Top 25 best RPGs for Android in 2025

RAID: Shadow Legends became a meme at one point since you could see ads for it everywhere. Of course, then other titles took the space, and now there's a steep competition. If you haven't seen it yet, it's a gacha RPG with beautiful graphics and turn-based combat. You'll create a team of champions, boost them and try to overcome different campaign challenges. Of course, PVP is an important component, and there's a nice arena where you can test your might against other teams.

It is an exciting RPG with plenty of awesome characters and endless combinations of teams you can create. There are approximately 650 fighters, and if you want to learn more about them, check out our RAID: Shadow Legends champions tier list, which will help you pick the most suitable characters for your team.

Tower of Fantasy is one of the most beautiful and recent RPGs for Android and it truly shows - from visuals as if snatched from one of the brightest, most beautiful imaginations, to plots that twist and turn and give the player enough to cling to in order to play for hours, ToF is a gem. It probably looks better than any other title on this list, I couldn't believe that it can work properly on my phone.

It is an open-world MMO, so if that's a genre you absolutely love, you need to try it out. To help you out, we made a Tower of Fantasy tier list as well as some ToF codes so you can make the most out of this amazing RPG.

Do the narrow range of settings and often juvenile plots put you off role-playing games? Banner Saga 2 should set you straight with its downbeat Nordic setting and tough narrative decisions. It also features an engrossing tactical battle system which is enough to get us excited. Might not be the best role-playing game, but it's certainly one of them! I played it a few years ago, and the story is still vividly clear, as well as the characters, which is strange because I usually don't remember these things. It's that well written, literally a saga on the phone.

The art style, however, is something else. There are no titles that have truly left us in awe on that field until Banner Saga 2. The beautiful hand-drawn graphics made us give it a spot in our best-looking games for Android too - it's just that good!

You still can't download the Banner Saga 3, but we will update our list of best RPGs for Android as soon as it releases!

When it comes to choosing just one Final Fantasy it's pretty tough. Depending on who you ask, some might say that Final Fantasy VIII is the best - others pick FFVII. However, we'll bet our money on War of the Visions. FF WotV stands up better today for a multitude of elements, from graphics, to play style and narrative. However, what sets it apart from other titles on the list is the masterful music that's going to follow the gameplay with a real orchestra, making every step of the way epic and unforgettable.

It will deliver a true Final Fantasy experience and will keep you busy for hours on end. We have ranked the best characters in our War of the Visions tier list if you decide this is the one you'd like to test out!

Eversoul is a game with an unbelievably beautiful world full of adventures. You will have to collect characters and create a team. The characters are divided into six classes. The right combination of characters and classes is the key to victory. If you ever played older Final Fantasy games, you'll be familiar with the whole concept of roaming the world, fighting bosses and getting more powerful with each successful fight. The world map will remind you of first Pokemon games, or old jRPGs that many of us older folks love.

For new players, we have prepared a beginner's guide to Eversoul which will give you a better insight into what to do. Moreover, we have an Eversoul tier list that will help you pick the best character!

The next one on the list is Diablo Immortal, which is also the winner of the Pocket Gamer Awards 2022 in the category "Best Mobile RPG." In essence, this is an action RPG created by Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. You will have to create your character and explore a fantastic world full of demons and other monsters that will go after your head. Of course, don't expect a colourful merry environment, because as the headline might already suggest, you'll deal with the worst of the worst. Descending to hell isn't for everyone.

The gameplay is common for its genre but, at the same time, very addictive, and probably the best one made so far. If you are a fan of the Diablo franchise and want to try something new slaughtering hordes of enemies instead of roleplay, it might be one of the most suitable options!

Who said that the RPG needs to have all of the seriousness and that they can't look cartoony and still have a great set of characters? Cookie Run: Kingdom is here to prove you wrong. It has one of the most pleasing and friendly communities that you've ever seen in mobile games. One of the reasons is that it's not that competitive and it has a gentle look that attracts everyone from kids to the older people that love cookies!

We didn't even mention that the characters are the actual cookies, which makes it even sweeter (pun intended). It won a few PG awards by the voice of the audience, but if you're looking for a dark, brooding title full of action and blood, you can sit this one out. In case you like it, here are some CRK codes to make your start even sweeter (Yes, I did it again)!

DRtC is another of that kind of role playing game that we're seeing more of lately. More specifically, it's a zombie apocalypse roguelike survival with team management and action elements, and it's wonderful.

It has the mandatory zombies and pixel graphics that cannot be amiss in any of these lists, otherwise, they would be deemed irresponsible (by my standards at least). Death Road to Canada will keep you on your toes, and with so much replay value, it's easy to see why it is one of the finest RPGs for Android. Oh, and did you know we have a Death Road to Canada review that you can check out? Do rummage around a bit and you'll find it.

We know, it's a gacha game and some players would surely condemn us for this one. Still, we believe it's one of the finest RPGs on Android that you can get your hands on. You can easily play as free to play, it's not as intensive as some other gachas, and your progress will not be affected as much.

