Category: Mobile RPG / MMORPG

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.

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.

Sword Art Online: Integral Factor

Sword Art Online: Integral Factor is a mobile 3D MMORPG with an unmistakable anime presentation, built around grinding mobs, clearing quests, and gearing up for increasingly dangerous boss fights. It uses the Aincrad “death game” premise from Sword Art Online as its backbone, then wraps it in an accessible touch-control action system and a progression loop that leans heavily on collecting and upgrading skills.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: Low
Type: 3D MMORPG
Release Date: March 28, 2018
Pros: +Sharp anime-style visuals. +Easy-to-learn mobile controls. +Deep progression with lots to build toward.
Cons: -Network hiccups and disconnects can be frustrating. -Skill acquisition relies heavily on RNG.

Grow Stone Online

Grow Stone Online is a 2D, anime-styled mobile MMORPG built around a simple hook, your weapon is literally the stones you mine. You spend time digging up materials, fusing duplicates into stronger throws, then taking those upgraded stones into monster-filled areas and instanced fights where loot and progression keep the loop moving.

Publisher: SUPERCAT
Playerbase: Medium
Type: 2D MMORPG
Release Date: June 7, 2017
Pros: ++Straightforward but very compelling progression loop. +Beginner-friendly controls and systems. +Convenient auto-mining and automation.
Cons: +Visually basic 2D presentation. +Heavy grind during progression. +Awkward English localization.

Last Day on Earth: Survival

Last Day on Earth: Survival is a free-to-play mobile survival MMORPG that drops you into a zombie-ravaged wasteland where scavenging, crafting, and staying one step ahead of both the infected and other survivors is the core of the experience.

Publisher: Kefir Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Survival MMORPG
Release Date: June 22, 2017
Pros: +Real-time PvP encounters that add tension. +Large amount of activities and progression. +Punishing survival loop that stays engaging.
Cons: -Monetization can feel pay-to-win in places. -Steep learning curve for new players. -Energy limits can restrict long sessions.

King’s Raid

King’s Raid is a free-to-play mobile RPG built around forming a squad of heroes, gearing them up, and pushing through a long list of PvE stages and boss fights. While it has plenty of familiar gacha-RPG structure, it distinguishes itself with stylish 3D presentation and real-time battles where timing skills and managing threats can matter, especially once you start engaging with raids and competitive modes.

Publisher: Vespa Inc.
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: February 18, 2017
Pros: +Real-time PvP that feels more hands-on than many mobile RPGs. +Large hero roster with meaningful build variety. +Frequent updates and visible developer involvement. +Strong 3D visuals and character animation.
Cons: -Monetization can create power gaps over time. -Some content leans on auto-play convenience. -Onboarding is long before the game fully opens up.

Imperial Hero 2

Imperial Hero 2 is a turn-based RPG you can play in a web browser or on Android. Players pick one of three rival factions and build a reputation across the Empire, whether that means focusing on combat, leaning into trade and crafting, or simply progressing steadily toward the “ultimate hero” title through smart character growth and efficient resource use.

Publisher: ImperiaOnline
Playerbase: Low
Type: Browser and mobile RPG
Release Date: May 2015
Pros: +Robust crafting and professions that matter. +Economy has meaningful player-to-player trading. +Supports multiple languages for a broad audience.
Cons: -Energy (stamina) limits slow long sessions. -Limited cosmetic character options. -Battles can feel hands-off due to automation. -Premium advantages can impact balance.

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle blends light puzzle mechanics with team-based RPG combat, using a tap-and-chain “Ki Sphere” system to power up attacks from a roster of familiar Dragon Ball fighters. It is easy to pick up in a few minutes on mobile, but building efficient teams, managing elemental matchups, and chasing stronger units can turn it into a long-running daily game for fans of the series.

Publisher: Bandai Namco
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Puzzle/RPG
Release Date: July 16, 2015
Pros: +Approachable mechanics with real depth once you optimize. +Huge roster spanning the DBZ cast. +Team-building synergies via links and affinities.
Cons: -Monetization can heavily influence power progression. -Loading and menu transitions can feel constant. -Randomized gacha summons can be frustrating.

Bit Heroes

Bit Heroes is a free-to-play 2D dungeon-crawling MMORPG for mobile and browser that leans hard into classic pixel art sensibilities. You build a small party, recruit monsters as familiars, and push through bite-sized, randomly generated runs using turn-based battles that keep things accessible while still offering plenty of gear and team tinkering.

Publisher: Kongregate
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 11, 2017
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Old-school pixel presentation. +Catchy chiptune-style music. +Deep cosmetic and build variety.
Cons: -A lot of actions play out automatically. -Energy system restricts longer sessions. -Monetization can feel pay-to-win.

League of Angels – Paradise Land

League of Angels – Paradise Land is a free-to-play 2D fantasy mobile RPG built around collecting heroes and growing a team over time. You play as Iceblade, a fallen king suffering from amnesia, rebuilding strength and allies while pushing back enemies to recover both a kingdom and a past.

Publisher: GTArcade
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 25, 2017
PvP: Arena
Pros: +Polished visuals and character art. +Satisfying crafting and upgrade loops. +Plenty of modes for short or long sessions.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-combat. -Power can be strongly influenced by spending. -Voice work can feel rough.