1. Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic
The top slot on our list goes to Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic, a mobile rendition of BioWare’s epic Star Wars tale.
To defeat the Sith Lord Darth Malak, players take on the role of a Jedi avatar.
Star Wars franchise landmarks may be discovered all across the game, letting players explore the galaxy and learn rich knowledge about the Star Wars setting.
The player’s choices throughout the game will ultimately determine where their character stands in the Old Republic by bringing them closer to the Light or the Dark Side of the Force.
2. Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley provides players with their own slice of paradise in the form of a peaceful farm on the outskirts of town. The player’s farmer inherits a run-down farm in the charming little Pelican Town from their grandfather. Players have four years in-game to develop their farm by completing tasks around town, mining, and making friends with the villagers. The farm can be customized to the player’s liking, with several farm types available at the start of the game depending on what resources the player wants to use the most.
3. Dragon Quest VIII
Dragon Quest VIII brings the beloved franchise to mobile, revitalizing the series’ first 3D title. Players join the brave heroes Yangus, Jessica, and Angelo on their quest to find the evil jester Dhoulmagus, restore the cursed King Trode and Princess Medea to human form, and save the kingdom of Trodain.
The mobile port of the game includes improved touchscreen controls for movement and turn-based combat, allowing players to quickly switch between one-handed and two-handed play. Combat can have simple or complex command structures, allowing the overall experience to be tailored to the player’s preferred mobile gaming style.
4. Monster Hunter Stories
Monster Hunter Stories is a satisfying spin-off of the grind-heavy main series, focusing on a small village where residents prefer to coexist with monsters rather than hunt them. Riders can bond with their “Monsters” and use their incredible powers to explore the world by using magical artifacts known as Kinship Stones.
The game’s mobile port has improved graphics and a more user-friendly interface, as well as an auto-save feature that eliminates some of the manual labor associated with story progression.
5. Final Fantasy XV: Pocket Edition
Final Fantasy XV Pocket Edition is marketed as “easy for anyone to pick up and play.” It makes Final Fantasy’s vast and intricately woven world accessible to everyone while fitting neatly in the palm of your hand. What is the game’s premise? Players join crown prince Noctis in the days leading up to his wedding, only to encounter heartbreak and strife on his way to meet his new bride.
Pocket Edition is a condensed version of the original Final Fantasy XV release, with touchscreen controls and more stylized graphics to accommodate the phone’s technical limitations. The first episode of the game is free, and players have the option of purchasing subsequent episodes individually or in bundles.