Best Offline Mobile RPGs, Ranked

RPGs are one of the most popular genres out there, as they allow players to choose from different weapons, armor, and companions. Not to mention that they have amazing stories to tell. When paired with the convenience of mobility, they are propelled to an entirely different level.

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Many RPGs are restricted to grid-based combat, which a lot of players like. However, others allow for a lot more freedom of movement and exploration, which makes them really fun. In any case, being able to take their games anywhere they want is something most players welcome greatly. Here are some of the best offline mobile RPGs.

6

Dungeon Ward

A Fun Mobile Title That’s Fun No Matter Where It’s Played

• Platform(s): Windows, Android
• Released: May 13, 2022
• Developer(s): František Liška
• Genre(s): RPG, Action Game
• Fantasy elements
• Decent gameplay experience and combat

Dungeon Ward is one of those games that deserve a lot more recognition than they get, as it provides players with tons of hours of fun and a decent gameplay experience. Combining classical grid-based dungeon crawler mechanics with fast-paced action RPG elements, this title should be played by every mobile game lover at least once.

This game features various fantasy elements that give it a unique touch in terms of combat and exploration. While no one is saying it will be the next Skyrim, it’s definitely entertaining during a long flight or a commute to or from work.

5

Eternium

Three Different Classes For Players To Choose From

Hack & slash against the dark forces threatening your home-world. Experience intense tactical fights in this fast paced, old school action RPG.
Play as a Mage, Warrior or Bounty Hunter, wielding a sword, axe, staff or gun. Level up to learn new abilities and increase your attributes.

Venture into dark caves and dungeons, explore forests, villages and graveyards, lay siege to demon-controlled castles, brave snowy mountain peaks, and travel to the moon to slay strange creatures among craters and canyons, and beyond, to the deserts, pyramids and jungles of the red planet.

Open treasure chests to loot gold, gemstones and battle gear. Equip shiny breastplates, menacing helmets and hoods, spiked shoulder pads, mysterious cloaks or capes. Protect yourself with a shield, or choose to wield two weapons as a warrior.

Enjoy the visceral satisfaction of responsive, fast-paced combat, with spectacular special effects, pleasing sounds, rewarding damage numbers, all set against immersive backdrops and atmospheric, inspiring music scores.

Each hero class has access to about 20 abilities (skills or spells), and each of your three companions has four more. The game starts simple but culminates in a flurry of tactical possibilities at high levels.

Eternium is crafted with passion by a small band of old-school RPG fans, who love making the game they always wanted to play.

Systems

• Great hack-and-slash combat mechanics
• Players can take on the role of a Mage, a Warrior, or a Bounty Hunter

While Eternium is not a classic RPG, but rather an Action RPG, it still features enough elements of the former to make it to this list. Throughout the game, players can either take on the role of a Mage, a Bounty Hunter or a Warrior as they wield various melee weapons and even a gun to take down their enemies.

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4

Star Traders: Frontiers

A Deep-Space Adventure With Multiple Options

Star Traders: Frontiers

Command your ship and crew as a space pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more in Star Traders: Frontiers – an epic space RPG from Trese Brothers Games. Venture forth into a massive open universe, rich with adventure and the lore of the Star Traders.

Choose your path by assembling and commanding your custom crew and spaceship in a constantly evolving galaxy torn by internal strife, political intrigue, and alien threats. Will you fly as a pirate terrorizing shipping lanes, join the solar wars as a military captain, or track targets across the stars as a fearsome bounty hunter?

Explore a rich, open universe: Discover endless procedurally-generated galactic maps, meet unique characters, and take on enemies across galaxy!

Take on the role of a spy, smuggler, explorer, pirate, merchant, bounty hunter, and more (33 jobs total)! Customize your own spaceship: choose from more than 350 upgrades and 45 ship hulls to build your very own vessel to venture across the vast reaches of space. Assemble your wing fleet, as well! Outfit your capital ship as a carrier and launch interdictors, bombers and shuttles into space combat against your enemy

Systems

Released

November 14, 2017

ESRB

t

• Different classes for players to choose from
• Players can customize their spaceship throughout the game

Star Traders: Frontiers is an interstellar adventure that allows players to command a ship and its crew as either a Bounty Hunter, a Merchant, a Space Pirate and more. As players progress through the game, they’ll be able to customize their spaceship and assemble their wing fleet to their liking, which is a great thing to have in a mobile RPG.

While this title does not require as many tactical moves or deep thinking as other RPGs, it still manages to deliver an entertaining experience.

3

Neverwinter Nights

A Classic RPG That Is Now Available On Mobile

Neverwinter Nights

Slink through the shadows as a deadly half-elven rogue, wield fearsome magics as a powerful gnomish sorcerer, vanquish your foes as an armor-clad dwarven paladin… whatever hero you create, incredible adventures await.

