CounterSide is a powerhouse in the urban fantasy RPG genre. It differentiates itself from other gacha games with its 'Graphic Novel' approach to storytelling—the plot is genuinely deep and mature, focusing on the conflict between 'Counters' and 'Corrupted Objects.' The Live2D animation is some of the best I've seen on mobile, giving every character a sense of life even during dialogue scenes.
The 'Line Battle' gameplay requires more strategy than just tapping skills. You have to consider squad composition, deployment costs, and the timing of your ultimate moves to turn the tide of battle. The production value is sky-high, featuring a grandiose BGM and fully voiced characters. If you're looking for an RPG that treats its story and tactical depth with as much respect as its character designs, CounterSide is an easy recommendation.
Available on: iPhone, iPad, iPod
Version 9.0Tue Jan 27 2026
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Everything has another side
Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide"
A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure
We invite you to a journey to save the Reality
■ Attractive Characters and Illustrations
High-end Live2D quality illustrations with Korean and Japanese voices!
Save the ruined world with these charming characters.
■ A True Masterpiece
A magnificent SF noir saga, [Mainstream]
[Counter Case] and [Substream] to enhance each character's charm
Don't miss out on the CounterSide's urban fantasy ensemble!
■ High Quality 2D Animation Line Battle
Brilliant motions and skill cut-ins spice up the breathtaking line battles!
Lead the squads to victory with your strategy and your team's brilliance.
■ Beautifully Composed Grandoise BGM
Grand yet exquisite BGMs to every situation in the story to enhance the immersion!
Why not play CounterSide with unique BGMs?
□ Available text language
- English, Germany, French, Korean, Japanese
□ Official Community
- Official Website: https://counterside.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterSideGBL
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CounterSideGlobal
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CounterSideglobal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@countersideglobal2422
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounterSideGlobal
□ Recommended
- iOS 12 or above
□ Permissions
- None
Requires iOS 12.0 or later. Compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.Everything has another side
Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide"
A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure
We invite you to a journey to save the Reality
■ Attractive Characters and Illustrations
High-end Live2D quality illustrations with Korean and Japanese voices!
Save the ruined world with these charming characters.
■ A True Masterpiece
A magnificent SF noir saga, [Mainstream]
[Counter Case] and [Substream] to enhance each character's charm
Don't miss out on the CounterSide's urban fantasy ensemble!
■ High Quality 2D Animation Line Battle
Brilliant motions and skill cut-ins spice up the breathtaking line battles!
Lead the squads to victory with your strategy and your team's brilliance.
■ Beautifully Composed Grandoise BGM
Grand yet exquisite BGMs to every situation in the story to enhance the immersion!
Why not play CounterSide with unique BGMs?
□ Available text language
- English, Germany, French, Korean, Japanese
□ Official Community
- Official Website: https://counterside.com/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/CounterSideGBL
- Discord: https://discord.com/invite/CounterSideGlobal
- Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CounterSideglobal
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@countersideglobal2422
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CounterSideGlobal
□ Recommended
- iOS 12 or above
□ Permissions
- None












CounterSide is a high-quality Urban Graphic Novel RPG where you command a team of 'Counters' to fight against mysterious 'Corrupted Objects.' Experience a magnificent SF noir saga across multiple story paths like [Mainstream] and [Counter Case]. The game features breathtaking 2D line battles with brilliant skill animations and high-end Live2D illustrations. With its beautifully composed BGM and deep tactical gameplay, CounterSide invites you on an immersive journey to save reality.
High-end Live2D quality illustrations
Immersive SF noir story and lore
Dynamic 2D animation line battles
Grandiose and exquisite original BGM
Deep squad-based tactical strategy
Focus on balancing your squad's deployment costs. Having too many high-cost units will leave you defenseless in the early minutes of a match. Use 'Soldiers' and 'Mechs' to support your powerful Counters.
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Urban Graphic Novel RPG "CounterSide" A world where conflict never ends between Counters and Corrupted Objects after the Administration Failure.
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Players deploy units onto a 2D battlefield where they automatically engage the enemy. Success requires managing resources, unit types (Striker, Sniper, etc.), and triggering powerful ultimate skills at the right moment.
The game features high-quality Korean voice acting with localized text for a global audience.