Top 30 mobile games of 2025 (so far)

Discover the most popular mobile games of 2025! Explore the updated list to find out which games are making waves this year. After a successful 2024, 2025 promises to be even more exciting for gamers worldwide.

A quick recap, based on Sensor Towers recent State of Mobile report. Last year, we:

• DOWNLOADED 258,000 apps per minute
• SPENT $285,000 per minute
• USED 13 minutes out of each waking hour are spent on apps and games.
• ENJOYED an average of 7 apps each day

In the gaming industry, we invested $80 billion, with four games achieving billion-dollar status by generating over $1 billion in revenue annually.

So which ones are looking hot for 2025?

Welcome to the top 30 games of 2025 so far Based on worldwide data from Apptopia, we will analyze the most downloaded games as well as those generating the highest revenue. This approach provides insights into both popularity and profitability trends. and Ensuring long-term sustainability is our top priority. We will start by focusing on Android and iOS individually, then expand to include the most popular games on both platforms.

Most downloaded mobile games so far in 2025

Based on data from Apptopia, the most downloaded games of 2025 include well-known titles like Subway Surfers and 8 Ball Pool, as well as newly emerging games.

On Android, the leaders are:

1. Roblox
2. Block Blast!
3. Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN
4. Subway Surfers
5. Mini Games: Calm & Relax
6. Horror Spranky Beats
7. Free Fire MAX
8. Cat Chaos: Prankster
9. My Talking Tom 2
10. Ludo King

On iOS, the top 10 games so far by downloads are:

1. Block Blast!
2. Township
3. Squid Game: Unleashed
4. Roblox
5. Pokemon TCG Pocket
6. Last War:Survival
7. Perfect Tidy
8. Whiteout Survival
9. Subway Surfers
10. 8 Ball Pool"

These are the most popular games of early 2025 based on downloads. The rankings can vary significantly due to varying marketing budgets of game publishers. Despite the volatility, making it to this list is a notable achievement.

This list contains truly remarkable items.

• Roblox First launched on iOS in 2012, followed by Android in 2014, this game remains highly popular with millions of downloads.
• Squid Game This game, from Netflix (not a typical game publisher!), is achieving significant success in the market.
• Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN A novel limited-time collaboration has been initiated between Garena's well-known battle royale game, Free Fire, and the esteemed anime series NARUTO SHIPPUDEN.
• Mini Games: Calm & Relax Named as implied, this app offers a collection of mini-games playable without WiFi or cellular data, ideal for areas with poor network coverage or when offline.

Important question: are the most downloaded games really the top ones?

The number of downloads might be impressive, but it's not the sole criterion for being included in the top 30 mobile games of 2025. A wide reach is important, but quality and engagement also play a significant role in rankings. necessary In order for a game to succeed, having a large number of active players and high engagement is crucial, even more than simply being on top. A key indicator of this success is whether players are willing to make purchases within the game.

A reliable method to determine the leading games of 2025 is by combining various factors.

• Installs
  How many downloads a game gets
• Revenue
  How much money a game is generating

That combination is important.

An exceptional game must attract new players to stay popular and avoid stagnation. For large studios, financial success may be sufficient, but it can lead to a decline in competitiveness. Moreover, a top game should retain its current players by providing ongoing engagement, sustaining interest, and delivering enjoyment for months, ideally years.

Ideal for beginners yet captivating for seasoned experts, offering a fresh experience for all.

Top games: iOS first, then Android, then combined

First, well look at iOS.

iOS may appear to be of marginal importance on a global scale. It represents just a mere fraction of the market. 30% of global devices Responsible for a quarter of all app installs, iOS continues to dominate the market. more than half Due to Apple's dominance in wealthier regions like North America, Europe, and parts of Asia, it leads in generating in-app mobile revenue worldwide.

Next, we will examine the Android platform, which accounts for approximately 75% of all app and game installations worldwide, with significant usage in key Android-focused markets such as India and China.

Finally, we will aggregate the scores to determine the definitive list of the top 30 games of 2025 to date.

Please note that the data provided is on a global scale. I am assigning a higher weight, approximately 2:1, to revenue as a more robust engagement metric compared to mere downloads or installations.

iOS: top 30 games of 2025 so far by downloads

Discover the most downloaded iOS mobile games of 2025 with our top 30 list.

Royal Match holds its position in the top 30, while classics such as Subway Surfers and 8 Ball Pool continue to thrive. Despite a slight decline in popularity, Pokemon TCG Pocket remains a strong performer.

Block Blast! ranked #7 this time last year but has risen to #1 in 2025.

Android: top 30 games of 2025 so far by downloads

List of the most downloaded Android mobile games of 2025: Top 30 picks.

