Mobile gaming is at an all-time high, thanks to better quality games and more choice. But which titles have really dominated the charts? There’s a selection of addictive puzzle games and AR games that have made truly spectacular performances. Here are the most downloaded mobile games of all time: 

Why do mobile games hook millions? 

Before looking into the list, let’s see why mobile games are so popular. Firstly, they have instant accessibility which means that you don’t need any specific material and you can download a mobile game in a few seconds. Another reason why mobile games are so popular is because players can enjoy quick play sessions without having to settle in on a computer. Five minutes to kill? Mobile games are perfect for this. Another advantage that we can’t ignore is that you don’t need to spend anything to play. Most popular games have in-app purchases but are still free to play. 

Candy Crush Saga

Who hasn’t heard of Candy Crush before? It’s a simple but addictive game developed by King where players must match different symbols to beat levels. Over the years, the developers has constantly introduced new levels, challenges and power-ups to keep the game fresh. That way, people always come back for more. One recent addition is social challenges which really gave the game the social aspect that it used to be missing.

Subway Surfers

Subway Surfers is another popular mobile game developed by Kiloo and SYBO Games. It’s an endless runner game that took the mobile world by storm in a few months. There are frequent updates with new cities to explore and the simple swipe mechanics are a huge hit amongst players. You can also unlock characters and different boards which adds more variety.

Pokémon GO

When Pokémon Go was introduced, the mobile game scene was going crazy. It was the first popular game to use augmented reality to enhance user experience. As we already know, Pokémon is already a huge hit, but adding that cutting-edge tech made the game an instant hit. Millions of players were pushed outside to explore and find new pokemon. 

PUBG Mobile 

PUBG Mobile was developed by Tencent Games and revolutionized mobile shooting games by adapting the battle royale genre for touchscreen play. With frequent updates and events, players were hooked and kept coming back for more. There are also regular in-game collaborations and competitive tournaments to gain the social edge that other games were seeing success for. 

More top downloaded mobile games

5. Clash of Clans – Strategic empire-building with clan wars.
6. Temple Run – The original endless runner thrill ride.
7. Fruit Ninja – Slicing fruit never felt this satisfying.
8. Among Us – Social deception and hilarious betrayals.
9. 8 Ball Pool – Classic billiards in a competitive online format.
10. Helix Jump – Addictive one-touch mechanics for endless fun.