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[Top 15] Best JRPGs for Android (Ranked Fun To Most Fun)

karlsanada13 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:57:25 +0000

Discovering the best JRPGs for Android.

The library of JRPGs for Android has been getting bigger over the past years. It is mostly dominated by classic games that were ported to android with updated visuals and controls to support touchscreen. However, more free JRPGs are coming out with unique features such as gacha elements where you have to roll a dice, and idle gameplay that works best for mobile.

Here are fifteen games you need to play on your android mobile devices.

15. Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2

Shin Megami Tensei Liberation Dx2 is a game developed and published by Sega after they acquired Atlus back in 2017.

It is a free-to-play game that has simplified gameplay mechanics of the classic Shin Megami Tensei games such as summoning and fusing demons, and a turn-based combat system. The game has over 160 unique demons from the original series, and each has its own skills and strengths. It also has an auto-battle and speed-up mode for those casual players.

14. Fire Emblem Heroes

Fire Emblem Heroes is the first Fire Emblem game on mobile. It is also a freemium game, which has gacha elements. However, it still retains the essence of a Fire Emblem game which is a strategy RPG at its core.

You can challenge other players around the world, summon heroes with different rarities, and masterfully win your battles with strategy, and there are a lot of things to be done in Fire Emblem Heroes with the constant updates from Nintendo.

13. Another Eden

Another Eden is a free-to-play game on android, and thus, has the same gacha system. However, what is great for Another Eden is that you are not obliged to keep rolling to get characters as you will easily get characters for free that will join you as you play the main campaign.

It has a great storyline with an amazing soundtrack, and the story is from the legendary Masato Kato, who was one of the scriptwriters for classic games such as Chrono Trigger, and Final Fantasy VII. Unfortunately, it does not have idle gameplay features for grinding, so it may take time to grind items in this game, but it is still a fun game, regardless.

12. Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth

Valkyrie Profile: Lenneth is a port of the PSP version of the same name, although this game goes way back to the 2000s with its first release on the first PlayStation. It is a premium game, but it is a well-made port with little to no in-app purchases.

It has a great story for being released from the golden age of JRPG, and the unique gameplay mechanics translate well to the mobile port. You gather and recruit characters during your journey, and send them to help fight against the Vanir. There are 24 playable characters, and thus, it has some good replayability for two or three playthroughs.

11. Romancing SaGa Re;UniverSe

Romancing SaGa Re;UniverSe is a free-to-play JRPG in the Romancing Saga series, as it is a sequel to Romancing Saga 3, which is set 300 years after the events of the latter.

Despite having gacha elements, this game boasts to be not a pay-to-win game as you can progress in the game naturally without resorting to purchasing anything just to progress. You can also play both in idle or manual, depending on your preference.

10. Monster Hunter Stories

Originally released for the 3DS, Capcom ported Monster Hunter Stories to mobile, which is a great spin-off game for the Monster Hunter series.

It is a premium Android game that is worth every penny. Monster Hunter Stories has great visuals for a mobile game, has an interesting story, plenty of monsters to tame, several dungeons and locations to explore, and it is optimized to be played on mobile.

9. Disgaea 1 Complete

Disgaea 1 Complete is a great strategy RPG ported from the Nintendo Switch/PlayStation 4 version, although the game was first released back in PlayStation 2. It is one of the best Disgaea games in the series.

Being a full-blown strategy/tactics RPG, it has an amazing storyline, and each battle gets to be more intense. One of the best aspects of Disgaea games is that despite being a grind fest for a strategy RPG, it is extremely fun to do it as you get powerful weapons by grinding in the Item World, and it is challenging as ever.

The mobile port has auto-battle, speed-up, and cheat shop, which is great for casual gamers.

8. Chaos Rings III

Chaos Ring III is a very underrated gem considering the series is mainly released on mobile and PlayStation Vita, the last handheld console from Sony.

It definitely has a high-quality production, especially for its story, and that is rarely seen on a JRPG that is solely released on Android or any mobile platform. The gameplay mechanics are similar to Final Fantasy as it is a turn-based JRPG. I can even say that it was ahead of its time when it was first released on Android.

7. The World Ends with You: Solo Remix

The World Ends with You: Solo Remix is a port of the beloved The World Ends with You from Nintendo DS.

