Summary
- Destiny: Rising by Bungie comes to mobile on August 31, 2025, showcasing gameplay set between the Collapse and the foundation of the Last City.
- Persona 5: The Phantom X offers a parallel version of Persona 5 for mobile and PC, allowing players to build their own Phantom Thieves.
- Genshin Impact maintains popularity with constant updates, anime-style graphics, and non-stop gacha action, enticing players with new content.
Millions of players are migrating to the mobile game market, since it offers tons of possibilities and the comfort of a handheld console without having to switch devices. There are tons of titles popping up in 2025, totally free-to-play, with outstanding graphics, and offering hundreds of hours of playable content.
Readers searching for the best Free Mobile Games to play this summer should take a look at this list of selected titles to relax while sunbathing or playing from the comfort of their couch.
Destiny: Rising
Bungie's Legendary Franchise Comes To Mobile
Destiny: Rising
- Released
- August 28, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- NetEase Games
- Genre(s)
- FPS, Science Fiction
- Platform(s)
- Mobile
If Bungie had said that they were planning to take Destiny to mobile devices back in 2015, not even their most hardcore fans would have believed them. But, to the surprise of veterans and New Lights, Destiny: Rising is coming to mobile Android and iOS this summer, landing on August 31, 2025.
This Spin-Off was already showcased some gameplay footage, revealing one of its main characters: Wolf, and it's set in the timeframe between the Collapse and the foundation of the Last City. A group of refugees led by the surviving Iron Lords have settled in Haven, a city besieged by the Fallen, and it will be up to the players (a newly risen Guardian) to help them survive the incoming Darkness.
Persona 5: The Phantom X
One Of The Best Mobile Games For Free-To-Play Players
Persona5: The Phantom X
- Released
- June 26, 2025
WHERE TO PLAY
Fans of Persona will be delighted to try this mobile game (also available on PC) that puts them in the skin of Nagisa Kamishiro, a sophomore highschooler who has been 'chosen' by a talking owl to save the world from Menaces, by entering the Metaverse and beating the hell out of Shadows, mysterious beings changing the hearts of the citizens of Shibuya for the worst.
This parallel version of Persona 5 offers the players the chance to build their own team of Phantom Thieves, with lovely new characters (some of which can be romance targets) and old known 'visitors' from previous Persona games. It's a decent Gacha Game, with tons of opportunities for Free-to-play players who don't like to spend a single dime in this genre.
Genshin Impact
Tons Of Content, And Tons Of Gacha
Genshin Impact
- Released
- September 28, 2020
WHERE TO PLAY
- Developer(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Publisher(s)
- HoYoverse (Formerly miHoYo)
- Engine
- Unity
- Genre(s)
- RPG, Action, Adventure, Gacha, Open-World
Genshin Impact has been a popular game for a long time now, thanks to its unique combination of anime-style graphics, and non-stop gacha action. With the release of version 5.8, millions of players are flocking in to enjoy the Sunspray Summer Resort event, which offers a chance to interact with some of the players' favorite characters in a whole new scenario.
Though it is true that there are many less grindy Free-to-play games, Genshin Impact is steadily working towards offering its players tons of new content, and its always updating with new characters and fun activities to complete. If players enjoy Gacha games, they won't get bored with this one.
Pokemon TCG Pocket
The Easiest Way To Collect Pokemon Cards
Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket
- Released
- October 30, 2024
WHERE TO PLAY
- Publisher(s)
- The Pokemon Company
- Genre(s)
- Digital Card Game
Pokemon TCG Pocket allows players to experience the hardcore world of Trading Card Games, without the need to spend thousands on envelopes, waiting to get the cards they need to complete their collection. This game is quite lenient with Free-to-play players and offers tons of ways to get Hourglasses, required to open more Booster Packs.
With the most recent expansions, Wisdom of the Sea and Sky, players have a ton of chances to get incredible cards like the Umbreon Ex Holo Prismatic, which boasts one of the most stunning designs of all cards so far, or the controversial Ho-oH Ex card that is breaking the meta. Collecting Pokemon cards has never been so easy.
Diablo Immortal
Defeat The Hordes of Hell From the Comfort of Your Couch
Diablo Immortal
- Released
- June 2, 2022
WHERE TO PLAY
Going back to Sanctuary to defeat the forces of Hell has become even more accessible for all players, thanks to Diablo Immortal, a free game that is packed with action and has all the characteristics of the beloved Blizzard franchise. Plus, it has some unique classes, like the Tempest and the Blood Knight, which are really fun to play with.
It also has a ton of awesome Items and sets to build the strongest characters. On the other hand, the micro-transaction content of this title is quite heavy, though it doesn't make playing impossible for those looking for a free ARPG title to enjoy on their mobile devices.