Tag: mobile

Mobius Final Fantasy

Mobius Final Fantasy is a free-to-play, 3D, cross-platform RPG that blends classic turn-based battles with deckbuilding through collectible ability cards. Set in the mysterious realm of Palamecia, it casts you as one of the “Blanks”, a warrior pulled from another world, tasked with proving yourself as the fabled Warrior of Light before the land falls to ruin.

Publisher: Square Enix
Type: Mobile / PC RPG
Release Date: August 3, 2016
Shut Down: June 30, 2020
Pros: +A flexible job system with multiple classes to master. +High-end presentation for a mobile-first title. +Large pool of cards to collect and upgrade.
Cons: -Storytelling is fairly straightforward. -Progress can feel grindy and slow. -Updates arrive in an episode-by-episode format.

Mobius Final Fantasy Shut Down on June 30, 2020

Knights Saga

Knights Saga was a free-to-play mobile fantasy MMORPG for iOS and Android built around quick questing, character power growth, and large-scale faction conflict. With four fixed classes and plenty of progression systems to chase, it aimed to keep players busy with dungeons, bosses, cosmetics, and nation vs. nation PvP, even if much of the moment-to-moment play leaned heavily on automation.

Publisher: Egame Company Ltd.
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: August 30, 2016
Shut Down: June 28, 2017
Pros: +Loads of collection and upgrade goals. +Bright, lively fantasy presentation. +Four distinct classes to choose from.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-pathing and auto-combat. -Monetization that can affect power. -Overcrowded menus and on-screen prompts.

Knights Saga Shut Down on June 28, 2017

Valiant Force

Valiant Force was a fantasy, turn-based strategy RPG for mobile devices that focused on collecting heroes and positioning them on a grid to win battles. Players progressed through story quests and daily PvE content, then tested their teams in Arena PvP and time-limited events for ranking rewards.

Publisher: FunPlus
Type: Mobile RPG Strategy
Release Date: May, 2017
Shut Down: December 11, 2019
Pros: +Striking character and world art. +Huge roster with 200+ heroes across 40+ classes. +Equipment crafting and upgrades. +Frequent events with competitive ranking rewards.
Cons: -Combat and farming loops can start to feel samey.

Valiant Force Shut Down on December 11, 2019

Shadowgun Legends

Shadowgun Legends is a mobile MMOFPS that casts you as one of humanity’s elite operatives in a war against alien invaders. It mixes mission-based shooting with shared social spaces, gear chasing, and light MMO progression, all built for quick sessions or longer grinds on iOS and Android.

Publisher: MADFINGER Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMOFPS
Release Date: March 22, 2018
Pros: +A sizable shared world with always-online hubs. +Plenty of missions and objectives to work through. +Deep loot and equipment progression for a mobile shooter.
Cons: -Inventory space can feel tight without careful management. -The solo story path can start to feel samey over time.

Dragon Nest Mobile

Dragon Nest Mobile is a free-to-play action MMORPG designed to bring the core feel of the original Dragon Nest to phones and tablets. It focuses on real-time, skill-driven combat, letting you start as one of four familiar classes and grow into a more specialized job while unlocking a large set of combat abilities along the way.

Publisher: Shanda Games
Type: Mobile Action MMORPG
Release Date: April 16, 2018
Shut Down Date: November 30, 2021
Pros: +Recognizable Dragon Nest setting and themes. +Fast, hands-on action combat. +Four classic starter classes. +Large skill selection for builds and combos.
Cons: -Cosmetic customization is fairly limited. -Monetization can lean into pay to win. -Lower population makes grouping harder.

Dragon Nest Mobile Shut Down on November 30, 2021

The Tale of Lost City

The Tale of Lost City was a mobile MMORPG set in a classic fantasy world, letting players pick from three base classes and then head out through quest hubs, dungeons, and competitive modes. While it leaned into familiar genre conveniences like automation and quick progression, it also tried to stand out with a dual-path class approach and a steady stream of skills and upgrades.

Publisher: Qihoo 360
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: June 30, 2016
Shut Down: March 30, 2017
Pros: +Each class had two specializations. +A good spread of combat skills. +Arena PvP support.
Cons: -Very little information remains available. -No release aimed at Western regions.

Lineage War

Lineage War is a 3D mobile action RPG that drops you into a fantasy conflict where the Kingdom of Aden is collapsing under the pressure of rival factions and shifting alliances. You play as a customizable elven successor tied to elemental power, using touch-based inputs to chain abilities and trigger a demon-style Awakening that leans on quick time event swipes for extra damage and momentum.

Publisher: Enjoy Game
Type: Mobile Action RPG
Release Date: June 24, 2016
Shut Down: 2017
Pros: +Large set of combat skills and elemental attacks. +Gesture and QTE-like inputs make abilities feel active. +Companions add party variety.
Cons: -Monetization can create pay-to-win pressure. -Limited to a single playable class. -Familiar plot beats and routine progression.

Lineage War Shut Down in 2017

Ragnarok: Path of Heroes

Ragnarok: Path of Heroes is a free-to-play mobile fantasy MMORPG that draws heavily from the look and feel of Ragnarok Online. It aims to bring that classic RO loop to phones and tablets, with familiar pixel-style visuals, recognizable monsters, and a class system built around early RO archetypes.

Publisher: Gravity, Neocyon
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 11, 2013
Shut Down: December 27, 2018
Pros: +Nostalgic RO-style pixel presentation. +Several class paths to pursue. +Traditional MMO questing and partying.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt power. -Heavy grinding is expected. -Missing depth and features RO fans may want.

Ragnarok: Path of Heroes Shut Down on December 27, 2018

Iron Knights

Iron Knights was a free-to-play mobile action RPG built around fast, arcade-like dungeon runs and a flexible party setup. You controlled a main hero in real time, then filled the rest of the squad with collectible companions that fought alongside you, letting you swap lineups to suit different encounters. Its focus was straightforward hack-and-slash combat, flashy skill activations, and repeated clears of linear stages for upgrades and drops.

Publisher: Eyedentity Mobile
Type: Mobile Action RPG
Release Date: July 17, 2014
Shut Down: May 31, 2017
Pros: +Sharp-looking 3D presentation for a mobile title. +Large pool of companions to collect and build around. +Satisfying, skill-driven hack-and-slash action.
Cons: -Stage flow can feel samey over time. -Environments lack variety and personality. -Monetization can create power gaps.

Iron Knights Shut Down on May 31, 2017

Heavenstrike Rivals

Heavenstrike Rivals is a free-to-play, 2D fantasy turn-based tactical MMORPG published by Square Enix, with character art and battlefield presentation that will feel familiar to fans of classic handheld tactics RPGs. Its hook is collection and squad building, with a huge pool of units to recruit and raise, a story-driven campaign, and real-time PvP modes built around quick, grid-based matches.

Publisher: Square Enix
Type: Mobile Turn-Based Strategy
Release Date: August 29, 2013
Shut Down: May 01, 2018
PvP: Real-time League & Arena Battles
Pros: +Huge selection of distinctive units to collect. +Frequent additions to the roster over time. +Campaign has an enjoyable narrative throughline. +Approachable ruleset with tactical depth. +Playable across multiple platforms.
Cons: -Progression can feel repetitive. -Monetization can create power gaps.

Heavenstrike Rival Shut Down on May 01, 2018