Category: Android

Invasion: World War 3

Invasion: World War 3 (also known as Invasion: Online War Game) is a 3D mobile strategy MMO built around classic base building and map control. Players expand a headquarters, train modern military units, and coordinate with guildmates to claim territory, punish rivals, and climb competitive rankings. The core loop is familiar for the genre, but it is presented with higher production values than many mobile war titles, including a more cinematic presentation and the option to view battles rather than relying solely on report screens.

Publisher: Tap4Fun
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: January 31, 2015 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Strong 3D presentation and polish. +Modern military setting fits the gameplay well.
Cons: -Monetization can influence competitive balance. -Many systems feel standard for the genre.

Roblox

Roblox is a multi-genre sandbox MMO aimed primarily at kids and teens, built around a central hub where you can jump into community-made games or build your own. It functions as a mix of social platform and game toolkit, letting players chat, add friends, and hop between wildly different experiences without paying an entry fee.

Publisher: Roblox Corporation
Playerbase: High
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: September 28, 2006
Pros: +Flexible creation tools that support open-ended play. +Deep avatar and profile customization. +A huge variety of user-made games across genres.
Cons: -A lot of convenience features are tied to subscription. -Building and scripting can be intimidating at first. -Visuals show their age, and performance can be inconsistent.

Clash of Kings

Clash of Kings: Last Empire is a mobile strategy MMO for iOS and Android that revolves around building a fortified city, growing an army, and competing for territory on a shared world map. You start by seizing a foothold and then expand through construction, resource management, and constant military pressure, including battles against monsters and other players.

Publisher: Elex Wireless
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Pros: +Easy to pick up for newcomers. +Polished visuals and a clean interface. +Very active, social community.
Cons: -Strong pay-to-win pressure. -Familiar, template-like strategy systems. -Noticeable bugs and rough edges.

Evolution: Battle for Utopia

Evolution: Battle for Utopia blends sci-fi shooting with the long-term planning of a base-building MMO. You play as a stranded soldier on a hostile alien world, pushing into dangerous zones to recover allies and supplies, then returning home to expand a fortified outpost that can be attacked by other players.

Publisher: My.com
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 2, 2014
PvP: Yes
Pros: +Polished presentation and solid production values. +An uncommon mix of shooter action and base strategy. +Plays without energy timers gating sessions.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt power in competitive play. -Difficulty ramps up noticeably later. -Rare cloud/save hiccups can occur.

Ikariam

Ikariam is a free-to-play strategy MMO that drops you into a chain of Greek-inspired islands and asks you to turn a humble settlement into a thriving maritime power. You will juggle resource production, research, building upgrades, and military planning while interacting with other players through trade, diplomacy, alliances, and raids. It is a classic browser-style empire builder at heart, but its island layout and resource logistics give it a distinct pace and planning focus.

Publisher: GameForge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Web & Mobile Strategy
Release Date: February, 2008
Pros: +Clever island resource economy. +Easy to learn and start building. +Bright, readable presentation.
Cons: -Progress can feel very slow. -Monetization can tilt competition. -Many systems follow familiar browser-strategy patterns.

Star Legends

Star Legends is a free-to-play sci-fi MMORPG built for mobile, with bright, cartoon-styled visuals and bite-sized adventuring across instanced ships and space facilities. It leans into approachable, tap-friendly controls, co-op play that quickly groups you with others, and a steady stream of missions and gear drops that keep progression moving without demanding hardcore MMO commitment.

Publisher: Spacetime Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 12, 2011
Pros: +Very accessible for newcomers and younger players. +Constant gear upgrades and collectibles. +Fun space setting.
Cons: -Aged presentation and occasional audio oddities. -No longer receiving new content updates. -Intermittent server instability.

The World of Magic

IMO: The World of Magic is a side-scrolling open world 2D MMORPG featuring several playable classes, nostalgic pixel-style visuals, and upgradeable characters with plenty of gear and stat customization. Step into a sprawling retro world as a Warrior, Ranger, or Magician, battling monsters, running quests, and hunting for loot so you can power up for PvP encounters and dungeon runs.

Publisher: Com2uS
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 15, 2010 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Expansive persistent world. +Appealing retro pixel graphics. +Strong social and community tools.
Cons: +Interface feels dated and clumsy. -Old school visuals may turn some players away.

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.