Why? Because this is an AFK Arena, you will progress even when you're offline. Turn-based battles look good, there are a ton of unique characters, and the balance is just right. For those of you who decide to play it, we suggest you take a look at the AFK Arena tier list, as it's not easy to pick the right characters right from the start.

It's described rather extravagantly as a roguelike narrative card title, but Cultist Simulator essentially has you playing the role of a would-be scholar of the dark arts. There's precious little handholding as you experiment with arcane symbols and steadily grow in power and influence.

The sort of RPG feel it gives off makes it something truly remarkable. If you can't imagine how a narrative card game could turn into a role-playing game, trying Cultist Simulator is a must. Not sure about it yet? Read the Cultist Simulator review we've prepared for you.

Stardew Valley is one of the best role-playing games on Android - period. No other title has so much potential and so much replay value in my book, and while a farming simulator is not for everyone, it surely is an RPG of high essence, that is also highly rewarding. You're living the life of an office worker in a big city until you inherit a farm in the countryside from your late grandpa. But hold your horses, this isn't one of those stories where you'll just be a farmer.

You can be a bold adventurer, exploring the mines and different parts of the world, or a fisherman, for example. You'll have plenty of interaction with other villagers, even befriend them. It's a careless environment, meant to make you as relaxed as possible.

For someone who has played it on other platforms, getting used to the touch controls might be a bit iffy at the start, but once you get the hang of it, it'll quickly become more enjoyable. That being said, if you're in for a farm simulator meets RPG meets... become-anything-that-you-want-and-build-anything-that-you-desire, Stardew Valley is the most fitting one for you!

This sequel to long-time favourite, Knights of the Old Republic is another classic slice of RPG adventure set in everyone's favourite sci-fi universe. It's more of the same, which is fine by us. Combat is from a third-person perspective, and you won't see an awful lot of it. It's meant to be played by players who cherish a good story and twist more than anything else.

Unlike in Kotor 1, in Kotor II you have better graphics and a story that some consider better than part one, but I wouldn't agree. You will see a different side of light that was not yet explored, and that alone is something worth playing the game for. Oh, and you can train Jedis. Most fans of Star Wars agree that this is one of their favourite titles in the franchise, so you can look into it if you're a fan of this space odyssey.

This timeless masterpiece took a few 'Best RPG' awards back in 1999 for a good reason. It's 50 hours of wonderfully formulated world and a story that will leave you awestruck for days or even months after. Philosophical in nature, it will tickle your brain and leave it wanting for more every step on the way to learning what is the nature of a man.

As the title might already uncover, you'll move through different planes of existence down to the very hell, and encounter a variety of interesting and rather unusual characters. You'll ally with some and take them with you as your companions, while some might not like you that much. It has been well converted to tablets and bigger phones, but it's unplayable on a screen smaller than 7 inches.

A port of one of Square Enix's cult classics, Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth mixes side-scrolling combat with a bracing twist of Norse mythology and a thoughtful story. It features some old-school RPG elements that we're used to seeing in most classic Japanese games, that are cleverly combined with 2D graphics to give it a more wholesome feel.

It's definitely a title worth playing, especially if you are looking for a new role-playing game to hop onto, and you are out of options. Did we mention that you can have different endings based on your choices? It increases the replayability significantly, as you'll probably want to know how else can this story end.

Another brilliant gacha RPG for Android that is rather fresh. It came out in 2021 and became an instant hit because of its non-aggressive monetization strategy. You won't encounter any ads, and it is possible to clear even the end-game content with some of the starting units.

It features turn-based combat, as well as an autoplay if you prefer that. Some people love to relax and watch others like to get involved. We have to emphasize the graphics which is exceptional by all standards, and that's not a surprise if you know they had around 150 artists pledged to make this little jewel.

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A revamped spruced-up take on a bone-fide classic Dungeons & Dragons thick-blooded RPG from BioWare. Beamdog's conversion also includes cross-platform online multiplayer. It is one of the best Android RPGs on tablets because the larger screen will make all the difference. If you find the classic D&D good, then you will love this one. You'll pick one of the classes and races, and head out into a world filled with friends and enemies, where some quests can be completed through a civil conversation, while others will have to be washed with blood. Leveling system is taken directly from Players' Handbook 3.0, and if you ever played tabletop, you'll feel right at home.

Oh, and it's worth mentioning that when you purchase Neverwinter Nights you will also receive all the DLCs for it, which are basically multiple campaigns that you can keep on playing. Each of them has a distinctive story, so there will be plenty of hours of high-quality gameplay to keep you busy!

One of the finest and most enduring MMOs comes to mobile - and it's just as good as ever. This is a true cross-platform masterpiece with all the charm of the original. Yes, yes, the graphics are still the same old from about a decade ago, but that doesn't change the fact that the actual game is fantastic! Though a little edgy (literally speaking).

Old School RuneScape was released back in 2001, and since then, millions of players have played it. The fact that it's still a standalone title many years later should be enough to tell you that this IS one of the finest RPGs for Android devices even two and a half decades later.

