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Publishers using the Harry Potter series brand have a deep history of releasing less-than-stellar titles on multiple platforms. Avalanche Software's (developers) dedication to Hogwarts Legacy was a love letter to Harry Potter fans, delivering an exceptional open world and detailed recreation of Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry.
10 Diablo Immortal alternatives that aren't pay-to-win
Why not try an ARPG that won't drain your bank account
While we enjoyed Diablo Immortal's hack-and-slash action, its aggressive monetization strategy leaves much to be desired. It's hard to enjoy the game without it bombarding you with countless reminders of in-game purchases, so if you've reached your breaking point, we recommend exploring some of our favorite alternative ARPGs on the Play Store.
Ever since Nintendo released the NES in 1983, the term Nintendo Hard has been used to describe a difficult game. Similarly, nowadays, the term Soulslike immediately attributes any title with specific characteristics. It defines a dark, challenging, unforgiving yet rewarding experience.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened beginner's guide — How to get started in the world of Hogwarts
All of the basics the School of Witchcraft and Wizardry doesn't cover
Warner Bros. has concocted an intriguing collectible card game, Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, now globally available across Android, iOS, and PC. Our initial impressions of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened are positive, so it's only natural to push the title toward the top as one of the most anticipated games to land on Android in 2023. It has already seen a limited global release to prepare for the wider launch, and all of this testing has paid off.
HoYoverse has shown AAA gachas can compete hand-in-hand with the hottest titles thanks to Android's frontrunner gacha Genshin Impact. The company shows no signs of slowing down as another multi-million dollar title arrives on Android, iOS, PC, and PlayStation (coming soon). But juggling several top-tier Android games can be stressful, so we've created a handy guide to teach players all of Honkai: Star Rail's exploitable secrets. After all, we wish all Trailblazers plenty of success as they depart on the Astral Express with their favorite Android gaming phone.
The year is rolling by, and only a few upcoming Android gems remain. Black Clover M is one of these anticipated releases being published on our Android gaming phones. Currently, the game's publisher, Garena, has begun soft launching regionally. The mobile title is based on the iconic events surrounding the wildly popular anime and manga series Black Clover. It re-tells the story of Mage fledglings Asta and Yuno embarking on their Magic Knight's journey through Clover Kingdom. But to reach your Magic Knight's maximum potential, you must chase after the strongest allies, so we've devised a guide to teach players how to re-roll early in Black Clover M.
Harry Potter: Magic Awakened gives Hogwarts Legacy a run for its money, out now
This card-based RPG might not be open-world, but it oozes tons of Harry Potter charm
More than a year after we went hands-on with an early English version of Harry Potter: Magic Awakened, the game is now available worldwide. It's taken a while to get to this point; after launching in China and Taiwan in 2021, the game soft-launched in select countries three months ago, ahead of its worldwide release. Surprisingly, it's a remarkable game, showing levels of polish and detail absent in AAA console releases like Hogwarts Legacy, which we explore more in our Harry Potter: Magic Awakened review.
Torchlight Infinite review: A feeble Diablo Immortal imitation
Boring combat and a bloated perk system let down this ARPG
Over a year after it entered closed beta, Torchlight Infinite launched worldwide on May 9. This launch was accompanied by a new season and refined gameplay, but while fans of the beta will be happy with the changes, there's little here to recommend to newcomers. However, if you've exhausted all the best RPGs on the Play Store, read on for our review of the latest installment in the Torchlight action RPG franchise.
Torchlight Infinite, the free-to-play ARPG for PC and mobile, finally has a release date after a trickle of testing over the last year. The upcoming full release boasts many changes from the recent open beta, which has been running since October 2022. Torchlight Infinite will release on all platforms simultaneously next month, including Android.
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance bring its classic RPG action to Android and iOS for the first time
Grab this excellent ARPG at its cheapest price anywhere
Baldur's Gate: Dark Alliance is out now on mobile devices. Since 2021, The 2001 ARPG has been ported to Xbox and Playstation consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC; now, it's the turn of Android and iOS, bringing the classic dungeon crawler to mobile as a premium release.
Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent starter's guide
The basics every traveler needs to navigate the evils of Orsterra
Square Enix's Octopath Traveler: Champions of the Continent is Android's first entry in the series. The beloved IP originated on the Nintendo Switch in 2016, considered a love letter to the old-school RPG style with a few shakeups. Nonetheless, newcomers can experience Champions of the Content without prior knowledge of the series. The game is a prequel with plenty of character-collecting gameplay to explore on your favorite Android gaming phone.
