Android RPGs - Revamped Guide Explores the Best

A curated selection of the best Android RPGs to banish those long, dark winter nights. Forget the rain – these games offer immersive adventures. We've focused on premium titles with complete, readily accessible content, excluding gacha games (check our separate gacha list for those).

Top-Tier Android RPGs

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2

A classic, now brilliantly adapted for touchscreen devices. Massive in scope, brimming with compelling characters, and perfectly capturing the Star Wars essence.

Neverwinter Nights

Prefer fantasy? Neverwinter Nights delivers a dark, immersive Forgotten Realms experience. This enhanced edition from Beamdog is a masterpiece.

Dragon Quest VIII

Frequently hailed as the best Dragon Quest game, it's also our mobile JRPG pick. Square Enix's meticulous port ensures smooth portrait-mode gameplay, ideal for on-the-go adventures.

Chrono Trigger

A legendary JRPG, now playable on mobile. While not the optimal platform, it's a solid option if other avenues are unavailable.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

A timeless strategy RPG that remains incredibly engaging. A strong contender for the ultimate strategy RPG on mobile.

The Banner Saga

A dark, strategic experience (note: the third installment requires a different platform). Blending Game of Thrones' atmosphere with Fire Emblem's tactical gameplay.

Pascal’s Wager

A top-tier action RPG, not just on mobile, but overall. Packed with content and innovative ideas.

Grimvalor

A superb side-scrolling Metroidvania RPG with stunning visuals and a Souls-like progression system.

Oceanhorn

A phenomenal non-Zelda experience, and visually impressive. (Sequel is Apple Arcade exclusive.)

The Quest

An often-overlooked first-person dungeon crawler inspired by classics like Might & Magic. Hand-drawn visuals and ongoing expansions.

Final Fantasy (Series)

Several top Final Fantasy titles grace Android, including VII, IX, and VI.

9th Dawn III RPG

A massive top-down RPG with extensive content, including monster recruitment and a unique card game.

Titan Quest

A mobile port of the classic Diablo-esque hack-and-slash.

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

A fantastic Norse mythology-themed RPG, well-suited for mobile play with convenient save points.