The one that took an award for the best RPG of 2024 by players' vote has to be on the list, no questions asked. Let's see why the players loved it so much. You'll fit into the shoes of a young chemist who is sent to Moonbury, a small town that never liked doctors and relied upon witch doctors way too much. And when the mayor's daughter got sick they had to ask for help, since, well, he's a man of status.

You'll run around the village trying to gather ingredients, fighting animals and monsters that will try to make it more difficult than it should be. Of course, you'll have other patients, and you'll meet quite a few people that you can befriend or even have a romance with. It reminds me of Stardew Valley a lot, and that's one of my favourites.

A massively popular open-world action RPG with more than a hint of Breath of the Wild to it. What's that - you haven't heard of it yet? Unlike Nintendo's masterpiece, Genshin Impact has a gacha mechanic and an online multiplayer mode that has fascinated a massive number of players. It even got the People's Choice Game of the Year award back in 2021, but it didn't stop at that. Au contraire, it's still being updated with new characters and new content regularly, not allowing players to get bored of it even a few years after the official release.

Highly engaging and full of mysterious locations and quests, it is a must-try if you haven't done so yet! If you decide to give it a go, claim some of the Genshin Impact codes for a good headstart, and check out what the best characters are on our Genshin Impact tier list!

Langrisser Mobile takes the Fire Emblem Heroes' formula and adds a whole bunch of goodness, including multiple job paths, deeper combat, and a richer story. When it comes to the actual heroes, FEH is still slightly ahead in number - but who's still counting?

Now about the gameplay, the turn-based strategic battles are where it's at. Langrisser Mobile also features some next-level graphics that will leave you in awe. So to sum up, it's a great-looking and fun title with a deep strategy in mind and plenty of play & replay potential, just as we stated in our Langrisser review. What is there not to love?

This tactical puzzle RPG consists of everything that one might want from a game that won't auto-complete all of its quests and auto-play itself to the end. In Ticket to Earth, you actually have to figure out complex puzzles and control your party to defeat the opponents. Of course, you will also have a story (which is adequate!) that drives you forward.

You thought role-playing puzzle games were not for you? Try Ticket to Earth, play it for a while and then think again - it's actually so good that you won't even realize it until you're in too deep.

You don't know One Piece? No problem. You don't need to know who the Straw Hat Pirates are or even who Monkey D. Luffy is. All you need to know is that the One Piece Treasure Cruise is one of the finest RPGs for tablets you could get your hands on. Why do I say tablets, you might ask? Easy - the bigger the screen, the better the experience! You'll create a team of well-known pirates and set them against enemies in the hope of becoming a real pirate lord. Combat is a combination of idle and turn-based, where you can click to use ulti with a character, so nothing to write home about, but it's working. Note that you'll need quite a lot of time to unlock every pirate in the game and boost them to an acceptable level.

This one was added to the list for anime fans, but in reality, it might be the worst one on the list. Still, being the worst game on the list of best ones in a category is a huge win.

Chrono Trigger is a charming, time-bending, twist-filled sci-fi adventure from the 16-bit era. It's one of the best JRPGs ever made, and even this slightly sub-par mobile conversion doesn't change that.

It might feature some cool-looking '90s graphics but don't get fooled. You will have the experience that players did back in '95 on the Super Nintendo, except on a touchscreen. That includes the 8-bit characters, environment, menu, and pretty much everything else. Chrono Trigger has a lot of endings, and the replayability of the title is a thing of tales. It's the story and music that will keep you pinned to the screen for hours, especially if you love pixellated wonders.

This mobile spin-off from the beloved Shin Megami JRPG family is a brilliant distillation of the parent games. Quickly tapping through battles and collecting demons is a fluid delight. It cleverly combines all the best 2D anime graphics with almost CGI-ish 3D ones, and the result is definitely worth checking.

You'll play as a Demon Commander who can summon demons through phone apps, and you'll try to fight Acolytes that can also summon the nasty things, but they are doing it for selfish purposes. Since the setting is modern, you'll find yourself in a very funny situation, sometimes fighting in the middle of the street with cars around. Combat is similar to other jRPGs, so there's nothing especially new and interesting there, but the story is intriguing, and that's what will keep you going.

Finishing the list with Baldur's Gate II couldn't be more spot-on. For a lot of older players, this is one of the best RPGs for Android, and don't even try to oppose them. To be fair, I get their passion as this is cRPG at its essence. Masterfully done dialogues and combat that's not forgiving, as well as the characters which will make you laugh so often that you'll have to pause the game to take a break. It's an encaptivating story with some twists that will leave you awestruck more than once.

In case you've skipped the original, PC version, this port is really well done and maybe you should wait for the discount to get it if you find the price a bit steep. For the fans of Baldur's Gate, it's the same title you've all loved and played for hours, so it's a no-brainer. "The child of Bhaal has awoken" once again, and it might be on a smaller screen, but it will take up a large space in your heart.

With this one, we are closing down our list of the best RPGs for Android! We hope you found something you like and that you'll spend many lovely hours playing it!