Get your sword and spells ready for adventure with our TOP 12 best mobile RPG games on Android and iOS. We've got battles, narrative games, ruthless bosses and, above all, exploration! We reveal our favourite games. What's more, this selection lists non-pay-to-win mobile RPGs to enjoy without breaking the bank. Discover the best mobile RPGs of the moment!
What exactly is a mobile RPG?
A mobile RPG, whether on Android or iOS, is a role-playing game. You play as a character, often a knight, a wizard, an archer, etc. You start at the lowest level, almost naked, and as the story progresses and you complete quests, you progress and equip your character. You start at the lowest level, almost naked, and as the story and quests progress, you progress and equip your character. RPGs offer a lot of resources to collect, whether to improve your skills, your equipment, make items, etc.
The popularity of this type of game is well established on consoles and for good reason RPGs are extremely immersive. On mobile, it's the same thing, except that you can go on an adventure anywhere; on public transport, in a queue, in the toilet, etc. This time, we're not talking about casino games, puzzles, gacha or video games where the characters fight on their own. Mobile RPG games have little to envy console titles in terms of story, combat and mechanics.
The 12 best iOS and Android mobile RPGs of the moment
To help you choose your next adventure, we've scoured many worlds to come up with this top 12 list of the best mobile RPG games. Of course, it's not exhaustive and a bit subjective, but we've taken into account neutral elements such as platform reviews, game activity, release date, etc. to avoid a significant bias. You won't find pay to win games or titles with gacha mechanics like Genshin Impact nor licenses such as Final Fantasy or Trial of Mana because of their high price. Check out the best RPGs on the Play Store and App Store right now.
Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
We're off to a great start with our top mobile RPG Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm. If you're a fan of The Legend of Zelda, you won't be out of place!
You travel to the vast world of Gaia, where traditions and mythologies coexist. You play as a young knight, accompanied by Trin, the granddaughter of the chief of Acardie, and Gen, a robot wearing a samurai armour. Together, you must face the demon Mesmeroth and his Army of Darkness.
This game has all the ingredients of a good RPG; puzzles to solve, many dungeons to explore, really dynamic boss fights, side quests with nice loot, very nice 3D graphics and exploration! You can expect at least 20 hours of gameplay.
However, Oceanhorn 2 is only available on iOS, but you can still play the first game on Android.
Battle Chasers : Nightwar
- Official website of Battle Chasers
- Nice art direction
- Challenging battles
Ranking second in the top RPG games on iOS and Android, Battle Chasers : Nightwar is a truly successful mobile port. The title is adapted from the eponymous comic book by Joe Madueira, who also handled the art direction for the Darksiders saga. Unsurprisingly, you are immersed in a resolutely dark atmosphere.
As for the story, you go on an adventure to find your missing father. Five colourful heroes accompany you: a fallen paladin, a former war golem, an old magician, a bounty hunter and a demon hunter. They each have their own abilities and items. Your quest will not be easy, especially because of the machinations of a vile necromancer!
The clashes are taking place in turn-based. The combat system is rather demanding and offers dynamic moments of action, where you must use all your resources to defeat your enemies. To improve your equipment, you can use advanced crafting. In addition to dungeons of increasing difficulty, there are other activities available to you: fishing, exploration, quests to hunt rare monsters, arenas with waves of enemies, etc.
Battle Chasers Nightwar is not free, however, and you will need to pay $9.99 to play it on Android and iOS.
Mighty Quest For Epic Loot
- Official website of Mighty Quest for Epic Loot
- Over 1000 pieces of equipment
Mighty Quest for Epic Loot has been named the third best mobile RPG. The action RPG developed by Ubisoft takes you to the world of Opulencia, where castles float in the sky and hold incredible treasures! Nearly 100 unique environments await you; a cursed cathedral, a haunted pirate ship, etc. The atmosphere of the title is, to say the least, zany thanks to its very creative bestiary, its colourful settings and above all a good dose of humour.
As for the gameplay, get ready to face hordes of monsters in this cartoonish hack'n slash. In order not to perish prematurely, your hero will have to become as strong as possible. To this end, the mobile game offers more than 1000 pieces of equipment. There are no classes in Mighty Quest for Epic Loot ; you shape your hero! With this, you will enjoy a huge single player campaign, regular events and a multiplayer arena. In short, there's plenty of fun to be had for hours on end.
Blade Bound
Blade Bound offers you an epic quest in the world of Ezura, which is riddled with darkness... You are the last of the Gardelames; the only hope to bring back the light! To do this, you must take part in the final battle alongside the mysterious sentinel.
This action-RPG challenges you to spectacular battles, where hundreds of enemies will descend upon you. Defeat them as best you can by collecting the best equipment. Create devastating attack combinations (from thousands of possible choices) and develop your own fighting style. In addition to the extensive single-player campaign, there are several game modes, an arena to train and compete against other players, weekly events and challenges, and more.
Blade Bound is a title designed for smartphones, with 3D graphics, neat special effects and fluid gameplay that have little to envy to a console game.
Sorcery! 4
In fifth place in this top of the best RPGs on Android and iOS, we find Sorcery! 4. This time it's an open-world adventure with a particularly strong narrative. If you're a fan of tabletop role-playing games or novels where you're the hero, you won't be disappointed by this journey. Each of your choices will be decisive! Thousands of possibilities await you to compose a story of your own. The title is adapted from the game books by Steve Jackson, the author of Warhammer.
