Unveiling the Top-Rated Android RPGs in 2023

Top Android RPGs for Cozy Winter Nights

Long winter evenings call for immersive RPG adventures. This list compiles some of the best Android RPGs, excluding gacha titles (check our separate gacha list for those). We've focused on premium games with complete, readily accessible content.

Best Android RPGs

Let's dive into the role-playing goodness.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic 2

A controversial top pick? Perhaps. But KOTOR 2's brilliant touchscreen adaptation of a classic is undeniably massive, brimming with compelling characters, and truly captures the essence of Star Wars.

Neverwinter Nights

Prefer fantasy over sci-fi? Neverwinter Nights delivers a dark fantasy adventure in the Forgotten Realms. Beamdog's enhanced edition of this BioWare classic is exceptional.

Dragon Quest VIII

Often hailed as the best Dragon Quest, Dragon Quest VIII is our top mobile JRPG choice. Square Enix's careful port, playable in portrait mode, is perfect for on-the-go gaming.

Chrono Trigger

A legendary JRPG, Chrono Trigger's mobile port naturally earns a spot. While not the ideal way to experience it, it's a viable option if alternatives are unavailable.

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions

Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions remains remarkably engaging. A strong contender for the ultimate strategy RPG, and a standout mobile title.

The Banner Saga

A compelling strategic experience (though the third installment requires a different platform). Its dark, challenging gameplay blends Game of Thrones and Fire Emblem influences.

Pascal’s Wager

Pascal's Wager, a dark hack-and-slash ARPG, excels as one of the best action RPGs, regardless of platform. Its rich content and innovative ideas make it a must-play.

Grimvalor

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

Oceanhorn

Oceanhorn is a standout, visually impressive mobile game, often compared favorably to Zelda (though its sequel is Apple Arcade exclusive).

The Quest

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

Final Fantasy (Series)

No RPG discussion is complete without Final Fantasy. Several excellent titles from the series (VII, IX, and VI among them) are available on Android.

9th Dawn III RPG

Despite the name, 9th Dawn III: Shadow of Erthil is a refined RPG experience. This top-down title is expansive, offering exploration, loot, monster recruitment, and even a built-in card game (Fyued).

Titan Quest

A Diablo-esque title from its era, Titan Quest's mobile port, while not perfect, provides a solid hack-and-slash experience.

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Valkyrie Profile's Norse mythology setting and convenient save-anywhere feature make Lenneth a great mobile RPG choice.