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Best Strategy Games

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The best mobile strategy games reward planning and a sharp read of the meta, whether you are building a base, tuning a deck, or climbing a ranked ladder. They are patch-driven and competitive, with card and unit tier lists that shift every season.

Ranked by editorial HostedGG Score (out of 100). Mobile critic aggregation is sparse, so these are our independent picks.

  1. 1Clash Royale app iconClash RoyaleA real-time card duel that fuses tower defense and deck-building into perfect bite-sized matches.Supercell2016PvPCardReal-time88Score
  2. 2Clash of Clans app iconClash of ClansThe base-building war game that defined mobile strategy and still runs a thriving competitive scene.Supercell2012Base-buildingPvPFree-to-play87Score
  3. 3Marvel Snap app iconMarvel SnapA lightning-fast collectible card game where matches end in minutes and the meta never sits still.Second Dinner2022CardPvPFree-to-play86Score
  4. 4Brawl Stars app iconBrawl StarsFast 3v3 and battle-royale brawls with a deep roster of brawlers and a hero tier list of its own.Supercell2018PvPActionFree-to-play85Score
  5. 5Summoners War app iconSummoners WarOne of mobile strategy's longest-running hits: deep monster collecting with a fiercely competitive PvP ladder.Com2uS2014GachaTurn-basedPvP83Score
  6. 6Rise of Kingdoms app iconRise of KingdomsA sprawling real-time 4X where alliances wage war across a living world map.Lilith Games20184XMMOFree-to-play80Score
  7. 7Whiteout Survival app iconWhiteout SurvivalWiki A frostpunk-flavored survival 4X: grow your furnace city, recruit generation-tiered heroes, and war across the ice.Century Games2023SurvivalBase-building4X80Score
  8. 8Boom Beach app iconBoom BeachCombat-focused base raiding with a satisfying troop-and-gunboat assault loop.Supercell2014Base-buildingPvEFree-to-play79Score
  9. 9Clash Mini app iconClash MiniSupercell's chess-style auto-battler: position your Clash Royale minis and watch them fight.Supercell2023Auto-battlerPvPFree-to-play78Score
  10. 10State of Survival app iconState of SurvivalA zombie apocalypse 4X with hero-driven combat and a massive worldwide player base.FunPlus2019StrategyBase-building4X77Score

Frequently asked questions

What is the best mobile strategy game?

Clash Royale and Clash of Clans remain the gold standard for competitive mobile strategy, while Marvel Snap is the best pick if you prefer a fast collectible card game. All three are free to play with deep, evolving metas.

What are the best base-building games on mobile?

Clash of Clans is the benchmark for base-building and raiding, with Boom Beach and Rise of Kingdoms close behind for players who want war and alliances at a larger scale.