DRAGON QUEST III in IOS

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Our Expert Score

96/100

Dragon Quest III is frequently cited as the best in the series, and for good reason. The introduction of the 'Vocations' (Job) system changed everything. Being able to build your own custom party of Warriors, Mages, Thieves, and Gadabouts—and then 're-speccing' them at the Abbey—gives this game an incredible amount of replayability.

The story is a prequel that ties the entire Erdrick trilogy together in a way that is genuinely mind-blowing for a game originally released on the NES. The day/night cycle affects monster spawns and town interactions, making the world feel alive. It is a massive, polished, and deeply satisfying RPG that every fan of the genre needs to experience.

Dinsun reviewed on: Fri Feb 27 2026

The Game

Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod

Version 1.0.7Sun Sep 28 2025

Fixed minor bugs.


DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation—one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling games in the franchise is finally here for mobile! Now all three instalments of the Erdrick Trilogy can be played in the palm of your hand!

Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download!

DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation has an independent storyline and can be enjoyed without playing DRAGON QUEST I or DRAGON QUEST II.

※In-game text is available in English only.

◆ Prologue

On the morning of their sixteenth birthday, the child of Ortega, hero of the land of Aliahan, is charged with a seemingly impossible task by the King himself: to slay the Archfiend Baramos, master of darkness!

What trials await our intrepid hero as they set out to take on a quest not even their legendary father was strong enough to complete?

◆Game Features

・Freely Customisable Party System.

Set out on an unforgettable adventure with a party of up to four characters who can be customised to your exact specifications at Patty’s Party Planning Place! Choose names, genders and jobs, and put together the team of your dreams!

・Freely Changeable Vocations

Your party members can be assigned any one of up to 9 vocations, a choice which will dictate their stats, equipment, spells and abilities.

Though the hero’s role has been decided by fate, the jobs of all the other characters are yours to change as you see fit.

Characters who change jobs will be returned to Level 1 and have their attributes halved, but they will retain all the spells and abilities they’ve learned, allowing you to tailor your team to perfectly suit your needs.

Turn a priest into a warrior to add healing abilities to your swordsman’s arsenal, or mix it up any other way you like! The possibilities are endless!

・Experience an epic RPG experience with over 30 hours of gameplay with added features to the original release!

Travel across multiple continents and dungeons as you level up your characters and unlock new spells and abilities. The personality system changes how your character grows making your party always unique. Mini-games like medal collecting to unlock powerful new items that were not available in the original release. Discover and explore bonus dungeons and location after completing the main plot.

・Simple, Intuitive Controls

The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play.

・Experience the multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) to create a gaming sensation.

[OS Compatibility]

iOS 12.0 or higher


Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation—one of the most highly acclaimed and best-selling games in the franchise is finally here for mobile! Now all three instalments of the Erdrick Trilogy can be played in the palm of your hand!

Every wondrous weapon, spectacular spell and awesome adversary in this rich fantasy world is yours to discover in a single standalone package. Download it once, and there’s nothing else to buy, and nothing else to download!

DRAGON QUEST III: The Seeds of Salvation has an independent storyline and can be enjoyed without playing DRAGON QUEST I or DRAGON QUEST II.

※In-game text is available in English only.

◆ Prologue

On the morning of their sixteenth birthday, the child of Ortega, hero of the land of Aliahan, is charged with a seemingly impossible task by the King himself: to slay the Archfiend Baramos, master of darkness!

What trials await our intrepid hero as they set out to take on a quest not even their legendary father was strong enough to complete?

◆Game Features

・Freely Customisable Party System.

Set out on an unforgettable adventure with a party of up to four characters who can be customised to your exact specifications at Patty’s Party Planning Place! Choose names, genders and jobs, and put together the team of your dreams!

・Freely Changeable Vocations

Your party members can be assigned any one of up to 9 vocations, a choice which will dictate their stats, equipment, spells and abilities.

Though the hero’s role has been decided by fate, the jobs of all the other characters are yours to change as you see fit.

Characters who change jobs will be returned to Level 1 and have their attributes halved, but they will retain all the spells and abilities they’ve learned, allowing you to tailor your team to perfectly suit your needs.

Turn a priest into a warrior to add healing abilities to your swordsman’s arsenal, or mix it up any other way you like! The possibilities are endless!

・Experience an epic RPG experience with over 30 hours of gameplay with added features to the original release!

Travel across multiple continents and dungeons as you level up your characters and unlock new spells and abilities. The personality system changes how your character grows making your party always unique. Mini-games like medal collecting to unlock powerful new items that were not available in the original release. Discover and explore bonus dungeons and location after completing the main plot.

・Simple, Intuitive Controls

The game’s controls are designed to work perfectly with the vertical layout of any modern mobile device, and the position of the movement button can be changed to facilitate both one- and two-handed play.

・Experience the multi-million selling series, beloved both in Japan and beyond, and see how the masterful talents of series creator Yuji Horii first combined with the revolutionary synthesizer sounds of Koichi Sugiyama and the wildly popular manga illustrations of Akira Toriyama (Dragon Ball) to create a gaming sensation.

[OS Compatibility]

iOS 12.0 or higher


Ratings & Reviews

4.4 out of 5 with 180 Counts
Age Rating 9+

Screenshots

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Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation is a monumental entry in the series. Set years before the original game, players take on the role of the son/daughter of the hero Ortega. The game introduced the revolutionary Vocation system, allowing players to customize their party's classes and even change them mid-game to retain stats and spells. With a vast world, a dynamic day/night system, and an epic narrative that connects the first three games, it remains a gold standard for RPGs.

Features

1

Robust Vocation/Job system

2

Dynamic Day/Night cycle

3

Customizable party members

4

Epic 'Erdrick' trilogy conclusion

Tips

Promotion Videos

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