Category: Mobile Strategy

Invasion: World War 3

Invasion: World War 3 (also known as Invasion: Online War Game) is a 3D mobile strategy MMO built around classic base building and map control. Players expand a headquarters, train modern military units, and coordinate with guildmates to claim territory, punish rivals, and climb competitive rankings. The core loop is familiar for the genre, but it is presented with higher production values than many mobile war titles, including a more cinematic presentation and the option to view battles rather than relying solely on report screens.

Publisher: Tap4Fun
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: January 31, 2015 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Strong 3D presentation and polish. +Modern military setting fits the gameplay well.
Cons: -Monetization can influence competitive balance. -Many systems feel standard for the genre.

Clash of Kings

Clash of Kings: Last Empire is a mobile strategy MMO for iOS and Android that revolves around building a fortified city, growing an army, and competing for territory on a shared world map. You start by seizing a foothold and then expand through construction, resource management, and constant military pressure, including battles against monsters and other players.

Publisher: Elex Wireless
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Pros: +Easy to pick up for newcomers. +Polished visuals and a clean interface. +Very active, social community.
Cons: -Strong pay-to-win pressure. -Familiar, template-like strategy systems. -Noticeable bugs and rough edges.

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.

Imperia Online

Imperia Online is a free-to-play, 2D browser strategy game focused on building up a Medieval city from humble beginnings into a functioning empire. Between managing an economy, researching upgrades, and training armies, the game leans heavily on long-term planning and server politics, with alliances and rivalries forming as players compete for land, resources, and influence.

Publisher: Imperia Online Ltd.
Playerbase: High
Type: Browser Strategy RPG
Release Date: August 23, 2005
Pros: +Flexible city placement and visual customization. +Playable on both mobile and browser. +Strong language and regional support for global servers.
Cons: -Premium currency can create pay-to-win advantages. -Gameplay loop can feel samey over time. -Progression is intentionally slow and time-gated. -Presentation is very bare, with limited audio and animation.

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.

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.

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.