Participate in the Reapers’ game as you play as Neku and complete the mission set by the game. It is such a weird and unique game that I must say is timeless and works well on mobile. Although, of course, being a DS game before, they had to revamp the combat system to be optimized on single-screen devices. It is truly one of the best JRPGs for Android.

6. Tower of Fantasy

Tower of Fantasy is one of the modern free-to-play games on Android. It is developed by Hotta Studio and published by Level Infinite globally. Both are from Chinese developers, but despite this, it can easily be noticed that Tower of Fantasy takes inspiration from modern JRPGs such as The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild.

It has the aspect of JRPGs through and through, but it is an MMORPG with a mix of gacha elements for its weapons and characters. You can encounter other players in the same server/world, you can raid with a party, or play against other players in PvP.

5. Dragon Quest V

Dragon Quest V for Android is an amazing port of Nintendo DS port of the same name. It is highly recommended to get the game as it is considered as a classic and one of the best JRPGs of its time.

What is great about this game is that it is optimized to be played vertically, so you can play this game one-handed. Plus, it has auto-battle, which is a nice touch if you do not want to fight all your battles especially if you are grinding for levels.

4. Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is a classic PlayStation 1 JRPG, and considered as one of the best and pioneers of what a JRPG should be, and I am glad that Square Enix decided to port this game at the start of the rise of mobile games ten years ago.

It is a timeless classic with an iconic story, visuals, and soundtrack. The combat system is amazingly well-done and is ported nicely to mobile platforms. This is definitely a must-play for those who have an Android device and love JRPGs.

3. Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is another Chinese-developed game. Although, I believe Genshin Impact is the first one to take inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild, and incorporate the gacha system with a continuous story that is being updated little by little into the game.

Unlike Tower of Fantasy, Genshin Impact focuses on the single-player experience, while retaining co-op raids if you want to play with friends. The visuals are amazing, and it was mind-blowing to see them on Android. You definitely need a beefy device so you can play it on high settings without lag. Nevertheless, it is a great game with interesting storylines and action-packed gameplay.

2. Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions

Final Fantasy Tactics: War of the Lions is what I consider the best strategy RPG to date. It is disappointing that Square Enix has not yet created a remake or remastered version of this game as it truly deserves one. Nevertheless, I am glad that people can still play it on their Android devices.

It is a strategy RPG with a great storyline that will keep you hanging or asking for more. It is full of betrayal and deceit, which makes it one of the darker Final Fantasy games you can play. There are plenty of jobs to choose from, create a great party, and indulge yourself in the story of how Ramza, the protagonist, saved the world.

1. Final Fantasy VII

Let’s be honest, Final Fantasy VII was a masterpiece when it was first released in 1997, and it still holds up even today.

Even if you have played the remake already, I would still highly recommend that you play the original as they are two different games. The remake is more of a reimagining of the original game, so it is not a 1:1 remake. The story is amazing and iconic, and the gameplay is what pioneered JRPGS back then.

Final Fantasy VII is a game every JRPG fan should play regardless of their age.

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One of the biggest and most successful games in Android so far, Genshin Impac

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[Top 15] Best RPGs for iPhone (Ranked Fun To Most Fun)

karlsanada13 — Sun, 25 Sep 2022 14:06:48 +0000

Looking for RPGs to play on your iPhone?

Mobile games have become bigger every year, and it is amazing how iPhones can now handle most popular genres nowadays. For several years, it used to be just the popular classic ports that they re-released on mobile.

The role-playing games (RPG) genre, in particular, is one of the purely classic RPG ports, but right now, we already have a substantial amount of RPGs that are already in the app store and upcoming RPGs that look as good as console or PC visuals already.

We consolidated a list of RPGs that you can play on your iPhone, and if you recently pre-ordered or bought an iPhone 14, then check out some of these games.

15. Galaxy of Pen and Paper

Galaxy of Pen and Paper is the third game in the Pen and Paper series. If you are a fan of Dungeons and Dragons, then this game is a great game to play on your iPhone. It takes the DnD concept, puts it into a pixel art world, and creates a science fiction-themed narrative.

The game is set in 1999 as a group of players creates their D&D session, and thus, you can create your party and game master. You can visit other planets, fight aliens, and follow a humorous but engaging story until the end. The combat is turn-based, and as an RPG, you can customize your party to fit the needs of your party.

