Popular Titles
Several mobile RPG games have been highlighted across discussions as favorites among players. "Slay the Spire" is frequently mentioned for its addictive gameplay and strategic depth [1:9],
[5:3]. "Titan Quest" is praised as one of the best action RPGs available on Android
[2:1], while "Chrono Trigger," "Final Fantasy VI," and "VII" are recommended for fans of classic JRPGs
[2:4]. "Eternium" offers a Diablo-style experience with engaging gameplay
[2:3].
Unique Gameplay Experiences
Games like "Meteorfall" and "Dream Quest" offer unique deck-building experiences with challenging gameplay that keeps players coming back [1:1],
[1:5]. "Ex Astris" is noted for its non-gacha, story-driven RPG elements, allowing exploration and resource gathering in an original world
[5:2]. "Soul Knight" combines roguelike shooter mechanics with RPG elements, providing a fun and engaging experience
[3:5],
[3:8].
Long Playtime and Exploration
For those looking to sink hours into a game, titles like "RuneScape" and "Albion" offer extensive worlds to explore without relying on gacha mechanics [5:7]. "Genshin Impact" and "Wuthering Waves" provide open-world experiences with plenty to do, although they incorporate gacha systems
[5:7].
Indie and European Developed Games
For players interested in indie or EU-developed games, "This War of Mine" and the "Evoland" series are highly recommended [4:2],
[4:5]. Companies like Metacore and Kolibri Games are based in Europe and offer unique gaming experiences
[4:8],
[4:9].
Recommendations Beyond Discussions
While these discussions provide a wealth of options, it's also worth exploring newer releases and updates in the mobile RPG genre. Checking app store ratings and reviews can help identify trending games and ensure a satisfying gaming experience.
My 3 most-played iPhone games ever, and they‘re still in heavy rotation:
Rogue Touch: an old port of original Rogue, made for touch, and with some additions like new gear and secret characters. Easy to play, incredibly hard to beat (I probably will never make it to floor 26 and back). Timeless classic.
Meteorfall: developer Slothwerks took the brilliant Dream Quest (aka the OG deckbuilder), stripped it to its core, added some fantastic art, and changed gameplay to a swipe-based gem, that‘s to this day one of the coolest deckbuilders ever.
Buriedbornes: an easy to play (tap, tap, tap) turn-based RPG with TONS of loot, characters and content. I‘ve been playing for years, but still only scratched its surface. Also, I absolutely love the sprite art used in this game.
Links to the games in the comments. What are your most-played games? Any hidden gems or guilty pleasures?
App Store links: Rogue Touch, Meteorfall: Journey, Buriedbornes
Whenever I click on New Game in RogueTouch it kicks me out and I bought it based on your recommendation, would love to be able to try it.. tried deleting and downloading again, not working.
Hi BeeJacob, I can try to help... Long-time Reddit lurker and developer of Rogue Touch here, always find it fun to see mentions of my game after 16 years of being on the App Store :)
If you are seeing a crash when trying to start a New Game (before the keyboard pops up asking for your character name), can you check which "keyboards" you have selected?
To do this: Go into the iPhone Settings App, then General, then Keyboards. Then go into Keyboards (X), which shows all active Keyboards. Certain "non-roman" keyboards may trigger a crash when Rogue Touch attempts to pull up the name entry keyboard. Having Thai and Arabic keyboards in this list are confirmed to trigger the crash. Chinese, Japanese, and Korean keyboards seem to be OK, but there may be other keyboards that cause trouble.
If you don't need one of those non-roman language keyboard for your daily use, you can remove that specific keyboard and "New Game" will function correctly.
Rogue Touch is amazingly compatible all the way back to iOS8 (and actually the code would work all the way back to iOS3 if Apple hadn't forced me to raise the minimum level back in 2017!). Unfortunately some odd issues have come up recently, like this non-roman keyboard issue.
If iOS 26 doesn't resolve the problem when it is released in a couple weeks, please know that I have a big rewrite planned for 2026 which will modernize Rogue Touch for large iPhone screens, full iPad compatibility, and address odd iOS related bugs like this.
Slay the Spire handily beats any other game for playtime. Balatro is up there next to it, but both Dysmantle and Dead Cells are catching up.
Slay the Spire, Balatro, Luck Be a Landlord.
Bought Luck based on what I read here and love it. At first it seemed like a stupid boring game but it’s so fun and perfect to kill few mins here and there.
