Free fantasy games on Android cover city builders, turn-based and tactics RPGs, a huge online MMORPG and text-based gamebooks where you choose the path. Elvenar, Questland, Tiny Fantasy and Fighting Fantasy Classics are rated Everyone 10+, while the darker RPGs here are rated Teen.
Dragons, elves and enchanted swords never really go out of fashion. On a phone, fantasy covers everything from a calm afternoon building an elven city to a brutal fight for survival in a cursed land.
Every detail in this list was checked on the game's own Google Play page: developer, installs, rating, the ads and in-app purchases labels and offline wording. Read the order as random, not a ranking.
Two big fantasy titles didn't make the cut. One says on its listing that some in-app purchases include random items, and the other is built around chance-based draws for characters and weapons. Both work like loot boxes, so I've left them out.
Fantasy games at a glance
| Game | Developer | Google Play installs | Ads / in-app purchases | Offline wording on the listing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grim Soul: Dark Survival RPG | Brickworks Games Ltd | 10M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Elvenar - Fantasy Kingdom | InnoGames GmbH | 5M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Questland: Turn Based RPG | Gamesture sp. z o.o. | 5M+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Grimguard Tactics: Fantasy RPG | Outerdawn Limited | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Hero of Aethric Turn Based RPG | Northern Forge | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| RuneScape - Fantasy MMORPG | Jagex Games Studio | 1M+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action RPG | Minidragon | 500K+ | Contains ads, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
| Fighting Fantasy Classics | Tin Man Games | 100K+ | No ads label, in-app purchases | No offline claim on the listing |
Eight fantasy worlds
Grim Soul: Dark Survival RPG
A dark fantasy online survival RPG where you collect resources, build a fortress and fight zombie-knights and other monsters. Rated Teen, and grim by design.
Elvenar - Fantasy Kingdom
A city builder where you choose elves or humans and grow a magical city at your own pace. It's rated Everyone 10+ and shows no Contains ads label.
Questland: Turn Based RPG
A turn-based RPG about creating a character, collecting gear and equipping your hero with artifacts. Rated Everyone 10+.
Grimguard Tactics: Fantasy RPG
A tactics RPG where you lead a party of heroes across war-torn lands, battling monstrous hordes. Rated Teen, with no Contains ads label.
Hero of Aethric Turn Based RPG
A turn-based RPG and online MMORPG inspired by classic Japanese RPGs, with loot, gear and custom builds. Rated Teen and full of old-school charm.
RuneScape - Fantasy MMORPG
The long-running fantasy MMORPG, set in the world of Gielinor, with a huge open world full of legend and lore. Rated Teen, with no Contains ads label.
Tiny Fantasy: Epic Action RPG
A one-handed action RPG with fast combat, where followers and team buffs help you survive. Rated Everyone 10+ and made for short sessions.
Fighting Fantasy Classics
Text-based fantasy quests where you choose what happens next, in the style of the classic adventure gamebooks. Rated Everyone 10+, with no Contains ads label.
Builders, battlers and storytellers
Elvenar is the builder: no rushing, just a city that grows over days. Questland, Grimguard Tactics and Hero of Aethric are battlers, where you plan turns and improve your party. Grim Soul and Tiny Fantasy are action games. RuneScape is a whole online world. Fighting Fantasy Classics is pure story, told in text.
If you're new to fantasy games, a builder or a gamebook is the easiest way in. If you grew up on console RPGs, the turn-based games will feel like home, and you'll probably know what you're doing within minutes.
Turn-based or real-time?
Turn-based games let you stop and think. You choose a move, the enemy chooses theirs, and nobody's rushing you. They're great on a commute, because you can put the phone down mid-fight and it'll wait for you. Real-time action games like Tiny Fantasy and Grim Soul are faster and more physical, and they need your full attention.
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Big worlds and how much time they want
- RuneScape: a full MMORPG, best for players who want a long-term hobby.
- Grim Soul: an online survival RPG with clans and raids.
- Elvenar: short visits over many days.
- Tiny Fantasy: made for quick, one-handed sessions.
- Fighting Fantasy Classics: one adventure at a time, at your own speed.
Age ratings and shop labels
Four of these are rated Everyone 10+ and four are rated Teen. Five show no Contains ads label, which is unusual for free games. All eight list in-app purchases, so turn on approval for in-app purchases if a child is playing.
Fantasy stories beyond the battlefield
If the gamebooks are your favourite part, these free visual novel story apps are built around choices too.
For more reading-led adventures, here are text based games for Android story lovers.
And if picking puzzle and story games by ratings feels like guesswork, here's how to read ratings when choosing puzzle games.
Where to begin your quest
Pick by pace. Want calm? Elvenar. Want to think? A turn-based RPG. Want a story? Fighting Fantasy Classics. Want a world to live in? RuneScape. Install one, give it a few evenings, and only add a second when you've decided whether the first one's a keeper. Fantasy games are long, and they're at their best when you aren't juggling three worlds at once.
Frequently asked questions
Are there free fantasy games for Android?
Yes. All eight games here are free to install from Google Play, and they all list in-app purchases.
Which fantasy games suit younger players?
Elvenar, Questland, Tiny Fantasy and Fighting Fantasy Classics are rated Everyone 10+.
Is RuneScape on Android?
Yes. RuneScape - Fantasy MMORPG from Jagex Games Studio is on Google Play, rated Teen.
Which fantasy games have no ads label?
Elvenar, Grimguard Tactics, Hero of Aethric, RuneScape and Fighting Fantasy Classics show no Contains ads label.
What is Fighting Fantasy Classics?
A collection of text-based fantasy quests where you choose what happens next.
Why did you leave some fantasy games out?
Their shops rely on random items or chance-based draws, which work like loot boxes.
Can I play these fantasy games offline?
None of the eight listings promises offline play, so check before a journey.
