10 best Gacha games to play in 2025

Knowing which are the best gacha games to dive into is a must before choosing what to play, as picking the wrong title can translate to investing your time and hard-earned money on a journey that might either underwhelm or only last a couple of years.

In case you are currently facing that decision and need a guiding light, don’t worry. Here are the 10 best Gacha games to play in 2025 and what each of them brings to the table.

The best Gacha games to play in 2025

Zenless Zone Zero

• Developer: HoYoverse (miHoYo)
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: S-Rank Agent (or W-Engine) guaranteed within 90 pulls / Featured guaranteed after a loss in pity if on a limited banner. Pull count carries over.

To start our top gacha games list, we have HoYoverse’s newest success, Zenless Zone Zero. Pairing a way more streamlined approach to character progression and a Persona-like feel when off the field, the game puts players in the role of a Legenrady Proxy, specialized in guiding groups within the danger-filled hollows surrounding the city of New Eridu.

ZZZ‘s fast-paced combat is also an absolute highlight, as it makes full use of its high production value —which can be seen in spades in the quality of its cutscenes and overall presentation— to offer a visual spectacle that, unlike those of its developer’s earlier works, favors execution and mobility. The way both of its best A-Rank supports are given for free is also a huge plus here, although you will still need dupes to awaken their full potential.

Wuthering Waves

• Developer: Kuro Games
• Platforms: PlayStation 5, PC, and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: 5-star Resonator (or weapon) guaranteed within 80 pulls / Featured unit/weapon guaranteed after a loss in pity. Pull count carries over.

A game that sees players take on the role of the mysterious Rover as they explore the world of Solaris-3 in the hopes of finding their lost memories and the secrets that led to their fall, Wuthering Waves brings to the table a mix of the open world/core gameplay seen in Genshin Impact and the signature action-packed combat system and phenimenal sound design featured in Kuro Games’s own Punishing Geey Raven. But the latter are not the only things Wuwa takes from its older sibling, as the game’s FP2-friendly approach is also present here via a high amount of early freebies and the debut of constant events providing large amounts of resources.

Like ZZZ, the game’s high production value is also a huge differential here, as it won’t be an overstatement to call it the most highly detailed open-world Gacha available in the market right now, courtesy of the attention to detail paid to both its environments and characters.

Reverse: 1999

• Developer: Bluepoch
• Platforms: PC and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: 6-star guaranteed within 70 pulls (1.5% chance per pull) / Your pull count does carry over between banners.

A sleeping hit for many, Reverse: 1999 puts players in the role of Vertin, a Timekeeper fighting to stop the catastrophes caused by the Storm. During the story, she will then travel through multiple time periods, with each stop presenting players with additions to the main cast and distinct playstyles.

The game’s combat system also deserves a mention by bringing forward a mix of card and turn-based mechanics, all while showcasing a unique presentation and intricate character models. Another of the title’s biggest strengths lies in its art direction, which pairs nicely with its visual novel approach, noir feel, and sober narrative, the latter of which does not hold your hand or shy away from heavy moments.

For F2P enthusiasts, R1999 can also be considered a fairly friendly pick. On that same note, however, many might argue that the game shares the power-creeping issues seen in most current gacha.

Goddess of Victory: Nikke

• Developer: Shift Up
• Platforms: PC and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: Instead of a regular pity system, each pull will reward players with a ticket. Upon hitting 200, you will then be able to purchase the featured character. Your tickets do not expire between banners.

A game that mixes tactical RPG and third-person shooting elements, Goddess of Victory: Nikke takes players into a post-apocalyptic world facing an unforgiving war, where they must take on the role of a Commander leading an elite squad of Nikkes —female super soldiers and humanity’s last hope. Much like Reverse 1999, Nikke‘s story is, in my view, what sets itself apart, as it features both a strong cast and a narrative known for tackling heavy themes.

