Category: Mobile Games

Chronicles Of Eidola

Chronicles Of Eidola is a browser-based fantasy MMORPG with turn-based battles, focused on building a small roster of contracted allies and clearing PvE and PvP activities. You recruit a mix of devils, angels, and servants, arrange them into formations, then let your squad grind through quests, bosses, and mini-games, either solo or alongside other players.

Publisher: AMZGame
Playerbase: Low
Type: MMORPG
Release Date: April 20, 2017
Pros: +Varied mini-games for breaks from combat. +Fully 3D presentation in-browser. +Arena PvP for competitive play.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-battle. -Noticeable texture and object pop-in. -Occasional lag and performance hiccups.

Krosmaga

Krosmaga is a collectible card strategy game that mixes classic deckbuilding with a lane-based battlefield. Set in Ankama’s Dofus and Wakfu universe, it has you choose one of twelve gods, build around that deity’s strengths, and send quirky minions and spells down lanes to smash your opponent’s defenses.

Publisher: Ankama Games
Playerbase: Medium
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: February 22, 2017
Pros: +Strong Dofus and Wakfu setting. +Bright, cartoon-like presentation. +Approachable rules with plenty of depth.
Cons: -Dungeon runs are gated by currency. -Matchmaking can feel uneven at times.

SINoALICE

SINoALICE is a mobile RPG that reimagines well-known fairy tales, including Cinderella, Hansel and Gretel, and Snow White, as darker character-driven stories. Battles play out in real time, and progression leans heavily on collecting and upgrading a large arsenal, with more than 150 weapons available to use.

Publisher: Pokelabo
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile RPG
Release Date: July 1, 2020 (Global)
Pros: +Fast-paced real-time combat. +Distinctive, high-quality art direction. +Music backed by the NieR: Automata composer (strong soundtrack).
Cons: -Core loop can start to feel repetitive.

Arena of Valor

Arena of Valor, known as King of Glory in China, is a 5v5 mobile MOBA from Tencent that will feel immediately familiar to anyone who has played League of Legends. Choose a hero, head into the lanes with your minion wave, take down defensive towers, win team fights, and push all the way to the enemy core to close out the match.

Publisher: ProximaBeta
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MOBA
Release Date: December 19, 2017 (USA)
Pros: +Very large active community. +Tight, touch-friendly controls. +Playable across multiple platforms. +Matches tend to be quicker.
Cons: -Earning and unlocking heroes can be a grind. -Arcana (runes) can cost a lot.

Divine Storm

Divine Storm is a fantasy-themed, top-down MMORPG that runs in your web browser (and also has a Facebook version). It focuses on fast, ability-driven combat, frequent reward loops, and steady power growth through multiple upgrade systems, making it an accessible option for players who want a light MMO experience without a traditional client download.

Publisher: Infiplay
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser MMORPG
Release Date: March 10, 2017
Pros: +Daily login bonuses and recurring rewards. +Regular weekly event activity. +Bright, satisfying skill visuals.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-play. -Noticeable pop-in on some effects. -Busy, cluttered UI layout.

Sword Of Shadows

Sword Of Shadows is a mobile martial arts MMO that draws its setting and motifs from the Age of Wushu franchise, with the goal of delivering a more PC-like MMORPG experience on a phone. Taking place in a stylized version of Ming dynasty China, the game emphasizes flashy wuxia combat, progression via martial schools, and—after you unlock it—airborne exploration through flight.

Publisher: Snail Games
Playerbase: Low
Type: Martial Arts MMO
Release Date: March 22, 2017
Pros: +High-end visuals for a mobile MMO. +Ties into the Age of Wushu universe. +Open flight adds variety and scale.
Cons: -Not much public information and coverage to go on.

Dragon Awaken

Dragon Awaken is a fantasy-themed browser MMORPG that puts you in the shoes of a chosen hero tasked with pushing back a rising evil. Instead of traveling alone, you assemble a party of recruitable allies and progress through a quest-driven campaign built around turn-based battles, with optional automation for faster grinding.

Publisher: Game Hollywood
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser MMORPG
Release Date: February 28, 2017
Pros: +Colorful visual presentation. +Flexible talent paths instead of locked classes. +Competitive PvP modes.
Cons: -Heavy reliance on auto-battle. -Auto-questing reduces engagement. -Occasional performance stutter and frame drops.

Flower Knight Girl

Flower Knight Girl was a free-to-play, browser RPG that put you in charge as the Grandmaster, leading squads of Flower Knight Girls to protect the Spring Garden from relentless insect invaders. The hook was simple but effective, build teams from a large roster of collectible characters, push through mission maps, and watch stylish anime artwork and chibi battle sprites bring each unit to life.

Publisher: SuperHippo
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser RPG
Release Date: April 14, 2016
Shut Down Date: January 12, 2021
Pros: +Striking anime artwork and character designs. +Large roster with lots of team-building options. +Plenty of missions, quests, and progression goals.
Cons: -Monetization can feel pay-to-win. -Battles lean heavily on automation. -No PvP modes.

Shooting Girl

Shooting Girl is a free-to-play, turn-based strategy RPG played in the browser, centered on recruiting and training firearm-wielding students to take back a devastated Tokyo. You step into the role of an instructor, building squads, improving gear, and arranging formations before sending your team into automated battles against a mysterious invading force.

Publisher: SuperHippo
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser Simulation/RPG
Release Date: June 29, 2016
Shut Down Date: June, 2017
Pros: +Striking anime artwork and character designs. +Flexible squad formations and positioning. +Large roster with multiple variants.
Cons: -Monetization can tilt power in favor of spenders. -PvP lacks meaningful incentives. -Most combat plays itself once you deploy.

Lineage M

Lineage M is a mobile fantasy MMORPG that adapts the classic Lineage formula for touch screens. Players pick from familiar archetypal classes, then level through open-world hunting and dungeon grinding, with options to team up for boss fights and large-scale raids. A key hook is the Transformation system, which temporarily changes your character to grant extra skills and combat advantages.

Publisher: NCsoft
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile MMORPG
Release Date: June 21, 2017
Pros: +Faithful class lineup drawn from classic Lineage. +Easy to group up and tackle content with others. +Transformations add short bursts of power and variety.
Cons: -Hard to find detailed official info in English. -No Western release announced.