Category: Mobile Games

Areal

Areal is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG built around party building and turn-based battles. You begin with one of six starter heroes, then expand your roster by summoning additional heroes and collectible pets of varying rarities, creating squads that can handle both PvE challenges and competitive modes.

Publisher: Game Dreamer
Playerbase: TBD
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: January 12, 2017 (China)
Pros: +Large roster of heroes and pets to obtain and develop. +Turn-based fights that reward smart formations. +Equipment progression through weapons and armor. +Notable voice work for some characters.
Cons: -Hard to find comprehensive information. -No confirmed Western launch.

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.

Contra Returns

Contra Returns is a free-to-play mobile take on Konami’s classic run-and-gun formula, rebuilt as a side-scrolling shooter with modern progression systems. You pick from more than four playable characters, clear PvE stages for rewards, then bring your loadouts into competitive PvP modes to chase better weapons and armor.

Publisher: Tencent
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Side-Scrolling Shooter
Release Date: June 06, 2017
Pros: +A solid mix of PvE missions and PvP playlists. +Multiple playable characters (4+) with distinct skills. +Deep gear chase with weapons, armor, upgrades, and rarity tiers.
Cons: -Progression can lean into pay-to-win pressure.

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.

Tank Fighter 2

Tank Fighter 2 is a free-to-play, browser-based strategy title built around tank battles where PvP is the main attraction, supported by base management and a surprisingly deep layer of loadout tweaking. You build up a headquarters, research gear, and then roll out in a personalized tank alongside recruitable units, aiming to outplay other commanders across several match types.

Publisher: Sunset Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser-Based Strategy
Release Date: November 18, 2016
Pros: +Low barrier to entry with a lightweight Flash client. +Good selection of tanks, weapons, and support units. +Several modes that encourage different strategies.
Cons: -Visuals feel dated and fairly plain. -Monetization can tilt competition. -Progression and fights can feel sluggish.

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.

Crystal Saga 2

Crystal Saga 2 is a free-to-play, browser-first MMORPG that mixes questing, party dungeons, character customization, and a steady stream of upgrades, all built around six playable classes and the familiar loop of gearing up to tackle tougher bosses.

Publisher: Reality Squared Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: August 12, 2016
Pros: +Six different class choices with distinct roles and skill paths. +Playable in-browser with an optional standalone client. +Lots of cosmetic customization through outfits and wings.
Cons: -Pay-to-win pressure in progression. -Interface can feel cluttered during play. -Microtransactions are frequent and hard to ignore.

Alchemia Story

Alchemia Story is a free-to-play mobile MMORPG from Asobimo that blends an anime-inspired 3D world with a JRPG-style, menu-driven battle flow. You explore fields and towns with your customizable character and an NPC partner, then jump into instanced encounters where turn order, skill choices, and combo timing matter more than twitch reactions.

Publisher: Asobimo
Playerbase: Low
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 13, 2018 (English Global)
Pros: +Polished 3D visuals with a bright anime look. +Plenty of job options to experiment with. +Deep character and partner customization. +Combo-based skills keep fights engaging.
Cons: -Monetization can feel pay-to-win in places. -Core loop can become repetitive over long sessions.

King of Avalon

King of Avalon: Dragon Warfare is a mobile MMORTS that drops you into a war-torn Camelot after King Arthur’s fall, with the crown up for grabs and every lord looking to seize it. You expand a fortress-city, rally troops, nurture a dragon into a battlefield asset, and lean heavily on alliance politics as you raid, defend, and compete for control of your kingdom’s most valuable territory.

Publisher: FunPlus
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORTS
Release Date: July 14, 2016
Pros: +Sharp-looking 2D presentation. +Strong emphasis on PvP and alliance conflict. +Dragons and heroes offer meaningful customization.
Cons: -Noticeable pay-to-win pressure. -Familiar base-building formula. -Battles play out without dedicated combat visuals.