Your adventure takes place in a cursed citadel, full of monsters and traps. You fight strange creatures with powerful spells. The world you explore is hand-drawn, giving you a real feel for the pages of a book. To progress in the plot, be creative and make sense of situations; lie, cheat, play with honour, etc.
However, this mobile role-playing game is in English and has a fairly rich vocabulary that may present some difficulties.
Knights of Pen & Paper 2
- Official website of Knights of Pen & Paper II
- Pixel art design
Developed by Paradox interactive, Knights of Pen & Paper 2 offers a nice old-fashioned RPG with fights at turn-based. You enjoy a completely retro atmosphere with pixel art graphics. In this heroic fantasy world, you create a custom game, where you are both the player and the game master. You choose your characters and the challenges you will face. As your adventure unfolds, you'll face a plethora of enemies, form the hero group of your choice, craft powerful items, and more.
This mobile RPG features campaigns with dozens of zones, side quests and of course dungeons! All of this is accompanied by a wry sense of humour and geek references.
Darkness Rises
Ranking seventh in the best mobile RPG games, Dakness Rises takes you to the underworld to battle hordes of demons. This action-RPG developed by Nexon is reminiscent of the God of War saga. The mobile game has all the qualities of a console game.
When you start the game, you can choose between 4 classes: warrior, mage, berserker and assassin. You can customise your hero as you wish. Then, the goal is simple: complete the dungeons to get as far as possible. As your adventure progresses, you'll ride dragons, take control of monsters with the Soul Link and unlock new spells and combos. You can also play with your friends to attack dungeons together and get your hands on rare loot.
Knighthood: The Knight
- Official website of Knighthood: the Knight
- Unique combat system
- Epic boss battles
We continue this top mobile RPG game with Knighthood: the Knight. This time you play as a knight of rage, destined to fight and conquer! The program is rather classic for a role-playing game. The title is no less original for its colourful graphics, its unique combat system and its well-stocked bestiary (goblins, undead, beasts, etc.). You will have to prove yourself to become the most feared knight of Knighthood. To do so, you must defeat numerous enemies and even your friends in a fantastic world populated by mysterious monsters.
Follow the legendary Sire Edward Drakeson as you take your first steps as a knight. You will receive your gauntlet, an iconic relic of Knighthood. Then it's up to you to amass fame and fortune by collecting multiple items to customise your knight of rage.
Mitrasphere
Are you looking for an original universe? Then dive into Mitrasphere and discover a world where the sky is covered by a massive sea. Two worlds coexist astride this oceanic expanse. A huge tree floats above and pours out golden crystals called 'Mitra', capable of altering all life. But that's not all; you follow the story of a village suffering from a strange malady: its inhabitants turn into trees.
To live this adventure, you can completely customise your character; his voice, his appearance and of course his equipment. Five different classes are available: guardian, swordsman, cleric, archer and mage. It is possible to change them at any time according to your needs and desires. Once you're ready, you can challenge tough bosses in real-time battles. You can fight with your friends and players from all over the world.
However, the RPG is only available in English.
Raziel : Dungeon Arena
You are looking forward to Diablo Immortal ? Well, if you want to wait, go ahead and play Raziel: Dungeon Arena. This Hack'n'slash offers a fairly classic dark fantasy story. But, where the title scores is in the wide variety of skills it offers.
The game benefits from superb graphics that promote immersion. The soundtrack is not to be outdone and accompanies you in each of your adventures. Play through more than sixty dungeons in single player or co-op mode.
Again, the game is in English, but is still accessible even if you have a low level.
Epic Conquest 2
At the eleventh position of our top mobile RPG games, we propose you to discover Epic Conquest 2 an open world action-RPG. The title is largely inspired by anime, whether for its colourful graphics, its story or its characters' animations. Numerous cutscenes enrich the story, with charismatic and varied protagonists.
On the gameplay side, you can customise your hero and improve their attributes to create a unique build. Each character has 8 skills and 8 masteries. You can mix and match them to make your hero even more powerful. You can also forge, improve and rarefy your equipment. You will find many resources (treasure chests, hidden objects, crafting materials, etc.) as you explore the world.
The Pathless
- Official website of The Pathless
- Contemplative adventure
- Also available on PS4 and PS5
We end this top of the best mobile RPGs with The Pathless. Let yourself be carried away in a contemplative and bewitching adventure thanks to its graphics, but also its soundtrack. The Pathless transports you in the skin of a master archer and his eagle. Together, you explore a mystical island, invaded by evil spirits and cursed beasts. You'll find a change of scenery as you travel through misty forests, cold tundras and lush meadows.
Your eagle goes everywhere with you. By forging a beautiful connection with it, you can swoop through the air, activate mechanisms and more. Your archer will make formidable shots thanks to a unique archery system, even when performing acrobatics or running at full speed. The gameplay is thus particularly dynamic, as are the battles.
Unfortunately, the RPG is only available on iOS.
And that's it for this top of the best RPG games on Android and iOS. We hope you'll enjoy these titles as much as we do! This selection, which is not exhaustive, focuses on free or low-cost titles and especially on non-pay-to-win mobile RPGs. If your appetite for games is not yet satiated, don't hesitate to take a look at our top 15 best mobile MMORPGs.