For me, those games are Dead Cells, Dream Quest, and Wildfrost. Dead Cells stands out as one of the best roguelike games on the App Store, thanks to its perfect balance of various elements and transparency. Dream Quest offers deep strategic gameplay, although it's quite challenging - I haven't managed to clear 3rd floor yet. As for Meteorfall Journey, I still play it but not as frequently as before, mainly focusing on daily ranking challenges. Despite being stuck at difficulty level 1.4, I've lost motivation to play extensively.
I have also yet to clear floor 3 in Dream Quest. It‘s a super challenging game, but that‘s one of the reasons I keep coming back :)
And I have yet to try Wildfrost. And yes, Dead Cells is an absolutely incredible game in all aspects. But I prefer turn-based games in general, since my reflexes just aren‘t good enough to make it far.
I'm also quite bad at games that require reflexes, but I have to switch between different genres. If you can, give Wildfrost a try. It has high tactical value but maintains a good pace, so you won't get tired playing it. I prefer it over Krumit Tale. Playing Krumit Tale feels a bit slow, which makes me feel somewhat stressed. As for Dream Quest, the 3rd floor is full of monsters ready to take you down. The phoenixes hatch from eggs 2-3 times. OMG.
I have 2 games I play a lot :
iNetHack2 and DD Heroes for Brogue
Sweet, Brogue is currently my most played game. Also, the dev is trying to bring Brogue as a standalone app to the Store (I asked a few too many times). Let‘s cross fingers.
It’s one of those games where you have to learn how to build for it. You get info, your next run you use that info. You learn through failed runs what might be awaiting you, and you prepare for what you can. It has depth but unless you’re like a Magic the Gathering Pro Tour level deckbuilder, it takes time to dig into that depth. But once you do, it starts snowballing.
Chrono Trigger. FF6 and FF7 too. If you don't like JRPGs, Titan Quest needs to be on your list at least. Then there's Baldur's Gate, Icewind Dale, Planescape Torment and Neverwinter Nights.
Some fantastic mobile classics on your list, btw.
Ah yeah titan quest, thanks for the reminder need to download that again! :D
Bg I and II are on the list ;) will look for iwd etc if I stay hooked with bg II.
I'd add to that asking why you're hooked with BG2; for me one of the great things about it (and most subsequent Bioware games) is character interaction, which IWD where you create your whole party doesn't really have in the same way. (Planescape Torment is sort of the opposite direction there.)
Eternium is a good addition to the list. Diablo style game
Thx, heard about it and tried it some time ago but seemed like very districted levels/areas. Might give it a go again
Nah, you're fine.
I would personally suggest Atom RPG. It's not as good as Fallout 2, but it was fun to finish it once.
Ah yeah, the dystopia wasteland theme and guns made me never try. I'll have a look
It's good and has a sequel as well in Trudograd. Great series of games to play through if you like turn based tactical rpgs.
Titan Quest, for me, is the best ARPG on the play store.
Someone else reminded me already, I totally forgot I own the legendary edition 😅 downloading..
Good stuff
I know, its a horrible market, but i need something for my downtime at work. Ive gone through all the square enix ports and im running out of options =(
Pixel Dungeon is a fun Roguelike with RPG elements
Soul Knight is a Roguelike shooter
Both free games and kept my attention for some time.
It looks like Pixel Dungeon isn’t free, it’s $2.99? Unless I’m seeing something wrong.
OP never asked for free games. he asked for decent games.
Soul knight is such a great fun game!
Second to Soul Knight, fantastic game. Very generous free to play model as well. I've spent maybe 5 bucks on it and have everything I want.
Apparently Ace Attorney is on mobile. Not a bad way to get started on mobile.
I like DOTA Underlords (or just underlords?) for that autochess fix. Crash Arena Turbo Stars (C.A.T.S.) for a kind of battle bots, very fun game.
Oldschool Runescape if that's your cup of tea.
If not then there's also dont starve and Delta Touch which is just a doom wad player
Mini metro
Maybe you guys are having some ideas? I wanted to do a little bit of gaming on my phone, nothing special. I am opened to all types of games [ RPG, idle, shooter etc ].
Highly recommend This war of mine, though I haven't tried it on Mobile platforms.
