Jordan Miles
Managing Editor
Jordan spent four years as an app curator helping players find what to install after burning out on their current game. He joined MGR as Comparisons Editor before moving into an editorial leadership role, overseeing coverage strategy and studio relations. He still reads every pitch that comes in.
29 Articles
Best Games Like Omniheroes in 2026
Looking for games like Omniheroes? These idle RPGs hit the same auto-battle progression loop with their own twist on the formula.
You've Hit the AFK Arena Wall. Here's Where to Go.
AFK Arena is a great game until the gacha ceiling becomes the whole game. If you're there, these three options are worth your time.
Done With Mythic Heroes? Here's Where the Good Hero Collectors Actually Live
Mythic Heroes has the right bones for a certain kind of player. If you've hit its ceiling, these three games are worth your time.
Nymble Is a Five-Star iOS Puzzle Platformer That Almost Nobody Has Written About
A turn-based puzzle platformer for iOS with Game Boy Color aesthetics and an original orchestral score. Every move triggers an enemy response. The result has a five-star App Store rating and almost no press.
Adventure to Fate: Dungeons Is the Mobile Roguelite With Actual Build Depth
TouchMint's one-thumb turn-based roguelite gives you more upgrade decisions per run than most mobile games give you per month. Here's who it's built for.
Evil Hunter Tycoon Is the Idle RPG That Gives You Something to Actually Manage
You're not a hero. You're the boss who hires them. Evil Hunter Tycoon builds a town management layer on top of idle RPG mechanics and the result is deeper than the name suggests.
Phantom Tower Is the Mobile ARPG That Actually Has a Roguelite Structure
Horien Studio built a Hades-adjacent action roguelite for mobile that earns the comparison. Here's what it gets right and who it's built for.
The Liquid Sort Game That Refuses to Squeeze You
No Bull Games built Pigment Pour because the liquid sort genre treats players badly. 65 daily actives, 1,000 hand-curated levels, zero forced ads, and the developer replies to everyone.
If Tap Titans 2 Clicked for You, These Games Will Too
The best mobile games for Tap Titans 2 players. idle RPGs and auto-battlers that share the same satisfying progression loop.
Games Like Soul Knight Prequel for Players Who Want More Action RPG Depth
Soul Knight Prequel brought real depth to the mobile action RPG space. These games belong in the same rotation.
Games Like Legend of Slime for Players Ready for Something New
Finished Legend of Slime and not sure where to go? Here are the best idle RPGs that hit the same cute mascot and auto-battle notes with fresh progression.
Hero Wars Players Know What They Want. These Games Actually Deliver It.
If you've outgrown Hero Wars, here are the mobile idle RPGs that respect your time and your intelligence.
The Best Mobile Games for Super Auto Pets Fans Who Want More
Super Auto Pets built the modern auto-battler. These mobile games bring the same strategic depth to your phone.
Games Like Squad Busters for Players Who Want More Depth
Looking for games like Squad Busters that go deeper? Here are the best mobile alternatives for players who want real progression alongside the chaos.
Games Like Summoners Greed for Players Who Want More Tower Defense RPG
Summoners Greed nailed the tower defense idle hybrid. These games scratch the same itch.
Capybara Go Is Meant to Be Played All Day. That's Also Its Biggest Problem.
If you love Capybara Go but can't check in every hour, these short-session alternatives give you more progress per tap.
Best Games Like Archero 2 in 2026
Archero 2 raised the bar for mobile roguelite shooters. If you want more games with that same run-based upgrade loop on iOS and Android, here's where to look.
Best Games Like AFK Journey in 2026
AFK Journey raised the bar for idle RPGs with its world map, hero customization, and visual polish. Here are the best games like AFK Journey on iOS and Android right now.
Best Games Like Honkai: Star Rail in 2026
Honkai: Star Rail's gacha hero-building is one of the best in mobile. If you want that same progression pull in shorter sessions, these mobile RPGs carry the DNA.
Best Games Like Survivor.io in 2026
Survivor.io made bullet-heaven work on mobile. Here are the best games like Survivor.io on iOS and Android — same auto-combat run loop, different takes on the formula.
Best Games Like Legend of Mushroom in 2026
Legend of Mushroom's passive progression and rune-building have earned it a loyal following. Here are the best games like Legend of Mushroom on iOS and Android right now.
Best Games Like Mythic Heroes in 2026
Looking for games like Mythic Heroes? These idle RPGs and hero collectors scratch the same itch — mythological rosters, team synergies, and long-term progression on iOS and Android.
Best Games Like Idle Heroes in 2026
Idle Heroes is one of the deepest idle RPGs on mobile. If you want games with the same long-term hero collection and idle progression on iOS and Android, here's the list.
Best Games Like AFK Arena in 2026
AFK Arena fans looking for their next idle RPG obsession have more options than ever. Here are the best games like AFK Arena on iOS and Android right now.
Best Games Like Raid: Shadow Legends in 2026
Raid Shadow Legends set the standard for mobile champion collection and gear depth. Here are the best games like Raid on iOS and Android if you want that same long-term investment.
Best Games Like Capybara Go in 2026
Looking for games like Capybara Go? These idle RPGs and roguelite mobile games scratch the same itch — casual art, satisfying progression, and hard to put down.
Best Games Like Archero in 2026
Archero pioneered the mobile roguelite shooter — now there are more options than ever. Here are the best games like Archero on iOS and Android in 2026.
Games Like Capybara Go for Players Ready to Move On
Games like Capybara Go are harder to find than you'd think. Here's an honest look at the best alternatives for players ready to move on.
Games Like AFK Arena Worth Switching To in 2025
Looking for games like AFK Arena? These six idle RPGs are worth the switch in 2025 — with honest notes on what each one does differently.