The gaming industry is a booming billion-dollar industry. Mobile gaming has come a long way. Today, mobile games also give you console-quality experiences. Powerful hardware, device rotation and angling, and mesmerizing and realistic visuals have made mobile gaming as good as console gaming. Over the past decade, gaming has evolved from just another hobby to now a realistic career path for enjoyment and making money.
To find out the top 10 mobile games, we have curated a list based on revenue and downloads in 2025 (so far)
The growth of Mobile Game Industry
- The gaming industry keeps getting bigger and better with each passing year. According to a report by Sensor Tower, the global in-app purchase for mobile gaming reached a staggering $150 billion in the year 2024. It showed an increase of 13% from the previous year of 2023.
- There were 136 billion downloads through iOS and Android over the course of a year. Users spent 4.2 trillion hours on iOS and Google play which is 3.5 hours per day.
| Parameters | Details | YoY growth |
| New App Downloads | 136 billion | 1.0% |
| In App Purchase Revenue | $150 billion(approx. 128 thousand crore rupees) | +12.5% |
| Number of Apps Used per User | 26 per month(7 apps per day) | +9.2% |
| Total Hours Spent | 4.2 trillion | +5.8% |
| Avg Time Spent per User | 3.5 hours per day | +2.9% |
- In terms of revenue, in 2024, the United States of America leads the pack with $52 billion in In App purchase. However, Europe takes the win when it comes to revenue growth.
- Coming to 2025, in April, global consumers spent approximately $6.48 billion on mobile gaming apps. However, compared to March 2025, April saw a dip by 4.5%. Global mobile game downloads also decreased in April by 8.4% compared to that of March 2025.
- India led with 739 million downloads, which is 18.8% of the total global downloads. It was followed by the United States and Indonesia at 7.5%.
The top 10 mobile games 2025
To curate the list of the 10 best mobile games, an overall consideration has to be done. This list combines both android and iOS and weighs factors like revenue generation, downloads, replayability, and engagement. Let’s take a look at it.
| Sr. No | Game |
| 1 | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
| 2 | Roblox |
| 3 | Last War: Survival |
| 4 | Whiteout Survival |
| 5 | Royal Match |
| 6 | Candy Crush Saga |
| 7 | Monster Strike |
| 8 | Honor of Kings |
| 9 | Fate/Grand Order |
| 10 | MONOPOLY GO! |
Here is a brief overview of the top 10 mobile games:
- Pokemon TCG Pocket: Pokemon TCG Pocket is the mobile version of card collection.
- Roblox—Roblox has users globally. These users make, share and play games made by other players. This plethora of games makes Roblox desirable.
- Last War: Survival—Gamers have to construct a base, find resources and battle out rivals in a post-apocalyptic setting.
- Survival in Whiteout- It works on the same mechanics as that of Last War. The only difference being, it is set in an icy landscape.
- The Royal Match: Players must mix and match to complete levels and unlock new rooms in the royal castle.
- Saga of Candy Crush—It is similar to royal match and has various levels.
- Monster Attack: Players need to win team-based combats and enhance their monsters.
- Respect for Kings—This is a fast-paced 5v5 game.
- Grand Order/Fate-The game is inspired by the anime series Fate. Players fight in a time-traveling world.
10. GO MONOPOLY!- is the digital version of the traditional monopoly board game.
However, there are games that haven’t made it to the top 10 yet but deserve special mentions. GeoGuesser and Honkai: Star Rail are some of the games to keep an eye out for.
Most Downloaded Mobile Games on Android
The list of 2025’s most downloaded games in the world (so far) consists of some OGs like Subway Surfers and Ludo king along with many new entries.
| Sr. No. | Games |
| 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® |
10 Most Downloaded Mobile Games on iOS
Here is the list of 2025’s most downloaded mobile games (so far) on iOS
| Sr. No. | Game |
| 1 | Block Blast! |
| 2 | Township |
| 3 | Squid Game: Unleashed |
| 4 | Roblox |
| 5 | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
| 6 | Last War: Survival |
| 7 | Perfect Tidy |
| 8 | Whiteout Survival |
| 9 | Subway Surfers |
| 10 | 8 Ball Pool™ |
Subway Surfers, Roblox, and Block Blast! have made it to the top 10 of both lists. This shows just how popular these games are among global mobile gamers.
However, one can not declare the best game based only on the number of downloads. We also need to understand the revenue and the amount of money the game is generating for the company to find a clear winner.
Top 10 Mobile Games on Android based on revenue
Any company and developer want to make as much money as they can through their game. At the end of the day, to play the Top Android Games 2025, called life to its fullest, one requires cash and credit.
Let’s look at the best games for android based on revenue
| Sr. No. | Game |
| 1 | Last War: Survival |
| 2 | Whiteout Survival |
| 3 | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
| 4 | Royal Match |
| 5 | Fate/Grand Order |
| 6 | Monster Strike |
| 7 | Roblox |
| 8 | Genshin Impact |
| 9 | Coin Master |
| 10 | Honkai: Star Rail |
There are 10 games on the highest revenue list that fail to appear on the most downloaded list for Android.
Top 10 Mobile Games on iOS Based on Revenue
Let’s take a look at the games that have the highest revenue for iOS
| Sr. No. | Game |
| 1 | Honor of Kings |
| 2 | Last War: Survival |
| 3 | Pokémon TCG Pocket |
| 4 | Game for Peace |
| 5 | Dungeon & Fighter: Origin |
| 6 | Royal Match |
| 7 | Whiteout Survival |
| 8 | Golden Shovel Battle |
| 9 | GeoGuessr |
| 10 | CrossFire: Legends |
These Top 10 mobile games that make the most money on iOS are not the ones that people download the most.
Only 4 mobile games are in the top 10 of both android and iOS in terms of highest revenue.
How To Find The Best Mobile Game For Yourself?
Data and lists are the technical aspects when it comes to finding the perfect game. But when it comes to choosing the best game for yourself, here are a few points you can keep in mind:
- Mechanics that suit you
Make sure when you play games you find the mechanics suitable for your style. That way you can not only play the game as per your comfort but also enjoy it to the fullest.
- Levels and Developments
It’s important for games to have a story and continuous developments. If not, you’ll find the game boring after a few plays. Go for games with character and story development or the ones with different levels.
- Interactive and Interesting
Interactive games or multiplayer games can keep you hooked for a longer time. The game should also be able to interest you in playing it again and again.
- Reaction to Smartphones
One of the important aspects in keeping the player hooked is how well the game is built, keeping in mind your smartphone. Rotations and angling play a huge part in this.
- Trial and Error
Make sure to keep an eye out for new games to try out. Find games similar to the ones you already like.
Conclusion
The gaming industry is a dynamic industry. There is something for everyone when it comes to mobile games. From the easy no-brainer games like Candy Crush Saga and Royal Match to informative yet fun games like GeoGuesser. With every new game, a new plethora of gaming content emerges.
FAQs
Q1. Which game makes the highest revenue?
Ans. Honor of Kings on iOS and Last of survival on android
Q2. How much time does a person spend gaming?
Ans. On an average, a person spends 3.5 hours per day using mobile games
Q3. What is the number one mobile gameAns. Pokemon TCG Pocket is the best mobile game as of May 2025.
Q4. Which is the most downloaded game on android?
Ans. Roblox has the highest number of downloads on android.
Q5. Which game is number one on iOS?
Ans. In terms of downloads, Block Blast is number one on iOS, whereas in terms of revenue, Honor of Kings is.
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