The 22 Best Mobile Games Like Genshin Impact

we decided to put together a list of mobile games that are somewhat like Genshin Impact just in case you were looking for an alternative to play for the time-being. Check out our picks below.

Dragalia Lost

Developed by Cygames and published by Nintendo, Dragalia Lost is a hugely ambitious title that has grossed more than $100 million. $16 million of that came in its first two weeks, which just goes to show what a huge impact it had on its player base upon release. Few games are as well polished, nor can they boast such an accessible combat system. On the surface, it's one of the simplest that you're likely to find in a modern mobile game, but there is a surprising amount of depth to it as well. Combine this with the game's interesting plot and its regular collaborations with big gaming IPs like Fire Emblem and Monster Hunter; and you've got yourself a game that's absolutely worth your time.

Another Eden: The Cat Beyond Time And Space

With its time travel elements and turn based combat mechanics, Another Eden serves as a nice throwback to some of the fantastic RPGs of yesteryear. As it happens, it was developed by some of the team behind Xenogears and Chrono Trigger, which likely accounts for some of these similarities. Surprisingly though, there aren't too many similarities to be drawn between Another Eden and the many other free to play titles available right now.

For one thing, there are no annoying stamina bars and timers in the game which allows players to enjoy it at their own pace. There are also no multiplayer elements to speak of and - whilst they do exist - the microtransactions have been kept to a minimum and are never shoved directly in the player's face. Instead, players are treated to a charming art style, a wonderful story and one of the best soundtracks to ever feature in a mobile game.

Fire Emblem Heroes

As is the case with Final Fantasy, there are several free to play Fire Emblem games available. The pick of the bunch is definitely Fire Emblem Heroes though. It looks great and does a fantastic job of incorporating elements, characters and combat mechanics from the mainline series. Until we finally get a new Fire Emblem game on Switch, this might just be the next best thing.

Bleach: Brave Souls

Based on the incredibly popular Japanese manga series of the same name, Bleach: Brave Souls does a brilliant job of adapting the source material and offers a surprising amount of content for a free to play game. With more than 40 million downloads, it's also one of the most successful mobile titles out there and remains popular despite having first released in Japan almost six years ago.

The game combines elements from the beat 'em up and RPG genres and features a fully fleshed out story mode as well as coop and PVP options. There are hundreds of characters from the manga available as well as a wonderful soundtrack that features some of the biggest names in J-pop. If you like Bleach or manga in general, you'll likely love what Brave Souls has to offer.

King's Raid

Unlike some of the other gacha games on the market, King's Raid is incredibly generous when it comes to handing out new characters. The real challenge here is getting hold of the equipment needed to make them viable party members. It's not an easy task by any means, but with enough time and patience, is something that most players should realistically be able to achieve.

In that respect, King's Raid is incredibly free to play friendly; allowing players to remain competitive without needing to take out a second mortgage to pay for microtransactions. They do exist, of course, but in many ways serve more as a time saver than anything else. Providing you don't mind a bit of grinding though, there's no reason why you'd ever need to spend real money on the game.

Warframe

Much like Genshin Impact, Warframe is also an action RPG with co-op whose gameplay primarily evolves around "characters" with unique skills. These are called warframes and they're pretty much just freelancer space ninjas who take contracts usually involving mass murder.

At the moment there are around 40+ warframes (excluding their Prime variants) and all of them are comparable to Genshin Impact's 20+ characters. The difference is that obtaining warframes doesn't rely on luck (at least most of them don't) and can be more forgiving or generous than Genshin Impact.

Albion Online

Albion Online is another free-to-play game that's of a different subgenre compared to Genshin Impact. It's a sandbox MMORPG that's played from an isometric top-down perspective and has a classless combat system where the characters can specialize in anything the players want.

How Albion Online does this is more interesting compared to similar RPGs as it also allows the players to swap between builds or RPG archetypes, much like how players can swap party characters in Genshin Impact.

Kurtzpel

Kurtzpel plays out differently compared to Genshin Impact even though the aesthetics are astonishingly similar. This game is more of a free-to-play brawler where players duke it out on a virtual playground either against one another or in co-op mode versus the A.I.

In fact, some players might find Kurtzpel's experience closer to that of competitive multiplayer games like Call of Duty or Battlefield as it has modes like Team Deathmatch and even Capture the Flag. Still, it's a pleasant game for when players just want to jump into the action straight away.

SoulWorker

Speaking of breathtaking anime action, SoulWorker is also another game that Genshin Impact fans might want to see. Much like Albion Online, SoulWorker is an MMORPG though it has a class system that's gender-locked and the anime style is very much akin to Genshin Impact's aesthetics.

Thankfully, SoulWorker doesn't have gacha system in place for its characters, only for fashion which is fair enough considering it's a free game. Despite being an MMORPG, the gameplay is also similar enough to Genshin Impact's and its over-the-top anime combat.

Phantasy Star Online 2

For anyone wanting a break from Genshin Impact's gacha or maybe those wanting a different scenery from all the high fantasy, then Phantasy Star Online 2 is unironically a good choice. It's actually sci-fi and includes lots of mechas and mechanized characters.

Phantasy Star Online 2 is also an MMORPG so the players won't ever feel lonely here unlike in Genshin Impact's limited co-op mode. The game is also constantly updated and is even slated to have another graphical overhaul this upcoming 2020.

Closers

Closers ought to be a refreshing change of gameplay scenery as it's a 3D sidescroller beat 'em up action RPG. If players thought that sounds like a handful, then they haven't heard of the anime plot of the game where their characters are pitted against monsters from different dimensions.

