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25. Crush Your Enemies!

Here's another strategy game that's not afraid to put you in the shoes of the bad guys. Set in the cliche fantasy world of the medieval period, it's your job to pillage the peaceful kingdom of Generia, along with your band of brutish barbarians. Already available on Steam, this real-time strategy game can now be played right on your very own screens.

Plunders hundreds of villages and destroy properties on its 7 to 10 hour single-player campaign. Or jump right into battle with their online skirmishes. Choose your units, manage your resources, and take out enemy forces with your tactical wits. Who said barbarians can't think?

It has a playscore of 8.17.

24. Magic 2015

Before there ever was Hearthstone, there was Magic: The Gathering. But, with its complex systems and gameplay, it definitely lags in terms of user-friendliness. Thankfully, Stainless Games and Wizards of the Coasts teams up to create a much more mobile-friendly Duels of the Planeswalker.

Conceptualized as a steady introduction to the world of Magic, it’s a much-simplified version, replete with tutorials and handicaps to aid the neophyte card-collector. Take your first steps and go against the computer opponents using your preconstructed decks and a little help from the shuffling elves.

With its high production quality, it manages to attract both newbies and veterans alike. It has a playscore of 8.17.

23. Battleplans

A hybrid of all your favorite strategy genres, this game from developer C4M combines RTS, MOBA, and base defense into one pocket-friendly battle. Much like Clash of Clans, Battleplans will have you leading your troops into battle, ransack camps, and loot resources in their thrilling online PvPs. But, with their intuitive controls, you'll have direct control of your armies.

Lead your chosen units with a series of taps and swipes, and watch them perform the battleplan in a real-time fashion. While it doesn't have the complexity of most strategies, but its simplified mechanics and cel-shaded visuals makes for a perfect casual RTS.

It has a playscore of 8.18.

22. Lords Mobile

You've probably seen this game already, what with their wide market reach that resulted in millions of players around the globe. Move into their magical lands and aid their heroes in a fight against monsters and unknown terrors. Send them to training, upgrade their weapons, and test their skills in the addicting hero battle mode.

IGG's Lords Mobile boasts a deep strategic system that lets you choose between a variety of tactics for your armies. So unleash your inner Sun Tzu, and master the art of war amid the chaos of their gorgeous 3D battles.

It has a playscore of 8.18.

21. War Agent

While most videogames choose to bask in the glories of war Bazinu's strategy game offers a more grim perspective on the issue. Play as a weapons merchant for both sides, and control the tides of battle from neutral grounds.

Use your influences on the two parties to bribe the media into a Pro-War stand, and lobby the government for continual funds. It adds a layer of depth to the gameplay as you put a blindfold over their citizens' eyes and compete with merchants of war.

Even with its marked simplicity, it manages to entertain and enlighten. Open your eyes to the gruesome truth. It has a playscore of 8.19.

20. Transformers: Earth Wars

From the realistic look at Earth's disappointing affairs, we move on to the comforts of the fictional world. It's to roll out the Autobots as you dive into a strategic battle along with the towering robots of the hit TV series. A far cry from their usual massive, over the top action, Backflip Studios' Earth Wars is a more contemplative venture. Choose your faction, build up your army of relatively minuscule transformers to pit them against the opposition.

Together with the tried and tested base-building RTS formula, it adds a thoughtful amount of Transformers goodness that will satisfy any fan of the series. It has a playscore of 8.2.

19. HEAVENSTRIKE RIVALS

Another one of Square Enix mobile-focused adventures, Heaven Strike Rival is a tactical trading card game that takes you to a world on the brink of extinction. Journey across the lands of Lunnain to save the legendary Seven Sisters, collecting over 900 animated cards and units.

While it doesn't innovate on the trading card genre, Square Enix shows their mastery in videogame development, with well-implemented game mechanics, beautiful music, and interesting art-style.

It has a playscore of 8.21.

18. World of Tanks Blitz

The ultimate free-to-play World War II tank shooter is finally on the Android. Take command your fleet of historically accurate tanks, and enter the battlefield in a 7 vs 7 tank battle of epic proportions. Roam around the varying terrains of a dozen different maps, along with 200 unique vehicles from Germany, France, USSR, and more. Upgrade your tanks, recruit the best crew, and victory will be yours. With intuitive controls and personalized missions, it's still the best Tank shooter, on the mobile and out.

It has a playscore of 8.26.

17. Star Realms

Nothing goes well better than board games and Outerspace. Starting out as a Kickstarter campaign in 2013 and published in 2014, this boardgame is no digitized classic. But, it received such a startling success since its release, winning a handful of awards, including 2015's Tabletop Game of the year.

