Category: iOS

Dungeon Hunter 5

Dungeon Hunter 5 is a free-to-play mobile action RPG that leans heavily into quick, stage-based dungeon runs, flashy skills, and a fully voiced fantasy campaign. As the fifth entry in Gameloft’s long-running series, it pairs hack-and-slash combat with gear collecting and an asynchronous stronghold raiding mode that replaces traditional real-time PvP.

Publisher: Gameloft
Playerbase: High
Type: Action RPG
Release Date: February 27, 2015
Pros: +Snappy, weapon-driven combat. +Strong visuals for a mobile title. +Fully voiced narrative presentation.
Cons: -Difficulty ramps up sharply later on. -Progress often requires repetitive grinding. -Heavy reliance on in-app purchases and gating.

DomiNations

DomiNations is a mobile strategy MMO for iOS and Android where you start with a tiny settlement and gradually shape it into a world power. The core loop is about gathering resources, expanding your town, and pushing your civilization forward through major eras of history. Along the way you pick a nation that fits your preferred approach, then test your base design and army composition against other players as you climb toward modern and futuristic tech.

Developer: NEXON M
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: April 1, 2015
Platforms: Android & iOS
Pros: +Satisfying progression from early history to the Space Age. +Clean, appealing visuals. +Plenty of systems to dig into.
Cons: -Advancement can feel slow without patience. -Monetization can tilt competitive play.

Game of War

Game of War: Fire Age is a free-to-play mobile MMORTS that drops you into the role of a ruler rebuilding a struggling city under Athena’s guidance. From there, the loop is familiar to anyone who has played empire builders: construct and upgrade buildings, train troops, research upgrades, and expand your influence across a shared world map filled with other players. Where it separates itself is in its global community tools, especially the built-in chat translation that makes coordinating with international Alliance members surprisingly smooth.

Publisher: Machine Zone
Playerbase: High
Type: Strategy
Release Date: July 25, 2013
Pros: +Clean, well-produced UI and city-building flow. +Satisfying gear crafting and upgrades. +Excellent auto-translation for global chat
Cons: -Heavy monetization that can tilt PvP balance.

Farm Heroes Saga

Farm Heroes Saga is a match-three puzzle title available on browser as well as iOS and Android devices. Each stage asks you to gather a specific set of “cropsies” (fruits, vegetables, plus resources like sun and water) within a limited number of moves, with later levels introducing tougher targets and board layouts. It clearly shares DNA with King Digital Entertainment’s Candy Crush Saga, but its farming theme and bonus-focused scoring give it a distinct rhythm.

Developer: King Digital Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Puzzle
Release Date: March 7, 2013
Platforms: Android & iOS
Pros: +Easy to pick up, ideal for short sessions. +Bright visuals and clean interface. +Boosters and bonuses add variety.
Cons: -Difficulty ramps up sharply in later stages. -Friend and social features can be unreliable.

Empire: Four Kingdoms

Empire: Four Kingdoms is a 2D mobile strategy title set in a medieval fantasy-leaning world, putting you in charge of a budding lordship that has to grow from a small keep into a serious stronghold. Alongside the usual loop of gathering resources, training troops, and clashing with rivals, the game asks you to pay attention to your population by improving the look and comfort of your castle with decorations. Keeping citizens satisfied ties directly into your economy, so city building is not just cosmetic, it is part of how you keep expansion moving.

Developer: Goodgame Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Strategy
Release Date: March 12, 2013
Platforms: Android & iOS
Pros: +Packed with systems and activities. +Polished presentation and strong production values. +Crisp, cohesive visuals that stay readable on mobile.
Cons: -Monetization can translate into combat advantages. -Progress slows significantly once you reach the upper levels.

Taichi Panda

Taichi Panda is a mobile 3D action RPG from Snail Games that leans heavily into quick dungeon runs, flashy skills, and constant character growth. You choose from four starting classes and carve through instanced stages filled with mobs and bigger boss encounters, picking up gear and experience as you go. It is built around the familiar loop of clearing content, improving your build through upgrades and crafting, then returning for tougher fights and better drops.

Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 3D RPG
Release Date: July 8, 2014
Pros: +Smooth, responsive combat. +Autoplay and auto-pickup help with farming. +Collectible pets that matter in fights. +Several PvP formats to rotate through.
Cons: -Occasional server slowdown and latency. -Progress can become a repetitive gear chase.

Candy Crush Soda Saga

Candy Crush Soda Saga is a colorful match-three puzzle title on iOS and Android that asks you to meet level goals under a limited move count. Match candies to trigger special pieces, clear blockers, and push your score high enough to earn stars and unlock the next stage.

Publisher: King Digital Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Puzzle
Release Date: October 20, 2014
Pros: +Fresh special-candy interactions. +Helpful boosters and power-ups. +Boards that shift in multiple directions.
Cons: -A handful of stages can feel more luck-based than skill-based.

Urban Rivals

Urban Rivals is a free-to-play, browser-driven collectible card MMO that plays out like a stylized comic book brawl. What sets it apart from most digital card games is its hidden “Pillz” wagering system, a secret attack multiplier that makes each round feel closer to a bluff-heavy card duel than a slow, numbers-first slugfest.

Publisher: Boostr
Playerbase: High
Type: Card Game
Release Date: January 17, 2006 (International)
Pros: +Enormous card pool (2000+). +25+ clans with distinct themes, bonuses, and play patterns. +Free-to-play friendly
Cons: -The web UI feels old-fashioned compared to modern card clients.

Forge of Empires

Forge of Empires is a 2D, browser-first strategy MMO from InnoGames, best known for long-running titles like Tribal Wars. The core loop is city-building and careful resource management, with your settlement evolving across historical eras, from a rough Stone Age village into a much larger, more complex modern city. You can play it in a web browser, and it also has dedicated versions on iOS and Android.

Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser Strategy MMO
Release Date: Apr 17, 2012 (International)
Pros: +Meaty solo campaign with steady objectives. +Satisfying era-to-era growth from Bronze into industry. +Lots of systems to optimize and upgrade.
Cons: -PvP is present but not the main focus. -Progression can feel deliberately slow.

Conquer Online

Conquer Online is a classic 2D martial arts action MMORPG set in ancient China, built around competitive play. It leans heavily into PvP with duels, clan conflicts, and tournament-style events that encourage players to test their builds, their reflexes, and their willingness to take risks in the open world.

Publisher: TQ Digital
Playerbase: High
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: Jan 17, 2004 (NA/INTL)
PvP: Duels / Open World / Clan Wars / PvP Tournaments
Pros: +Flexible rebirth progression. +Lots of PvP formats to choose from. +Distinct class roster with different playstyles.
Cons: -PvE difficulty is generally low. -Botting remains a common issue. -Cash shop power can heavily influence outcomes.