Tag: mobile

Heroes Wanted is a free-to-play mobile social RPG that leans into the hero-collector formula, pairing anime-styled 3D characters with quick, stage-based battles. It mixes largely hands-off movement and basic attacks with a more involved skill system where you can drag abilities to line up area damage, which gives each run a bit more decision-making than the typical auto-battler. With a long PvE campaign, bounty-style missions, asynchronous PVP, and several side modes built around upgrading your roster, it was designed for steady daily progression and a lot of repeat runs.

Publisher: NHN Studio629 Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: March 10, 2016 Shut Down: 2017 Pros: +Clean, anime-inspired 3D presentation. +Skill dragging/targeting adds real input. +Large roster of Heroes to recruit. +Simple to learn and comfortable for short sessions. Cons: -Battles can feel overly hands-off. -Content loop becomes repetitive over time. -Monetization can tilt power toward spenders.

Heroes Wanted Shut Down in 2017

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Medal Masters is a free-to-play mobile social RPG built around collecting a huge roster of chibi, anime-styled Heroes, running through short stage missions, and letting your party auto-battle while you trigger skills at the right moment for extra impact. It offers 245+ Heroes, 100+ stages, a timing-based Blitz mechanic layered onto automated combat, and extra activities on the side through both PVE challenges and PVP modes.

Publisher: Nexon Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: February 18, 2016 Shut Down: August 18, 2017 Pros: +Charming, anime-style presentation. +Very approachable, quick sessions. +Large roster of Heroes to recruit. +Blitz timing adds interaction to skills. Cons: -Battles can feel hands-off due to auto-attacks. -Core loop can become grindy. -Monetization can create power gaps.

Medal Masters Shut Down on August 18, 2017

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King’s Command was a free-to-play mobile strategy title that tried to bring traditional RTS fundamentals to phones and tablets, complete with hands-on unit movement, hero-driven skirmishes, a sizable solo campaign, and competitive real-time matches. It also included a second, more familiar kingdom-building mode for players who preferred the asynchronous, base-raid loop popular on mobile at the time.

Publisher: Nexon Type: Mobile RTS Release Date: January 20, 2016 Shut Down: March 15, 2016 Pros: +Authentic RTS-style battles for mobile. +Approachable controls and pacing. +Large single-player mission count. +Extra kingdom management mode in the style of CoC. +Live PVP supporting up to 4 players. Cons: -Monetization can create advantages. -Campaign narrative and objectives feel basic. -Visual presentation shows its age.

King’s Command Shut Down March 15, 2016

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TrainCrasher is a mobile side-scrolling beat em up action RPG that mixes arcade brawling with light RPG progression. It stands out through its anime-leaning steampunk presentation, snappy combo-focused controls, and a Chain mechanic that lets you swap between two characters mid-fight to manage momentum. Across a long run of stage-based train cars, you collect gear, improve your power, and dabble in asynchronous PVP plus extra modes like Ghost Train and Gold Rush.

Publisher: Softmax Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: December 29, 2015 Shut Down: July 15, 2016 Pros: +Stylish, high-end visuals for a mobile brawler. +Satisfying, combo-driven action combat. +Quick stages that suit short play sessions. Cons: -Stage loop can feel samey over time. -Monetization can tilt progression and PVP balance.

TrainCrasher Shut Down on July 15, 2016

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Pocket MapleStory was a free-to-play 2D fantasy mobile MMORPG that adapted the classic MapleStory formula into a zone-based persistent world built for phones. It kept the series’ colorful, anime-inspired look, side-scrolling combat, familiar monsters and towns, and a steady stream of quests, then layered on party dungeons, boss fights, and story scenes designed for shorter play sessions. As a companion-style version of the long-running PC MMORPG, it leaned heavily on nostalgia while simplifying travel and progression for mobile play.

