Top 5 Best RPG Games for iPhone & Android

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Looking for a great RPG to play on your mobile device? We love these five amazing RPG titles for iPhone and Android. Some are mobile ports of older console titles, while other games were designed to make the most of a mobile experience.

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1. Final Fantasy VI

Check out the AppSpy video above to get a look at how this game transitioned to mobile.

Given Square Enix’s recent crop of appalling bad mobile RPGs, it can be refreshing to have a look at the company’s older RPGs. Originally released way back in 1994, Final Fantasy 6 is one of those RPGs that has truly passed the test of time. With a great blend of fight mechanics, story, and characters, this JRPG is a true classic. Don’t let the old school graphics fool you: this is balanced, nuanced tale.

Get the Android version here.

Get the iPhone version here.

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Pros:

Bug fixes now prevent game from crashing during cutscenes

Designed with controls that are optimized for touchscreens

Includes new features from the 2006 remake of the game

One of the best-loved stories in the whole franchise

Has more emotional resonance than the average RPG

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Cons:

For a game that’s two decades old, $15.99 seems a steep price

Cannot be launched on devices running Android 4.4 with Android RunTime (ART) enabled

Some older phones have issues with the game crashing, or with the controls

“Mug glitches” still an issue

Game may be too challenging for some players

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2. Knights of Pen & Paper

Check out the trailer for this game in the video above.

Knights of Pen & Paper blends the best aspects of table-top RPG gaming and mobile RPG gaming. Touch Arcade gave Knights of Pen & Paper 4/5 stars when it originally launched, but the game has improved tremendously since its initial release with the debut of the “+1 Edition.” While the story may seem shallow at times, this mobile title stands out because of solid campaign mechanics and top-notch RPG references in the script.

Get the Android version here.

Get the iPhone version here.

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Pros:

Tons of dungeons

Award-winning gameplay

Fights are deep and complex

Funny

Appeals to fans of old-school RPG

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Cons:

Not free

Some Android users have reported a bug that prevented them from getting their IAPs

In-jokes will only appeal to fans of certain franchises

Some users dislike the constant offers to buy IAP

Sometimes crashes, even on new devices

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3. Shattered Planet

Get a sense of the creepy atmosphere in Zombies, Run! by watching the video above from App Advice Daily.

Zombies, Run! may not be the sort of game that comes to mind when you think of an RPG. Nevertheless, this fitness game has all the elements of a classic RPG: quests, leveling up, resource allocation, and a gripping storyline where you need to do your part to save the world. If you want an RPG experience that’s outside of the box, this is it.

Zombies, Run! is part audiobook and part fitness app, and the vocal cast puts the average RPG voice cast to shame. As you run in the real world, the app tracks your running stats, while also immersing you in a fantastic story about the zombie apocalypse.

During each run, you can collect resources. These, in turn, can be used to level up your base. The coolest function of the app is “Zombie Chases,” which forces you to put on a burst of speed or risk getting “eaten” during a mission. If you want an RPG experience that will also help you get fit, Zombies, Run! is a solid choice.

Get the Android version here.

Get the iPhone version here.

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Pros:

Creative concept with an insanely addictive storyline

Full-featured run tracking, including time, distance, and map

Great way for less fit people to get motivated

Amazing voiceover cast

Play your own music in between audio mission tracks

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Cons:

Music may sometimes experience glitches

App is a bit of an investment to purchase all three seasons and side missions

Bugs can somewhat impact your run or base-building

Not great for older Android devices, requires Android 4.0 and up to work properly

You may need to re-download missions or restore purchases after updating the app

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5. Brave Frontier

Check out the Brave Frontier trailer in the video above.

Brave Frontier is a wildly popular mobile RPG. It has great depth in terms of the number of party members, arena battles, loot, and multiplayer raids. Players must enter Grand Gaia, the world of the gods, and unleash Summoner powers. The ultimate goal: defeat the fallen god Maxwell. If you’re the kind of RPG fan who loves a good PvP bout, Brave Frontier will definitely deliver on that front.

You can get some tips to beat Brave Frontier in this handy guide.

Get the Android version here.

Get the iPhone version here.

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Pros:

Large community of millions of players

Responsive developers who are transparent about gameplay issues

New players get welcome gifts

Special events launched every weekend

New characters introduced monthly

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Cons:

Device with a minimum of 1GB RAM (before install) is recommended.

Requires at least 300 MB of free storage to download

Somewhat challenging to master all aspects of gameplay

Game can crash on older Android devices

Fight scene graphics can sometimes look choppy

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