When open-world games become the topic of conversation, games like Red Dead Redemption 2, Skyrim, and Minecraft come to mind, and for good reason. Players who enjoy games with expansive worlds want an immersive experience that consoles and PCs have the storage space for.

However, while a majority of open-world games can usually be found on consoles or PC, there are plenty of captivating worlds to explore on mobile. The mobile gaming market is one of the most underrated areas of the games industry. There are thousands of different games available for any type of gamer, from casual to competitive. There are also plenty of open-world games on mobile that, are not available on other platforms.

Updated May 3, 2023 by Ritwik Mitra: Mobile gaming has often been labeled as a casual experience. Many see it as something to do to kill time, rather than as a serious form of gaming. However, this perception is slowly changing, with many mobile games pushing the boundaries of what this platform can accomplish. This is especially evident in the growing number of open-world games that exist solely for the mobile platform. Some are almost as complex and immersive as their console counterparts. These games allow players to explore vast virtual worlds, complete missions, and interact with other characters. With the constant improvement of mobile hardware, the future of gaming is bright for the mobile platform. Players can expect to see even more serious and sophisticated games being developed for this platform in years to come.

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15 X Survive

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X Survive is an open-world survival game that is pretty large in scope, making it quite impressive that this game works on mobile platforms. The game is a laid-back and relaxing experience, despite players having to manage their hunger, thirst, and fatigue, as is to be expected with most survival games.

Players can scavenge for resources, craft items, and build everything from small houses to decently sized settlements. The game may not be the most polished title, but the sheer ambition present in this mobile open-world game is so impressive that most people will be floored at its sheer scope.

14 Six-Guns: Gang Showdown

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Six-Guns: Gang Showdown is an open-world action-adventure game developed by Gameloft, a developer infamous for making mobile games with varying levels of quality. This company usually apes the formal of successful big-budget titles, so it's no surprise that Six-Guns: Gang Showdown is clearly trying to emulate one of the greatest open-world games of all time, Red Dead Redemption 2.

Set in the Wild West, the game follows the story of a cowboy named Buck Crosshaw, who must fight his way through both regular and supernatural enemies, adding a ton of variety to the game's shootouts. Players can explore a vast world, complete missions, and unlock new weapons, gear, horses, and everything else along the same lines as they progress through the game.

13 Pirates Flag

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Pirates Flag is an open-world pirate-themed game, and the first thing that players will notice about this title is how shamelessly it rips off Jack Sparrow's iconic look in its thumbnail for cheap clickbait purposes. This may cause some people to write off the experience from the get-go, but the truth is that Pirates Flag is actually a pretty fun open-world title for players who love the seafaring adventures of a pirate.

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In this game, players can customize their ships, engage in both on-foot and naval combat, and explore the high seas while discovering numerous quests. A great feature of this game is that it supports co-op, allowing players to engage in the act of piracy with a friend, heightening the fun factor quite a bit.

12 The Legend of Neverland

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JRPG fans will want to check out The Legend of Neverland. The game features a large world full of unique characters and adventure. The Legend of Neverland features four classes players can switch between. Each of the classes has its own skill tree that allows for more customization between each class.

Players are also able to dye clothing in the game, to create their own unique look. There are also plenty of ways to wind down, from fishing to cooking and even mining. The Legend of Neverland is available on IOS and Android.

11 Stormfall: Saga of Survival

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In Stormfall: Saga of Survival players will have to survive a wasteland known as the Eastern Marches. The survival MMORPG will require players to hunt for food and seek out water and resources. Players will craft what they need to improve their campsite. The game also features ways to learn powerful magic through runes to defend against enemies and enhance tools and equipment. Stormfall: Saga of Survival is currently available on Android and IOS.

10 Dawn of Isles

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Dawn of Isles features a vibrant world where players can build an island paradise from the ground up. Players will have to gather resources while developing workshops and piers to produce, process, and sell goods. In addition to gathering and building, players are also able to tame exotic pets and enjoy relaxing fishing minigames.

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Pets also have their own unique skill trees that unlock plenty of potential while exploring the world. In Dawn of Isles, players can also choose from a variety of weapons and skills to establish their own combat styles. Dawn of Isles is currently available on both Android and IOS.

