Mobile Strategy Games 516q1i

(43 votes, average: 2.93 / 5)

Ikariam 33744

Ikariam is a strategy MMO set in a archipelago full of islands inspired by classic Greece. Begin on an island and make a name for your town both locally and worldwide by acquiring and managing resources, training an army, improving the town, and expanding your reach by building new towns on new islands. 83n3w

Publisher: GameForge
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Web & Mobile Strategy
Release Date: February, 2008
Pros: +Unique resource system. +Beginner-friendly. +Good visuals.
Cons: -Slow progression. -Pay-to-win elements. -Generic gameplay.

(50 votes, average: 2.94 / 5)

Grepolis 3s4x61

Grepolis is a free-to-play, browser-based strategy MMO set in Ancient Greece, also available on iOS and Android. Players begin by building and upgrading a city, increasing its military force and trade by interacting with nearby villages, eventually moving to new territories to gain new cities through conquering or colonization.

Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: High
Type: Browser/Mobile MMORTS
Release Date: December 8, 2009
Pros: +Own multiple cities. +Land & sea combat. +Active community.
Cons: -Pay-to-win elements. -Outdated chat UI. -Mediocre graphics.

(14 votes, average: 3.50 / 5)

Invasion: World War 3 612s32

Invasion: World War 3, also called Invasion: Online War Game, is 3D, mobile strategy MMO where players fight for dominance over the game’s map, fighting with guilds for territory and launching group attacks against foes. Upgrade your base to its maximum potential, sporting the ultimate in defensive and offensive technology to take on the leaderboards and occupy empty spaces with your troops.

Publisher: Tap4Fun
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: January 31, 2015 (NA/EU)
Pros: +Great graphics. +Modern military theme.
Cons: -Pay to win elements. -Generic gameplay.

(21 votes, average: 2.57 / 5)

Cards and Castles 533y6d

In Cards and Castles, you fight by collecting cards to summon your army, create buildings, and cast spells on a grid-based map against your enemies. This free-to-play game is a mix of CCG and strategy, offering five different factions with unique cards and playstyles.

Publisher: Bit Mass, LLC
Playerbase: Medium
Type: CCG Strategy
Release Date: April 10, 2014
Pros: +Factions enable strategy. +Cross-platform. +Clean UI and good A/V.
Cons: -Freezing issues. -Difficult to farm cards for F2P players. -Borrows elements from other CCGs.

(28 votes, average: 2.79 / 5)

Empire: Four Kingdoms 583v4f

Empire: Four Kingdoms is a mobile 2D strategy game where players take the role of Lord in the middle ages, tasked with building a fortress that houses troops and civilians. Lords must balance growth and the contentment of their residents to continue building their army by placing decorations and making the city feel more livable, a feature unique to Empire.

Developer: Goodgame Studios
Playerbase: High
Type: Strategy
Release Date: March 12, 2013
Platforms: Android & iOS
Pros: +Enormous amount of features. +High production values. +Consistent, clean artwork.
Cons: -Cash shop sells power. -Slow-paced progression at higher levels.

(97 votes, average: 2.97 / 5)

Forge of Empires 483x5h

Forge of Empires is a 2D browser-based strategy game from InnoGames, the creators of the classic Tribal Wars game. Players build their cities from a small village in the Stone Age to a mighty Empire in the Modern Times. Forge of Empires is available on a web-based browser, iOS, and Android.

Publisher: InnoGames
Playerbase: Medium
Type: Browser Strategy MMO
Release Date: Apr 17, 2012 (International)
Pros: +In-depth single-player campaign. +Bronze age to industrial age progression. +Tons of upgrades/depth.
Cons: -Limited PvP components. -Slow-paced progression.

(13 votes, average: 2.38 / 5)

Elemental Heroes 3u653

Elemental Heroes is a strategy MMORPG that utilizes turn-based combat on a hexagonal grid, pitting elemental foes against each other in the wilderness. Battle monsters and players within three large game portals to build and improve your army as you complete quests and prepare for raid bosses.

Publisher: JED GAMES
Playerbase: Low
Type: Strategy MMORPG
Release Date: March 4, 2016
Pros: +Available on PC and mobile. +Multiple playable races and classes. +PvP focus.
Cons: -Limiting stamina system. -Pay-to-win aspects. -Repetitive gameplay. -Purchased units cannot be used freely.

(36 votes, average: 3.39 / 5)

Clash of Kings 4m1c1b

Clash of Kings: Last Empire is a mobile strategy MMO for iOS and Android centered on empire-building and conquest. Lay siege to your new headquarters and start re-building from within, gathering a powerful army to eventually take on monsters and other players out in the world.

Publisher: Elex Wireless
Playerbase: High
Type: Mobile Strategy MMO
Release Date: December 30, 2014
Pros: +Beginner-friendly. +Great graphics and UI. +Large community.
Cons: -Pay-to-win elements. -Generic strategy elements. -Lots of bugs.

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