There's a new Street Fighter game coming to Android, but it's not what you think
Free-to-play mechanics abound in this exclusive Street Fighter mobile game
A new Street Fighter game is available for preregistration on the Play Store, published by Crunchyroll Games. However, those rightly apprehensive about free-to-play titles may want to think twice before preregistering for Street Fighter: Duel. The latest game from the popular fighting franchise boasts plenty of returning characters and stages, which is why you'll be tasked with collecting them to build the perfect RPG team. So if you're hoping for the same fighting mechanics you've come to love from the core franchise, forget it; this is looking to be another in a long line of branded cash grabs.
The creators of Octopath Traveler just released a new RPG on Android
Various Daylife makes its way from Apple Arcade to Android as a premium release
Various Daylife, an original RPG from Square Enix, was released as an Apple Arcade exclusive in September 2019. It was pulled from the service two years later but was immediately re-released on Nintendo Switch, PC, and PS4 as a paid game. Today, it not only returns to iOS but is also available on Android as a premium download. It might not be the most exciting RPG on the Play Store, but if you need a simple RPG to pass the time with, one designed by a team that has a history of quality work, Various Daylife might be perfect.
Sands of Salzaar is an expansive open-world RPG with some unfortunate flaws
A gorgeous world awaits you if you can overcome the wonky translations
The open-world RPG Sands of Salzaar is out now on Android. Originally released on PC in 2021, it offers an experience akin to the Mount and Blade franchise, where you explore a world filled with factions and quests, building up your party to engage in real-time battles. The Android release is a direct port of the PC version at a fraction of the price.
Stardew Valley's long-awaited 1.5 update is here, with fresh fixes abound
A new region, farm layout, and more will renew your interest in the popular farming sim
If you've been holding out to experience one of the best RPGs for Android, there's never been a better time than now to jump in. The popular farming sim Stardew Valley has finally been updated to version 1.5, which made its way to PC and consoles in 2020 and 2021, respectively. 1.5 is a huge update to the original game, adding entirely new locations to the world, new farm layouts, a feathery farm animal, and improved home renovations.
Finding Paradise is a must-play narrative RPG from the creators of To the Moon
It's challenging to avoid the waterworks when playing this masterpiece
Finding Paradise, the sequel to the hit RPG To the Moon, is now available on mobile devices. Originally released on PC in 2017, Finding Paradise received glowing reviews thanks to its emotional storyline. The Android version is a perfect port, and despite the annoyance of it forcing you to log in with a TapTap account, we can't recommend it enough.
Finding Paradise is an emotional story-driven RPG from the creators of To The Moon
The spectacular RPG is coming to mobile devices this month
Finding Paradise is finally coming to Android. Originally released on PC in 2017, the excellent story-driven RPG is making its way to mobile. A sequel to To the Moon, those who missed the original release, or were waiting for it to come to mobile, can play it on November 18, 2022.
Torchlight Infinite finally enters open beta testing on Android
Is forgiving monetization enough to ensure the game is a success?
Torchlight Infinite's open beta is now available on the Play Store. If you couldn't jump into the closed beta last month, the game is now open to everyone. So if Diablo Immortal didn't scratch your ARPG itch, Torchlight: Infinite might be a worthy competitor. And since it's cross-platform with PC, you can also download the game from Steam right now.
Honkai: Star Rail first look — Is it a replacement for Genshin Impact, or its own beast?
Previewing the spiritual successor to Honkai Impact 3
Honkai: Star Rail, one of HoYoverse's most notable projects to date and the spiritual successor to Honkai Impact 3, has been a greatly anticipated title since its October 2021 reveal. So far, the game has undergone two closed beta tests, while a third is expected to be on its way. There's no release window so far, but we've gone hands-on at Gamescom 2022 for an early look at the current mobile version of Honkai: Star Rail.
Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer is here to fulfill your murder mystery cravings
Don your summer camp beachwear to explore Jabberwock Island
Spike Chunsoft's Danganronpa franchise has seen the first three games in the quirky visual novel series released on Android over the last two years. Today, a fourth title arrives, known as Danganronpa S: Ultimate Summer Camp. Unlike the core games, this is an offshoot release developed from the post-game content in Danganronpa V3, offering board-game mechanics in a summer-themed environment, which means there are tons of new swimwear outfits for the game's 60 crossover characters.