9 Perfect World Mobile

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Perfect World Mobile is the mobile-only version of Perfect World International. The mobile MMORPG received a huge graphics overhaul and a vast open world. Fantasy game fans can engage in hot-air balloon races, test their teamwork as they storm the Dragon God on the high seas, and uncover plenty of secrets along the way.

Players can choose between eight classes: Soul Hunter, Assasin, Cleric, Wizards, Blademaster, Archer, Barbarian, and Vulpine. Each class specializes in different types of combat from taming powerful pets to high damage dealing physical strength. Perfect World Mobile is available on Android and IOS.

8 Wilderless

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For players looking for a more casual and leisurely experience, Wilderless should be on their radar. In Wilderless there are no enemies, no quests, just miles of untamed wilderness for players to explore. Wilderless encourages players to enjoy the quiet moments and to take in as many of the views as possible. The single-player open-world game is a solo indie developer project and offers an ad-free mobile experience. In addition to exploration, players are able to fly through the skies as a hawk, go skating on frozen northern lakes, and take photos in photo mode. Wilderless is available on Android and IOS.

7 Flight

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In the mobile game Flight, players will take on the role of a monk who turns into a raven to venture across the world. Players will fly through the valleys and mountains of Nepal. There are no enemies or dangers that threaten the player, leaving them free to hover in the wild.

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While the primary gameplay mechanic is exploring the open world through flight, players are able to transform back into a monk to explore the jungle floor and underground. Flight is available on Android and IOS.

6 Forsaken World: Gods and Demons

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Fans of fantasy RPGs will want to take a look at Forsaken World: Gods and Demons on mobile. The game features a vibrant world full of amazing landscapes and plenty of secrets.

Players can create and join guilds and build guild fortresses to strategize with their friends. Forsaken World lets players take control and change their class at any point and also allows players to specialize in the skills that they want. The game's dynamic gameplay allows players to go on a new adventure every time they login from dungeon crawling to dragon slaying. Forsaken World: Gods and Demons is available on Android and IOS.

5 Evil Lands

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In Evil Lands, players will battle monsters and dragons and become heroes of the land. The fantasy RPG features real-time multiplayer gameplay and a variety of maps to explore and quests to complete.

Players can choose between several classes, upgrades, skills, and items. Evil Lands also features cooperative and PvP modes. Cooperative mode allows players to team up for raids and epic battles. While PvP mode players can team up or battle against each other to see who is the strongest in the land. Evil Lands is available on Android and IOS.

4 Land of Doran

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Land of Doran is an MMORPG set in a fantasy open world. Players will get to choose between three classes: Mage, Warrior, and Archer. Each class has its own set of unique skills and abilities. Land of Doran features cross-server battles and plenty of boss battles across the world.

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Character customization is a focus of the game, with hundreds of items and equipment for players to mix and match as much as they want. Land of Doran also features real-time PvP battles, as well as PvE battles and bosses. Land of Doran is available on Android and IOS.

3 LifeAfter

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LifeAfter is an open-world survival game in a post-apocalyptic world. Players will have to build a sanctuary for humanity while exploring every inch of the world. While scavenging for resources players will encounter infected cities, freezing forests, and abandoned ruins.

Players will also encounter other survivors on their journey who they can trade with, however, not all encounters will be friendly. Players will also have to master land, air, and sea combat in the third season of the game. LifeAfter is available on Android and IOS.

2 Sky: Children of the Light

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Sky: Children of the Light is developed by the award-winning developers behind Journey and the acclaimed game Flower. Sky: Children of the Light is an open-world social adventure game. Players will explore the world using their capes to fly, around each realm. The game features seven realms, each with a different theme. The themes explore the various stages of life. Each area also has plenty of things to discover and places to explore.

The game focuses heavily on social mechanics, and players can meet new friends and unlock new abilities as that friendship grows. Sky: Children of the Light also features plenty of cosmetic options, from capes to playable instruments. Sky: Children of the Light is available on Android and IOS.

1 Arcane Legends

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Players can team up and explore a large world in Arcane Legends. Arcane Legends is an MMORPG set in a world full of danger and mystery. Players will battle goblins, necromancers, trolls, and many other creatures as they adventure through the world.

Each player can also select a companion to travel with them from a large selection of animal types. Arcane Legends is available on Android and IOS.

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