Metacore (Merge Mansion) is Finnish. But Supercell (Tencent) is an investor. Not ownership, as far a I know, but the connection is there, but at least it's not straight up ownership (yet). It's kind of frustrating because Supecell used to be Finnish too. Europe just seems to like to sell its companies and own nothing.
Yes, disappointing... I used to play Boom Beach when I was younger [ max level, guild owner, etc ] but then I went to college and stopped the mobile gaming grind. Now I don't want to go back to boom beach just because of this thing. Good memories but I don't go back.
Tencent is the majority owner of the mobile game developer Supercell, controlling over 70% of its shares through a consortium called Halti S.A.
I think this one is based in berlin Germany, but honestly, I have not played any of their games.
Thank You! I will try their games!
The mining game is quite addictive and wel done, but not exactly very meaningful
Ubisoft acquired a 75% majority stake, with an option to purchase the remaining shares over the next four years
Tencent holds a 10% stake and 20% of the voting rights in Ubisoft's parent company
+1 For the Evoland series. It's really good
https://nordcurrent.com/games-page/ - They have Cooking Fever and a few other mobile games.
Sea Port is from Slovakia, Handygames (germn, owned by THQ Nordic / Embracer from Sweden) do have a few titles, but don‘t expect AAA quality…
Huge list, thank you! I see that I will have a mobile game afternoon xD
I’m looking for a mobile game that feels like a full experience—not just a quick gacha, idle clicker, or something I pick up for 5 minutes. I want something I can actually grind, explore, or get lost in for a while.
What’s your go-to when you really want to dive deep into a mobile game?
Ex Astris is non-gacha story driven turn based rpg with original world and battle system. You can explore for resources, raise your unites go through plot, etc. Its from 2024 I think. Its premium so u must buy it. When u logged in once and updated the game you can go full offline and play even in a basement.
The only criticism I have of this game is it's Endgame Content, or lack there of. It's really just a complete the story and you're done type of game. Iirc, the Devs did say that they're planning something for it, but as far as I know, there's no new News about it yet...? Don't quote me on that, I haven't been keeping my self up to date with Ex Astris...
Even so, I think devs busy with another game rn, when its out - one can expect an update. But i wouldnt really count on this, coz this is pay-one-time game with no ingame purchases, so the only motivation for devs is thier honesty, thier new game tho may raise 100s of millions annually, so ya, there's a good chance if they really mentioned it.
My forever game is slay the spire.
300 hours on mobile and 500 more on PC. help me
Have you heard about Slice & Dice?
They are gacha games, but it's open world and you have a lot to do! Genshin impact Wuthering waves
No gacha: RuneScape Albion Sims Free play
(There is other games, but I forgot sorry 😅)
As long as people dont bother with min maxing or comparing with others, gacha games are completely playable. Just play as it is and dont check dupe page 🤣
Most modern gacha games are easy and still beatable without collecting everything or dupe, and devs are aware of p2w repelling players as well. It just takes extra few days or week to beat compared to fully collected players because of extra farming period. That's it
Is there a mobile version for this that I'm missing?
Yes it's in the app store.
BALATRO
I have Balatro on at least 3 different systems. It's so damn addicting
Hey guys. I know mobile gaming probably isn’t the most popular topic here, but I’m currently quarantined with my girlfriend away from home and so I don’t have access to my PC. Thus, I’ve been doing a fair bit of mobile gaming lately (I’m using iOS on an iPhone X).
I’m mostly looking for either open world adventure RPGs, action RPGs, or hardcore isometric RPGs. MMOs are also welcome. I prefer games with tons of customization and character development, especially those where you can really customize your class and play style with tons of freedom. What are your personal favorites? Any thoughts/opinions/discussion is more than welcome and appreciated.
PS - some of my current favorites are Exiled Kingdoms, Anima ARPG, Adventure Quest 3D, and Arcane Quest Legends. Would love to find games similar to any of those.
Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is a great tactical RPG, and the controls aren’t half bad on iOS. I’ve played it a significant amount on there. Highly recommend!
The Baldur’s Gate series is available on mobile!
How is the mobile port?
Full disclosure- I played through them on my tablet. But I found them to be really easy to navigate! I imagine on a phone, a stylus would be necessary
The quality of the port overall is exceptional, but there ARE issues with using a touch interface instead of kb/m. BG1 works well enough, but generally speaking the more complex the combat encounter, the more difficult the interface is going to be--as it's difficult to juggle frequent pausing and ability usage. This mostly becomes a problem with BG2 and it's much higher-level play.
