There are an absolute ton of gacha games on mobile. In fact, it might well be the biggest genre on iOS and Android, with games featuring enormous franchises from Marvel, Disney, Star Wars, and more. With so many options to choose from, it can be difficult to know where to start; particularly for those that haven’t played a gacha game before.
But that’s where we come in, with this list of the best gacha games mobile has to offer. We’re something of an expert on the genre, with many tier lists, reviews, and guides on the biggest gacha games, so our list is pretty definitive. We’re sure that many of you will agree that among these games are some of the best mobile games overall, or at least some of the best free mobile games.
Here are the best gacha games on iPhone and Android:
Raid: Shadow Legends
What best gacha games list would be complete without arguably the biggest of them all, Raid: Shadow Legends? This visually stunning RPG works across PC and mobile and features a wide variety of heroes to collect and content to battle through.
Get started with our Raid: Shadow Legends guide then play it on the big screen with the help of our guide on how to play Raid: Shadow Legends on PC.
Play Raid: Shadow Legends for free.
Genshin Impact
It might look like Breath of the Wild, but don’t let that put you off. Genshin Impact is a visually stunning gacha game that challenges you to explore a wide-open world, battle through dungeons, and collect the game’s numerous characters.
Take a look at our Genshin Impact tier list to find out more about the playable characters, and our quick explainer if you’re not sure – just what is Genshin Impact?
Read our Genshin Impact review.
Honkai Star Rail
This gacha game from Hoyoverse has you take control of the Trailblazer, in this title you roll for gorgeous characters with different elements and fighting styles, unravel an enthralling story, and take part in unique turn-based combat against numerous foes.
For more information, take a look at our Honkai Star Rail codes, Honkai Star Rail characters, and Honkai Star Rail tier list – and of course, read our full Honkai Star Rail review too.
Epic Seven
Epic Seven is a Korean gacha game with a massive player base and some intense PvP that requires quick thinking and strategy. It has a gorgeous anime art style, animated cutscenes that are a real treat for the eyes, and over 200 characters to choose from, meaning you’re bound to find one you want to use in combat.
It’s also well monetized and doesn’t feel too P2W like some other gacha games, meaning you can pick up extra resources fairly easily, and roll for your favorite characters frequently without opening your wallet.
AFK Journey
AFK Journey expands upon the universe you find in AFK Arena, with familiar heroes and factions for you to take control of as you explore the world. What sets it apart is its unique story, RPG adventure combat, and 3D visuals.
If you’re tempted to give the game a go, our AFK Journey codes and AFK Journey tier list can help you get started on your adventure with some handy freebies and good advice.
AFK Arena
AFK Arena has established itself as one of the finest mobile gacha games thanks, primarily, to its fairness to those who play for free. It features a large cast of original characters, alongside special guest stars like Assassin’s Creed’s Ezio Auditore.
If you’d like to get started, check out our AFK Arena tier list, then grab some AFK Arena codes for free goodies.
Arknights
Mixing traditional gacha mechanics with tower defense gameplay, Arknights brings something a little different to the mix. It’s one of the most strategic options on this list, so it relies a lot less on autoplay.
Check out our Arknights tier list and Arknights codes before you get started. Then take a look at everything we know about the Arknights Endfield release date for even more gacha gaming goodness.
Azur Lane
Blending together RPG, bullet hell, and naval warfare, Azur Lane is certainly one of the more unique entries on this list. Rather than collect characters, you collect ships, each of which has its own stats and skills.
Want to know which character is best? Take a look at our Azur Lane tier list.
Dragon Ball Legends
Despite pinning the yarn of new character, erm, Shallot, Dragon Ball Legends nonetheless allows you to create a powerful party of your favorite characters from the franchise’s history.
We’ve created a handy Dragon Ball Legends tier list to help you work out which character is best.
Guardian Tales
This gacha game plays like it’s 1991, drawing liberal inspiration from The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past. Explore dungeons, solve puzzles, and recruit characters to join your party. We’ve put together a Guardian Tales tier list, Guardian Tales codes list, and Guardian Tales guide for those just getting started in Guardian Tales.
Pokémon Masters
Yes, there is an official Pokémon gacha game on mobile. Pokémon Masters has you collecting sync pairs, which are combinations of your favorite trainers and Pokémon from the franchise’s history. We’ve got a Pokémon Masters guide, Pokémon Masters tier list, and Pokémon Masters update tracker to make your time with the game much easier.
Summoners War
No best gacha games list would be complete without the game that arguably started it all, Summoners War. Though it shows its age now, Summoners War laid the groundwork for many of the games on this list.
The game now features more than 1,500 unique monsters to summon and over 200 million players around the world. You can compete in real-time raids and explore massive labyrinths or relax while decorating your village.
Wuthering Waves
Although this gacha game gives us serious Genshin Impact vibes with its gorgeous open world and handsome anime husbands, it still manages to stand out. As we mention in our Wuthering Waves review, there’s no reason these games can’t exist in harmony.
If you’re asking yourself “Can I run Wuthering Waves?” make sure you check out PCGameBenchmark to find out. You can also head over to our Wuthering Waves tier list and Wuthering Waves code guide to learn about the best characters and pick up some free stuff.
Zenless Zone Zero
This one is another game from Hoyoverse and is an action RPG that has you take on the role of a Zenless Zone Zero Proxy who leads a colorful cast on expeditions through Hollows. For more details, head on over to our Zenless Zone Zero characters guide.
If you’re interested in trying out a different offering from Hoyo, you can read our Zenless Zone Zero interview with the game’s producer. Then take a look at our Zenless Zone Zero tier list to see which characters are worth your time.
Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis
If you’re looking for a Final Fantasy game you can play in bite-sized chunks whenever you have a moment, we recommend giving Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis a try. This gacha game features fast-paced, command-based battles that take inspiration from FFVII’s Active Time Battle system and an amazing story you can work through in chapters.
If you’re not sold yet, we have a Final Fantasy VII: Ever Crisis review that might sway you.
Here are some upcoming gacha games we’re looking forward to:
Project Mugen
Project Mugen is an upcoming cyber RPG from NetEase, the game seems to have a modern feel like Zenless Zone Zero but with a much larger city to explore and unique characters known as Espers each with distinct combat mechanics.
To learn more, we recommend you head over to our Project Mugen release date and Project Mugen pre-registration guides. Then meet all of the Project Mugen characters we know about so far.
Neverness to Everness
This upcoming gacha game features cute anime waifus, an urban area to explore, and racecars to drive. Neverness to Everness is one of the more unique games like Genshin Impact we’ve seen and we can’t wait to purchase a house and run down some pedestrians à la GTA, we know you’ve done it too.
Head on over to our Neverness to Everness release date guide where we speculate on when you may be able to get your hands on this fresh new title.
For those of you who have played all the best gacha games out there and need something new to play, take a look at our list of the best mobile RPGs. If it’s more lists you’re looking for, we’ve put together the best mobile has to offer in our best iOS games and best Android games lists. We’ve also got a few genre lists, including the best mobile strategy games and the best mobile roguelikes.
