Category: Mobile Games

Vainglory

Vainglory is a free-to-play mobile MOBA built around fast, tactical 3 vs 3 matches, responsive tap controls, and a console-like presentation. It stands out on phones and tablets thanks to sharp 3D visuals, smooth animation, and a roster of Heroes that supports both quick casual play and more serious ranked competition.

Publisher: Super Evil Megacorp
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: November 16, 2014
Pros: +Excellent visuals for mobile. +Tap controls feel accurate and readable. +Plenty of Heroes and viable builds. +Monetization stays largely cosmetic and fair.
Cons: -Matchmaking can feel uneven at times. -Limited to a single core map and rule set. -AFKs and early leavers can ruin close games.

Puzzle and Dragons

Puzzle & Dragons is a mobile match-three RPG with MMO-like social hooks, best known for being a massive hit in Japan and for turning simple orb-matching into surprisingly strategic dungeon runs. The basic idea is easy to grasp, but long-term play revolves around building a roster of monsters, assembling teams around elemental synergies, and learning how to squeeze maximum damage out of each board.

Publisher: Gungho Online Entertainment
Playerbase: High
Type: Puzzle Game
Release Date: November 8, 2012 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Approachable early game and clear basics. +Simple rules with a high skill ceiling. +Huge monster roster to chase. +A large amount of dungeons and content.
Cons: -Stamina limits how long you can play in one sitting.

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.

Roblox

Roblox is a multi-genre sandbox MMO aimed primarily at kids and teens, built around a central hub where you can jump into community-made games or build your own. It functions as a mix of social platform and game toolkit, letting players chat, add friends, and hop between wildly different experiences without paying an entry fee.

Publisher: Roblox Corporation
Playerbase: High
Type: Sandbox MMO
Release Date: September 28, 2006
Pros: +Flexible creation tools that support open-ended play. +Deep avatar and profile customization. +A huge variety of user-made games across genres.
Cons: -A lot of convenience features are tied to subscription. -Building and scripting can be intimidating at first. -Visuals show their age, and performance can be inconsistent.

Toram Online

Toram Online is a free-to-play anime MMORPG built for mobile, offering a bright 3D presentation, a seamless open world to explore, and a quest flow that leans heavily into story scenes and cinematic cut-ins. Its moment-to-moment play revolves around traditional tap-target combat, frequent boss encounters in instanced arenas, and steady character growth through gear, stats, and skills. It also serves as a follow-up to IRUNA Online, sharing a similar fantasy foundation while aiming for a more modern look and smoother overall pacing.

Publisher: Asobimo Inc.
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: May 14, 2015 (iOS NA Release)
Pros: +Shared open world that feels alive. +Excellent soundtrack. +Story quests with frequent scenes.
Cons: -Progression can be grindy. -Tap-target combat will not suit everyone.

Nords: Heroes of the North

Nords: Heroes of the North is a free-to-play browser strategy MMO that blends base-building, long-form progression, and asynchronous battles in a fantasy take on Shingård. You align yourself with one of three factions to set the look and feel of your stronghold, then expand it with production buildings, storage, and military facilities while recruiting forces from across the realm. The larger conflict revolves around the Ice Queen and her Cold Legion, pushing rival peoples, Northmen, Elves, Orcs, and even Dragons, into the same war as you grow from a small outpost into a fortified power.

Publisher: Plarium
Playerbase: High
Type: Browser Strategy MMO
Release Date: August 1, 2013
Pros: +Striking art direction and strong presentation. +Good blend of city management with light RPG progression. +High-quality voice work. +Polished, premium-feeling production.
Cons: -Premium shop provides power advantages.

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.