In general I'd say PSTEE is the best IE game to play on mobile due to the simplicity of its combat encounters.
I have a bigger phone and found it still too small. Needs a tablet imo
Not into mobile games, but i know there is a number of classic bioware games like baldurs gate 1&2 ,star wars KotOR and Jades empire. Hope this helps
I've never played KOTOR but it's on Android for five bucks right now so I'm gonna finally check it out
The first act is kinda tedious but it’s really worth it. Have fun
KOTOR is on sale on Google Play
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Sorcery! 1-4 and 80 Days.
They are masterpieces.
Choice of games are great too.
For reference my favorite RPG series is Dragon Age, followed by Fallout I guess. Warframe is badass as well. I know there obviously aren't any Triple A RPGs on mobile but if there's something you enjoy on there you should share it.
If you want a surprisingly good free to play gacha jrpg that can actually be completed without paying anything, another Eden is pretty great.
I can second this. The gatcha element is only for more heroes, but its expensive to buy them with money. You get a lot ot the currency in game to buy them. Been playing for months and haven't spent any money.
Kotor is on mobile and runs rather well.
The Infinity Engine games (BG 1+2, IWD, PST) are on there as well I believe, but while they run on phones, they're probably better suited for tablets.
Can't believe I didn't think to mention the BG games! You're right about phone vs tablet though, I've played BG1 & 2, as well as KOTOR, on both a 7 and 10 inch tablet, and briefly tried BG1 on my phone. The 7" tablet felt like the absolute minimum I'd want to play at, the 10" is unsurprisingly way more comfortable to play on, and my phone was just far too fiddly
Got BG1 for my phone, everything is too tiny to see, and there's no pinch-zoom. Considering rooting my Kindle just to play it.
You can try enabling zoom in the accessibility settings, at least on iPhone. Android probably has a similar feature.
Tablet versions of infinity engine and kotor are amazing. If they're not AAA i don't give a shit what is
Final Fantasy Tactics is on phones and it's one of the greatest RPGs of all time
Just a heads up, the Android version does not support save anywhere, which made it pretty much unplayable for me given the length of time battles often take.
Says it's 50% off in the playstore atm too. Thanks, I picked it up because of your post. Have read great things about it, can't wait to try it. :)
I see many people on Reddit showing off Open Morrowind on their phones. Unfortunately I wouldn't have the first clue of how to get it running. Then there is the Enhanced editions of Baldur's Gate 1 & 2.
Chrono Trigger and all the final fantasy’s
I've been craving rpgs recently and was wondering what are some good ones that can be played on mobile (emulators included). If anyone has some good suggestions feel free to let me know!
I really like Doom & Destiny.
Crashland
Diablo 1 ps1 emulator works wonder.
Specially if you happen to own a Bluetooth controller for your phone
I’m back in the mobile game space after a very long hiatus. Infinity Blade was the last game I really sank my teeth into. Fast forward to now, I don’t have time to sit down with a console and play so I do it when I can on my phone.
I’ve been playing Last War and Little Farm Story because they were recommended and I fell for an ad, respectively. I dabble in just about everything but I want something fun, good to look at, and a long term time investment to once again get started on. The more addicting the better.
It doesn’t have to be idle but I’ve found those to be best for me given that I don’t know exactly when I’ll be able to sit for chunks of time.
Also willing to buy the game if it’s worth it.
Please help and thank you for any recommendations.
I’m in the same situation with limited time and only short game sessions available to me. I’ve been really enjoying Knighthood and IdleMMO. Both have good progression and seem like they’ll be fun to grind for a long time.
Thank you, Knighthood looks very cool so checking that out. Will also take a look at IdleMMO.
Anything else going well for you? Even in the past?
Which One would you suggest more?
I would say knighthood…it’s less idle and feels more fun at the moment
Diablo immortal is really nice to sink a few hours or more into, just dont spend any money if youre against mtx bc it has a lot of that
I’ve been playing a lot of “you must build a boat” and “10000000” all week. They’re from the same indie dev and you can get them in a bundle. They play similar, slightly different twist on match 3.
What am I missing with You Must Build A Boat? I typically enjoy match-3s but this one just didn’t click.
I didn’t like it when I started playing it either, I didn’t like the rush of it and I think my brain has gotten used to the auto hint tile wiggle in most standard match 3 games. The games started to click for me when I realized it’s basically a roguelike where you level up the tiles and make the boat bigger (or work your way to escaping in 10000000)
Warframe is free and totally worth playing.
