What DRAGON QUEST games can you play portably?
The DRAGON QUEST series shines when played on the go! Here are some of the awesome portable adventures you can play right now and in the future!
Looking for a great game to play portably? Allow us to introduce you to the DRAGON QUEST series.
There are many titles that can be played on handheld devices, from mainline entries in the series to super-fun spinoffs. Today, we’ll showcase some of the greatest you can play on current platforms right now.。
The great thing about the series is that each title works as a standalone adventure. Although there are subtle narrative threads between some titles (such as DRAGON QUEST I - III), each title has its own characters, world, and story. So, you can dive into any game and get a great experience whichever it is.
That’s a good thing because there are a lot of very high-quality games on this list:
A note on Steam Deck: All games listed here for Steam Deck are officially verified for the device. While additional titles may be perfectly playable, we are unable to confirm their functionality here. Please check Steam for further information.
DRAGON QUEST III HD-2D REMAKE
Play portably on:
- Nintendo Switch
- Steam Deck
Also available on:
- PS5
- Xbox Series X|S
- Windows
This new RPG reimagines the classic DRAGON QUEST III in the beautiful HD-2D visual style made famous by games like OCTOPATH TRAVELER I and II, and LIVE A LIVE.
This new version features stunning graphics, a refined narrative and modernized features that make it even more enjoyable to play than before. And considering how beloved the original still is, that’s saying something!
You play as a young hero who embarks on a mission to defeat the Archfiend Baramos - a task that his father previously failed to complete. You'll choose a team of allies, and set off on a journey around the world - one full of exciting scenarios, hidden secrets and even entire optional questlines.
Long story short, it's one of the most legendary RPGs made even better - playing this is kind of a no-brainer if you're a fan of the genre.
DRAGON QUEST IV: Chapters of the Chosen
Play portably on:
- iOS
- Android
DRAGON QUEST IV is a massive RPG with a twist: rather than play as one hero on an epic adventure, you’ll experience different chapters, each with their own cast of characters.
For example, one chapter will cast you as noble knight Ragnar McRyan on a quest to find children who have gone missing from a nearby town, while another focuses on Tsarevna Alena, who enters a fighting tournament in a bid to prove her strength. You’ll also play the charming Torneko Taloon - a weapons merchant chasing a lifelong dream, and two sisters - Maya and Meena - on a journey to avenge their father’s death.
Of course, these stories are connected, but you’ll have to play the game to see how they all come together…
DRAGON QUEST V: Hand of the Heavenly Bride
Play portably on:
- iOS
- Android
The fifth numbered DRAGON QUEST game is an epic game that spans generations, but for all the epic twists and turns, life and death scenarios and world-ending threat, its heart remains about one thing: family.
The game starts with a young lad travelling the world with his father Pankraz. When tragedy strikes the boy is forced into life as a slave, but when he finally becomes a man, he breaks free and embarks on a journey to continue his father’s unfinished quest - to find his mother and the Legendary Hero.
With its incredible cast, awesome features like the ability to recruit monsters, and a story full of heart, it’s one of the most memorable adventures in the entire series!
DRAGON QUEST VI: Realm of Revelation
Play portably on:
- iOS
- Android
A young man is living a peaceful life with his little sister in the secluded village of Weaver’s Peak. That changes when a spirit reveals to him that only he can save his world from darkness. So begins an epic quest as your hero sets out on a grand adventure to learn the truth of his world - and that of the mysterious phantom realm that lies beneath.
The game offers a brilliantly flexibly party system that lets you choose between more than sixteen vocations. These vocations let you use different abilities and spells, allowing for a lot of options over how you build out your team in battle.
Add a story that’s full of memorable scenarios and surprising twists, and it’s another winning RPG!
DRAGON QUEST VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
Play portably on:
- iOS
- Android
DRAGON QUEST VIII is one of the most beloved games in the series, thanks to its beautiful visuals, charming cast, and brilliant battles. Your journey begins when the wicked Dhoulmagus steals a scepter and transforms the people of Trodain into things such as creatures and plants.
