The mobile games market is often derided by gamers, known more for its predatory games and cheap licensed titles. But there are actually a lot of great games on iOS, including long-time classics and new games that redefine what mobile gaming can be.
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Posts 2RPGs are aplenty on iOS, and the best ones use the platform to their advantage. The genre tends to be full of games with epic length, and that’s what makes them so great. You can jump in, complete a quest or two, and you’ll have plenty to go back to later.
Updated April 13, 2025, by Mohamed El Ouardighi: we've updated this list with more information and a couple more picks just for you!
1 Torchlight: Infinite
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 61/100 Released May 9, 2023 ESRB T for Teen - Violence, Blood Developer(s) XD Inc Publisher(s) XD IncWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALFirst up, we have Torchlight: Infinite. This is part of the Torchlight franchise, bringing the thrill of dungeon crawling right to your phone. As a live-service mobile game, you can also find limited seasons delivering new content for you to play through.
Overall, Torchlight: Infinite is filled with fun, fast-paced combat that doesn't require you to spend any money. Of course, you can invest in microtransactions, but this isn't necessary to have a good time.
2 Oceanhorn
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RPG Puzzle Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 67/100 Critics Rec: 39% Released November 14, 2013 ESRB e Engine Proprietary EngineWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALSince its launch in 2013, Oceanhorn: Monster of Uncharted Seas has been brought to many platforms, but you can still play it on its original platform; the iPhone. This classic RPG lets you explore, solve puzzles, and learn about the living fortress, called Oceanhorn.
This is a great game to play if you are a fan of The Legend of Zelda franchise, especially titles like Wind Waker. Many have drawn similarities between Oceanhorn and this powerhouse franchise, but it remains unique instead of feeling like a cheap imitation.
3 Final Fantasy Pixel Remasters
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JRPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 83/100 Critics Rec: 87% Released July 28, 2021 ESRB T For Teen Due To Fantasy Violence, Language, Mild Blood, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Use of Alcohol Developer(s) Tose Publisher(s) Square EnixWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf you know anything about Final Fantasy, then you know that these games didn't originally exist on the phone (or any modern console, for that matter). Rather than talking about one game though, we are talking about the first six games in the franchise, which have all been remastered.
All six of these games are now available right on your phone. While you will still need to pay for these games, this is a great option if you want a classic Final Fantasy experience, but lack the consoles necessary.
4 Zenless Zone Zero
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Action RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 75/100 Critics Rec: 69% Released July 4, 2024 ESRB T (Teen) - Suggestive Themes & Violence Developer(s) HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo) Publisher(s) HoYoverseWHERE TO PLAY
SUBSCRIPTIONBeing the third major release from HoYoverse, Zenless Zone Zero had a lot of expectations, but it didn't quite hit the mark on release. However, the developers picked up pace quickly and fixed all the major issues, including the presence of the TV mechanic in the main story.
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PostsWhile playing this game, you get to meet various beautifully designed characters while you also visit new regions to solve different crises. The best part about it is that Zenless Zone Zero is a live-service game, which makes that it gets consistent updates with new content.
5 The Banner Saga
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RPG Strategy Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 81/100 Critics Rec: 78% Released January 14, 2014 ESRB t Developer(s) Stoic Studio Publisher(s) Stoic StudioWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALThe Banner Saga is a modern take on a tactical RPG that features a heavy emphasis on player choice. In between battles, the game plays like a choose-your-own-adventure story, following your choices as you guide your Viking tribe through war, famine, and near death.
The name of the game here is story and immersion. The Banner Saga intentionally avoids typical RPG conventions like looting, buying, and selling, and the game even prevents you from loading a save if you’re beaten in battle. All of this is in an effort to immerse you in the story of your tribe as a whole, rather than a single individual.
6 Dragon Quest 5: Hand Of The Heavenly Bride
Dragon Quest 5
JRPG Systems Released September 27, 1992 ESRB e Publisher(s) Square Enix Engine Unreal Engine 4 Franchise Dragon Quest Powered by Expand CollapseThe late, great Akira Toriyama has left his mark on pop culture on so many levels. Even within the mobile RPG sphere, Dragon Quest 5: Hand of the Heavenly Bride is but the first of two entries on this list with Toriyama's unmistakable art style front and center.
Dragon Quest's Zenithian trilogy of fourth through sixth games stand tall as some of the best chapters in a remarkably solid franchise, and as far as we're concerned, the fifth game is the pinnacle of prestige. You'll watch your protagonist grow, first as a child, then a young man, and then as a somewhat older man with children (and a bride!) of his own.
All the trademark Dragon Quest charm is on full display in this mobile-port-of-the-DS-version of a classic - and it's all right there in the palm of your hand. (It's also better than the DS version; those higher-definition visuals afforded on mobile devices really pop here!)
7 Wuthering Waves
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Action RPG Open-World Systems 10.0/10 Released May 22, 2024 ESRB T For Teen // Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Kuro Games Publisher(s) Kuro GamesWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALIf there was one game that can be used as the perfect example of a comeback, it'd be Wuthering Waves. Upon first release, this game was hardly functional on even the latest iOS devices since it had constant performance issues, overheating, and random glitches popping up all over the place.
However, with time, the developers have optimized it very well. With that, the character designs and the beautiful scenery have only gotten better, making the game an absolutely breathtaking experience.
8 Fate/Grand Order
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RPG Systems Released June 25, 2017 Developer(s) DelightWorks, Lasengle Publisher(s) Aniplex Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALOne of the most profitable mobile games ever, Fate/Grand Order was produced by Sony based on the Fate/Stay Night visual novel series that originated in 2004. Like other mobile RPGs, the game is based on traditional turn-based combat and pulling gacha rolls to get new characters.
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Posts 1What makes Fate/Grand Order stand out from other games on this list is that, rather than playing a central protagonist or even controlling a party, you instead play the role of a “Master,” and must guide an entire group of adventurers – knights, magicians, mages, etc. - and who you take into battle and adventures is up to you.
9 Honkai Impact 3rd
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Action RPG Adventure Systems Released October 14, 2016 ESRB t Developer(s) HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo) Publisher(s) HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo) Engine UnityWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALEven if you've been an RPG enjoyer with tons of games under your belt, Honkai Impact 3rd's story will still surprise you because of how phenomenal it is. The story is divided into various chapters, and its about the world on the brink of destruction due to the Honkai eruption. You start the game playing as a character called Kiana.
However, as you progress, you'll get to see the perspectives of many other characters, with each one getting a beautiful growth arc. The story might be lengthy with quite a lot of buildup, but it's all worth it in the end, especially because you also get to use plenty of characters for free during it.
10 Darkest Dungeon
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RPG Systems OpenCritic Reviews Top Critic Avg: 84/100 Critics Rec: 93% Released January 19, 2016 ESRB T For Teen due to Alcohol Reference, Blood and Gore, Mild Language, Partial Nudity, Suggestive Themes, Violence Developer(s) Red Hook Studios Publisher(s) Red Hook StudiosWHERE TO PLAY
DIGITALDarkest Dungeon has a reputation for being a brutally difficult game, and rightfully so. A roguelike with permanent death for your characters, Darkest Dungeon is in many ways the perfect game for mobile. It allows you to quickly jump to set up a party and head straight into a dungeon to perform some turn-based combat.
This game is all about positioning. Taking place in 2D, battles happen in a line between your party and your enemies. Positioning will partially determine their stats, including their chances to hit or get hit with sickness or injury.
