Best RPGs for Android in 2025 - roleplay in your pocket

RAID: Shadow Legends became a meme at one point since you could see ads for it everywhere. Of course, then other games took the space, and now there's a steep competition. If you haven't played 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 RPGs for Android, and it truly shows. The visuals seem snatched from one of the brightest, most beautiful imaginations, and the plot twists and turns, giving you enough to cling to in order to play for hours. ToF is a gem. It probably looks better than any other game on this list. I didn't believe that it could 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. To help you out, we made a Tower of Fantasy tier list as well as gathered some ToF codes so you can make the most out of this amazing RPG.

Does the narrow range of settings and often juvenile plots put you off RPGs? 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 unforgiving but incredibly satisfying each time you emerge victorious. It might not be the absolute best role-playing game, but it's certainly up there! 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 incredibly well-written, literally a saga on your phone.

Plus, the art style is something else. There aren't many games that have truly left us in awe on that front 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 Banner Saga 3, but we will update our list of best RPGs for Android as soon as it releases!

WFS' ongoing JRPG has endured as long as it has for a good reason. Not only does it deliver all the old school RPG delights you could ever hope for, it's also incredibly free-to-play friendly. Often, gacha games reach a point where their life goal is to tug on your purse strings. Another Eden is far less insistent. However, do expect some temptation here and there. The developers want to make money, after all.

Aside from that, part of Another Eden's success lies in the team behind it. The story was penned by Masato Kata, and over 60 of the songs were composed by Yasunori Mitsuda. Ardent JRPG fans will recognise both of those names since they worked on the beloved Chrono Trigger. Neither man's prowess has waned in the years since, either. The story is engaging, and the music is absolutely beautiful. Don't believe me? Check out Catherine's Another Eden review.

Eversoul is a game with an unbelievably beautiful world full of adventures. You will have to collect characters and create a team. They are divided into six classes. The right combination of these 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 the first Pokémon 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 characters for your team!

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

The gameplay is typical of its genre, but at the same time, it keeps you playing, and is 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 roleplaying, it might be one of the most suitable options!

Who said that an RPG needs to have all of the seriousness and therefore 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 an affable art style that attracts everyone from kids to older people who love cookies! And that's most of us, right?

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 that our readers voted for, but if you're looking for a dark, brooding title full of action and blood, you can sit this one out. If you do like it, however, here are some CRK codes to make your start even sweeter (Sorry. It's a pun that's so good I had to do it twice)!

DRtC is another of those kinds of role-playing games 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 invalid (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?

We know, it's a gacha game, and some people will surely condemn us for including this one. Still, we believe it's one of the finest RPGs on Android that you can get your hands on. You can easily enjoy it without spending a penny since it's not as money-hungry as some other gachas, and your progress won't be affected as much.

Why? Because this is an AFK Arena, you will progress even when you're offline. The turn-based battles look good, there are a ton of interesting characters, and the balance is just right. For those of you who decide to play it, we suggest you take a look at ourAFK 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 game, 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 ourCultist Simulator review.

Stardew Valley is one of the best RPGs on Android - period. No other game has as much potential and so much replay value in my book, and while a farming simulator is not for everyone, it's a fantastic experience for those who click with it. 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 even become a fisherman. You'll have plenty of interaction with other villagers and even befriend them. It's a carefree 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 tricky 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 only option!

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 people who cherish a good story and twists more than anything else.

Unlike in Kotor 1, in Kotor II, you will enjoy improved graphics and a story that some consider better than the original, but I disagree with that. It's still good, though. You will see a different side of light that's previously unexplored, and that alone is worth playing it for. Oh, and you can train Jedis. Most fans of Star Wars agree that this is one of their favourites 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 a 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 more every step on the way to learning what is the nature of a man.

As the title might already reveal, you'll move through different planes of existence down to hell itself, 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 ported to tablets and bigger phones, but it's unplayable on a screen smaller than 7 inches. So do bear that in mind.

If you're a fan of kids getting tied up in something otherworldly that should be beyond them, Bloomtown: A Different Story is worth checking out. Specifically, if you've enjoyed Netflix's Stranger Things, you'll feel right at home almost immediately. Except, rather than leaning into 80s sentimentality, Bloomtown takes us back to a pixelated 1960s Americana world.

You play as Emily, who embarks on an adventure to save her town from its own demons. Thankfully, the burden isn't hers alone, as her younger brother Chester comes along for the ride. As you'll probably be expecting, exorcising those demons means tussling in classic turn-based combat that'll hit your nostalgia bone if you're of a certain age. Outside of that, you'll dabble in some life-sim bits and pieces, which help drive the narrative forward. Check out Jack's Bloomtown: A Different Story review to learn more.

If you have a penchant for creatures of the night, then you'll want to check out Vampire's Fall 2, an RPG from Early Morning Studio. It sees you taking control of a villager who is promptly turned into one of the titular undead creatures after being attacked in the early stages. Your fellow villagers are a tad concerned when you rock up with unnaturally pale skin and a pair of dangerously pointy teeth, but they soon change their tune when an ancient prophecy is brought up. It's always an ancient prophecy, isn't it?

Anyway, as the designated chosen one, it's your job to do literally everything that needs doing. There are plenty of quests to sink your fangs into and many awesome vampiric abilities to unlock, allowing you to satiate your blood-fuelled desires more efficiently. Combat plays out in time-honoured turn-based fashion, giving it a slower pace than some RPGs, but one that old school genre loyalists will appreciate. Check out Jack's Vampire’s Fall 2 review to learn more.

A revamped, spruced-up take on a bona fide, classic Dungeons & Dragons thick-blooded RPG from BioWare. Beamdog's port 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 enjoy the classic D&D stuff, then you will love this. 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. The levelling system is taken directly from Players' Handbook 3.0, and if you ever played the 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 people have enjoyed it. The fact that it's still a standalone game many years later should be enough to tell you that this is one of the finest RPGs for Android.

This one took home the award for the best RPG of 2024 by player vote, and has to be on the list, no questions asked. Let's see why you all 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, a game we have already lavished with much praise.

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 gacha mechanics 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 there. Au contraire, it's still being updated with new characters and content regularly, not allowing players to get bored with it even several 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 these 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 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 play itself to the end. In Ticket to Earth, you actually have to figure out complex puzzles and control your party to defeat your opponents. Of course, there's also a story (which is adequate!) to drive you forward.

You thought role-playing puzzle games weren't 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 realise 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 best RPGs for tablets you can 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 pit 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.

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 same experience that everyone had 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 is a well-know plus. 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 out.

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 so 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 appropriate. For a lot of older players, this is one of the best RPGs for Android, and we wouldn't dare disagree. I get their passion, as this is a CRPG at its best. Masterfully done dialogue 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 a captivating 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. However, maybe you should wait for a discount to get it if you find the price a bit steep. For fans of Baldur's Gate, it's the same game 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 that, we come to the end of 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!