Top 10 most-played mobile games by player count

Introducing an authoritative compilation of mobile gaming's most prominent titles, ranked by player engagement metrics. This comprehensive overview encompasses reported player data, registered account volumes, and monthly active user statistics. While our focus remains exclusively on mobile platforms—specifically Android and iOS—we invite interested parties to reference our companion list for non-mobile video game player counts. Our meticulously curated analysis provides unprecedented insights into the dynamic landscape of mobile gaming popularity.

10. Homescapes

Homescapes represents a strategic puzzle game developed by Playrix, strategically released in 2017 as an innovative extension of their successful Gardenscapes franchise. The game centers on Austin the Butler's professional mission to meticulously renovate and restore his family's ancestral residence. With a sophisticated cross-platform deployment strategy, Homescapes is comprehensively accessible across multiple digital ecosystems, including iOS, macOS, Android, and Windows platforms through prominent marketplaces such as Apple's App Store, Google Play, Amazon Appstore, Huawei AppGallery, and Microsoft Store. The game's exceptional market penetration is evidenced by its impressive global download portfolio, which has surpassed 312 million installations worldwide, demonstrating its significant appeal and commercial success.

9. Gardenscapes: New Acres

Gardenscapes: New Acres represents a sophisticated match-3 gaming experience with a compelling narrative framework, strategically launched on Android on July 5, 2016, and subsequently on iOS by August 25, 2016. The title has demonstrated remarkable global market penetration, achieving an impressive milestone of over 324 million downloads worldwide.

8. Helix Jump

Helix Jump represents a strategic casual action video game, meticulously developed by H8games and strategically published by Voodoo across multiple platforms, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, Android, and Windows. The game's initial release occurred on February 10, 2018, through the Apple App Store, with subsequent Android deployment on March 12th. The Windows version was subsequently launched via Steam on May 20, 2024. With an impressive global reach, Helix Jump has successfully achieved over 334 million downloads worldwide, demonstrating its significant market penetration and user appeal.

7. Sonic Dash

Sonic Dash is a mobile endless runner game developed by Hardlight and published by Sega in 2013. As Hardlight's second Sonic the Hedgehog game following Sonic Jump (2012), it was strategically released across multiple platforms: iOS in March 2013, Android in November 2013, and Windows Phone/Windows in December 2014, with an arcade version, Sonic Dash Extreme, launching in November 2015. Initially a paid application, the game transitioned to a free-to-play model shortly after its iOS debut. 

The game's core objective involves navigating through challenging environments, avoiding obstacles and enemies while collecting rings. Players engage in mission mode to complete specific objectives and compete for prominent positions on global leaderboards. The in-game currency of rings, obtainable through gameplay or in-app purchases, enables character upgrades and character unlocks. 

Developed under the direction of Sega Sammy Holdings' president and COO Haruki Satomi, Sonic Dash emerged from Hardlight's strategic game development portfolio. Despite receiving mixed critical reception, the game has demonstrated remarkable commercial success, achieving 500 million downloads by September 2021. Hardlight continues to enhance the game's appeal through consistent updates, character additions, and feature expansions. Subsequent iterations, including Sonic Boom and Sonic Forces sequels, have further solidified the game's market presence, with total worldwide downloads exceeding 350 million.

6. Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle

Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle is a strategically designed free-to-play mobile game rooted in the renowned Dragon Ball anime franchise. Meticulously developed by Akatsuki and expertly published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, the game launched initially in Japan for Android on January 30, 2015, and subsequently for iOS on February 18, 2015. The global release for iOS and Android platforms occurred on July 16, 2015, marking a significant milestone in mobile gaming. With an impressive global download count surpassing 350 million and generating substantial worldwide revenue exceeding $3 billion, Dokkan Battle has solidified its position as a prominent and successful mobile gaming experience.

5. Mini World

Mini World is a sophisticated 3D sandbox game that epitomizes adventure, exploration, and world-building creativity. Distinguished by its innovative design, the game eliminates traditional progression barriers and in-app purchase restrictions, ensuring an unparalleled user experience. With an impressive milestone of over 400 million global downloads since its launch on iOS and Android platforms on December 26, 2015, Mini World has established itself as a pioneering force in interactive digital entertainment. 

