Top Android RPGs for Those Long, Dark Winter Nights
Long winter evenings call for immersive RPG adventures. This list showcases some of the best Android RPGs, excluding gacha titles (check our separate gacha list for those). We've focused primarily on premium games offering complete experiences without in-app purchases.
Top-Tier Android RPGs
Let's dive into the role-playing goodness.
Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2
A classic, now optimized for touchscreens. KOTOR 2 is a sprawling adventure brimming with compelling characters and a true Star Wars feel. A potentially controversial top pick, but undeniably brilliant.
Neverwinter Nights
Prefer fantasy? Neverwinter Nights delivers a dark fantasy experience set in the Forgotten Realms. This enhanced edition from Beamdog is a masterful port of a BioWare classic.
Dragon Quest VIII
Often hailed as the best Dragon Quest game, and our favorite mobile JRPG. Square Enix's meticulous port ensures smooth gameplay, even in portrait mode for on-the-go adventures.
Chrono Trigger
A legendary JRPG, now on mobile. While perhaps not the ideal way to experience this classic, it's a viable option if other avenues aren't available.
Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions
A timeless strategy RPG that remains incredibly enjoyable. A strong contender for the ultimate strategy RPG title, and a fantastic mobile experience.
The Banner Saga
Note: The third entry requires a different platform. This dark, challenging, and strategically deep RPG blends Game of Thrones and Fire Emblem influences. A captivating series to explore.
Pascal’s Wager
A standout action RPG, both on mobile and overall. Pascal's Wager's dark atmosphere, rich content, and innovative design make it a must-play.
Grimvalor
A superb side-scrolling Metroidvania RPG with stunning visuals and a Souls-like progression system.
Oceanhorn
A top-tier mobile game and the best non-Zelda experience you'll find. (Note: The sequel is Apple Arcade exclusive.)
The Quest
An often-overlooked first-person dungeon crawler inspired by Might & Magic, Eye of the Beholder, and Wizardry. Hand-drawn visuals and ongoing expansions make this a hidden gem.
Final Fantasy (Series)
No RPG discussion is complete without mentioning Final Fantasy. Several excellent titles from the series are available on Android, including VII, IX, and VI.
9th Dawn III RPG
Despite the name, this is a refined and expansive top-down RPG. Explore, loot, recruit monsters, and even play the integrated card game, Fyued.
Titan Quest
A Diablo-style hack-and-slash from the past, now on mobile. While not a perfect port, it's a decent option if you're craving this type of gameplay.
Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth
A fantastic RPG series based on Norse mythology. Lenneth is particularly well-suited for mobile play, allowing saves at any point.