Publisher: Nexon Type: Mobile MMORPG Release Date: October 27, 2015 Shut Down: October 27, 2017 Pros: +Charming 2D presentation. +Shared persistent world structure. +Real-time side-scrolling combat. +Huge quest volume. +Story scenes add personality. Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Questing can feel grind-heavy. -Controls can be finicky on touch screens.

Pocket MapleStory Shut Down on October 27, 2017

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Star Wars Uprising is a free-to-play mobile action RPG that mixes stylized 3D visuals with tap-and-gesture combat, light dungeon crawling structure, and a co-op mode built for small groups. Set in the Star Wars universe, it leans heavily on story scenes and character dialogue while you chase better gear across a long list of instanced stages.

Publisher: Kabam Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: September 10, 2015 Shut Down: November 17, 2016 Pros: +Responsive tap and gesture-driven fights. +Strong presentation with charming visuals. +Story focus with frequent cutscenes and dialogue. Cons: -Mission structure becomes monotonous. –Online elements feel thin and underused.

Star Wars Uprising Shut Down on November 17, 2016

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Love Dance is a free-to-play 3D online rhythm and dancing game built for mobile, mixing bright, cute character visuals with competitive room matches, two distinct input styles, a hefty song list that leans into KPOP and CPOP, and the social features you would expect from the genre, including dating and marriage mechanics.

Publisher: Cubinet Interactive Type: Mobile Rhythm Release Date: September 4, 2015 Shut Down: February 20, 2021 Pros: +Charming visuals with lively dance routines. +Plenty of outfit and style options. +Simple controls that are easy to learn. +Wide selection of recognizable songs. Cons: -Core loop can feel samey over time. –Most cosmetics are locked behind spending.

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Shadowgun: Deadzone is a free-to-play mobile third person shooter built around quick online PVP matches, impressive (for its era) 3D visuals, and a steady stream of weapons and gear to unlock. It focuses on straightforward arcade-style firefights across two core modes, Deathmatch and the team-focused Zone Defense, with a simple upgrade loop that keeps you chasing the next gun.

Publisher: Madfinger Games Type: Mobile Shooter Release Date: November 15, 2012 Shut Down: March 31, 2019 Pros: +Strong visual presentation for a mobile shooter. +Great for quick drop-in matches. +Large selection of weapons to earn and improve. Cons: -Can start to feel samey over time. -Monetization can create power gaps

Shadowgun: Deadzone Shut Down on March 31, 2019

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Wonder5 Masters is a stage-driven, hero-collecting social RPG for mobile that mixes side-view presentation with anime-styled 3D character models. It leans on largely automated battles, but spices things up with a drag-and-target skill mechanic, a sizeable roster of Heroes, more than 100 stages, PVP Arena play, and several extra modes designed for farming and boss fights.

Publisher: Eyedentity Mobile Type: Mobile RPG Release Date: August 18, 2015 Shut Down: April 31, 2019 Pros: +Strong anime-style presentation and polish. +Skill drag/targeting adds real decision-making. +Large roster of Heroes to unlock. Cons: -Fights can feel hands-off outside of skills. -Progression can become grind-heavy and repetitive.

Wonder5 Masters Shut Down on April 31, 2019

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Million Arthur was a free-to-play mobile TCG/RPG that mixed anime-style card art with JRPG presentation, including full Japanese voice acting, a story-led campaign, streamlined map progression, and online PVP battles that largely played out automatically. While its core loop leaned heavily on collecting and upgrading cards, it also aimed to deliver a more cinematic feel than many mobile card battlers of its era.

Publisher: GAMEVIL Type: Mobile TCG Release Date: July 15, 2015 Shut Down: December 07, 2015 Pros: +Striking anime-style card illustrations. +Strong narrative presentation with Japanese VO. +Large card pool to hunt for. +Memorable soundtrack. Cons: -Battles play out with minimal player input. –Stamina/energy depletes fast.

Million Arthur Shut Down on December 07, 2015

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