The game's fundamental philosophy centers on empowering users to craft intricate meta-universe environments through an extensive array of sophisticated tools and objects. Players can seamlessly generate high-quality interactive experiences, ranging from complex adventures to diverse architectural structures and personalized gameplay mechanisms. Our strategic vision prioritizes cultivating a dynamic, inclusive ecosystem that leverages user-generated content to foster meaningful digital connections and collaborative creativity.

4. Among Us

Among Us is an online multiplayer social deduction game developed and published by American game studio Innersloth in 2018. The game supports cross-platform play, with strategic releases across multiple platforms including iOS, Android, Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, and a virtual reality adaptation launched in November 2022. 

Set in space-themed environments, the game features colorful, armless cartoon astronauts divided into two distinct roles: Crewmates and Impostors. Crewmates are tasked with completing assigned objectives while simultaneously identifying and eliminating suspected Impostors through strategic social deduction. Conversely, Impostors aim to covertly eliminate Crewmates without detection. The game's conceptual framework draws inspiration from the classic party game Mafia and the science fiction horror film The Thing. 

Initially released in 2018 with minimal mainstream recognition, Among Us experienced exponential popularity during the COVID-19 pandemic, primarily driven by engagement from prominent Twitch streamers and YouTubers. Critics have consistently praised the game for its engaging and entertaining gameplay mechanics. The game's distinctive characters have also permeated internet culture, generating numerous viral memes. To date, Among Us has achieved remarkable commercial success, surpassing 485 million global downloads.

3. Call of Duty: Mobile

Call of Duty: Mobile represents a significant milestone in mobile gaming, strategically developed by TiMi Studio Group and published by Activision for Android and iOS platforms. As a free-to-play title, the game achieved unprecedented success, generating an impressive US$480 million and accumulating 270 million downloads within its inaugural year. Demonstrating remarkable global reach, the game was distributed across various regions by prominent publishers including Garena, Tencent Games, VNG Corporation, and TiMi Studio Group. The title's exceptional performance is further underscored by surpassing 500 million downloads worldwide, solidifying its position as a premier mobile gaming experience.

2. PUBG Mobile

PUBG Mobile represents a strategic collaboration between LightSpeed & Quantum Studio and PUBG Studios, delivering a sophisticated mobile adaptation of PUBG: Battlegrounds for Android and iOS platforms. Launched on March 19, 2018, the game has demonstrated remarkable market penetration through strategic regional publishing by industry leaders Krafton, Tencent, and VNG Games. 

By December 2022, PUBG Mobile had achieved extraordinary commercial success, accumulating approximately 1.3 billion downloads and generating over $9 billion in revenue. The game has established itself as a dominant force in the mobile gaming landscape, consistently ranking among the most widely played mobile video games globally. 

The franchise's strategic expansion includes the development of Battlegrounds Mobile India in 2021 and the introduction of New State Mobile, a complementary title within the PUBG Universe, further solidifying its market position and global appeal.

1. Free Fire

Free Fire originally branded as Garena Free Fire, represents a strategic free-to-play battle royale gaming platform developed and published by Garena for mobile platforms Android and iOS. The game achieved remarkable market penetration since its December 8, 2017 launch, establishing itself as the global leader in mobile game downloads during 2019. By 2021, the platform demonstrated exceptional performance, accumulating over 150 million daily active users and generating in excess of $1 billion in lifetime revenue. As of February 2024, Free Fire maintains a substantial user base of 100 million active players. 

In September 2021, Garena strategically introduced Free Fire Max, an advanced iteration featuring significantly enhanced graphical rendering, sophisticated lighting techniques, and superior audio design. The game's flagship annual esports tournament, the Free Fire World Series, distinguished itself by establishing a groundbreaking record as the most-watched esports event, achieving an unprecedented peak of 5.4 million live viewers.