ExoArmor is bite sized action for cranked brightness.🔆 The Witness has been quite enjoyable, as well as GTA III surprisingly (wasn’t sure how the controls would be).
Greetings fellas, I'm looking for a mobile game that could finally entertain me for more than a week.
I like gacha, Fantasy, RPG (both action and Turn Based), Strategy and 4X, but I'm open to everything as long as it is a quality game!
Some important factors:
I am not joking here but deep dive in the world of beautiful game of chess. Amazing community, great and funny content on YT, pure PvP, progression is about single character - YOU (analyze your previous games, watch tutorial, discussions on subreddit), no autoplay, play as many games as you want (no stamina ect), no MTs, also variety of modes (like atomic chess, puzzles, or random chess). You can use chess.com (freemium) or Lichess (free).
+1 for chess, I play and try many new mobile games but every day I'll have a game or 2 of chess
I'm sorry to answer so late after making my question, anyway I already play chess on chess.com by time to time, I'm still a newbie but I'm trying to expand my openings!
It is great but I'm looking for something more gamey I guess? Thanks for your time in answering me tho! I appreciate a lot and will for sure now try to be a better player ^^
I agree that Chess is great but its definitely not for everyone. It can be frustrating to play, if you don't actually study tactics and learn how to play early, mid and end game. It looks simple but has a lot of depth. You must learn to plan ahead more than 2 moves and not just for your own pieces but opponents as well, or you will be just moving pieces by gut feeling and occasionally win by luck and have no clue how that happened. So, it can be fun but road to it finally being fun is a chore. I rather watch good matches with explanation of each player's strategy, than play it myself.
Once Human coming to mobile very soon, should be fun.
As also a PC gamer when a game is playable on PC I always prefer to play it on PC as I would feel like I'm just playing a watered down version on mobile.
Thanks for the suggestion anyway, maybe it is particulary well made even for mobile, I'll try it even if to be honest it doesn't seem my cup of tea but who knows, prejudices are never good ^^
Yea, I'm just hoping it runs ok and isn't another cassette beasts
Vita Fighters, it's a mobile fighting game that plays like a real fighting game vs other mobile fgs. Give it a shot.
I played in the past some fighing games on mobile (my favourite on PC are Soul Calibur and MK) but always found 'em a bit boring in the long time, I will give Vita Fighters a try then! Thank you for your suggestion :3
Albion online
Played it many years ago, sadly not my cup of tea in the end but I recognize that it is an amazing game indeed! Thank you for your suggestion maybe I will give it a second chance in the future :D
You might wanna try Farbo World – 3D Maze.
It’s not your typical gacha or 4X, but hear me out:
Fully free, no ads, no stamina timers.
Story-driven progression across different themed worlds (each with unique enemies, traps, and a boss).
No auto-play nonsense – it’s all about skill and movement.
Multiplayer included (Paint Rush, Race Craze, Battle Royale), so there’s some PvP fun too.
And yeah, the dev's building it out with real lore/worldbuilding vibes – not just skin-deep stuff.
It’s kind of a hidden gem that plays more like an indie adventure-puzzle maze with arcade roots, but it’s got that ‘just one more level’ grip.
best mobile RPG games
Key Considerations for Mobile RPG Games:
Gameplay Mechanics: Look for games that offer engaging combat systems, character progression, and exploration. Turn-based vs. real-time combat can significantly affect your experience.
Story and World-Building: A compelling narrative and immersive world can enhance your gaming experience. Check reviews or gameplay videos to gauge the story depth.
Graphics and Art Style: Visual appeal can vary widely. Choose a game with a style that resonates with you, whether it's realistic or stylized.
Monetization Model: Understand if the game is free-to-play with in-app purchases, a one-time purchase, or subscription-based. This can affect your enjoyment and investment.
Community and Support: Games with active communities and regular updates tend to have longer lifespans and more engaging content.
Top Recommendations:
Genshin Impact:
Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition:
Raid: Shadow Legends:
The Elder Scrolls: Blades:
Chrono Trigger:
Recommendation: If you're looking for a rich experience with a vast world to explore, Genshin Impact is highly recommended due to its free-to-play model and frequent updates. For a classic RPG experience, Chrono Trigger is a must-play.
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