Okay, that's actually more of just a premise than a plot but the allure of Closers lies in its action co-op gameplay that's in the same vein as Metroidvania-style games. The story and content are also released in an episodic manner, much like how Genshin Impact is about to do it.

Blade & Soul

Yet another good anime-esque MMORPG would be Blade & Soul. It's a tried and tested game from 2014 that's still popular today and remains free as ever. Blade & Soul is also quite popular for its robust selection of customizable character races including some cutesy small being for those who love Paimon.

Anyway, Blade & Soul puts players in the role of a central nameless and mute character who has to stop an evil gang of world-enders while making it personal with their revenge goal. The grind is more or less on par with Genshin Impact, though fashion can be a bigger motivator in this game.

Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius

It's a Final Fantasy game with a gacha system, what more could fans ask for? Final Fantasy: Brave Exvius has been making players gamble much since 2015 and remains free to this day as one of the strongest gacha titles.

This one's a spin-off of the Final Fantasy franchise that's also available on mobile. The RPG gameplay, however, can be a lot slower than aRPGs since Brave Exvius features turn-based combat. Still, it's a good pace especially if players want to relax and deal with something a bit more chill and less active.

Vindictus

Vindictus has been around since 2010 and is surprisingly still going strong to this day with its active player-base. It's actually one of the most important MMORPGs since it served as a pioneer for action combat that later games such as Black Desert Online, would adapt.

Even if it's old, the graphics are still decent and the action combat still stands out as one of the most exhilarating in its sub-genre. There are currently 15 gender-locked classes and the game has retained its instance-based mission structure with a central hub.

Honkai Impact 3rd

Honkai Impact 3rd is essentially a sci-fi or futuristic version of Genshin Impact and its even made by the same developers, miHoYo. That means it also has its own robust gacha and colorful cast of characters that players need to grind or gamble for.

In terms of story, it's even more convoluted than Genshin Impact's and the combat is a lot wackier-- quite similar to over-the-top shonen or action anime. Even so, The faster and more complex combat system ought to keep the players coming back, especially from the slower pace of Genshin Impact.

Marvel: Strike Force

Marvel: Strike Force is a great game for any superhero fan simply because it features every character under the sun. From Wolverine, Spidey, and Star Lord, to Iron Man, AntMan, and even Luke Cage. Everyone is playable in this game. And while it may be another mobile gacha game to sneak onto this list, it also fits in terms of quality with other definitive Marvel video games.

Combat is a turn-based experience in which players must build a team of heroes and villains that can use their specific attacks, abilities, and ultimate abilities in a synergistic way.  It's a surprisingly deep and strategic system for any game, nonetheless a mobile one, and with 75 playable characters to unlock and develop into a team, there is no shortage of replay ability.

 Moonlighter

Moonlighter may actually have one of the most unique premises in video games, and that's saying something! This top down action RPG has characters taking control of a shopkeeper named Will. Will lives a normal life tending to his wares by day, then transforms into a vigilante knight/Batman/Link by night.

It's a charming story of someone daring to dream, and having to live up to their dreams, and the gameplay is classic 2d third person action. It's a hack, slash, then sell (if that even exists), and it's a great next step after Genshin's action packed fun.

The Alchemist Code

The last mobile RPG to make the list, The Alchemist Code is a tactical, turn based RPG with almost too much going on. Menus are crowded, players are always getting new items and rewards, and there are daily updates and challenges to consider. So yes, it's loud.

But it's also a very well designed combat system with a full story and a lot of incentive to keep coming back to play. And, as with the other titles on this list, The Alchemist Code is a staunch reminder of the capabilities of mobile gaming, and how little respect the  genre gets (despite examples such as this).

Sdorica

For players looking for an amazing story, Sdorica is a gacha game that will provide it in spades. The game looks simple on the surface but players that dig in will find the combat to be an intricate puzzle to put together. The game also features character art by famed artist NullGhostArt alongside general art that creates a lovely old-school RPG feel. Developer Rayark has previously made rhythm games so don't forget to jam out to the game's fantastic soundtrack!

Monster hunter stories

Want a colorful anime open-world with tons of stuff to collect but no free-to-play or multiplayer hooks? Monster Hunter Stories provides exactly that. As opposed to building a team of heroes from a virtual slot machine that you have almost no control over, Monster Hunter Stories lets you build a dream team of monsters by wandering the wilds, invading nests, and picking the exact eggs of monsters you want to raise while going on your grand adventure.

Monster Hunter Stories was the first mobile experience I thought of when trying to compare Genshin Impact to other experiences, and it’s probably the closest paid game equivalent on phones and tablets.

CrashLands 

Genshin Impact has a lot of crafting and survival elements, and when I think of those systems in relation to mobile games, the first thing that pops into my head is Crashlands. Crashlands is an action rpg that’s all about making your way across alien environments by harvesting and designing your own protections against their native and hostile inhabitants.

This is definitely the game to get for anyone looking for a more satisfying crafting experience. Obviously, there’s plenty to gather and create in Genshin Impact, but Crashlands offers all of that and then some in a game that only asks you to pay once.

assassin's creed identity

The last game on this list is a bit of an odd duck, but that just goes to show how few games on mobile that approach what Genshin Impact offers. Assassin’s Creed Identity makes its way onto this list because it offers rich environment traversal and exploration in ways that few other mobile games do.

Not all of its locations are linked together like Genshin Impact, but each instanced location gives you more than enough to climb around, jump off of, and disappear into as you complete assassination contracts. As a bonus, Assassin’s Creed Identity doesn’t come with any stamina meters so you can climb and jump around to your heart’s content.

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Sid N. (Feb, 2021), 15 Free Games To Try If You Like Genshin Impact, Retrieved from: https://tinyurl.com/kvp94z2e