Best Anime Battle Games

244+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 244+ anime battle games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Anime Battle Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Onmyoji ArenaOnmyoji ArenaFree4.7โ˜… (21K)NoYesOct 2026
2ONE PIECE Bounty RushONE PIECE Bounty RushFree4.8โ˜… (197K)NoYesOct 2026
3DRAGON BALL LEGENDSDRAGON BALL LEGENDSFree4.8โ˜… (808K)NoYesOct 2026
4Skullgirls: Fighting RPGSkullgirls: Fighting RPGFree4.8โ˜… (69K)YesYesOct 2026
5Grand Summoners - Anime RPGGrand Summoners - Anime RPGFree4.1โ˜… (8.1K)NoYesOct 2026
6E.T.E ChronicleE.T.E ChronicleFree4.8โ˜… (1.1K)NoYesOct 2026
7ONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE-RPGONE PIECE TREASURE CRUISE-RPGFree4.8โ˜… (98K)NoYesOct 2026
8Shadow Fight 2Shadow Fight 2Free4.8โ˜… (273K)YesYesOct 2026

Top Picks for Anime Battle Games

Onmyoji Arena#1

Onmyoji Arena by NetEase Games

Summer Celebration Kicks Off
Editor's Choice
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.7๐Ÿ˜Š(21K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
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Engage in 5v5 Shikigami battles in this MOBA game set in a parallel world. Forge contracts with unique characters, unleash skill combinations, and experience diverse gameplay modes. Immerse yourself in an audiovisual feast with masterfully crafted voice acting.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Fast matchmaking
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Balanced gameplay
  • ๐ŸŽจ Beautiful character designs
  • ๐ŸŽจ Unique Japanese aesthetic
  • ๐ŸŽจ Impressive graphics
  • ๐ŸŽจ Smooth controls
  • ๐Ÿ’ก Interesting game modes (Royal Battle, Mahjong Chess)

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent lag and connection issues
  • ๐Ÿ› Matchmaking problems (long queue times, unbalanced matches)
  • ๐Ÿ› Reporting system ineffective
  • ๐Ÿ› Toxic player behavior not addressed
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Monetization concerns (limited free resources, pay-to-win elements)
ONE PIECE Bounty Rush#2

ONE PIECE Bounty Rush by Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc.

Anime Pirate Battle Arena game
Strong Contender
๐ŸŽฎ Games
4.8๐Ÿ˜ž(197K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#32in Games
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Engage in thrilling 4v4 real-time PvP battles in a 3D anime arena. Team up with popular characters from a famous manga series to capture treasure and defeat rival crews. Strategize character roles and upgrade skills to become the ultimate pirate.

What We Love

  • ๐ŸŽจ Beautiful graphics and animations
  • ๐Ÿ•น๏ธ Fun and engaging gameplay
  • ๐ŸŽจ Impressive character models
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Variety of playable characters
  • ๐ŸŽ‰ Enjoyable for One Piece fans

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Extremely pay-to-win
  • ๐Ÿค– Unbalanced matchmaking
  • ๐Ÿ› Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Expensive in-app purchases
  • ๐Ÿค• Overpowered characters dominate
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Slow progression for free-to-play players
4.8๐Ÿ˜Š(808K ratings)
FreeIn-App Purchases
#7in Games
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Collect and train hundreds of iconic characters from the Dragon Ball universe to form your ultimate team. Engage in fast-paced 3D battles with intuitive controls and strategic card-based gameplay. Experience an original story and battle players worldwide.

What We Love

  • ๐Ÿš€ Smooth gameplay
  • ๐Ÿ‘ Faithful to the Dragon Ball series
  • ๐Ÿคฉ Impressive graphics and animations
  • ๐Ÿ’Ž Generous with free in-game currency
  • ๐ŸŽฎ Engaging combat system

Room to Improve

  • ๐Ÿ”’ Grindy progression for free-to-play players
  • ๐Ÿค‘ Summon rates feel like a 'cash grab'
  • ๐Ÿ” Lack of content and events for veteran players
  • ๐Ÿคฏ Frustrating PvP matchmaking and lag
  • ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ Repetitive gameplay loop

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FAQ about Anime Battle Games

What are the best anime battle games for iPhone?
Onmyoji Arena tops our anime battle games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.7-star average from 21K App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes โ€” 20 of the top anime battle games we rank are free to download, including Onmyoji Arena and ONE PIECE Bounty Rush.
Onmyoji Arena has no ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 244+ anime battle games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.