Category: Mobile Games

Salem

Salem is a sandbox crafting MMO set in 17th century New England, built around the idea that players are not simply questing through a theme park, they are carving out a foothold in a harsh frontier. It pairs a persistent world with a dense web of skills and recipes, asking you to learn, specialize, and cooperate if you want your settlement to last.

Publisher: Mortal Moments
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Crafting MMO
Release Date: June 19, 2015
PvP: Open World
Pros: +Large, persistent world shaped by players. +Crafting is intricate and rewarding. +Broad skill selection supports many playstyles.
Cons: -High barrier to entry for new players. -Reports of developer/GM misconduct. -Interface can feel awkward and fiddly.

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.

Evolution: Battle for Utopia

Evolution: Battle for Utopia blends sci-fi shooting with the long-term planning of a base-building MMO. You play as a stranded soldier on a hostile alien world, pushing into dangerous zones to recover allies and supplies, then returning home to expand a fortified outpost that can be attacked by other players.

Publisher: My.com
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 2, 2014
PvP: Yes
Pros: +Polished presentation and solid production values. +An uncommon mix of shooter action and base strategy. +Plays without energy timers gating sessions.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt power in competitive play. -Difficulty ramps up noticeably later. -Rare cloud/save hiccups can occur.

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.

Star Legends

Star Legends is a free-to-play sci-fi MMORPG built for mobile, with bright, cartoon-styled visuals and bite-sized adventuring across instanced ships and space facilities. It leans into approachable, tap-friendly controls, co-op play that quickly groups you with others, and a steady stream of missions and gear drops that keep progression moving without demanding hardcore MMO commitment.

Publisher: Spacetime Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: October 12, 2011
Pros: +Very accessible for newcomers and younger players. +Constant gear upgrades and collectibles. +Fun space setting.
Cons: -Aged presentation and occasional audio oddities. -No longer receiving new content updates. -Intermittent server instability.

Astro Empires

Astro Empires is a browser-based, real-time sci-fi strategy MMO that leans heavily into text-driven empire management. You expand from a single world by constructing infrastructure, researching tech, and assembling fleets, then you put all that preparation to the test through a PvP-focused universe where diplomacy and timing matter as much as raw numbers.

Publisher: Cybertopia Studios
Playerbase: Low
Type: Browser Strategy Game
Release Date: May 2006
Pros: +Quick to learn, easy to jump in. +Works for both laid-back planners and competitive players. +Strong emphasis on PvP conflict and alliances.
Cons: -Progress can feel very slow between major milestones. -Noticeable advantage gap between subscribers and free users.

The World of Magic

IMO: The World of Magic is a side-scrolling open world 2D MMORPG featuring several playable classes, nostalgic pixel-style visuals, and upgradeable characters with plenty of gear and stat customization. Step into a sprawling retro world as a Warrior, Ranger, or Magician, battling monsters, running quests, and hunting for loot so you can power up for PvP encounters and dungeon runs.

Publisher: Com2uS
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 15, 2010 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Expansive persistent world. +Appealing retro pixel graphics. +Strong social and community tools.
Cons: +Interface feels dated and clumsy. -Old school visuals may turn some players away.

Chain Chronicle

Chain Chronicle is a free-to-play, anime-styled mobile MMORPG that mixes party-based RPG progression with a lane-based defense battle system. Instead of relying on standard turn rotations, fights play out across multiple lanes where positioning matters, and swapping units at the right moment is often the difference between holding the line and getting overwhelmed. It is also a notably polished mobile title for its era, with striking character art and extensive Japanese voice work from well-known talent.

Publisher: Gumi
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: December 8, 2014 (NA/EU)
Shut down Date: February 28, 2016
Pros: +Easy to get into and understand. +High-quality presentation for a mobile RPG. +Distinct lane-based combat. +Beautiful anime-inspired character art.
Cons: -Energy/stamina limits long play sessions. -Monetization can create power gaps.

The Global Version of Chain Chronicle has Shut Down

Dark Age Wars

Dark Age Wars is a 2D browser strategy title focused on the familiar loop of building up a medieval settlement, balancing resources, and raising armies to pressure neighbors. It aims for a grounded “old Europe” atmosphere while delivering the kind of long-term city management that fans of classic web-based empire games will recognize immediately.

Publisher: Pixabit
Playerbase: Low
Type: Browser Strategy Game
Release Date: June 18, 2008
Pros: +Map design based on believable geography. +A steady supply of quests to follow. +Music that fits the era well.
Cons: -Feels like many similar browser builders. -Premium perks can tilt convenience and pace. -Limited surprises for genre veterans.

Pocket Legends

Pocket Legends is a free-to-play fantasy MMORPG built specifically for phones and tablets, featuring bright cartoon-style visuals, large instanced adventure zones, tap-friendly combat controls, and a simple social flow that makes grouping feel effortless. It is also notable historically as one of the earliest mobile MMOs to offer a persistent online town hub, giving it a “real MMO” vibe long before the genre became common on mobile.

Publisher: Spacetime Games
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: April 3, 2010
Pros: +Very approachable for new players. +Constant gear drops and collections to chase. +Quick, convenient party matchmaking. +A landmark early persistent-world mobile MMO.
Cons: -Visuals show their age. -No longer receiving new updates.