Best Mobile Games
The best games on iOS and Android, ranked by genre. We use an editorial HostedGG Score out of 100 since mobile critic aggregation is sparse. No game pays for placement.
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Gacha RPG
83
Deep, patch-driven RPGs built on character collecting, team comps, and tier lists.
Strategy
82
Competitive base-builders, deck-builders, and live-meta games with deep ladders.
Sandbox & Survival
84
Crafting, building, and surviving, often with full crossplay to PC and console.
Non P2W
89
Premium and fair-play mobile games where spending does not buy competitive power.
Shooter
81
Battle royales and competitive FPS that bring console-grade gunplay to mobile.
MOBA
83
Team-based lane-pushing battlers with deep hero rosters and live competitive metas.
Puzzle
87
Clever mechanics, meditative pace, and puzzles that stay with you.
RPG
82
Deep role-playing games built for mobile: premium ports, JRPGs, and action RPGs.
Top 10 overall
Highest-scored games across every genre.
- 1MinecraftWiki The definitive sandbox: build, mine, and survive anywhere, with full Bedrock crossplay to PC and console.Mojang2011SandboxCraftingCrossplay95Score
- 2Monument ValleyA complete premium puzzle classic with no stat grind, gacha, or competitive economy to spend into.ustwo games2014PuzzlePremiumOffline93Score
- 3Genshin ImpactWiki The breakout open-world gacha: a gorgeous, ever-expanding world with elemental combat and a huge roster.HoYoverse2020GachaOpen-worldFree-to-play92Score
- 4Monument Valley 2Another polished premium puzzle campaign with a fixed, handcrafted experience and no power-selling loop.ustwo games2017PuzzlePremiumOffline91Score
- 5Stardew ValleyThe cozy farming sim that plays beautifully on mobile, with multiplayer and endless depth.ConcernedApe2019FarmingSimCo-op91Score
- 6Final Fantasy Tactics: WotLA deep tactical RPG where your roster grows through battles and builds, not character pulls or paid boosts.Square Enix2011RPGPremiumOffline90Score
- 7Honkai: Star RailWiki A lavish turn-based space-fantasy RPG with sharp writing and the cleanest gacha combat around.HoYoverse2023GachaTurn-basedFree-to-play90Score
- 8Mini MetroA minimalist transit puzzle game that lives entirely on clean design and player decision-making.Dinosaur Polo Club2015PuzzlePremiumOffline89Score
- 9TerrariaA 2D sandbox of near-endless crafting, bosses, and exploration, fully featured on mobile.Re-Logic2013SandboxCraftingMultiplayer89Score
- 10
Alto's OdysseyA serene sandboarding runner across gorgeous procedural dunes, meditative and endlessly beautiful.Team Alto2018PuzzleEndless runnerAtmospheric88Score
Frequently asked questions
What are the best mobile games right now?
Across genres, the top picks are Minecraft, Monument Valley, Genshin Impact, Stardew Valley, and Final Fantasy Tactics. We rank within each genre because the best mobile game for a gacha RPG fan is completely different from what a puzzle or shooter player wants.
How does HostedGG score mobile games?
Mobile games rarely have Metacritic or OpenCritic coverage, so we use an editorial HostedGG Score out of 100. It weighs gameplay quality, depth, monetization fairness, and staying power. Scores are reviewed when major updates land.
Are these rankings paid placements?
No. The lists are editorial and no game pays for placement. Where we have our own coverage, such as a wiki hub for Zenless Zone Zero or Honkai: Star Rail, we link to it, but that does not change a game's score.
Are the best gacha games free to play?
Yes. Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail, Zenless Zone Zero, and most gacha RPGs are free to download and play, with optional spending on the wish or convene systems.
What are the best offline mobile games?
For offline play, Monument Valley, Mini Metro, The Room, INSIDE, Final Fantasy Tactics, and Star Wars: KOTOR are all fully playable without an internet connection.