Mobile Gaming Skyrocketed in 2020
Brace yourself—2020 was a bomb‑shell year for the mobile gaming world. Downloads surged past all expectations, and the top apps pulled in eye‑watering revenue.
Record‑Breaking Numbers
- Top five Google Play games raked in a staggering $316 million in September alone.
- Android users brought in $113.9 million in profit that month.
- Rating the crown jewels, Lineage M emerged as the leading title on Google Play, flaunting the highest earnings.
The Hot Players of the Month
When you think of the most successful games, the list is a mix of classics and fresh faces, yet they all share one thing: massive engagement and killer monetization.
Left-to-Right Power Ranking (September)
- Lineage M – King of the Android world
- Game B – Audience hooked, revenue soaring
- Game C – Strong monetization model
- Game D – Playtime and P&L in one hit
- Game E – Last but not least, still pulling in dough
That’s the snapshot for September; the whole year was nothing short of a roller‑coaster of numbers. Each click, swipe, and purchase kept the industry moving forward, proving that the small screen is no longer just a convenience—we’re talking billion‑dollar streets here!
Takeaway
If you’re not already in this game, you’re missing out on a massive wave that’s reshaping entertainment. And if you are, keep that momentum—it’s riding the hottest trend of the decade.
Mobile Games Top the List of Highest-grossing Android Apps
September’s Hot Money Play
Google Play’s September revenue came from one thing: mobile games. Thanks to juicy in‑app buys and micro‑transactions, Coin Master from Moon Active led the pack with a staggering $70.9 million last month.
The Rest of the Winners
- Pokémon GO – $46.5 million profit from Android users.
- Pokémon Masters – jumped in clutch, earning $75 million in its first year.
- Garena Free Fire: 3volution – 13.7 million downloads and $43.3 million in revenue.
- Candy Crush Saga – round the top five list with $41.9 million.
Big Names in the Play Store
When it comes to the biggest‑earning gaming publishers, the tally is simple: Moon Active tops the leaderboard, pulling in $99.4 million in August. Niantic follows closely with $96.4 million, and Playrix brings in $82.7 million. King, Garena International and Supercell dragged in $54.9 million, $41.7 million, and $41.2 million, respectively.
Download Leaders
- Voodoo – 138.87 million downloads globally.
- Lion Studios – 64.1 million.
- SayGames – 63 million.
- Outfit7 Limited – 48.5 million.
- Crazy Labs – 45.2 million.
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