Where Mob Control keeps a match to a few quick taps, Lords Mobile asks for a kingdom's worth of planning. It is a strategy game from IGG.COM, released March 20, 2016, in which you build a base, train troops and join guilds in large online wars. Google Play lists it with over 500 million installs and a 4.5 rating from 9.2 million ratings.
Free to play, with purchases and no ads
Lords Mobile costs nothing to install. The listing shows no advertising, which is why it sits in our no-ads games category, but it does include in-app purchases. Anyone considering spending money should treat the game as a free entry with optional paid extras.
The content rating on Google Play is Teen. The game also needs an internet connection at all times, since every mode involves other players online. Android 7.0 or newer is required.
Guild expeditions, artifacts and five-hero teams
The core loop is kingdom building. You upgrade buildings, run research, train troops and level heroes. Troops come in 4 types, and you pick from 6 formations, with a counter system that rewards matching the right lineup to the right heroes.
Heroes are drawn from varied backgrounds, including dwarves, mermaids, dark elves and steampunk robots. You assemble a team of 5 to push through an RPG-style campaign. Artifacts, found in the Artifact Hall, can be upgraded and enhanced to strengthen your side.
The social side is where most of the content sits. Guild Expedition is a guild-versus-guild battleground where several guilds compete for territory and troops do not die. Other events include Guild Wars, Kingdom Versus Kingdom battles, Battle Royals and Wonder Wars. Battles are animated in 3D, with heroes using their skills on screen.
Updates and upkeep through 2026
The most recent update shown is October 20, 2026, more than ten years after the first release. The version number differs by device, so there is no single build to quote. Eight screenshots are on the store page.
IGG.COM runs official channels on TikTok, Discord, Facebook and YouTube, and a customer service email for the Android version. Those are the places to check for event news and account problems.
Lords Mobile pros and cons
Pros
- No ads shown, so sessions are not interrupted by video breaks
- Guild Expedition lets troops fight without dying, which lowers the cost of joining big battles
- 4 troop types and 6 formations give real room for lineup planning
- Rated 4.5 on Google Play across 9.2 million ratings
- Free to download with an active update history into October 2026
Cons
- In-app purchases are part of the game
- Needs a constant internet connection
- Requires Android 7.0 or newer
- Heavy emphasis on guild and online events, which suits players who want to compete with others more than solo play
Is Lords Mobile safe?
Lords Mobile is published by IGG.COM and distributed through Google Play, which is the place to install it. The game has a Teen content rating and includes in-app purchases, so parents may want to set purchase controls on the device. Install only from the official store listing for the package com.igg.android.lordsmobile.
How to install Lords Mobile
- Press the Google Play button on this page.
- Check the listing in the Play Store and press Install.
- Open Lords Mobile when the install finishes. Updates arrive through Google Play.
