Category: iOS

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.

Imperia Online

Imperia Online is a free-to-play, 2D browser strategy game focused on building up a Medieval city from humble beginnings into a functioning empire. Between managing an economy, researching upgrades, and training armies, the game leans heavily on long-term planning and server politics, with alliances and rivalries forming as players compete for land, resources, and influence.

Publisher: Imperia Online Ltd.
Playerbase: High
Type: Browser Strategy RPG
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Pros: +Flexible city placement and visual customization. +Playable on both mobile and browser. +Strong language and regional support for global servers.
Cons: -Premium currency can create pay-to-win advantages. -Gameplay loop can feel samey over time. -Progression is intentionally slow and time-gated. -Presentation is very bare, with limited audio and animation.

Avabel Online

Avabel Online is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG for mobile that leans heavily into real-time action combat and a shared, persistent world. It stands out for delivering a surprisingly “console-like” sense of scale for a phone game, with busy towns, monster-filled fields, dungeons to run in groups, and plenty of gear chasing if you enjoy long-term progression.

Publisher: ASOBIMO Inc.
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: February 4, 2013
Pros: +Snappy real-time combat. +Impressive visuals for mobile. +Always-online persistent zones.
Cons: -Questing feels bland, story is minimal. -Interface shows its age. -Progression can become grind-heavy.

Monster Strike

Monster Strike is a free-to-play mobile puzzle RPG with light MMO-style trappings, best known for mixing monster collecting with a physics-based battle system that feels closer to pinball than a traditional turn-based gacha game. Instead of selecting attacks from menus, you “shoot” your team into a small arena, then rely on angles, ricochets, and positioning to trigger damage and special effects as your monsters collide with enemies and each other.

Publisher: Mixi
Playerbase: High
Type: Puzzle RPG
Release Date: October 20, 2014 (NA/Europe)
Pros: +Skill-focused, satisfying physics combat. +Strong presentation (art, sound, polish). +Four-player co-op support.
Cons: -Late-game challenge spikes hard. -Loads can feel sluggish at times.

Unison League

Unison League is a free-to-play social RPG built for mobile, mixing bright anime-style visuals with cooperative dungeon runs and competitive guild PvP. It leans heavily on playing with others, whether you are clearing quest stages with a five-person party, hanging out in the lobby, or coordinating big team attacks.

Publisher: Ateam Inc.
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Social RPG
Release Date: May 16, 2015
Pros: +Drop-in co-op stages with real players. +Team-based Unison Attack mechanic. +Strategic 5v5 guild battles.
Cons: -Monetization can translate into PvP advantages. -Quest structure can feel samey over time.