Category: iOS

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.

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.