With no dice or board to speak of, Dougherty and Kastle's fast-paced cardgame is relatively simple and made even simpler with its port to the mobile. Choose your faction, build the ultimate deck, and take down your singular opponent in a battle for supremacy. Improving on the foundations of Ascension and Dominion, this game is a worthy pickup for any fan or newbie out there.

It has a playscore of 8.26.

16. Cloud Raiders

Fly off to the skies and discover the land of a thousand floating island. With your ragtag band of raiders, your goal is to rule them all and create the strongest fortress of them all. Line your base with crossbows, cannons, and guns to defend against a series of attacks from your ruthless rivals. Or upgrade your troops to prepare for the grueling fight for gold and resources.

Join clans, chat with your friends, and battle with the best the world can offer--whether you're on the iOS, Android, or Windows. As a cross-platform game, the possibilities are endless.

It has a playscore of 8.26.

15. Madness TD 2: Tower Defense

From developer Limbic Software comes a visually stunning Tower Defense with a cartoony twist. A sequel to the popular Tower Madness, help an adorable flock of fighting sheep from an oncoming alien invasion. It's a mad, mad battle against the extraterrestrial threat. Destroy waves upon waves of forces with rockets, missiles, and more.

With 16 different alien types with their unique strengths and skills, the fight is only gonna get harder. Learn each of their weaknesses and turn the tide battle. Play with over 70 unique maps, and achieve the highest scores. Become the best sheep commander, or don your inner mountain goat to climb those leaderboards.

It has a playscore of 8.3.

14. Heroes of Order & Chaos

Trying on a whole new genre, the mobile game giant, Gameloft is bringing the heroes of their renowned MMO to the world of online battle arenas. Team up with friends and strangers from around the globe to decimate the towers and heroes of your rivals to the throne. Choose your specialty hero from a diverse lineup of 57 unique heroes, from nukers to archers and so much more.

For a mobile game, it packs a lot of content. Along with its multiplayer selections, there's also a solo mode option to fight against bots across three different maps. While it does include Gameloft's signature in-app purchases, it's still a worthwhile MOBA for your smartphone needs.

It has a playscore of 8.33.

13. Plants vs. Zombies Heroes

Inching towards a Hearthstone-like success, PopCap's most popular series is moving away from their tower-defense roots to take a shot at collectible card gaming. Bringing along their iconic plants and zombies along with some cool new challengers, put your best root and decaying appendage forward in a fight for glory.

Sharing a lot of similarities to today's leading CCG, it builds enough on the foundations of their franchise to deliver their own flavor on the formula. Collect your cards, get on your lanes, and enjoy a superpowered Plants vs Zombies adventure. Simple, fun, and incredibly addicting.

It has a playscore of 8.38.

12. Vainglory

Another MOBA game on the list. Developer Super Evil Megacorp gives you something that has already been dominating the Mobile E-Sports scene with its ever-growing roster of heroes and thrilling 3 versus 3 battles. It’s like a pocket edition of Dota 2.

Enjoy its stunning visuals, deep strategy, collectible skins and smooth 60 frames per second with responsive touch controls.

Just like any other MOBA game, teamwork and skill are required. It has a playscore of 8.41

11. Star Wars: Force Arena

Light and dark are at another war, and it's brought all your Star Wars favorites with it. In this deck-building strategy from developer Netmarble, form a team of the universe's best heroes and villains, from the classic trilogies to the modern revivals. Following the release of Galaxy of Heroes, Force Arena is a MOBA-like game that focuses on the joys of real-time PvP.

Fight alongside Leia, Han, Chewie, Rey, and more, and use their individual abilities to rule the battlefield. With guilds, rewards, and special characters, it's a Star Wars MOBA like no other.

It has a playscore of 8.45.

10. Castlestorm: Free To Siege

Taking all the elements and features from their console release, this game feels like the lovechild of Rovio’s Angry Birds series and Tower Defense games. Developed by Zen Studios, it’s a 2D sieging game that speaks of destruction and carnage. Feel the falling of rocks, blowing of canons and clanking of swords in its incredibly odd and humorous ways.

Use the power of medieval artillery and blow up your enemies' walls to the ground. But remember they can also do the same! It’s a good mix of strategy, resource-collecting and comedy gold.

It has a playscore of 8.46

9. The Walking Dead: No Man’s Land

Do you have what it takes to survive a zombie apocalypse? Join your favorite characters such as Daryl, Michonne and more from AMC’s iconic Walking Dead series. This action-packed RPG from developer Next Games takes you to the series’ most iconic moments and locations from Seasons 1 to 4.