Once you are done with this game, we highly recommend playing Knights of Pen and Paper and Knights of Pen and Paper 2 as they are great games from the same developers.

14. Onmyoji

Onmyoji is a Japanese-themed turn-based RPG where demons from Japanese folklore are co-existing with humans.

As a free game, there is definitely a gacha system, which means you can collect and evolve different shikigami. There are almost one hundred shikigami available for players to collect, and each of them has its own unique abilities. Build your ultimate team to fight in PvE, and if you want more challenges, you can also battle against other players in a PvP match.

Fun fact: the main selling point of the game is that many famous Japanese voice actors have actually voiced the characters in the game such as Kaito Ishikawa and Yukana.

13. Vampire’s Fall: Origins

Vampire-themed games are far in between, and sometimes it is a hit and miss depending on the genre. However, Vampire’s Fall: Origins is a great RPG to have on your iPhone.

It is a 2D open-world RPG with an immersive storyline and lore. You can choose from different bloodlines such as Nosferatu, Ranjeni, Magistrav, or Equides. Select your skills and abilities to create your playstyle. The combat is turn-based, which is rather fun and does not get boring even after playing for hours.

The game boasts to have at least 25 hours of content by just doing the main questline and some sidequests, while it may take up more than 50 hours if you want to complete the side quests too. This does not include playing other bloodlines for added replayability.

12. Eternium

Eternium is a game you must have if you love classic Diablo games. It is a free game, and you can certainly enjoy it without paying anything as you will not encounter any paywall on your playthrough.

You can play one of the three classes: Mage, Warrior, or Bounty Hunter. Each class has its distinctive abilities, which means you can create your build as you progress and level up in the game. The game has a set story, which is divided into four acts, although you can do randomly-generated dungeons if you prefer testing your skills and might, and grind for better loot.

11. Grimvalor

Grimvalor has a unique take on creating a dark fantasy game for iOS considering it is a side-scroller action-adventure with a touch of platformer and RPG, which works well and plays best on mobile phones such as an iPhone.

It is a fast-paced game where enemies confront you as you traverse each mission, and you would be able to dodge and weave their attacks, which you can also counter once you find an opening. It is surely challenging, but the controls are surprisingly good and snappy for an iPhone game. As you progress in the game, you will unlock more abilities, and you can increase your character attributes to create your build and playstyle.

Grimvalor is fun to play, and yes, it can be challenging at times, but the rewards are truly satisfying if you win the boss battles.

10. 9th Dawn III

9th Dawn III is an amazing RPG for those who love dungeon crawling, where you can explore various locations such as crypts, villages, and many more.

If you love getting loot, this game will satisfy it as it has so many unique items that you can find, and you can go fishing, cook food, and customize your equipment. There are multiple abilities and spells that you can unlock, and you can even recruit monsters to be your allies while you play the game.

Surprisingly, it has a card game mini-game, which is rather rare nowadays, but it is a welcome addition, nonetheless.

9. Another Eden

Another Eden is a free-to-play RPG from the creator of Chrono Trigger, Masato Kato, who wrote the script and story for one of the best RPGs of all time.

There are two reasons why you must play this game. One of the reasons is its story as it is very rare to see a great story in a free-to-play game. Another one is its soundtrack which is composed by Shunsuke Tsuchiya and Mariam Abounnasr, and some of the tracks are also composed by Yasunori Mitsuda, who also worked with Masato Kato previously. Both story and soundtrack are amazingly well-done by the staff who works on great classic RPGs.

There will be tons of grinding in this game so you can get the best equipment for your party, but it does not have your typical idle battle feature that other RPGs have. Nevertheless, we highly recommend you to try this game out, it has tons of immersive dialogues and storytelling in this game.

8. Star Traders: Frontiers

Star Traders: Frontiers is a successful Kickstarter back in 2017, which became an Early Access title on Steam until 2018. In 2019, Trese Brothers, the developers, ported the game and released it on iOS.

You play as a starship captain where you can explore procedurally-generated galactic maps, which gives the game an endless feeling of exploration. You can choose which type of captain with the selection of up to 33 jobs such as being a smuggler, explorer, or even a space pirate. As a captain, you can assemble your crew and customize them as you wish, such as assigning them talents so they can be more unique.