Its above-average SSR pull rates —4% chance of per pull (2% if on the Friendship Banner)— and generous rewards in the early/mid-game also help the game be one of the most approachable Gacha for fully F2P players, while being a shooter at its core helps it be a welcome change of pace for those looking for something different. Nikke is also widely known for its novel crossovers with anime, such as EVA, and other highly successful IPs like NieR. To put it simply and echo what its community has been saying for years, if you accept the game for what it is aesthetic-wise, Goddess of Victory: Nikke will not let you down.

Arknights

• Developer: Hypergryph
• Platforms: PC and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: 6-star Operator guaranteed within 100 pulls. Players have a 2% chance of getting a 6-star in the first 50 pulls of a banner. Once that limit is reached, each following pull will boost the rate by another 2%. Your pull count does not carry between limited banners.

Arknights puts players in the shoes of the Doctor, a specialist tasked with commanding operators as they fight to stop the spreading of the Oripathy disease and treat its infection. Unlike most on our list, the game is not a classic or action RPG. Instead, you will find a highly technical tower defense system here, where character placement and an understanding of the terrain can make or break you. That is further potentialized by the way Arknights allows players to apply a multitude of different strategies by picking among its hundreds of Operators, each featuring unique kits.

Like Nikke, Arknights can be considered F2P-friendly. That can be seen in how select 4-star Operators, aka Myrtle, can perform on par with premium and featured units. If you’re looking for a change of pace, the game also has in its base system a great extra dose of content, as customizing it and unlocking all of its functions does add a lot ot the experience.

Punishing: Gray Raven

• Developer: Kuro Games
• Platforms: PC and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: 6-Star Constructs are guaranteed in 60 pulls. Count is not shared between limited banners, but the featured construct (or weapon) will be the only SSR among it’s banner’s selection.

Punishing: Gray Raven puts players in the shoes of the Commandant of the Gray Raven squad as they and the constructs under their command fight in the war against the Corrupted. The game is considered a standard, given its polished visuals and soundtrack, memorable boss fights, and fast-paced combat style. The latter which revolves around non-stop combos and perfectly timed dodges.

Although it took a considerable amount of time for the game to debut in the West, its overall style and the quality of its narrative also causes Punishing: Gray Raven to be constantly compared to Nier: Automata. So if you are a fan of PlatinumGames’ epic and are looking for an engaging narrative and similar feel, you will be right at home here. Just don’t expect the same presentation seen in Wuthering Waves, as even if both games share the same developer, we can say that PGR walked so that WuWa could run.

Fate/Grand Order

• Developer: Lasengle
• Platforms: Mobile
• Pity System Explained: Guaranteed featured SSR in 330 pulls. Pulling for the servant before the milestone will reset the count. The latter will also reset at the end of each limited banner.

Royalty in the genre, Fate/Grand Order continues to be a solid pick almost a decade after its release. Featuring a signature turn-based RPG style where you must select all of your team’s actions in set orders to give birth to chains and combos, FGO puts players in the shoes of a master candidate as they go about their daily lives and embark on missions across time to prevent humanity’s extinction.

As a branch of the Fate series, the game also allows players to recruit and control more than 450 Servants, each capable of fulfilling different roles. Following the visual novel format the franchise is known for, you are also given the ability to deepen your connection with each servant to unlock special interactions, quests, and, more importantly, their stories. As you can expect, however, diving into FGO right now will demand a lot of catching up. Fortunately, the game’s community is known for being extremely receptive and it’s sure to offer a home to all, newcomers or seasoned masters alike.

Limbus Company

• Developer: Project Moon
• Platforms: PC and Mobile
• Pity System Explained: The game does not have a true-to-form Pity System.

A nicher title that has experienced a sponential growth in the last year, Limbus Company sees players take on the role of Dante, the Executive Manager a platoon composed of other 12 sinners —each based on the protagonists of classic literary works, such as von Goethe’s Faust— as they venture into certain death. Keep in mind that although you do not need to have prior knowledge of the franchise to play it, the game is the third in Project Moon’s trilogy and a direct follow-up to 2021’s Library of Ruina.