Discover magic, wonder, and danger at every turn on your own or with friends in these classic Dungeons & Dragons adventures.

The original Neverwinter Nights campaign: Find yourself at the center of intrigue, betrayal, and dark magic in Neverwinter Nights. Journey through dangerous cities, monster filled dungeons and deep into uncharted wilderness in search of the cure for a cursed plague ravaging the city of Neverwinter.  Build your own world full of unique monsters, items, traps, encounters, and settings, then share your creation with the rest of the Neverwinter Nights community. 

Neverwinter Nights: Enhanced Edition adds all-new enhanced features to the content of Neverwinter Nights Diamond Edition. Discover over 40 hours of new stories, then go on to sample the hundreds of modules created by community members just like you. 

Systems

Released

June 18, 2002

ESRB

m

• Based on the rules of the Dungeons & Dragons universe
• A timeless classic beloved by many

Neverwinter Nights is a timeless classic and arguably one of the best RPGs of the last 25 years. While the mobile version of this game is not new, the fact that it’s still available goes to show just how popular it once was, and how beloved it still is among its community.

Like other similar RPGs, Neverwinter Nights is heavily based on the rules of the popular board game Dungeons & Dragons. Naturally, some variations and modifications have been implemented to keep this title interesting and somewhat unique. But those who like these kinds of games should certainly give this mobile title a chance.

2

Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic

Arguably The Best Star Wars Game To Date

Choose Your Path.
It is four thousand years before the Galactic Empire and hundreds of Jedi Knights have fallen in battle against the ruthless Sith. You are the last hope of the Jedi Order. Can you master the awesome power of the Force on your quest to save the Republic? Or will you fall to the lure of the dark side? Hero or villain, saviour or conqueror… you alone will determine the destiny of the entire galaxy!

A brand new Star Wars role-playing experience with unique characters, creatures, vehicles and planets.

Learn to use the Force with over 40 different powers and build your own lightsaber.

Adventure through some of the most popular Star Wars locations, including Tatooine and the Wookiee homeworld Kashyyyk.

Choose your party from nine customisable characters, including Twi’leks, droids and Wookiees.

Travel to eight enormous worlds in your own starship, the Ebon Hawk.

Released

July 15, 2003

ESRB

T for Teen: Violence

• Available for offline mobile play
• Several party members are available

Although the Star Wars franchise has been the inspiration for many outstanding video games in the last few years, many veteran players still agree that Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic is the franchise’s magnum opus. Although the game’s graphics don’t hold up to today’s standards, it’s important to remember that it was released in 2003, and they looked rather good for their time.

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The fact that this title still has a solid fanbase on mobile, PC and consoles goes to show just how great the gameplay experience is, as many are willing to look past the jagged edges of the character’s faces to enjoy several playthroughs. While the turn-based combat mechanics are not the best, they were quite decent for their time and kept players invested in the story of Revan, Bastilla, Carth, and their companions aboard the Ebon Hawk. Throughout the story, players can make some extremely evil choices or choose to save the weak, expecting nothing in return. Players get full control of what happens in the narrative, and that’s admirable.

1

Final Fantasy IX

A Classic In The Franchise That Can Now Be Enjoyed On The Go

Zidane and the Tantalus Theater Troupe have kidnapped Princess Garnet, the heir of Alexandria. To their surprise, however, the princess herself yearned to escape the castle. Through a series of unusual circumstances, she and her personal guard, Steiner, fall in with Zidane and set out on an incredible journey.

Meeting unforgettable characters like Vivi and Quina along the way, they learn about themselves, the secrets of the Crystal, and a malevolent force that threatens to destroy their world.

Learn new abilities by equipping items. When fully mastered, these abilities can be used even without equipping items, allowing for nearly endless customization options.

Fill your Trance gauge as you sustain hits in battle. When fully charged, your characters will enter Trance mode, granting them powerful new skills!

Never let items go to waste. Combine two items or pieces of equipment together and make better, stronger items!

Released

July 7, 2000

ESRB

T for Teen: Violence, Mild Language

• Released almost 25 years ago
• One of the best stories in the franchise

Although Final Fantasy 9 is not considered to be the best title in the franchise from an overall perspective, it does fall into the top 5 when talking about the best stories in its universe.

Like several other mobile games that have been ported from a console, Final Fantasy 9 was released more than 20 years ago, which makes it easier for developers to make the game run on portable devices without needing to optimize them greatly. All in all, the mobile version of Final Fantasy 9 is a great choice for players looking to play offline while they’re on the move.

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