Category: iOS

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor, known as King of Glory in China, is a 5v5 mobile MOBA from Tencent that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has played League of Legends. Choose a hero, head into the lanes with your minion wave, take down defensive towers, win team fights, and push all the way to the enemy core to close out the match.

Publisher: ProximaBeta
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: December 19, 2017 (USA)
Pros: +Very large active community. +Tight, touch-friendly controls. +Playable across multiple platforms. +Matches tend to be quicker.
Cons: -Earning and unlocking heroes can be a grind. -Arcana (runes) can cost a lot.

Sword Of Shadows

Sword Of Shadows is a mobile martial arts MMO that draws its setting and motifs from the Age of Wushu franchise, with the goal of delivering a more PC-like MMORPG experience on a phone. Taking place in a stylized version of Ming dynasty China, the game emphasizes flashy wuxia combat, progression via martial schools, and—after you unlock it—airborne exploration through flight.

Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Martial Arts MMO
Release Date: March 22, 2017
Pros: +High-end visuals for a mobile MMO. +Ties into the Age of Wushu universe. +Open flight adds variety and scale.
Cons: -Not much public information and coverage to go on.

Lineage M

Lineage M is a mobile fantasy MMORPG that adapts the classic Lineage formula for touch screens. Players pick from familiar archetypal classes, then level through open-world hunting and dungeon grinding, with options to team up for boss fights and large-scale raids. A key hook is the Transformation system, which temporarily changes your character to grant extra skills and combat advantages.

Publisher: NCsoft
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Pros: +Faithful class lineup drawn from classic Lineage. +Easy to group up and tackle content with others. +Transformations add short bursts of power and variety.
Cons: -Hard to find detailed official info in English. -No Western release announced.

Power Rangers Legacy Wars

Power Rangers Legacy Wars is a free-to-play mobile fighter that puts the Power Rangers license into quick, real-time PvP matches. You build a roster by unlocking Rangers and villains from multiple eras, then take them into synchronous online battles that mix light strategy with fast taps, blocks, and ability timing.

Publisher: nWay
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Fighter
Release Date: March 23, 2017
Pros: +A wide character pool pulled from many Power Rangers eras. +Live, real-time multiplayer fights. +Team building with both heroes and iconic villains.
Cons: -Monetization can pressure progression. -Online play can suffer from connection hiccups. -Competitive balance can feel uneven.

Fire Emblem Heroes

Fire Emblem Heroes is a mobile tactical RPG that adapts the Fire Emblem formula into quick, touch-friendly battles, letting you summon and build a roster of heroes pulled from across the series to tackle bite-sized maps and competitive modes.

Publisher: Nintendo
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Tactical RPG
Release Date: February 2, 2017
Pros: +Huge roster pulled from across Fire Emblem. +Arena duels give a competitive outlet. +Classic grid, turn-based combat streamlined for phones.
Cons: -Stamina can cut sessions short. -Battlefields can start to feel samey. -Tactics can be shallow compared to mainline entries.

Flyff Legacy

Flyff Legacy is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG that adapts the Flyff universe for phones and tablets, letting you quest across Madrigal either on the ground or while cruising above it. It leans on familiar MMO staples like dungeon runs, gear upgrades, and party play, with a reincarnation loop for long-term character progression and several PvP options for competitive players.

Publisher: Gala Lab
Playerbase: Low
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: 2017
Pros: +Three distinct starter classes. +Reincarnation system extends long-term leveling. +Ground travel plus aerial exploration. +Parties provide meaningful bonuses and encourage grouping.
Cons: -Progress can be grind-heavy. -Interface can feel busy on smaller screens. -Auto-battle reduces hands-on combat.

Blades and Rings

Blades and Rings is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG that drops you into a classic fantasy struggle against the villainous Spiritus, with progression centered around hunting down 27 powerful rings. You choose from three starting classes and spend most of your time building combat power through gear, skills, and plenty of grinding, including options that continue even when you are not actively playing.

Publisher: 37Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: December 5, 2016
Pros: +Deep build and cosmetic customization. +Player-driven marketplace with few limits. +Progression continues through offline grinding.
Cons: -Power can be bought, affecting balance. -Storytelling is thin and largely functional. -Heavy reliance on auto-navigation and auto-combat.

Operation: New Earth

Operation: New Earth is a free-to-play mobile strategy title that mixes classic base building with MMO-style competition, putting you in charge of a fortified Earth command center during an alien invasion. You expand your facility, recruit troops and specialist units, and clash with other players over territory and valuable resources, with PvP pressure shaping most long-term decisions.

Publisher: Hunted Cow Studios
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy
Release Date: August 17, 2016
Pros: +Deep hero progression via a skill tree. +Clean 2D presentation with a sharp interface. +Strong emphasis on PvP and territorial conflict.
Cons: -Monetization can create power gaps. -Familiar setting and straightforward narrative. -Construction timers can slow momentum.

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links is a free-to-play collectible card game designed for mobile, where matches hinge on sharp deck construction, fast decision-making, and dropping your opponent’s Life Points to zero. It includes a guided solo track that teaches matchups while unlocking rewards, plus live PvP for anyone looking to climb competitive ladders. As your card library grows, you can try new archetypes and tactics while dueling familiar characters from the Yu-Gi-Oh world.

Publisher: Konami
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile CCG
Release Date: January 11, 2017
Pros: +Large card pool to collect and build around. +Solo content and multiple PvP options. +Iconic Yu-Gi-Oh characters you can face and play as.
Cons: -Spending can create an advantage. -Occasional technical hiccups and instability. -Board size is simplified with three monster and spell slots.

Dofus Touch

Dofus Touch adapts Ankama’s long-running Dofus formula into a phone-friendly MMORPG built around tactical, turn-based battles. It keeps the series’ bright isometric look and class-driven combat, while reshaping the interface for touchscreens and mobile play sessions.

Publisher: Ankama Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy MMORPG
Release Date: July 17, 2016
Pros: +Lots of classes with distinct roles. +Vibrant isometric presentation. +Straightforward basics with real tactical depth. +A huge amount to do.
Cons: -Monetization can lean toward pay advantages. -Not as content-rich as the PC version. -Progress does not carry over between PC and mobile.