Most Iconic Mobile Game Characters of All Time

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You'll recognize these names!

Ivan Shahran

Gaming - November 24th 2025, 23:00 GMT+1

Red Angry Birds — 10. Red (Angry Birds)

You know him, you love him (or maybe you don't) — **Red** is the first bird you unlock in Angry Birds. He’s quite a simple character if we're being honest: he’s red and he’s angry. These are the qualities that make him such an easy-to-recognize face.

(Image Credit: Rovio Entertainment)

Jake Subway Surfers — 9. Jake (Subway Surfers)

We'd be remiss if it didn't include the famed leader and spirit of the *Subway Surfers*. You've probably seen him running around when you play the game or in the countless number of memes that have cropped up over the years. **Jake** is undeniably one of the most iconic faces in the world of mobile gaming.

(Image Credit: SYBO Games)

8. Flappy Bird (Flappy Bird)

Even though it's been more than a decade since the massively popular arcade game, **Flappy Bird**, hit the app store shelves, the famous yellow bird with its distinct orange bill is an instantly recognizable face for many. If you ask us, that already clears the benchmark for what it takes to be an iconic character.

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Among Us Crewmates — 7. Crewmates (Among Us)

**Crewmates**, impostors, space-faring blobs — whatever you want to call them, these little astronauts are the most memorable characters in the 2020s so far, thanks to the pandemic, which meant most of us probably played A LOT of *Among Us*. They've become so iconic that they've been turned into memes that we're certain will stick around for a while.

(Image Credit: Innersloth)

Barry Steakfries Jetpack Joyride — 6. Barry Steakfries (Jetpack Joyride)

Now this pick is for all those OG players who played simple mobile games back in the good old days: **Barry Steakfries.** You'll always see this main protagonist from the endless runner game, *Jetpack Joyride*, sporting a jetpack, a torn suit, and a scruffy beard. He'll always be remembered as the guy who's in a non-stop battle against obstacles and projectiles.

(Image Credit: Halfbrick Studios)

Barbarians Clash of Clans — 5. Barbarian (Clash of Clans)

This list wouldn't be complete without mentioning the **Barbarian** from *Clash of Clans*. He's a fearless warrior who has the simple dream of destroying enemy villages with nothing but his bulging muscles and trusty sword. As the face of the game, he's established himself not only as *the* "main character" for *Clash of Clans*, but arguably as one of the first few faces you think of when you think about mobile games.

(Image Credit: Supercell)

Austin The Butler Homescapes — 4. Austin the Butler (Homescapes and other -Scapes titles)

You may not know his name, but chances are, you've seen his face in the *Scapes* games (Gardenscapes, Homescapes, etc.) or plastered around in ads that appear in a lot of other mobile titles. **Austin the Butler** is not only a recognizable name in the mobile gaming scene, but he's also a pretty good gardener.

(Image Credit: Playrix)

3. Talking Tom (My Talking Tom)

He's loud and demanding, but deep down, there's always a soft spot for the one and only, *Talking Tom*. The grey tabby cat, who's a part of the massive *Talking Tom and Friends* franchise, has been around since the boom of mobile games back in the early 2010s. In that time, he's cemented himself as an iconic character.

(Image Credit: Outfit7)

The King Clash Royale — 2. The King (Clash Royale)

While the spotlight doesn't exactly shine on **The King** in *Clash Royale* as much as it does on other characters, such as Champions, the chief of the King Tower has been transformed into somewhat of an online meme thanks to the many reels and posts about his rather expressive emotes.

(Image Credit: Supercell)

Paimon Genshin Impact — 1. Paimon (Genshin Impact)

**Paimon** is the mascot of the massively popular RPG gacha game known as *Genshin Impact*. She's iconic for a multitude of reasons. For one, if you've played the game, she serves as the instructor and teaches you all the ins and outs of the mechanics, so she'll be by your side until the very end. Secondly, and arguably the main reason why, she's gained a bit of notoriety on the internet due to the various memes made about her voice lines and the way she acts.

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Mobile games have introduced some of the most recognizable characters in modern gaming. From the pixelated chaos of Flappy Bird to the anger of Red from Angry Birds, these icons have captured the hearts (and screens) of millions.

Whether it’s the fearless Barbarian charging into battle in Clash of Clans or the ever-intelligent Paimon guiding players through Genshin Impact, these characters have defined the mobile gaming era. Join us as we celebrate the most iconic mobile game characters of all time!

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Mobile games have introduced some of the most recognizable characters in modern gaming. From the pixelated chaos of Flappy Bird to the anger of Red from Angry Birds, these icons have captured the hearts (and screens) of millions.

Whether it’s the fearless Barbarian charging into battle in Clash of Clans or the ever-intelligent Paimon guiding players through Genshin Impact, these characters have defined the mobile gaming era. Join us as we celebrate the most iconic mobile game characters of all time!