Category: iOS

Survival Heroes

Survival Heroes is a free-to-play mobile title that blends classic MOBA combat with the last-player-standing tension of a battle royale. You drop into a large island map, loot for weapons and gear, then fight through a match filled with up to 99 other real players while the safe zone tightens. Instead of locking into a single hero kit, your abilities come from the weapons you find, which encourages experimenting with different playstyles from match to match.

Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MOBA Battle Royale
Release Date: November 1, 2018 (Global)
Pros: +A distinctive MOBA and battle royale hybrid. +Large selection of weapons with standout skills. +PvP encounters feel punchy and rewarding. +Strong visuals for a mobile game.
Cons: -Rune progression can feel grind-heavy.

Iron Throne

Iron Throne is a free-to-play mobile strategy MMO on iOS and Android that puts you in charge of a growing kingdom, from upgrading your castle to commanding heroes and troops in large-scale conflicts. It mixes familiar base-building and alliance warfare with several distinct battle modes, all wrapped in sharp 3D presentation that aims for a more “console-like” look than many games in the genre.

Publisher: Netmarble
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: May 16, 2018
Pros: +Impressive 3D visuals for a mobile MMO. +Multiple modes that break up the usual routine. +Tactical hero skills add depth to fights.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Progress feels gated without VIP perks. -Harder to keep up when playing mostly solo.

Grand Chase Mobile

Grand Chase: Dimensional Chasers, often shortened to Grand Chase, is a free-to-play mobile action strategy gacha RPG that continues the legacy of the original PC title. You assemble a four-hero squad, develop each unit over time, and tackle stages built around positioning, skill timing, and managing enemy waves rather than pure turn-based menus.

Publisher: KOG Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Action Strategy RPG
Release Date (Global): November 27, 2018
Pros: +Strong visuals and flashy presentation. +Real-time, position-focused combat. +No stamina gate for basic play. +F2P players can earn a steady supply of premium currency.
Cons: -Power gaps and tuning problems, with SR ranks feeling far ahead.

Talion

Talion is a 3D fantasy mobile MMORPG built around PvP, with large-scale faction conflict sitting at the center of its progression loop. You play as a chosen hero fighting back demonic forces in Nar, running quests and dungeons for gear while regularly being pushed into open world skirmishes, alliance battles, and realm-scale modes. Combat leans into flashy, combo-driven skills, and like many mobile MMOs it supports automated play for grinding and routine content.

Publisher: Gamevil Inc.
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile F2P 3D MMORPG
Release Date: September 15, 2018
Pros: +Robust character creation with plenty of sliders. +Showy, combo-oriented combat. +Auto-combat and auto-questing for hands-off grinding. +Strong emphasis on PvP and faction conflict.
Cons: -Few classes and gender locks limit variety. -Automation can make progression feel passive. -Familiar, grind-heavy structure. –Server latency can be noticeable (servers located in Asia).

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party!

BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! is a 2D, anime-inspired rhythm title with visual-novel style storytelling, centered on collecting band members and performing live shows. You tap along to the beat across a large library of Japanese pop music, featuring both original tracks and cover renditions of famous anime openings.

Publisher: Craft Egg & Bushiroad
Playerbase: Medium
Type: F2P Mobile Music Rhythm
Release Date: April 4, 2018
Pros: +Polished anime visuals with strong character presentation. +Easy-to-learn tapping that stays compelling as difficulty rises.
Cons: -Skill jump can feel harsh when moving up difficulties. -Content variety outside of rhythm play can feel narrow.

Elemental Knights Online

Elemental Knights Online is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG for iOS and Android that drops you into a bright fantasy setting built for party play, boss fights, and constant character tinkering. It leans into a cute, chibi-styled 3D look, offers 15+ class paths through upgrades and specializations, and encourages co-op dragon hunts and dungeon runs with players from all over the world.

Publisher: Winlight Co.
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 4, 2011
Pros: +Deep character and outfit customization. +Plenty to do between quests, bosses, and events. +Cash shop power is mostly tied to cosmetics.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -The gameplay loop can feel samey over time. -Localization and dialogue quality are inconsistent.

Azur Lane

Azur Lane is a free-to-play mobile shoot ’em up with light RPG progression, built around collecting anthropomorphized WWII warships and taking them into side-scrolling naval battles. You steer your vanguard through dense enemy fire, time your main fleet barrages, and experiment with fleet compositions to handle different stages, bosses, and event maps.

Publisher: Shanghai Yostar
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Shoot ’em Up RPG
Release Date (Global): July 16, 2018
Pros: +Friendly gacha and solid drop rates. +Excellent character art and presentation. +Action combat that stays interesting.
Cons: -Progression can involve repetition. -PvP largely runs on auto. -Takes time to learn fleet roles and systems.

Food Fantasy

Food Fantasy is a free-to-play mobile RPG that mixes gacha-style character collecting with light restaurant management. In its quirky setting, famous dishes become “Food Souls” who join your roster, fight enemies, and also help run your establishment through staffing, recipes, and upgrades.

Publisher: Elex Wireless
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile RPG Management
Release Date: July 20, 2018
Pros: +Striking character art and UI. +Large roster of Food Souls with build options. +Combat includes multiple skills and team synergies. +Interesting mix of RPG battles and restaurant systems.
Cons: -Audio feedback can feel sparse. -Many actions rely on timers and waiting. -Monetization can create pay-to-win pressure.

Girls Frontline

Girls’ Frontline is a free-to-play mobile strategy RPG that mixes turn-based map control with quick, automated firefights. You play as a new commander leading squads of Tactical Dolls (T-Dolls), android soldiers modeled after real-world firearms, as you push back hostile forces across a fractured, post-conflict setting.

Publisher: Digital Sky
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy RPG
Release Date (US): May 8, 2018
Pros: +Striking character art and presentation. +Large roster of collectible T-Dolls. +Tactical squad building with satisfying strategy layers.
Cons: -NA version includes additional art censorship. -Progress can involve repetitive farming. -No PvP mode for competitive play.

Onmyoji Arena

Onmyoji Arena takes the characters and mythology-inspired style of NetEase’s original Onmyoji and reshapes it into a traditional 5v5 mobile MOBA. Pick a Shikigami that fits your preferred lane and role, coordinate rotations and objectives, and push through towers until you can break the enemy base.

Publisher: NetEase Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: July 12, 2018
Pros: +Striking Japan-inspired presentation and memorable Shikigami designs. +Accessible touch controls that still allow smart plays. +Quick match pacing that suits mobile sessions. +Roster feels generally well-tuned across roles.
Cons: -Not many map variations compared to some competitors. -Network hiccups can occasionally affect fights.