Not every PC hit makes a smooth jump to mobile, but these 15 games do. From roguelikes to survival sandboxes, each one works surprisingly well on smaller screens without losing what made them great in the first place.
15. This War of Mine
This War of Mine fits mobile perfectly with its turn-based structure and touch-friendly resource management. Despite the smaller screen, the emotional weight and tough choices hit just as hard as they do on PC.
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14. Slay the Spire
Slay the Spire feels right at home on mobile thanks to its turn-based format and intuitive touch controls. It offers the same addictive strategy and replay value as the PC version – just in a more portable form.
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13. Torchlight: Infinite
Torchlight: Infinite was built for both PC and mobile, so it plays smoothly wherever you log in. With cross-platform syncing, you can jump between devices without ever losing progress, ideal for action RPG fans on the move.
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12. Tower of Fantasy
Tower of Fantasy was built with mobile in mind, using Unreal Engine to keep its massive open world running smoothly across devices. Its anime-style visuals and fast-paced combat translate well to smaller screens without sacrificing the experience.
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11. Terraria
Terraria runs great on mobile, especially tablets, with its 2D style keeping performance smooth and stable. The controls take a little getting used to, but once you adapt, you can do everything from boss fights to base building without a problem.
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10. Undertale
Undertale isn’t officially on mobile, but fan-made ports like Droidtale make it possible to play on Android with solid performance. Its simple graphics and light system requirements help it run smoothly, even on older devices.
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9. Brotato
Brotato is a fast, fun roguelike that works surprisingly well on mobile, even if it’s still missing a few features from the PC version. The short wave-based runs make it perfect for quick sessions, whether you’re killing time or stuck in an elevator.
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8. Balatro
Balatro feels like it was made for mobile. Intuitive touch controls, quick runs, and zero microtransactions make it dangerously easy to keep playing. It’s the kind of game you boot up for five minutes and accidentally lose an hour chasing that perfect hand.
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7. Stardew Valley
Stardew Valley on mobile is ideal for commuting or short play sessions, with helpful features like auto-attack, tap-to-move, and mid-day pausing. It’s not quite as precise as PC without a stylus, but it still offers the full cosy farming experience in your pocket.
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6. Limbo
Limbo plays smoothly on mobile thanks to simple swipe and tap controls that feel natural on a touchscreen. Its minimalist black-and-white visuals not only look great but also help the game run well on almost any device. Check out our review if you want to learn more about the game's experience on mobile.
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5. Little Nightmares
Very Little Nightmares isn’t a full version of the original game, but rather a bite-sized prequel made just for mobile. It offers a few hours of eerie puzzles and new lore for fans who want more of Six’s story in a format that fits perfectly on the go.
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4. Vampire Survivors
Vampire Survivors works shockingly well on mobile thanks to a simple interface, addictive gameplay, and zero forced monetisation. The devs handled the port themselves to avoid shady ad tactics, and the result is a clean, fun, and faithful version of the hit PC game.
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3. Subnautica
Subnautica brings its full underwater survival experience to mobile with redesigned touch controls, cloud saves, and controller support. It’s the same deep-sea adventure fans love, just fully optimised for smaller screens and on-the-go play.
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2. Fortnite
Fortnite stays playable on mobile thanks to smart optimization and cloud gaming support, letting it run smoothly on a wide range of Android devices. With cross-platform play and solid performance, it brings the full battle royale experience to your pocket.
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1. Hollow Knight
Hollow Knight looks stunning and runs surprisingly smoothly on mobile, keeping its gorgeous hand-drawn art and full gameplay intact. With customizable touch controls, controller support, and quick-save flexibility, it’s perfect for both short sessions and long dives into its dark world.
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Not every PC hit makes a smooth jump to mobile, but these 15 games do. From roguelikes to survival sandboxes, each one works surprisingly well on smaller screens without losing what made them great in the first place.
