Escape the long, dark, rainy winter nights with the perfect companions: Android RPGs! This curated list highlights the best Android RPGs, offering diverse adventures and deep gameplay. We've excluded gacha games, focusing instead on premium titles with complete, readily accessible content. If your favorite isn't listed, share it in the comments!
Top-Tier Android RPGs
Let's dive into some role-playing goodness.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2
A potentially controversial top pick, KOTOR 2 is a masterful touchscreen adaptation of a classic. This expansive game boasts compelling characters and truly captures the essence of Star Wars.
Neverwinter Nights
Prefer dark fantasy? Neverwinter Nights, set in the Forgotten Realms, delivers a classic Bioware adventure enhanced for mobile. Beamdog's improved version is exceptional.
Dragon Quest VIII
Often hailed as the best Dragon Quest, this JRPG is also our mobile favorite. Square Enix's meticulous port is optimized for portrait mode, perfect for on-the-go play.
Chrono Trigger
A legendary JRPG, Chrono Trigger's mobile port deserves a spot. While perhaps not the ideal way to experience it, it's a viable option if alternatives are unavailable.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
This strategy RPG remains remarkably engaging. A strong contender for the ultimate mobile strategy RPG.
The Banner Saga
A dark and challenging strategic experience, blending Game of Thrones and Fire Emblem elements. Note: the third installment requires a different platform.
Pascal's Wager
This dark hack-and-slash ARPG isn't just one of the best on mobile; it's a top-tier action RPG overall, brimming with content and innovative ideas.
Grimvalor
A side-scrolling Metroidvania RPG with stunning visuals and a Souls-like progression system.
Oceanhorn
The best non-Zelda experience, and a visually impressive mobile game. The sequel, however, is Apple Arcade exclusive.
The Quest
An often-overlooked first-person dungeon crawler inspired by classics like Might & Magic. Its hand-drawn visuals and ongoing expansions make it a must-play.
Final Fantasy (Series)
No RPG discussion is complete without Final Fantasy. Several excellent titles from the series, including VII, IX, and VI, are available on Android.
9th Dawn III RPG
Despite the slightly misleading title (it's the third, not ninth installment), 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a massive, content-rich top-down RPG.
Titan Quest
A mobile port of the classic Diablo competitor. While not a perfect port, it's a decent hack-and-slash option.
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
A fantastic RPG from the Valkyrie Profile series, featuring Norse mythology and convenient save-anywhere functionality.
