Here at Pocket Tactics, we love dragon games. Whether it’s gliding across pools of lava with our pal Spyro or battling dragons in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet, it’s a sub-genre we just don’t get tired of. So, in this guide, we’ve picked out all our favorite titles starring fire-breathing ferocious monsters, or not so ferocious in some cases, so you can get in on the fun.
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So, let’s spread those wings and soar into our list of the best dragon games on Switch and mobile.
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
Switch
Dragon games don’t get much better than Spyro: Reignited Trilogy. With all three of the classic Insomniac platformers remastered in dazzling HD and with a scaled-up version of Stewart Copeland’s brilliant original soundtrack, this collection offers hours of fun with Spyro and Sparx for a very reasonable price.
Sure, it doesn’t look like we’re getting a Spyro 4 anytime soon, but with this blast of nostalgia, you can dial back the years and show Gnasty Gnorc, Ripto, and the Sorceress who’s boss.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
Switch
You knew it would be here, didn’t you? We can’t talk about dragon games without including Skyrim, which is, if you didn’t know, absolutely full of dragons. If slaying dragons is your thing, Skyrim offers a plethora of ways to take the great beasts out of the sky, so you can steal their bones and make incredibly durable armor. Of course, there’s plenty to do outside of taking down fire-breathing beasts, like join an assassin’s guild or train as a mage, but in lieu of a Dragon Slaying Simulator, this is the closest you’re going to get.
If you’re thinking of dropping into Skyrim, be sure to check out our guides for Skyrim marriage, Skyrim houses, and Skyrim races. Or, if you’ve been here before but want something similar, check out our list of the best games like Skyrim.
Dragon Mania Legends
Mobile
There are no games where you can keep cute little dragon pals on this list yet, so Dragon Mania Legends is here to rectify that. The flying lizards in this game are much cuter than those of Skyrim, and your goal is to collect as many as possible while adventuring alongside your team of fire-breathers.
Fortunately, the dragons here are absolutely adorable, with some striking designs, including the lightning-powered Thor Dragon and the devilishly delightful Hades Dragon. So, what are you waiting for? Start picking up your own fire-breathing pets. Or, if you want to know more, see our Dragon Mania Legends interview.
Dragon Quest XI – Echoes of an Elusive Age
Switch
In terms of JRPGs for our list of the best dragon games, there’s a clear standout. Dragon Quest is your classic JRPG catapulted into the 21st century, with vivid high-quality visuals, an intelligent turn-based battle system, and an epic narrative that takes you on an adventure that few can match in scale.
Ok, so maybe there are fewer dragons than you might anticipate from the title, but those you do meet offer some incredible battles, so it’s not one to miss. If you like this one, check out our list of the best Dragon Quest games.
Pokémon Scarlet & Violet
Switch
If you want to be a dragon tamer, there’s no better option than picking up a couple of tickets to Paldea and getting into Pokémon Scarlet and Violet. With favorites like Dragonite and Salamence out in the wild, and a legendary dragon to escort you across the varied region, you can ignore all the other types and pretend that this is a wyvern world.
If you’re thinking about dropping in, check out our Pokémon Scarlet and Violet breeding guide and our picks for the best gen 9 Pokémon. Or, if it’s more dragons you’re after, master the typing with our list of the best dragon Pokémon and dragon Pokémon weakness guide.
Dragons: Rise of Berk
Mobile
If you like your dragon games with a Dreamworks twist, this tie-in to the How to Train Your Dragon universe is sure to put a smile on your face. With countless dragons from the series, including little cutie Toothless, you can take off on an adventure and meet familiar faces from the film series.
It’s not all easy breezy, though, as you are going to have to train those dragons for the battle arena if you want to prove yourself the finest dragon tamer in the land. It’s a good job Toothless is always up for a challenge.
Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel
Switch and mobile
Yu-Gi-Oh is famous for its great winged beasts, from the Blue-Eyes White Dragon to the Stardust Dragon, so we couldn’t not include it on our list of the best dragon games.
If you’re a fan of card games and haven’t checked out Konami’s ultimate dueling simulator yet, it’s well worth it, with a myriad of ways to play online plus a solo mode that reveals the stories behind some of the most popular Yu-Gi-Oh card archetypes. For a little help starting, check out our Yu-Gi-Oh! Master Duel dragon decks guide.
Panzer Dragoon: Remake
Switch
This remake of 1995’s iconic Panzer Dragoon invites you to explore the skies of a post-apocalyptic world on the back of a dragon with some serious firepower. With seven levels to beat on your quest to stop the deadly Prototype Dragon from ruining what’s left of the world, this game offers an intense experience with plenty of firepower.
Despite a new coat of paint, Panzer Dragoon: Remake still feels in keeping with the spirit of the original game. It might not be Sega’s most famous property, but there’s a reason this game has a cult following, one you can only understand if you try the game out yourself.
There you have it, our long list of the best dragon games on Switch and mobile. For more flight with less fire, take a browse through our picks for the best plane games on Switch and mobile. Or, if you’d rather head underwater, check out our list of the best fish games.