The best anime mobile games right now are Wuthering Waves, Genshin Impact and Honkai: Star Rail for big open-world or turn-based RPGs, DRAGON BALL LEGENDS and BLEACH: Soul Resonance for licensed anime action, and Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN if you want Rasengan and Chidori in a 10-minute battle royale. Free Fire’s Naruto crossover is the hottest of them this week: it sits at #7 on the US iPhone top-grossing games chart. All 13 picks are free to download with in-app purchases. Ratings, download counts and versions come from the US App Store and Google Play listings, checked at 02:20 UTC on October 25, 2026.
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Quick answer
- Best open world: Wuthering Waves (4.7 on the App Store, 4.4 on Google Play), or Genshin Impact, now on version 7.1.
- Best turn-based RPG: Honkai: Star Rail, or P5X if you love Persona.
- Best anime fighter: DRAGON BALL LEGENDS, rated 4.8 from about 810,000 App Store ratings.
- Best for Naruto fans: Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN, with the Hidden Leaf Village and ninjutsu scrolls back in the battle royale.
- Best new arrivals: NTE: Neverness to Everness (April 2026) and Arknights: Endfield (January 2026), both rated 4.5 or higher on both stores.
- Something different: Umamusume: Pretty Derby, a horse-girl racing and training sim.
The Naruto crossover returned to Free Fire with the September 16 update. Image: Garena / Masashi Kishimoto
Best anime mobile games compared
Ratings are store averages, with the number of ratings in brackets. Downloads are Google Play’s install band.
| Game | Developer | Type | App Store | Google Play | Play installs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wuthering Waves | Kuro Games | Open-world action RPG | 4.7 (60K) | 4.4 (527K) | 10M+ |
| Genshin Impact | HoYoverse | Open-world action RPG | 4.2 (580K) | 3.3 (5.2M) | 100M+ |
| Honkai: Star Rail | HoYoverse | Turn-based RPG | 4.4 (53K) | 3.7 (525K) | 10M+ |
| Zenless Zone Zero | HoYoverse | Action RPG | 4.1 (22K) | 3.1 (168K) | 10M+ |
| NTE: Neverness to Everness | Hotta Studio | Open-world RPG | 4.7 (19K) | 4.6 (149K) | 5M+ |
| Arknights: Endfield | Gryphline | RPG with factory building | 4.5 (7.2K) | 4.6 (97K) | 5M+ |
| DRAGON BALL LEGENDS | Bandai Namco | Card-based fighter | 4.8 (810K) | 4.4 (2.2M) | 50M+ |
| BLEACH: Soul Resonance | Crunchyroll Games | Action RPG | 4.9 (23K) | 4.7 (62K) | 1M+ |
| Solo Leveling: Arise | Netmarble | Action RPG | 4.7 (59K) | 3.8 (721K) | 10M+ |
| ONE PIECE Bounty Rush | Bandai Namco | 4 vs 4 team battler | 4.8 (198K) | 4.3 (943K) | 50M+ |
| Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN | Garena | Battle royale | 4.0 (366K) | 4.4 (130M) | 1B+ |
| P5X (Persona5: The Phantom X) | SEGA | Turn-based RPG + life sim | 4.2 (5.3K) | 4.3 (16K) | 1M+ |
| Umamusume: Pretty Derby | Cygames | Training and racing sim | 4.6 (4.9K) | 4.1 (61K) | 5M+ |
Best anime open-world and RPG games on mobile
1. Wuthering Waves
Kuro Games’ open-world action RPG casts you as Rover, waking up with lost memories in a world wrecked by the Lament. Combat is fast and dodge-heavy, built around swapping between Resonators. The App Store listing says it won the Players’ Voice award at The Game Awards 2025 and was nominated for Best Mobile Game. It also has the best ratings balance of the big open-world games: 4.7 on iPhone and 4.4 on Google Play.
