Best Android MMORPGs – Droid Gamers

MMORPGs are right up there as one of the most popular genres on mobile, and it’s easy to see why. The genre is pretty much defined by grind, and mobile has made this a lot more palatable thanks to the ability to take your gaming device everywhere, whether it’s the toilet or an important work meeting. So that’s why we put together this list of the best Android MMORPGs.

Having said that, this has resulted in some controversial mechanics, like autoplay, offline modes, and heavy pay-to-win – the latter of which can mitigate the grind completely for those with heavy purse strings. Still, it remains an intensely popular genre, and there are games that tend to avoid the worst of mobile practices.

We’re going to highlight a range of our favourite options in this guide, including free-to-play-friendly options, the best autoplay MMORPGs, and more. No matter your tastes, you’ll find something to enjoy here.

Beast Android MMORPGs

On with the rankings!

Old School RuneScape

For our money, it just doesn’t get any better than Old School RuneScape. This grind-heavy experience features none of the more nefarious mechanics like autoplay, offline play, or pay to win, and has almost too much content if anything.

As a result, it can feel overwhelming to the newcomer, who won’t quite know where to begin. Quite quickly, you’ll realize that it really doesn’t matter. There isn’t a right way to play RuneScape, and you’ll have the most fun by just dedicating yourself to whatever you feel like in that moment.

You can grind monsters, craft gear, cook, fish, parkour, mine, decorate your home – the possibilities are endless, and the grind to achieve all of it is deliciously addictive stuff.

Old School RuneScape features a free-to-play mode, which is pretty barebones but does have it’s own hardcore community. You’ll likely want to get the membership fairly quickly though, as it opens up a lot of content, including new skills, quests, areas, and equipment. You also get regular RuneScape’s membership in a single purchase, too.

Eve Echoes

Almost all of the MMOs on this excellent list are set in fantasy lands. You’ve got swords, you’ve got spells, you’ve got long beards. Eve: Echoes doesn’t play by those rules. It’s set in the vastness of space and sees you piloting awesome spaceships around the cosmos.

This isn’t just a squodged-down version of the PC original, it’s been designed from the ground up for mobile, which means it works absolutely wonderfully in the palm of your hand. There are still hours and hours of content to sink your face into though.

There are so many options for how to play here that you may as well be starting a brand new life in the space-faring future. And, really, that’s everything you want from an MMO, right?

Villagers & Heroes

Villagers & Heroes is a solid alternative to RuneScape, for those that don’t really like either of them. It’s got an odd art style that’s like a cross between Fable and World of Warcraft and a world that’s reminiscent of Divinity: Original Sin’s crazier moments, but there’s a lot to like here.

Combat is fun, there are a lot of character customization options, and you can dedicate yourself to lots of non-combat skills just like you can in RuneScape. The community isn’t enormous, but you’ll rarely find yourself alone, and you can play across PC and mobile.

The only caveat is that we’ve received reports that the optional subscription is a little on the expensive side. We’re not entirely sure what it offers, so you’re better off reaching out to the community to see if it’s worth it.

Adventure Quest 3D

Adventure Quest 3D is slowly growing into a powerhouse all of its own. It feels like it’s been in beta forever, and it likely will be for some time. That’s not due to a lack of effort on the dev’s part though, as new content arrives on a near-weekly basis.

There are tons of quests to complete, areas to explore, and gear sets to grind, and you can enjoy the entire experience entirely for free. There is an optional membership and cosmetics to purchase, but none of it is by any means essential. If you really don’t want to spend a penny, Adventure Quest 3D is the friendliest option out there.

The developers run regular events too, which are often genuinely a lot of fun. These include the Battle Concert events, in which real-life bands play a set in-game for a period of time, and holiday events that feature awesome cosmetic items to unlock.

Toram Online

If Adventure Quest 3D doesn’t do it for you, Toram Online is a solid alternative. It’s also one of the most customizable out there, with loads of cosmetic options, and you’re never locked into a specific class. Just like with Monster Hunter, you can swap your fighting style at any point.

In fact, it borrows a lot from Monster Hunter, with you summoning your friends to help you head out into the world to slay monsters. There’s a huge world to explore, and a storyline to beat for those that like that sort of thing.

Given that there’s no PvP, there’s no real pay-to-win on offer in Toram Online. There are optional purchases that make the game easier, or speed up progress, but who are you really competing with?

Lineage 2 Revolution

If pay-to-win doesn’t put you off, or you actually like it, it doesn’t get much better than Lineage 2: Revolution. It’s basically the ultimate mobile MMORPG, with a strong reliance on autoplay, lots of pay to win, and offline modes so you can continue the grind even when you can’t actively play.

There’s an awful lot to do in Lineage 2 as well, even if you rarely feel like you’re actually doing anything. There’s a story campaign, a wealth of dungeons to battle through, and large-scale PvP warfare to be had, alongside an intimate arena. If anything, there’s too much to do in Lineage 2 Revolution.

The pay to win is strong in this one though, as you can drastically increase your power and the speed at which you progress with a single swipe of your credit card. That being said, unless you really care about topping the PvP leaderboards, you can have plenty of fun in this one without spending a buck.

Black Desert Mobile

We weren’t huge fans of Black Desert Mobile at review, as there’s a strong sense it just can’t really get the basics right. It’s ugly, runs like a horse with a broken leg, and has all of the aspects we don’t like in mobile MMORPGs. However, you might be able to forgive it its shortcomings and embrace the aspects we don’t like.

It seems that a lot of you have already, as Black Desert Mobile remains a fiercely popular entry in the genre following its launch. We want to be inclusive of lots of different tastes on mobile, so we’re including this as the alternative to Lineage 2 Revolution.

It’s a fairly similar experience generally, though there are key differences. Black Desert Mobile’s combat system, for example, is the best in the business – especially on mobile – and there are deep crafting and non-combat skill systems in play for those who don’t fancy hitting monsters with massive swords.

Perfect World Mobile

Perfect World Mobile might well be the best-looking game on mobile, but that’s all it really has going for it. It’s the usual generic autoplay MMORPG with pay-to-win in heaps and a nonsensical story.

World of Kings

World of Kings is the closest you’ll get to World of Warcraft on mobile. Autoplay does feature, though only while questing. Whenever you participate in group content, you actually have to play the game yourself.

Ragnarok M

Ragnarok M does a fairly decent job of updating the classic Ragnarok experience for mobile with some fancy new visuals. It’s just a bit dull, overall, and features many of the genre’s worst tropes.

MapleStory M

MapleStory M did a much better job of updating a classic PC MMORPG for mobile than Ragnarok M. It’s basically the experience you know and love but with some mobile-friendly options bolted on, like autoplay. Lots and lots of autoplay.

An enormous, full-featured MMO in the palm of your hand? Check. What else does V4 offer? How about cross-platform play? You can team up with friends romping through the PC version of this gem from the comfort of the palm of your hand. Bish. Bash. Bosh.

Tales of Wind

Tales of Wind is cut from the same cloth as Lineage 2: Revolution and AxE though with decent anime visuals and is a lot more friendly overall. We particularly appreciate how it’s so easy to find something to do every day without feeling overwhelmed.

So that’s out picks for the best Android MMORPGs. Want some more roles to play? Check out the best Android ARPGs.