That unique setting and feel is then paired with a turn-based combat system that, although similar to Fate Grand Order’s at first via its chain mechanic, brings forth an even more action-packed approach via its Clash system.

Unlike all of the other games in our list, Limbus Company‘s approach to Gacha also helps it set itself apart as one of 2025’s best. Here, you do not pull for new characters and weapons and instead can acquire both distinct versions (or Identities) of the 12 sinners and unique Special Skills, known as E.G.O.s. The game also does not feature a pity system. But don’t worry, Limbus Company makes it up for it via its high pull rates and the way its Battle Pass and Shard systems allow you to get most of each season’s additions withould the need to pull, if you put in the time, that is.

Genshin Impact

• Developer: HoYoverse (miHoYo)
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, Xbox Series X/S, PC, and mobile
• Pity System Explained: 5-star character guaranteed in 90 pulls. The count is shared between featured banners. If you manage to get a non-featured 5-star character or weapon in a featured banner, your next 5-star will be a guaranteed featured.

If FGO was the game responsible for spearheading the Gacha revolution, Genshin Impact is the one who shook up the genre and now sits at the top, even if many see its Natlan storyline as a downgrade when compared to the heights brought forth by Fontaine.

Although bringing to the table a simpler approach to combat when compared to the likes of Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves, Genshin still offers the full package to fans by providing an experience rivaling that of most current-gen AAA titles in both visuals and performance. Its open-world style and the vast number of regions your Traveler meets while exploring Teyvat also set it apart as one of the most fun Gacha games around for newcomers, even if its exploration-focused approach can make it one of the most time-consuming picks on our list.

Honkai: Star Rail

• Developer: MiHoYo (HoYoverse)
• Platforms: PS4, PS5, PC, and mobile
• Pity System Explained: 5-star character guaranteed in 90 pulls. The count is shared between featured banners. If you manage to get a non-featured 5-star in a limited banner, your next 5-star will be guaranteed featured.

A spin-off/sequel of Honkai Impact 3rd, but by all means its own game, Honkai: Star Rail takes players on a journey across the universe as they join the Astral Express crew in a storyline that successfully raises the stakes while keeping the quality of its prequel intact.

It’s biggest differential when compared to other HoYoverse titles, however, lies in the way the game mixes the character and ascension mechanics that made Genshin Impact such a hit with an unbelievably polished turn-based combat system. If you are a Persona fan, both the latter and the game’s approach ot exploration are sure to please you, as it adds it’s own signature to the known formula. Star Rail also features a roster of more than 50 unique characters, all of which can make an impact if properly built. Just be sure to plan your pulls accordingly, as the game’s balancing has become a hot topic in recent months.

How to find the best Gacha game for you

Unfortunately for all looking for a quick answer here, finding your ideal Gacha is something you can only do through trial and error. Although I guarantee going with any of the above is a safe bet. On that note, and if even after going through our list you are still not sure as to which title to try out, here are a few things to keep in mind:

• What are the best Gacha games for F2P players?

Given the game’s novel approach to the gacha system, I believe Limbus Company to be the most F2P pick on our list, with both Goddess of Victory: Nikke and Arknights not faring too far behind. Just be ready to grind.

• What are the most beginner-friendly Gacha games? –

I believe Zenless Zone Zero and Wuthering Waves are the best currently available Gacha games for those looking to dive int the genre for the first time in 2025. Apart from the strengths mentioned in their entries, the reason for that lies in how they will not demand much catching up and will provide a smooth transition for those used to both RPGs and AAA gaming in general.

• Which Gacha games have the best pull rates?

As you can see above, Reverse 1999, Arknights, and Nikke: Goddess of Victory have the highest pull rates among those on our list. The three also provide highly distinct styles of gameplay.

Now that you know which are the best Gachas to play in 2025 or if instead of a solid title already in the market, you prefer to wait a little bit and dive into titles together with the first wave of players, I highly recommend that you take a look at all of the upcoming Gacha Games releasing in 2025 and later.