Collect heroes, compete against other players and hunt walkers in familiar locations. Choose the right team and equipment in each mission.

It was praised for its good graphics and animations. It has a playscore of 8.47

8. Yu-Gi-Oh! Duel Links

Show off your latent dueling skills and battle with and against the anime’s greatest heroes and villains. Journey to the top by squaring off with regular joes and high skilled players around the world.

In your adventure, step into Seto Kaiba and Yami Yugi’s shoes. Earn various rewards from completing stages, buy packs from the store, and create the ultimate deck--with spell cards, fusion cards, and the anime’s beloved monsters.

Step into its digital world, and get wrapped in futuristic duels, complete with its original voice acting. It’s the great game for anime and strategy fans alike and It has a playscore of 8.47

7. Plague Inc.

An interesting simulation game for casual players. Unleash the inner bioterrorist within you and lead the human race to extinction with your viral threat. Do it fast, or the whole world tries to stop it and create a cure. To avert human survival, players can upgrade and enhance the lethality, transmission, and severity of the created plague.

Choose from multiple types of world-ending viruses to satisfy your need to eradicate humanity. You can also name it! Experiment with various combinations and watch your plague evolve. It’s a terrifying strategy game from developer Ndemic Creations. Even the World Health Organization recommends this if you want to know more about viruses.

It receives a playscore of 8.49

6. Dawn Of Titans

If Clash of the Titans was a mobile game, then this is the closest thing it could get. Veering away from mobile limitations, NaturalMotionstrategy game takes war in a colossal degree. In your small screen, watch thousands of 3D animated armies and Titans clash in a brutal conflict.

Feel the game’s console-quality graphics, dominate massive titans, build your kingdom and lead your troops to victory. You are in control and it’s up to you to face your enemies.

It has a playscore of 8.49

5. Clash Royale

Instead of demolishing villages, you'll have castles to annihilate in glorious real-time action in SUPERCELL’s latest IP.

No need to miss your old allies because they're all here, along with their new medieval companions. Use your balloon bombs and giants alongside knights, princes, and kings. Inspired by elements from popular trading card games, leveling up is a breeze. Win crowns, open chests, and earn enough cards and see your troops and yourself rank up.

Form clans with your friends so you can share cards and form stronger decks or battle with each other in private duels. Or you could just head to the next arena and conquer more castles.

It receives a playscore of 8.58

4. Hearthstone

Before there was Gwent and other modern trading card games, there was Blizzard’s Hearthstone. Borrowing elements from the classic Magic: The Gathering and integrating it with their own Warcraft flavor, this game won the fans of the TCG genre.

With over 9 varied classes, over a thousand different cards and so many strategies to choose from, customize your deck as you see fit and check your skill inside its competitive scene. Its continuous updates and new card packs encourage the players to shift their tactics and adapt to the meta, or not.

It receives a playscore of 8.64

3. Plants vs. Zombies 2: It’s About Time

PopCap hasn’t had enough of their iconic tower-defense game. After a disastrous time anomaly, follow Krazy Dave as he races against time to eat his Precious Taco the second time. Travel to various time periods such as Ancient Egypt, the Dark Ages and even the Jurassic Period.

The eternal battle of the Plants and Zombies isn’t over yet and Dr. Zomboss is just getting started. With new features like Plant Foods, Card Upgrades, and Power-Ups, watch your floral army grow to its optimum degree.

It’s flower power at its finest and it has a playscore of 8.67

2. Clash Of Clans

SUPERCELL made a big leap towards mobile with a game so addictive and strategic at the same time. It changed the course of Freemium MMO Mobile Gaming.

Build and expand your own town with impenetrable walls and powerful tesla towers against enemy hordes. Harness the power of elixirs, gold, and other resources to fortify your buildings and upgrade your ARMY to take the battle to them.

Join a clan to take down neighboring clans with your team’s combined might. Of course, Microtransactions are a big feature in this game. But it’s not always necessary if you’re in it for the fun.

It’s one of the best base-building mobile games on the market with a playscore of 8.82

1. Kingdom Rush

Ironhide’s universally acclaimed tower defense game is never the one to disappoint us. Ready your troops to defend against a savage horde of orcs, trolls, evil wizards and other deadly mythical creatures.

It’s one of the best mobile franchises to date. It’s still a thrilling strategy game that gets increasingly difficult wave after wave. You’ll be surprised by the number of monster variations and heroes to quell this evil threat.

With its success, it has spawned numerous sequels and prequels, offering more content than this original. However, it’s the only FREE Kingdom Rush game available on the Play Store.

It has a playscore of 8.85