Best turn-based RPG games for Android
Turn-based RPG games pause combat for each move: you pick a skill, a target and a plan, then the enemy answers, in grid tactics or classic party battles.
50 games ranked · How we rank
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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 generous free role-playing game for Turtles fans who enjoy collecting, training and slowly building a team.
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A free, ad-free mobile battler that suits anyone who wants ranked, casual or private Pokemon matches without the surrounding adventure.
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Number 4: ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE-RPG
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.5 out of 5 (817.1K) 10M+ installs
A long-running, generous One Piece RPG that rewards fans and patient team-builders, provided the in-app purchases do not put you off.
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A free turn-based squad RPG with a deep Marvel roster, best for players who enjoy collecting, upgrading and finding synergies.
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A long-running tactical RPG that suits series fans and casual strategists alike, provided you are online and comfortable with optional purchases.
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A fast, tactical squad battler with a deep roster and guild raids, best for Warhammer fans who enjoy building and positioning.
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A free turn-based RPG for players who enjoy planning formations and collecting heroes, with battles that play out automatically once you commit.
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A free, character-driven magic-school adventure best suited to readers who want a long story with light battles and rhythm stages.
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Number 10: 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.
More of the best turn-based RPG games
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11
Tokyo Ghoul · Break the Chains
FunCat Games
4.5
1M+
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12
Star Wars™: Galaxy of Heroes
ELECTRONIC ARTS
4.1
50M+
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13
Chaos Zero Nightmare
Smilegate, Inc.
4.5
1M+
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14
Voidpet Dungeon
Voidpet
4.5
1M+
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15
The Seven Deadly Sins
Netmarble
4.2
10M+
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16
Mecharashi
HK TEN TREE LIMITED
4.6
500K+
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17
Jurassic World™: The Game
Ludia Games Inc.
4.3
100M+
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18
ドラゴンボールZ ドッカンバトル
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.6
5M+
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19
Sword of Convallaria
XD Entertainment Pte Ltd
4.4
1M+
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20
Wizardry Variants Daphne
株式会社ドリコム
4.3
1M+
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21
Neo Monsters
ZigZaGame Inc.
4.6
5M+
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22
Immortal Taoists - Idle Manga
Entrepreneur Game
4.5
5M+
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23
Knights of Pen and Paper 3 RPG
Northica
4.3
500K+
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24
Evertale
ZigZaGame Inc.
4.6
10M+
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25
Mighty Party: Epic RPG Heroes
TCA GAMES STUDIO - FZCO
3.6
50M+
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26
Dragon Village 3
highbrow
4.6
1M+
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27
DRAGON QUEST
SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
4.4
100K+
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28
Epic Seven
Smilegate, Inc.
4.2
10M+
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29
Pokémon Masters EX
DeNA Co., Ltd.
4.2
10M+
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30
GIRLS' FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM
Darkwinter Software Co., Ltd.
4.5
1M+
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31
Echocalypse: Scarlet Covenant
Yoozoo (Singapore) Pte. Ltd
4.5
1M+
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32
SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.4
1M+
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33
EvoCreo - Pocket Monster Game
ilmfinity - Creator of Monster Adventure Games
4.4
1M+
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34
Honkai: Star Rail
COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD.
3.7
10M+
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35
Phobies:Turn-Based Card Battle
Phobies Holdings Inc.
4.4
1M+
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36
Madoka Magica Magia Exedra
Aniplex Inc.
4.2
100K+
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37
HeavenBurnsRed
Yostar Limited.
4.2
100K+
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38
Summoners War
Com2uS
3.9
50M+
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39
AI Game Master - Dungeon RPG
Digital Dynasty Entertainment Inc
4.6
100K+
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40
DRAGON QUEST V
SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
4.2
50K+
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41
Fate/Grand Order (English)
Aniplex Inc.
4.0
5M+
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42
FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered
SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
4.3
100K+
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43
FINAL FANTASY TACTICS : WotL
SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
4.0
500K+
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44
Coromon
Freedom Games LLC
4.6
1M+
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45
Taimanin Squad
Gremory Games inc.
4.5
100K+
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46
Rogue Slime
Quest Seeker Games LLC
4.6
100K+
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47
Old Greg's Tavern
Old Greg's Tavern
4.6
50K+
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48
DIGIMON UP
Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.
4.1
1M+
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49
Be The King: Judge Destiny
Hong Kong Pixel Peak Technology Co., Limited
4.0
1M+
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50
CHRONO TRIGGER (Upgrade Ver.)
SQUARE ENIX Co.,Ltd.
3.8
500K+
About turn-based RPG games
The slow rhythm fits touchscreens, where tapping a menu is easier than aiming in real time, and battles play out in short bursts without demanding constant reflexes. They suit players who like planning, party building and watching a plan land. Some are long story campaigns with named companions and heavy dialogue; others are leaner battle puzzles that reset each map, and some hybrids mix the two combat styles. Grid tactics reward positioning, while shared-turn systems reward skill timing. Length, difficulty and the amount of story between fights vary widely.
What to look for
- Check how much control the turn system gives you: a game that shows enemy intentions and lets you act in any order plays very differently from one that locks you into a fixed sequence.
- Look at how the party grows. Skill trees, gear, and class changes decide whether a long campaign stays interesting or turns into repeating the same attack.
- Consider the difficulty options and whether battles can be retried or skipped, since a tactical fight that stalls can block the whole story.
- See how the game makes money, because a paid title tends to tune pacing around play while a free one may gate energy, characters, or upgrades.
- Check whether progress saves locally and whether the game needs a connection, which matters if you play on a commute or in short offline sessions.
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.