Best gacha games for Android
Gacha games build a roster through summoning: earn currency from stages, events and daily tasks, then spend it on draws for rare heroes and new teams.
50 games ranked · How we rank
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A polished free raid game for players who enjoy quick timing challenges and competing with friends, ads and purchases included.
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A deep, free team-building RPG for patient planners who enjoy faction tactics and long-term roster growth.
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A generous, long-running kingdom builder and team battler that suits collectors and guild players more than anyone after a short campaign.
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Number 4: DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.6 out of 5 (1.3M) 50M+ installs
A free, long-running puzzle-RPG that suits Dragon Ball fans who enjoy team building more than reflex-driven combat.
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A free squad-building shooter with striking character art, best for players who enjoy collecting Nikkes and don't mind random-item purchases.
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A deep, well-presented Dragon Ball fighter and collector for fans who want live duels and a roster to build over months.
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A tap-based Dragon Ball battler where team-building carries the depth; best for fans who enjoy collecting and long-term progression.
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A tactical, generous idle RPG that rewards formation thinking and suits players who want progress without constant grinding.
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A deep, free turn-based RPG for players who enjoy long-term team building and can accept random in-app purchases.
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A polished anime RPG with animated 2D battles and a deep competitive side, best for players ready for a long-term commitment.
More of the best gacha games
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11
Empires & Puzzles: Match-3 RPG
Small Giant Games
4.5
50M+
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12
Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA Co., Ltd.
4.2
10M+
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13
Idle Heroes
DHGAMES
4.7
10M+
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14
GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM
Darkwinter Software Co., Ltd.
4.5
1M+
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15
Top Heroes: Kingdom Saga
RiverGame
4.6
10M+
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16
Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant
Yoozoo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
4.5
1M+
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17
Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links
KONAMI
4.4
50M+
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18
Dragon Traveler
HongKong GameTree Limited
4.4
1M+
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19
WWE Champions: Wrestling RPG
Scopely
4.4
50M+
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20
Tribal Glory
Tribal Glory Studio
4.7
100K+
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21
Summoners War
Com2uS
3.9
50M+
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22
The Eminence in Shadow RPG
Crunchyroll Games, LLC
4.4
1M+
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23
Destiny Hero: Black Myth RPG
PlayDrive Games
4.8
50K+
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24
ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE-RPG
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.5
10M+
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25
Arknights: Endfield
GRYPHLINE
4.6
5M+
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26
Neo Monsters
ZigZaGame Inc.
4.6
5M+
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27
Fire Emblem Heroes
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
4.5
10M+
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28
MARVEL Future Fight
Netmarble
4.2
100M+
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29
Azur Lane
Yostar Limited.
4.0
5M+
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30
Evertale
ZigZaGame Inc.
4.6
10M+
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31
Seven Knights Re:BIRTH
Netmarble
4.5
5M+
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32
Fate/Grand Order (English)
Aniplex Inc.
4.0
5M+
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33
Puzzle & Dragons
GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc.
3.9
10M+
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34
Disney Twisted-Wonderland
Aniplex Inc.
4.8
500K+
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35
LAST CLOUDIA
AIDIS Inc.
4.7
1M+
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36
Watcher of Realms - US
Skystone Games Pte. Ltd.
4.6
100K+
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37
MapleStory M - Fantasy MMORPG
NEXON Company
4.4
5M+
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38
Girl Wars
BUFFALO
4.6
100K+
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39
Taimanin Squad
Gremory Games inc.
4.5
100K+
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40
Unison League
Ateam Entertainment Inc.
4.1
1M+
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41
Arknights
Yostar Limited.
4.4
5M+
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42
Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes
ELECTRONIC ARTS
4.1
50M+
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43
Chaos Zero Nightmare
Smilegate, Inc.
4.5
1M+
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44
The Seven Deadly Sins
Netmarble
4.2
10M+
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45
Super Snail
Qcplay Limited.
4.5
1M+
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46
Horde War: Summon of Avengers
JoyTogether Games
4.4
50K+
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47
DC: Dark Legion™
FunPlus International AG
4.3
5M+
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48
CookieRun: Crumble - Idle RPG
Devsisters Corporation
4.5
1M+
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49
Avatar: Realms Collide
Tilting Point
4.5
1M+
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50
Invincible: Guarding the Globe
Ubisoft Entertainment
4.4
1M+
About gacha games
Pools usually hold a few rare prizes among many common ones, so planning around limited resources is part of the game. They suit players who enjoy collecting and watching a squad grow over months. Some lean on puzzle or turn-based combat that rewards careful team building; others are lighter, with auto-battles and event grinding. They also differ in how generous the summons feel, how much story and strategy sit behind the collection and how demanding the daily routine is. The biggest split is between games that allow steady progress without paying and those that gate it behind currency you would otherwise buy.
What to look for
- Check the published summon rates and whether a pity system guarantees a rare character after a set number of draws, since that determines whether saving currency is worthwhile.
- Look at how stamina or energy limits your play sessions, because a low cap with slow regeneration turns the game into a schedule of short check-ins rather than long sessions.
- See how duplicate characters are handled, since some games make extras useful for upgrades while others leave them as dead weight in your roster.
- Consider how the game earns money, whether through optional currency packs, a subscription, or ads, and whether the free path still lets you clear content at a reasonable pace.
- Check the install size and whether the game needs a constant connection, as both affect how easily you can play on a phone with limited storage or an unstable network.
How we rank
Apps are ranked by their Google Play rating (weighted by how many people rated them), their number of installs, how recently they were updated and how closely they fit the category. Only apps we've reviewed are included.