Your hero heads out to find Dhoulmagus and a way to reverse the curse, accompanied by the now troll-like King and his daughter who was transformed into a white horse. Along thew way, you’ll amass an unlikely group of allies, including Yangus, a thief with a heart of gold, Jessica, a sorceress out to avenge her murdered brother and Angelo, a talented templar knight and self-proclaimed lothario.
It’s an incredible adventure from start to finish that’s just as fun portably as it is on the TV screen!
DRAGON QUEST XI S: Echoes of an Elusive Age - Definitive Edition
Play portably on:
- Steam Deck
- Nintendo Switch
Also available on:
- PS4
- Xbox Series X|S
The most recent mainline DRAGON QUEST game is a truly incredible adventure that captures everything that’s great about the series.
You play as the Luminary - a young hero fated to save the world from evil. But when your identity is revealed to the world, you’re accused of being the archfiend and thrown into prison. What follows is a world-spanning adventure as you attempt to reach the mystical world tree Yggdrasil and fulfil your destiny.
The game features one of the most memorable parties in the series, from the snarky thief Erik and skilled martial artist Jade, to the infectiously upbeat Sylvando. The Definitive Edition also adds new story chapters focused on the party members, a symphonic soundtrack and even the ability to play the entire game in 2D, in the style of a classic 16-bit RPG!
In short, it’s one of the greatest RPGs of all time - and it’s just as good portably as it is on a big screen.
DRAGON QUEST TREASURES
Play portably on:
- Steam Deck
- Nintendo Switch
This RPG is all about one thing: treasure! I mean, it’s in the name, right?
You play as a younger version of Erik - a party member from DRAGON QUEST XI - and his sister Mia. The enterprising siblings find themselves in the mysterious land of Draconia - a diverse landscape full of hidden riches to discover!
The pair form a new gang of treasure hunters and set out across the vast world to recruit monsters for the gang, seek out the seven legendary Dragonstones, and maybe make their fortune along the way.
You’ll explore multiple expansive islands, from sunny fields to fiery lavalands, and use your monsters’ guidance to dig up treasure after treasure - including many items you may recognize from across the DRAGON QUEST series.
Of course, you’re not the only gang and you may have to contend with a few rivals who prefer to steal their treasure, rather than find it. It all adds up to a charming and wonderfully free-form adventure.
DRAGON QUEST MONSTERS: The Dark Prince
Play portably on:
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS
- Android
Psaro is betrayed and cursed by his father, rendering him unable to harm anything with monster blood. So how is a dark prince supposed to seek his revenge? By recruiting monsters to do the fighting for him!
You’ll explore a world that changes with the seasons, and scout classic DRAGON QUEST monsters to join your menagerie - from mainstays like slimes and drackys to brand new creations exclusive to this game! Then you’ll take them into the arena and begin your ascent to becoming the Master of Monsterkind.
Of course finding monsters is just one way to build your party - you can also combine two creatures to create a stronger offspring. With hundreds of monsters available to find, the possibilities are near-endless.
It’s a deeply compelling gameplay loop, and great fun whether you’re snatching a few minutes of gaming or getting immersed for hours at a time. In other words, the perfect portable play!
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS
Play portably on:
- Nintendo Switch
- iOS
- Android
*Also available on:
- PS4
Steam
This RPG is a literal blockbuster! Set in a world of blocks, you must use your creativity and building skills to complete quests and discover secrets.
In DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS, you don’t play as a hero… you play as a Builder. In a world where evil has triumphed, it’s up to you to bring creativity and hope back to the world. You’ll build your way to victory across multiple chapters, battling monsters and helping the citizens reclaim their lands.
It’s a fun adventure that offers structured RPG gameplay, while giving you room to express yourself creatively.
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2
DRAGON QUEST BUILDERS 2 builds on the impressively strong foundations of its predecessor with a new adventure that takes you across multiple islands. In this world, a builder-hating cult dominates the world, and construction is strictly banned. After escaping from captivity, you and an amnesiac named Malroth, join forces to bring creativity back to the world.
This expansive adventure is so rewarding that it’s very hard to stop playing. Don’t be surprised if you’re still building away in the early hours of the morning!
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