Dressmaker is the cozy dress-up sleeper hit of the season. Seven cozy dress-up games on PC, Mac, and Linux that pair fashion with low-stakes storytelling.
Into the Wind is Kiki's Delivery Service meets Porco Rosso, and the wait is long. Seven cozy flying adventure games on PC, Mac, and Linux you can play now.
Square Enix's Final Fantasy Resonance launches as the first mobile HD-2D RPG. Seven HD-2D RPG apps for Android that scratch the same retro-modern itch.
Destiny 2's Monument of Triumph closes the live-service era. Seven Destiny 2 alternatives for PC that respect your loot, your time, and your wallet.
Capcom is pushing Dragon's Dogma 2 toward Switch 2, but PC players want more action-RPG depth right now. Seven Dragon's Dogma 2 alternatives for desktop.
Kingdom Hearts 4 fans are still waiting. While Square Enix takes its time, here are 7 Kingdom Hearts alternatives on PC that scratch the action-RPG itch.
Capcom is bringing Onimusha back on Switch 2, but PC players want demon-slaying samurai combat now. Seven Onimusha alternatives for desktop in 2026.
Nintendo just revealed Xenoblade Genesis for Switch 2. PC players want open-world JRPG depth now. Seven Xenoblade Chronicles alternatives on desktop.
Polygon's preview of Into the Wind put Studio Ghibli back on the gaming agenda. We tested 8 Ghibli-inspired desktop games on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Jump Over The Age's next game Signet City is years away. Seven Citizen Sleeper alternatives for Windows, Mac, and Linux that fit between runs.
Polygon's Vampire: The Masquerade Eternal Whispers reveal pitched it as a Disco Elysium clone. Seven Disco Elysium alternatives for PC while we wait.
ESO's June 2026 update is a real return reason, but it isn't the only fantasy MMO worth the time. Seven Elder Scrolls Online alternatives for Windows.
The Fable reboot now has a firm Xbox release date. Seven Fable alternatives for Windows to play through while we wait for Albion's return.
Bethesda's 2026 update gave Fallout 76 a real reason to log back in. Seven Fallout 76 alternatives for Windows for the days you're between visits.
Minecraft Dungeons 2 lands in September. Seven Minecraft Dungeons alternatives for Windows that fill the loot-and-loop gap with co-op friendly runs.
Polygon called Vivarium the cozy life-sim that stole the Xbox Showcase. We tested 7 desktop games that scratch the Stardew Valley itch in 2026.
Polygon's Vampire: The Masquerade Eternal Whispers reveal pulled the cult RPG back into the conversation. Seven Bloodlines alternatives that hold up.
Eurogamer's Aexodus preview pulled fans back to BioWare-style morality choices. Seven Mass Effect alternatives that actually fill the void in 2026.
Persona 4 Revival was just announced for spring. Until it lands, we ranked 7 PC JRPGs that capture the same social-sim plus dungeon-crawl rhythm.
Softonic's Spider-Noir reveal pulled Spider-Man fans back to PC. Seven Spider-Man and swing-action games that hold up on desktop in 2026.
Wo Long 2: Wings of Ember is coming sooner than expected. While we wait, we ranked 7 PC soulslikes that hit the same parry-and-counter brutality.
Project 1666 from Assassin's Creed creator Patrice Désilets just got a release window. Here are 7 Assassin's Creed alternatives worth playing on desktop right now.
Guild Wars 3 was officially confirmed at Summer Game Fest 2026. While ArenaNet builds it, here are 7 Guild Wars alternatives worth playing on PC right now.
Sega revealed Stranger Than Heaven with Tupac and Snoop Dogg attached. While we wait, here are 7 Yakuza alternatives worth playing on desktop right now.
Aion 2's global Steam launch is set for late 2026 but PC MMO fans want options now. Seven Aion 2 alternatives for Windows worth running through this year.
FF7 Remake Part 3 is coming but the wait stretches into next year. Seven Final Fantasy VII Remake alternatives for Windows that bridge the gap.
Mafia: The Old Country's Man of Honor DLC brings back a fan-favorite villain. Seven Mafia: The Old Country alternatives for Windows for crime-game fans.
Monster Hunter Wilds' Ascendance expansion brings back elder dragons but the wait between hunts is real. Seven Monster Hunter Wilds alternatives for Windows.
Stellar Blade nailed its PC debut but a single playthrough runs short. Seven Stellar Blade alternatives for Windows that scratch the same character-action itch.
Epic just gave away two tactical RPGs and Polygon is talking about it again. We ranked 7 of the best tactical RPG games on PC across Steam and Game Pass.
Amazon canceled the LotR MMO but said the franchise still has games coming. Until then, we ranked 7 PC MMORPGs that scratch the same Middle-earth itch.
Ultima Online's designer is back with a new sandbox MMO. We tested 7 Ultima Online alternatives on PC for players ready to move on.
Square Enix's Adventures of Elliot is six months away. We ranked 7 action JRPGs on Steam that bridge the wait, with Ys Origin as the benchmark.
Sony just teased a new God of War with a new lead. While we wait, we ranked 7 PC games that scratch the same cinematic action-adventure itch.
Lost in Random: Eternal Die is leaving Game Pass and Hades players are looking for the next great roguelike. Seven Hades alternatives for Windows, macOS, and Linux, ranked.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A's new season pushes the Switch entry further, but PC players want a monster-catching loop that runs on their hardware. Seven Legends: Z-A alternatives for desktop.
GGG keeps PoE1 alive, but which ARPG should fill your next 200 hours? We ranked 7 Path of Exile alternatives for PC, from Last Epoch to Titan Quest II.
