12 Best and Most Exciting MOBA Games 2022 for Android

Until now, Mobile Legends is still the most popular MOBA game. However, if you feel bored playing it, you are able to try playing other best and most exciting MOBA games that we will share here, both on Android and offline on PC.

Besides Mobile Legends, you may also know other MOBA Android and offline MOBA games, such as the Dota 2 game on PC, which is very popular. For your information, MOBA games are a genre developed from the real-time strategy genre. In this Multiplayer Online Battle Arena game, the players are going to run one character, where each player will be divided into two camps and will hunt for victory.

Based on the research, before the emergence of mobile games like now, MOBA games for PC were already popular and of course known to the gamers. But after mobile games have already become more popular, eventually many game developers switched to making mobile versions on Android and iOS. Now, Android and iOS MOBA games are more preferred, because they are more practical to play on smartphones, rather than having to play PC MOBA games on computer devices which cannot be played on mobile.

For those of you who are curious about Android or iPhone MOBA games, here we are going to share 12 best and most exciting MOBA games for Android or iOS.

1. Pokemon Unite

The first best and most exciting MOBA game for Android is Pokemon Unite. It is a game developed by The Pokemon Company and TiMi Studios. In this game, you are going to act as the trainers or Pokemon trainers, and do 5-on-5 team battles on Aeos Island. Remember that your job is to kill your enemy’s pokemon and collect pokeballs or point balls. The team that scores the most points in the allotted time will be the winner. Apparently, Pokemon Unite brings a lot of interesting features to the players such as the cross-platform support, and the ability to link accounts on mobile devices and Nintendo Switch.

2. Lokapala

Lokapala is available on Android and iOS. It is an Indonesian-made game. Based on the research, Lokapala is the first MOBA game fully developed in Indonesia and inspired by Indonesian mythology, history and culture. In this game, the players are able to engage in exciting 5-on-5 battles with friends or other players. Overall, the gameplay of this MOBA game is not much different from other MOBA online games that were famous earlier, such as Mobile Legends or Arena of Valor.

We get information that Lokapala comes from Sanskrit which means the guardians of the realm. The game has some interesting features that will make the players feel at home playing it, such as the Rank System, Yantra System, Shop, Rakshasa, Ganking Lane, Vahana, and The Ancient One. The difference between Lokapala and similar MOBA games is the Rakshasa and Ganking Lane features, which can be used as comeback strategies or alternative strategies.

3. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is the best and most popular MOBA game. For your information, this game was first released in 2016. It is very popular with various groups because to be able to play it, you do not need to use a cellphone with high specifications. Even with a low spec cell phone, it can be played smoothly. Also, this game uses the 5V5 concept which is quite interesting. The players have to work well together to destroy each opponent’s turret in three lines. Aside from that, there is a map that serves to recognize the position of each opponent. Many new heroes continue to be released, making Mobile Legends even more exciting to play.

4. Arena of Valor (AOV)

Arena of Valor (AoV) is one of the MOBA games which is a heavy competitor of Mobile Legends. Arena of Valor (AoV) comes with various modes which can be played. Starting from five against five, three against three, to one against one. In the game, there are many heroes that you can rely on to win. Of course, these heroes have different skills and advantages. Selection of this hero can also determine the course of the match. Also, Arena of Valor (AoV) provides additional customization items in the form of skins which can be obtained for free or through in-app purchases. You are able to download this game on the Google Play Store and the App Store.

5. Vainglory

Vainglory is arguably one of the first MOBA games to come to mobile devices. Originally, this game brought together 3v3 in the same lane. Over time, they followed other games who came 5v5 with three different lanes as a battle arena. Also, the graphics and animation offered are quite pleasing to the eye. It can even be said to be superior to Mobile Legends. Of course, this can be a plus for those of you who consider the visual aspect of a game to be very crucial. In addition, Vainglory has lots of heroes with various abilities. You are able to try a variety of heroes to destroy the opponent’s base. Vainglory can be downloaded on the Google Play Store and App Store.

6. League of Legends

League of Legends is also known as LOL. In Indonesia, Dota 2’s toughest competitor is not very popular. However, in Europe and North America, the game developed by developer Riot Games is very popular. Although previously the game was popular as a PC version of the MOBA game, Riot Games has released a mobile version called League of Legends: Wild Rift on Android and iOS. Even though at first glance similar to other mobile MOBA games, League of Legends: Wild Rift has some things that make it different. In this game, you are able to have a variety of skill sets, skill items, rules, and much more that can be learned in the game. The players are required to destroy the opponent base, from a 5v5 team created from scratch with various heroes.

7. Marvel Super War

Marvel Super War is a MOBA game presented by Marvel. In this game, you are able to fight 5v5 using iconic superhero or villain characters from the Marvel Universe. Besides the exciting gameplay typical of MOBAs, you are also able to play Marvel superheroes. Here, you will be able to find Hulk, Iron Man, Thor, Ant-Man, and Rocket Racoon, for you to become a hero to destroy your enemy’s base. Also, the graphics of the game are quite interesting, especially when these superheroes start bringing out their unique skills. We think that Marvel Super War is suitable for those of you who want to try the best MOBA game besides Mobile Legends. You are able to download it on the Google Play Store and App Store.

8. Bug Heroes 2

Bug Heroes 2 is a MOBA game which is quite unique. We say it is a unique MOBA game because in this game you are going to be asked to raise insects that are common at home as the main character in the game. Apparently, Bug Heroes 2 has gameplay which is still similar to the previous series. You are going to fight against other insects while building fortresses and equipping the weapons.

For your information, Bug Heroes 2 has three modes that can be played; mission, endless, and skirmish. Each mode will offer different game sensations and their own excitement. Also, you will be able to fight the players from various countries. Of course, it is very fun. Unlike other MOBA games, this game is one of the offline MOBA games which can be played without an internet connection.

9. Onmyoji Arena

If you like MOBA games and Japanese anime, Onmyoji Arena is one of the MOBA games that should not be missed. Unlike other MOBA games, this game comes with characters typical of Japanese-made anime. Likewise with various other details that make the nuances of Sakura Country feel very thick in this game made by NetEase. Of course, many praise the graphic quality of Onmyoji Arena. This one offers an alternative MOBA game for Android and iOS which is different from other games.

10. Shellfire

Apparently, Shellfire is one the best MOBA games that look different. If most games use a third-person point of view, Shellfire presents it in the form of a first-person shooter or FPS. For your information, the game released by Telkomsel in Indonesia combines MOBA games with FPS-style shooting games. This game can be a solution for those of you who are bored with the same old MOBA. Besides offering 5v5 battles, this game also has other battle modes, such as Capture Point and Death Match. If you are tired of MOBAs, you do not need to change games because this Shellfire MOBA game also provides a battle royale mode.

11. Heroes Evolved

Heroes Evolved has quite interesting and exciting gameplay to play. The game made by R2Games has a similar concept to its predecessor game, where you are going to fight in three lines with five heroes each to destroy the main turret in the center line. Even though similar to other Android MOBA games, Heroes Evolved is very challenging for you to conquer. It has quite different challenges with the fog of war feature which is not owned by the enemy.

12. Plants War 2

Fans of MOBA games very much love the game called Plants War 2. That is because the game does not take up a lot of phone memory. The interface is simple, but still fun to play. The concept is the same as Dota and League of Legends. The game of Plants War 2 uses the plants as characters in the game. Also, this game comes with many characters that have quite unique abilities. We highly suggest you try this fun game.