Category: Android

Imperial Hero 2

Imperial Hero 2 is a turn-based RPG you can play in a web browser or on Android. Players pick one of three rival factions and build a reputation across the Empire, whether that means focusing on combat, leaning into trade and crafting, or simply progressing steadily toward the “ultimate hero” title through smart character growth and efficient resource use.

Publisher: ImperiaOnline
Playerbase: Low
Type: Browser and mobile RPG
Release Date: May 2015
Pros: +Robust crafting and professions that matter. +Economy has meaningful player-to-player trading. +Supports multiple languages for a broad audience.
Cons: -Energy (stamina) limits slow long sessions. -Limited cosmetic character options. -Battles can feel hands-off due to automation. -Premium advantages can impact balance.

War Dragons

War Dragons is a free-to-play 3D mobile strategy title where base-building and dragon warfare share the spotlight. You grow a fortified stronghold, raise and evolve a stable of dragons, then take to the air to burn down enemy defenses with timed abilities and breath attacks, all while keeping your own resources and towers protected from raids.

Publisher: Pocket Gems
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: April 15, 2015
Pros: +Standout aerial dragon battles. +Large roster with breeding and discovery. +Impressive 3D visuals for mobile.
Cons: -Monetization can heavily influence progress. -Familiar base-building loop. -Combat depth can feel limited over time.

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle blends light puzzle mechanics with team-based RPG combat, using a tap-and-chain “Ki Sphere” system to power up attacks from a roster of familiar Dragon Ball fighters. It is easy to pick up in a few minutes on mobile, but building efficient teams, managing elemental matchups, and chasing stronger units can turn it into a long-running daily game for fans of the series.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Puzzle/RPG
Release Date: July 16, 2015
Pros: +Approachable mechanics with real depth once you optimize. +Huge roster spanning the DBZ cast. +Team-building synergies via links and affinities.
Cons: -Monetization can heavily influence power progression. -Loading and menu transitions can feel constant. -Randomized gacha summons can be frustrating.

Bit Heroes

Bit Heroes is a free-to-play 2D dungeon-crawling MMORPG for mobile and browser that leans hard into classic pixel art sensibilities. You build a small party, recruit monsters as familiars, and push through bite-sized, randomly generated runs using turn-based battles that keep things accessible while still offering plenty of gear and team tinkering.

Publisher: Kongregate
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 11, 2017
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Old-school pixel presentation. +Catchy chiptune-style music. +Deep cosmetic and build variety.
Cons: -A lot of actions play out automatically. -Energy system restricts longer sessions. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win.

League of Angels – Paradise Land

League of Angels – Paradise Land is a free-to-play 2D fantasy mobile RPG built around collecting heroes and growing a team over time. You play as Iceblade, a fallen king suffering from amnesia, rebuilding strength and allies while pushing back enemies to recover both a kingdom and a past.

Publisher: GTArcade
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 25, 2017
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Polished visuals and character art. +Satisfying crafting and upgrade loops. +Plenty of modes for short or long sessions.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-combat. -Power can be strongly influenced by spending. -Voice work can feel rough.

Black Desert Mobile

Black Desert Mobile brings Pearl Abyss’s flagship Black Desert experience to phones and tablets, aiming to keep the series’ signature look and kinetic combat while adapting progression and convenience features for on-the-go play. It is a sandbox-leaning MMORPG with plenty to do beyond fighting, but it also leans heavily on automation and monetization in ways that will not work for everyone.

Publisher: Pearl Abyss
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Sandbox MMORPG
PvP: Arenas
Release Date: December 11, 2019 (Global)
Pros: +Excellent visual presentation for a mobile MMO. +Snappy, action-oriented combat. +Lots of life skills (crafting, gathering, fishing, etc.). +Boss encounters and other cooperative activities.
Cons: -Includes some pay-to-win pressure. -Gameplay can feel overly reliant on auto-combat.

World of Prandis

World of Prandis is a free-to-play 3D mobile MMORPG built around a seamless open world, manual combat, and a surprisingly traditional MMO structure for a phone game. You pick from six classes (including options like Warlock, Assassin, and Paladin), then head out to quest, level abilities, collect mounts, and jump into PvP and instanced content without relying on auto-play to do the work for you.

Publisher: Oryugen
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date (Beta): May 24, 2017
Pros: +Action-based combat that stays hands-on. +No auto-controls built in. +Big map with plenty to roam.
Cons: -Not yet available on iOS. -Needs a fairly strong device. -Controls can feel sluggish at times.

Goddess: Primal Chaos

Goddess: Primal Chaos is a free-to-play mobile 3D action RPG that leans heavily on flashy combat and surprisingly competitive PvP. You pick a class, build a squad of collectible allies, and jump between story missions, dungeons, and arena modes, all wrapped in a time-travel plot about preventing the rise of the “Tyrant” before humanity is erased.

Publisher: Koram Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: November 07, 2016
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Strong visual presentation for mobile. +Responsive, satisfying action controls. +MOBA-inspired team PvP modes.
Cons: -Content can feel grindy over time. -Monetization can influence progression and PvP.

Mobile Legends

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a free-to-play 5v5 MOBA designed specifically for phones and tablets, built around short matches, simple touch controls, and a large roster of heroes. It borrows the familiar lane-based structure popularized on PC, but reshapes it for mobile sessions where you can queue quickly, play a full match in a small window of time, and still get the core MOBA loop of farming, rotating, and teamfighting.

Publisher: Moonton
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: July 14, 2016
Pros: +Helpful onboarding and tutorials for new MOBA players. +Smooth, responsive touchscreen movement and skill use. +Integrated streaming and spectator options.
Cons: -Monetization can feel pay-to-win in places. -Assist features can reduce the sense of full manual control. -Overall formula can come across as familiar.

Granblue Fantasy

Granblue Fantasy is a free-to-play 2D turn-based MMORPG that runs in a browser and on mobile devices, mixing classic JRPG party combat with a long-running character collection loop. You travel across the skies with a growing crew of allies, chasing the legendary island of “Estalucia” while tackling story quests, events, and raid battles built around elemental matchups and big, flashy abilities.

Publisher: Cygames
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile/Browser MMORPG
Release Date: March 10, 2014
Pros: +Very active community. +Excellent soundtrack and standout 2D art. +Large class selection (40+). +Campaign is fully voiced. +Gacha feels relatively generous.
Cons: -Core loop can feel grindy and repetitive.