Onimusha: Way of the Sword is back and the genre is having a moment. These 7 samurai action games for Android cover hack-and-slash, RPG, and pixel-art duels.
Gothic 1 Remake just dropped -- and it's the freshest Witcher 3 alternative on PC right now. We ranked 7 open-world RPGs worth playing in 2026.
Telltale stories, Injustice slugfests, LEGO romps, and brawlers. The seven Batman games worth installing on Android in 2026, ranked after testing.
Final Fantasy VI hitting Game Pass renewed interest in classic JRPGs. We picked six classics that already play well on Android phones today.
Nintendo's mobile catalogue is small but specific. We tested the 6 still-live Nintendo and Pokémon games on Android, ranked by what they do well.
Where to play Rockstar's catalog on a phone after the Netflix Trilogy launch and the Google Play delistings. Seven titles worth installing on Android in 2026.
From Vampire Survivors to Castlevania to long-form RPGs. Seven vampire games worth installing on Android in 2026, ranked after testing.
Seven dungeon crawlers tested on Android, ranked on procedural depth, combat feel, item systems, and how respectful each one is of a free player's time.
Seven Westeros-themed and medieval-fantasy strategy games on Android, tested for combat depth, faction systems, multiplayer politics, and how much they actually feel like Thrones.
Open-world combat, monster hunting and a real story. These seven Android RPGs come closest to the Witcher feel on a phone, with notes on offline play, downloads and grind.
After Nintendo's 2024 lawsuits buried Citra, the 3DS emulator scene split into a handful of community forks. Here are the 7 best 3DS emulator apps for Android.
Stray finally landed on Switch 2 in May. Until it crosses to mobile, these 7 cat adventure games for Android scratch the same itch on your phone.
Mina the Hollower reignited the genre on PC and console. These 8 metroidvania games for Android keep the maps, the secrets, and the upgrade loops on a phone.
Seven Android action RPGs that put monster combat at the centre, tested for combat depth, build variety, story, and how well they handle phone-friendly session length.
With The Odyssey heading to cinemas, demand for Greek myth games is back. These seven Greek mythology games on Android span action RPG, real-time strategy, tower defence, and idle play.
Destiny 2 is winding down and there is no true Borderlands on phones, but these 8 loot-driven shooter games for Android come the closest.
PS Plus added a Warhammer 40K hit for June 2026. These seven Warhammer 40K games on Android cover tactics, on-rails action, card battles, dungeon crawls, and free-to-play strategy.
AC Identity's servers are gone and Rebellion is stuck in 2020. Here are 7 action-stealth and open-world games that actually scratch that parkour-and-blades itch on Android.
Running D&D on Android? We tested 7 apps for character sheets, dice rolling, initiative tracking, and spell lookup. Here's what actually works at the table.
Seven gothic dark fantasy RPGs on Android worth installing in 2026, ranked by atmosphere, combat depth, and how much they actually look like the genre promises.
Stardew Valley has no Android port. Here are 7 farming and life-sim games that scratch the same itch -- crops, relationships, exploration, and all.
The best Android games outside the Play Store in 2026, with official download sources, comparison tables, safety checks, and examples from Epic and F-Droid.
ZA/UM is back with Zero Parades. Seven Android role-playing games carry the same dialog-heavy, choice-driven DNA, from The Banner Saga to Choice of Games.
God of War's next entry has fans hunting Norse lore again. Seven Android games scratch the same itch, from Viking war MMOs and Thor action RPGs to Cultures: Northland.
The new Mass Effect news from Hasbro and the Mandalorian timeline beat both pulled space adventure back into the spotlight. Seven Android picks for trading, fighting, and surveying the void.
Xbox Game Pass is losing two must-play RPGs in May, and the tactics shelf at home is the obvious place to refill. Seven turn-based tactics games for Android, from Fire Emblem to Into the Breach and Disgaea.
We tested seven DC games for Android in 2026, ranking on roster depth, offline play, gacha pressure, and how it feels to play as Batman, Superman, or Wonder Woman.
Most of the mainline Final Fantasy series runs on Android, plus a handful of mobile-first spinoffs. These nine picks span the Pixel Remasters, FF7, FF15 Pocket, and the strongest gacha entries.
Square Enix is calling its next RPG 'somewhat gacha-like' and the genre keeps getting bigger. These eight Android gacha games range from action-RPG showcase to tactical and turn-based picks worth the time investment.
The best open-world crime games for Android in 2026, tested across paid Netflix Rockstar ports and free Gangstar-style sandboxes. Picks for the GTA 6 wait.
From Marvel Snap to Strike Force, these seven Marvel mobile games on Android cover collectible card battles, RPG team building, and live-service action with the biggest roster.
Star Wars Outlaws on PlayStation Plus has revived interest in the franchise. These seven Star Wars games on Android cover hero collection, classic RPG, real-time shooter, pinball, and free-to-play picks.
Nintendo's Zelda movie delay sent fans hunting for adventure RPGs on the phone. Seven Zelda-like games on Android cover open-world exploration, dungeon-puzzle pacing, and item-based progression.
Stellar Blade 2 might go multiplatform and the stylish-action crowd is paying attention. Eight character action games for Android with combos, parries, and dodge windows.
Pearl Abyss just shipped a Crimson Desert update, and the MMORPG itch is back. These eight Android MMORPGs cover open-world action, classic grinds, and story-led ARPGs.
Manage characters, roll dice, run virtual tabletop sessions, and look up rules without leaving the table. We picked the best TTRPG companion apps for Android players and dungeon masters.
The Android games that push phone GPUs hardest in 2026. Open-world RPGs, console-quality racers, and shooters with visuals that rival dedicated handhelds.