The level of similarity between the most downloaded games on iOS and Android has decreased compared to the previous year. Below are the titles that appear on both platforms' top lists:

1. Block Blast!
2. Pokemon TCG Pocket
3. 8 Ball Pool
4. Subway Surfers
5. Offline Games  No Wifi Games
6. Candy Crush Saga

It is logical to encounter duplicates for various reasons: quality games gain visibility, substantial marketing budgets promote games on both iOS and Android platforms, and developers target both major platforms. However, a decrease in duplicates on the top charts for both iOS and Android could indicate a growing disparity in the leading games of 2025.

Theres some interesting diversity here:

• Horror Spranky Beats An innovative mobile game combining rhythmic gameplay with chilling horror themes.
• Perfect Tidy : a cleaning challenge game (!!!)
• Township : a good old sim
• My Talking Angela 2 : a virtual pet sim by the makers of Talking Tom
• Jelly Master: Mukbang ASMR Believe it or not, this game combines simulation, ASMR, streaming culture, influencers, and mukbang (eating on camera) for an extraordinary experience.

Top games on iOS by revenue

As we all know, revenue is an entirely different animal than downloads. You need downloads to get revenue, but you need much more: engagement, passion, longevity, and great gameplay.

Top-grossing iOS games in 2025: the leading titles by revenue.

Surprisingly, 19 games manage to secure a spot on the highest revenue list without appearing on the top downloads list. This phenomenon can be attributed to their longevity, loyal fan base, and ability to generate substantial profits without extensive marketing efforts. Additionally, genres like casino and strategy/battle games demonstrate significant revenue-generating capabilities compared to casual or hypercasual games.

1. Dungeon & Fighter: Origin
2. Golden Shovel Battle
3. GeoGuess
4. CrossFire: Legends
5. Monster Strike
6. MONOPOLY GO!
7. Endless Winter
8. eFootball"
9. Pokemon GO
10. Room Escape Game-EXiTS-
11. Fate/Grand Order
12. Prospi A
13. Fantasy Westward Journey
14. Gakuen Idolmaster
15. Blackbox
16. Honkai: Star Rail
17. Coin Master
18. League of Legends: Wild Rift
19. Genshin Impact

To ensure a long-lasting top-grossing game, consider incorporating "GO" into the title, as seen in MONOPOLY GO! and Pokémon GO for successful examples.

Top games on Android by revenue

Out of the top-grossing iOS games, 21 have high revenue but not the most downloads. On Android, the same applies to 25 games.

1. Last War:Survival
2. Whiteout Survival
3. Royal Match
4. Fate/Grand Order
5. Monster Strike
6. Genshin Impact
7. Coin Master
8. Honkai: Star Rail
9. MONOPOLY GO!
10. Gakuen Idolmaster
11. Gardenscapes
12. Uma Musume Pretty Derby
13. Pokemon GO
14. eFootball"
15. Zenless Zone Zero
16. Blue Archive
17. GODDESS OF VICTORY: NIKKE
18. PUBG MOBILE
19. Puzzles & Survival
20. Township
21. Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story
22. Brawl Stars
23. Call of Duty: Mobile
24. Dragon Quest Walk
25. GIRLS FRONTLINE 2: EXILIUM

Top 30 Mobile Games of 2025 for iOS and Android Combined

Presenting the current top 30 mobile games of 2025, evaluated based on their performance on Android and iOS in terms of installs and recent revenue. These metrics serve as indicators of player base, activity, and involvement.

Notable new apps for 2025 include:

1. Pokemon TCG Pocket
2. Honkai: Star Rail
3. Uma Musume Pretty Derby
4. GeoGuessr
5. Pizza Ready!

Kudos to the games that made it to the list! Some titles excelled in 2024 and maintain their top positions in 2025. They truly deserve recognition for their consistent performance.

1. Block Blast!
2. Candy Crush Saga
3. Coin Master
4. Gardenscapes
5. Roblox
6. Royal Match
7. Subway Surfers
8. Township
9. Whiteout Survival

Closing thoughts on the top games of 2025

My preferred game, which is 8 years old, did not make the top list. However, the publisher's new game has secured a place on the 2025 list. If your favorite game didn't make it either, remember you're not alone. I can relate to that sentiment.

Roblox's progress is remarkable, ranking third in 2024 and second in 2025. Could it potentially claim the top spot in 2026?

Indeed, numerous methods exist to discover and rank the best games of a given year, such as 2025. The one mentioned is merely one of them. One effective approach is to review all game critiques from the past year. Identify the top-rated games on Google Play and the App Store for valuable insights.

It is intriguing to consider the reasons behind a game being the most downloaded but not the most profitable, and vice versa. Games that top the revenue charts may be in a phase focused on monetization: they have amassed a large player base and now need to generate revenue to cover development and marketing costs. On the other hand, games with the highest number of installations that do not reach the top-grossing list may belong to categories with lower monetization potential, such as casual games, or prioritize growth in user base over maximizing revenue.

If your preferred game is not included, it might be due to the vast selection available on Google Play and the iOS App Store. The variety ensures that there is a game for every taste and preference.

And thats probably a good thing!