The game also has a great way of creating a seemingly alive galaxy, as side quests may come up as rumors or jobs depending on the captain’s reputation from different factions, and doing one job from a faction may get a hit on your reputation from the rival faction, so it adds a level of immersion.

7. Battle Chasers: Nightwar

Another turn-based RPG that you may want to try is Battle Chasers: Nightwar. It has appealing visuals and it is always nice to see a steampunk-themed RPG that is well-made as it always has unique concepts for its character design and lore.

The game has linear progress in its story, which is similar to a classic RPG, however, entering a dungeon changes the exploration quite a bit to a more dungeon-crawling type of gameplay like Diablo.

Similar to other RPGs, if you want to get the best equipment for your party, you will have to grind to get them. However, if you manage to complete a challenging dungeon, you will be rewarded greatly. Some of the dungeons you will encounter are randomly-generated dungeons, which are always fun to explore.

6. Langrisser Mobile

Langrisser Mobile is one of the best strategy RPGs you can play on your iPhone.

It plays similarly to Fire Emblem games, as there is a weapon triangle, where each weapon has its strengths and weaknesses, and it can truly change the outcome of a battle. As a free game, there are tons of events that you will enjoy, which you will find enjoyable. The game has a gacha system, but it is more forgiving compared to other games.

5. Stardew Valley

Want to build a farm? Stardew Valley has you covered, and it is a farming simulation RPG that you will always come back to as it is a timeless gem.

You can raise crops, whether it is seasonal or not. You can raise animals like chickens and cows so you have additional income, or you can dig for treasures as well, although you may encounter monsters. Overall, it is a fun management role-playing game that you can play and enjoy at any time.

Finally, you can actually court characters in Stardew Valley, and if you are successful, you can start a family.

4. Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is one of those games that surprised many gamers with how well it ran on mobile despite being a large game with beautiful visuals, but it works on most iPhones as well. It also won several awards in 2020 as it is truly a great free-to-play RPG.

What I like about the game is the story is not yet finished, and most likely, it will never be finished for a long time. It has a gacha system with a pity system in place to make sure players will get 5-star heroes just for playing and rolling their luck. I honestly do not mind it as even non 5-star characters are already good enough. The combat system is fast-paced, and the elemental attributes of characters play a huge role to maximize your damage output.

If you want to do raids, you can ask your friends to play with you as it will make things easier or more fun, to be honest.

3. Cat Quest/Cat Quest II

Cat Quest and Cat Quest II are 2D open-world action RPGs that focus on cats so cat lovers will definitely enjoy the humor of this game, which is plenty. Plus, the visuals are relaxing, cute, and very appealing to play with, and it adds to the immersion and replayability of the game.

The first game has so much content with 60 side quests, and several caves and dungeons to explore to get great items. The second game enhances that with more features such as co-op gameplay, new weapons, new stories, and many more. Plus, you can play as a dog in the second game as well, which is a nice addition to the sequel

Overall, both games are fun, and we highly recommend you get both, but if not, Cat Quest II has more and better content out of the two.

2. Final Fantasy VII

Final Fantasy VII is the pioneer of what a JRPG should be, and thus, it also influenced several RPGs that we know today.

The game was first released in 1997, and it still holds up if you play it on your iPhone. Although there is already a remake, the original Final Fantasy VII will let you play the whole story from start to finish without waiting for years to get a new follow-up on the reimagining of Final Fantasy VII: Remake.

We highly recommend you play this or any classic Final Fantasy ports as they are all great games that will certainly leave a mark on your gaming memories.

1. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic/Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II

Whether you are a fan of Star Wars or not, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic and Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II are two games you need to play on your iPhone as they are two of the greatest RPGs that you can play on the platform.

Both games’ stories occur before the Original Star Wars trilogy, which means the Sith have reigned the galaxy as they hunt the remaining Jedi padawans and masters. In these games, you can create your character and you will be able to explore Star Wars locations. Of course, in a typical RPG manner, you can increase your character stats, which builds your playstyle.

We recommend you get both games as they are interconnected, but you can enjoy them individually

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iPhone has great RPG, and Cat Quest is one of them!

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