Category: Android

Chain Chronicle

Chain Chronicle is a free-to-play, anime-styled mobile MMORPG that mixes party-based RPG progression with a lane-based defense battle system. Instead of relying on standard turn rotations, fights play out across multiple lanes where positioning matters, and swapping units at the right moment is often the difference between holding the line and getting overwhelmed. It is also a notably polished mobile title for its era, with striking character art and extensive Japanese voice work from well-known talent.

Publisher: Gumi
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: December 8, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut down Date: February 28, 2016
Pros: +Easy to get into and understand. +High-quality presentation for a mobile RPG. +Distinct lane-based combat. +Beautiful anime-inspired character art.
Cons: -Energy/stamina limits long play sessions. -Monetization can create power gaps.

The Global Version of Chain Chronicle has Shut Down

Pocket Legends

Pocket Legends is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG built specifically for phones and tablets, featuring bright cartoon-style visuals, large instanced adventure zones, tap-friendly combat controls, and a simple social flow that makes grouping feel effortless. It is also notable historically as one of the earliest mobile MMOs to offer a persistent online town hub, giving it a “real MMO” vibe long before the genre became common on mobile.

Publisher: Spacetime Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 3, 2010
Pros: +Very approachable for new players. +Constant gear drops and collections to chase. +Quick, convenient party matchmaking. +A landmark early persistent-world mobile MMO.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -No longer receiving new updates.

Blitz Brigade

Blitz Brigade is a free-to-play online first person shooter built for mobile, mixing a lighthearted WWII theme with bright, cartoon-styled visuals. Its biggest hook is scale, you get roomy maps with objectives, vehicles like tanks and helicopters, and short, match-based PvP that aims for a Battlefield-like feel on a phone or tablet.

Publisher: Gameloft
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Shooter
Release Date: May 9, 2013
Pros: +Vibrant visuals that still look sharp. +Big maps with driveable vehicles. +Easy to jump in for quick matches.
Cons: -Premium spending can translate into power. -Touchscreen aiming can feel awkward, especially early on.

Izanagi Online

Izanagi Online is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG that mixes traditional fantasy class roles with a dark ninja and demon aesthetic. It leans into real-time, hack-and-slash combat, a sizable shared world, quest-driven progression, and frequent boss encounters, making it one of Asobimo’s more ambitious online action RPGs on phones.

Publisher: Asobimo Inc.
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 2, 2015
PvP: None
Pros: +Responsive, skill-driven action battles. +Big shared world with plenty to explore. +Distinct ninja dark-fantasy presentation.
Cons: -Monetization can offer power advantages. -No PvP mode. -Combat can feel imprecise at times.

Tribal Wars 2

Tribal Wars 2 returns to the familiar formula of InnoGames’ long-running browser strategy series, taking the village management and relentless PvP pressure of the original Tribal Wars and presenting it with a cleaner interface, updated visuals, and a handful of new systems. If you enjoy slow-burn empire building where your plans keep running even when you log off, TW2 is built around that constant tension.

Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: High
Type: Strategy MMO
Release Date: September 2, 2014 (Open Beta)
Pros: +Noticeable upgrades over the first game. +More demanding strategic decisions. +Quest-driven Tribe progression.
Cons: -Progress can feel very slow without active play. -Core loop becomes repetitive over time. -Veteran players can pressure newcomers after protection ends.

Arcane Legends

Arcane Legends is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG built for mobile first (with PC and Mac support as well), blending bright, cartoony visuals with fast, tap-friendly hack-and-slash combat, large instanced zones, collectible pets, and quick co-op sessions that fit well into short play windows.

Publisher: Spacetime Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: November 27, 2012
Pros: +Responsive, action-leaning combat. +Enjoyable pet collecting and bonuses. +A huge amount of gear to chase.
Cons: -Premium spending can translate into advantages. -Hits can feel a bit weightless.

Celtic Heroes

Celtic Heroes is a 3D MMORPG built specifically for phones and tablets, offering a surprisingly traditional MMO loop on the go. You choose from five familiar fantasy roles (Druid, Mage, Ranger, Rogue, or Warrior) and head into the world of Dal Riata to quest, gear up, and push back the threats spreading across the land. What stands out most is how much of the classic PC-style formula it squeezes into a mobile package, including grouping, PvP, and a full world to roam.

Publisher: One Thumb Mobile Ltd
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 16, 2011
Pros: +Strong visuals for a mobile MMO. +Plenty to do across zones, quests, and gear. +Receives ongoing updates.
Cons: -Interface can feel clumsy on smaller screens. -Runs best on more powerful devices.

Marvel Future Fight

Marvel Future Fight is a mobile action MMORPG that lets you build a strike team from Marvel’s heroes and villains, then take them into fast, stage-based brawls across familiar locations. You unlock a wide roster of characters and field them in squads of three, swapping between them mid-fight to keep combos going, cover weaknesses, and burst down bosses.

Publisher: Netmarble
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 30, 2015 (NA/EU)
Pros: +A roster of 30+ Marvel heroes and villains. +Sharp, high-end visuals for mobile. +Auto-play for previously cleared stages.
Cons: -Progress can feel grind-heavy and repetitive. -Monetization can edge into pay-to-win.

Summoners War

Summoners War: Sky Arena is a turn-based mobile MMORPG built around summoning, collecting, and raising a huge roster of monsters. Battles focus on team composition and skill timing, while long-term progression comes from upgrading, evolving, and tuning your lineup through gear-like rune builds that support many different strategies.

Publisher: Com2uS
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 12, 2014
Pros: +Tactical, satisfying turn-based battles. +Helpful in-game comment/advice sections on monster pages. +Massive variety of monsters to summon and grow.
Cons: -Progression can feel very grind-heavy. -Monetization can create pay-to-win pressure.

Galaxy Legend

Galaxy Legend is a mobile sci-fi strategy MMORPG set in the far future of 2841. Instead of piloting a single ship, you build and command an entire fleet, then rely on hero abilities, ship upgrades, and formation choices to win turn-based battles. Progress comes from pushing through the PvE campaign, competing in PvP, and steadily improving your headquarters and its supporting buildings to keep your armada growing.

Publisher: Tap4Fun
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 01, 2013
Pros: +Distinct heroes that fill clear combat roles with their own skills. +Active community and plenty of opponents. +Solid single-player progression path.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt competitive balance. -A relatively quick onboarding that may leave questions early on.