Top Android RPGs: Fresh Picks

Long winter nights call for immersive RPG adventures! Escape the dreary weather with these top-tier Android RPGs, offering deep gameplay and stunning visuals. We've curated this list, excluding gacha titles (check our dedicated gacha list for those). This selection focuses on premium experiences with complete, readily accessible content.

Best Android RPGs

Let's dive into the best role-playing games available.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2

A bold choice for the top spot, perhaps? KOTOR 2 is a masterful adaptation of a classic, seamlessly optimized for touchscreens. Its vast scope, compelling characters, and authentic Star Wars feel make it a must-play.

Neverwinter Nights

Prefer fantasy to sci-fi? Neverwinter Nights delivers a dark, captivating adventure within the Forgotten Realms. Beamdog's enhanced edition of this Bioware classic is exceptional.

Dragon Quest VIII

Often cited as the best Dragon Quest game, Dragon Quest VIII is our pick for the best mobile JRPG. Square Enix's meticulous port ensures a smooth, portrait-mode experience perfect for on-the-go play.

Chrono Trigger

A legendary JRPG, Chrono Trigger's mobile port earns its place. While not the ideal way to experience it, it's a solid option if other avenues aren't available.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions remains remarkably engaging. A contender for the best strategy RPG ever made, and certainly a top choice on mobile.

The Banner Saga

A compelling contender (though the third installment requires another platform). The Banner Saga's dark, strategic gameplay, blending Game of Thrones and Fire Emblem elements, is captivating.

Pascal’s Wager

Pascal's Wager, a dark hack-and-slash ARPG, excels not just on mobile, but overall. Its rich content and innovative ideas make it a standout title.

Grimvalor

Grimvalor, a recently released side-scrolling Metroidvania RPG, boasts impressive visuals and a Souls-like progression system.

Oceanhorn

Oceanhorn is the best non-Zelda game we've encountered, visually stunning and a top mobile game. Unfortunately, the sequel is Apple Arcade exclusive.

The Quest

A frequently overlooked first-person dungeon crawler, The Quest draws inspiration from classics like Might & Magic and Eye of the Beholder. Its hand-drawn visuals and ongoing expansions are noteworthy.

Final Fantasy (Series)

No RPG discussion is complete without Final Fantasy. Several top-tier entries, including VII, IX, and VI, are available for Android.

9th Dawn III RPG

Despite the name, 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a polished RPG. This expansive top-down title features exploration, loot, monster recruitment, and even a unique card game.

Titan Quest

A Diablo-style classic now on mobile. While the port isn't perfect, it's a decent hack-and-slash option if you lack alternatives.

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Though less famous than Final Fantasy or Chrono Trigger, the Norse-mythology-infused Valkyrie Profile series is excellent. Lenneth's convenient save-anywhere feature is perfect for mobile play.