The medieval fantasy setting , with its castles, wizards, elves, orcs, and dragons, is undoubtedly one of the most popular themes in mobile games and is especially key in genres like RPGs, hack and slash, and strategy games. This top 5 list offers a bit of everything. Here are some of the best you can find on the App Store and Google Play.
Baldur's Gate
It's impossible to start without mentioning one of the great RPG classics , which opens the door to an excellently crafted medieval fantasy world that is undoubtedly worth exploring. Acquiring the mobile version of Baldur's Gate requires a relatively large investment compared to what we're used to on mobile devices, so it's not a recommendation for everyone, but if you enjoy role-playing games, we'd be very surprised if you regretted it. There was a moment of panic for iOS because the 64-bit update for iOS 11 was delayed, and there were fears it would be discontinued, but it received it at the last minute, and its continued support is guaranteed.
Eternium
Of all the great RPGs we could include on this list, many of which will have to be left out to make room for other genres, we've decided to finally include Eternium alongside Baldur's Gate . While relatively new, it has already managed to win over a good number of role -playing game fans . It has many virtues, such as good graphics and simple controls, but exploring its world is undoubtedly one of its greatest pleasures. Its universe is a bit unconventional, including, for example, aliens and automatons, but it's a mix that works well, and a touch of originality is always welcome.
Iron blade
Iron Blade is an even more recent release, and while it has some RPG elements, we'd say it's more of a hack and slash , for those who prefer action-packed games that test their reflexes and skill with the controls. Compared to other titles on the list, it's true that it has a strong medieval feel, but it's not overly fantasy-oriented. One of Gameloft 's selling points , in fact, was that they had recreated real-world locations, based on the appearance of certain European cities in the Middle Ages. Don't worry about it being overly realistic, though, because there will be plenty of demons and dark forces to face.
The Elder Scrolls Legends
Another fairly recent release, although the medieval fantasy universe it transports us to is that of a classic video game saga, one that many will be familiar with thanks to the popular Skyrim , but which actually goes back much further, as you know. This is undoubtedly one of its main charms and the reason why we've chosen to highlight it among the many collectible card strategy games currently flooding the App Store and Google Play. However, it must be said that the gameplay mechanics are also very polished, so you don't have to worry about encountering one of those spin-offs with little to offer beyond a few familiar names and faces.
Small World
Although we always have the option of going and playing the new Middle-earth: Shadow of War and traveling directly to the world of The Lord of the Rings , the world recreated in this Small World is one of the most clearly inspired by it and has the advantage of allowing us to offer a title for those who want a more relaxed gaming experience, perfect also for playing with others, since it is an adaptation of a board game that has a huge variety of multiplayer modes, including online games with users from all over the world, private games with connection to the same Wi-Fi and even games in which everyone can play with a single device (perfect for tablets).
Once Upon a Tower
The bonus entry we're adding to this top 5 is a game released just a few weeks ago by a small studio (with a promising future, judging by the few games they've released so far). It's hardly a classic, but it's definitely worth checking out, especially if you enjoy platformers ( though there's some action too ). Once Upon a Tower puts you in the role of a princess determined to escape the tower where she's trapped. Both the graphics and gameplay are quite simple, but as you can see from the user reviews, they work perfectly.
