shut Down: January 12, 2020
Pros: +Strong social and romance systems. +AI minions that can be improved over time. +Flexible job changes. +Adorable chibi, anime-style presentation.
Cons: -Character creation options feel narrow. -Stamina limits can interrupt longer play sessions.

Dragalia Lost

Dragalia Lost was a free-to-play mobile action RPG for iOS and Android, mixing fast, instance-based battles with team building, character collection, and a signature dragon transformation mechanic. Set in a bright fantasy world where humans and dragons coexist, it leaned heavily on co-op play and high-end presentation, making it one of Nintendo’s most ambitious mobile projects before service ended.

Publisher: Nintendo
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: September 27, 2018
Shut Down: November 29, 2022
Pros: +Surprisingly deep action combat and team building. +Strong co-op focus. +Polished visuals, voice work, and music. +Often generous with premium currency through play.
Cons: -Navigation and menu flow can feel awkward. -Story beats can come across as familiar. -Hard to stand out in a crowded gacha-heavy mobile scene.

Dragalia Lost Shut Down on November 29, 2022

Paladins Strike

Paladins Strike was a 3D fantasy-themed mobile MOBA that adapted the feel and cast of the PC shooter-MOBA Paladins for shorter touchscreen matches. Players picked a champion, queued into compact maps, and battled over objectives or straight eliminations depending on the mode.

Publisher: Hi-Rez Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: May 2, 2018
Shut Down: January 2019
Pros: +Captures Paladins-style brawling in a mobile format. +Several modes for different moods. +Strong 2D character art and presentation.
Cons: -Many champions required unlocking. -Smaller battlegrounds limited long rotations.

Phantom Chaser

Phantom Chaser was a free-to-play mobile monster-collector RPG that blended team strategy with a surprisingly flexible build system. Its standout idea was “Mimic,” a possession-style mechanic that let you borrow abilities across roles, opening up creative hybrid setups instead of forcing every unit into a single lane. Along the way you could recruit and raise more than 130 Phantoms inspired by a mix of Eastern and Western mythology, including creatures like Phoenix and Baphomet.

Publisher: Glohow
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: October 19, 2017
Shut Down: October 4, 2020
PvP: World
Pros: +Robust unit growth and build variety +Large amount of PvE (story and customization) +High-quality visuals
Cons: -Stamina drains quickly -Pay-to-win pressure in places -Heavy grind for ascension materials

The Alchemist Code

The Alchemist Code is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG built around turn-based, grid-based battles and a large roster of collectible heroes. Over its lifespan, it mixed story chapters with rotating events, co-op content, and competitive modes, with progression centered on summoning, leveling, and evolving characters through a gacha-driven economy.

Publisher: Gumi
Type: Mobile Strategy RPG
Release Date: November 14, 2017
Shut Down: March 31, 2023
Pros: +Crisp presentation and strong production values. +Japanese voice acting that adds personality. +Tactical depth with jobs and positioning.
Cons: -3D visuals could look uneven in motion. -Monetization could tilt power toward spenders. -No head-to-head real-time PvP battles.

The Alchemist Code Shut Down on March 31, 2023

Logres: Japanese RPG

Logres: Japanese RPG is a 2D mobile MMORPG built around JRPG-flavored party battles and a flexible job system. It lets you create a personalized anime-style avatar, then experiment with up to 15 different jobs, each with its own skill focus and equipment options, which makes it easy to switch roles depending on the quest or group needs.

Publisher: Marvelous Entertainment
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 25, 2017
Shut Down: March 27, 2019
Pros: +Large selection of jobs to try. +Party-focused co-op quests. +Bright, anime-inspired presentation.
Cons: -Controls can feel sluggish. -Interface is fairly plain. -Questing loop becomes repetitive.

Logres: Japanese RPG Shut Down on March 27, 2019