2. Genshin Impact
The game that made anime open worlds a mobile genre is now celebrating its 6th anniversary. Version 7.1, “A Rekviem for the Underworld”, is live with the new characters Vesna and Vodyanitsa and new Archon Quests, according to the App Store release notes. Co-op works across platforms. The next update is close: see our Genshin 7.2 release date and banners guide for the November 4 patch. The game also has the most Google Play ratings of any pick here (5.2 million), though its Play average is a low 3.3.
3. Honkai: Star Rail
HoYoverse’s space fantasy RPG puts you aboard the Astral Express and uses turn-based battles, which suit shorter, more relaxed phone sessions than Genshin’s real-time combat. Version 4.6, “Dance With the Beast Before Moonrise”, adds the new character Pearl and reruns Evanescia and Mortenax Blade.
4. Zenless Zone Zero
Set in the near-future city of New Eridu, Zenless Zone Zero is HoYoverse’s fast action game: you build a squad of up to three and dodge, parry and chain attacks. Version 3.3, “Journey to the Sky”, adds the S-Rank Agents Phoenix (Fire, Anomaly) and Severian. Its Google Play average (3.1) is the lowest on this list, so read recent reviews first if you’re on an older Android phone.
Wuthering Waves is rated 4.7 on the App Store and 4.4 on Google Play. Image: Kuro Games
5. NTE: Neverness to Everness
Hotta Studio’s supernatural open-world RPG launched on mobile in April 2026 and has already passed 5 million Google Play installs. Unlike the fantasy settings above, it’s a modern city game: you play an “unlicensed” Anomaly Hunter in the metropolis of Hethereau, working out of a rundown antique shop. Version 1.4, “For Whom the Verses Mourn”, adds the limited S-Class character Blackbird and a new area, Pukaland. At 4.7 and 4.6, it’s the best-rated new anime RPG on both stores.
6. Arknights: Endfield
The 3D follow-up to Arknights moved the series from tower defense to real-time exploration on the planet Talos-II, with AIC Factory production lines to build and run on top, according to the listing. It released on January 19, 2026 on iPhone. The current “Sanctuary of Ink” version opens the Wuling area and extends the main story to Chapter II. Its Google Play page shows 4.6 from about 97,000 ratings.
Best licensed anime games on mobile
7. DRAGON BALL LEGENDS
Bandai Namco’s 3D fighter mixes real-time movement with card-based attacks and has more than 400 characters from DBZ, GT and Super, plus an original Saiyan, Shallot, designed by Akira Toriyama. It’s the highest-volume rating on this list: 4.8 from about 810,000 App Store ratings and 50M+ installs on Android. If you prefer a slower puzzle battler, DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE (4.8, 252K ratings) has been running since 2015.
8. BLEACH: Soul Resonance
The newest big anime license on this list, published by Crunchyroll Games and released on iPhone on November 21, 2025. It’s a story-driven action game with Bankai finishers and character switching. One detail matters for spending: the listing promises a featured character guaranteed every 80 draws. With 4.9 on the App Store and 4.7 on Google Play, it’s the best-rated game in this roundup.
9. Solo Leveling: Arise
Netmarble’s adaptation of the webtoon (the listing cites 14.3 billion views) lets you play Sung Jinwoo’s rise from the weakest hunter. Its 2.5th Anniversary “Beyond” update hands out 500 Special Summon Tickets and 10,000 Essence Stones, adds the Hunters Go Gunhee and Velvet, and introduces a 4-Hunter Mode. The store notes the game also sells a monthly subscription, so check before you tap.
Solo Leveling: Arise added a 4-Hunter Mode in its 2.5th Anniversary update. Image: Netmarble
10. ONE PIECE Bounty Rush
Rather than a gacha RPG, Bounty Rush is a 4 vs 4 real-time team battle: two crews fight to capture treasure points and collect the most Berry coins. Luffy, Zoro and the rest fight on stages such as the Baratie and Alabasta. Version 95000 adjusted League Battle matchmaking and now lets you pick the same character as Battle Characters.
11. Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
Free Fire isn’t an anime game by itself, but Garena’s Naruto crossover returned with the September 16 update (version 1.132.1) and turned it into one for now. According to the App Store listing, the Nine Tails can force parachute jumps or trigger supply drops while players are still on the plane. Ninjutsu scrolls such as Fireball Jutsu, Chidori and Rasengan are back. The update adds 8 Trigrams Palm Rotation, a new Ninja Academy in the Hidden Leaf Village, and event tokens that end with a choice of a Jiraiya or Hinata bundle. Garena says the previous chapter, “Ninja War”, won Best Use of IP or Licence at the Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026. The official NARUTO site lists the earlier runs as January 10-February 22, 2025 and July 30-August 31, 2025. Garena hasn’t posted an end date or a “Chapter 3” schedule for this run in its store listing, so treat dates you see on social media with caution.
12. P5X (Persona5: The Phantom X)
SEGA’s Persona spin-off keeps the series’ double life: school days in Shibuya, Shinjuku and Kichijoji, then turn-based Persona battles in the Metaverse at night. Version 4.10.0 adds Kotone Shiomi, the female protagonist from Persona 3 Portable, with a special event. Note the age ratings differ: 12+ on the App Store, Mature 17+ on Google Play.
13. Umamusume: Pretty Derby
Cygames’ hit is a sports life sim: you train horse girls named after real racehorses, build their stats in a training run, then race. The English version arrived on mobile in June 2025. It’s the smallest download here (about 377 MB from the App Store before game data). Fans following the IP’s events should also read our report on the canceled Umamusume LA concerts.
Also worth a look
- Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade (Bilibili): fully voiced retelling of the anime, but only 3.6 on the App Store.
- HAIKYU!! FLY HIGH (Garena): volleyball anime game, 4.9 from about 17,000 App Store ratings.
- Aniimo: a creature-collecting game. Start with our Aniimo codes and tier list.
Which anime mobile game should you play?
- For a huge world to explore: Wuthering Waves or Genshin Impact. NTE if you prefer a modern city.
- For short sessions: Honkai: Star Rail (turn-based) or ONE PIECE Bounty Rush (quick matches).
- For a specific anime: DRAGON BALL LEGENDS, BLEACH: Soul Resonance, Solo Leveling: Arise or Free Fire’s Naruto crossover.
- On an older phone: skip the open-world games (all over 3 GB from the App Store before extra downloads) and try Bounty Rush, Solo Leveling or Umamusume.
Want more mobile picks? See this month’s new mobile games for October 2026, or the best offline mobile games for flights. Most games on this list need a connection.
FAQ
What is the best anime game on mobile?
For most players, Wuthering Waves or Genshin Impact. Wuthering Waves has the better store ratings (4.7 iPhone, 4.4 Android), while Genshin has the bigger player base, with 100M+ Android installs. BLEACH: Soul Resonance is the best rated overall at 4.9 on the App Store.
Is Free Fire x NARUTO free?
Yes. Free Fire is free to play, and the Naruto event tasks reward tokens that unlock ninjas and a Jiraiya or Hinata bundle. Diamonds, the paid currency, start at $0.99 for 100 on the App Store.
Is there a Naruto game on mobile?
Right now the biggest one is the Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN crossover, which is also live in Free Fire MAX (listed as Free Fire MAX x NARUTO on the App Store). Garena runs it worldwide except Japan and mainland China, according to the official NARUTO site.
Are anime mobile games pay-to-win?
Most games on this list are gacha games: characters come from random draws you can pay for. They all have free story content, but check each game’s pity rules. BLEACH: Soul Resonance, for example, guarantees a featured character every 80 draws.
Sources: Apple App Store listings, release notes and the US top-grossing games chart; Google Play listings (all US, checked October 25, 2026, 02:20 UTC); Garena Free Fire; NARUTO Official Site; Pocket Gamer Mobile Games Awards 2026.
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