Sensor Tower: In November, Tencent's "Honor of Kings" continues to maintain its position as the top-grossing mobile game globally.
23/12/2024
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Sensor Tower reported that in November 2024, Tencent's "Honour of Kings" continued to dominate the global revenue rankings for mobile games. Meanwhile, "Pokmon Trading Card Game Pocket" took the lead in global revenue growth rankings and jumped to the second spot in global revenue for mobile games, followed closely by "Royal Match" in third place. Also in the top five were "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Last War: Survival".
According to Sensor Tower's "App Insights" data, Tencent's "Honour of Kings" continued to top the global mobile game revenue rankings in November 2024. The game saw increased player engagement during the festive season with Halloween-themed events and limited-time skin updates from October 31st for 7 days.
The complete list of the top 10 mobile game revenues can be seen in the image above. *Note: Third-party Android market data is not included.
"Pokemon Trading Card Game Pocket" as the mobile version of the classic trading card game not only ranked second in global mobile game revenue in November 2024, but also led in terms of revenue growth. Its success lies in seamlessly integrating the experience of the original Pokmon trading card game, optimizing it for mobile devices with intuitive controls, exquisite animation, and engaging strategic mechanisms, attracting players of all ages. The game's downloads mainly come from the United States, Brazil, France, Japan, and Mexico, and with its strong commercial strategy, it has reached a total global revenue of $216 million. Japan, the United States, France, Taiwan, and Germany are the top revenue markets.
Ranked third, fourth, and fifth are "Royal Match," Scopely's "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Last War: Survival."
In November 2024, global mobile player spending reached $6.54 billion through the App Store and Google Play platforms, a 0.05% decrease from October. The United States remains the highest revenue market for mobile games, accounting for about $2.1 billion, or 32.3% of global revenue. The Chinese iOS market ranks second in revenue at 17.3%, followed by the Japanese market at 13.9%.
Three games stood out in revenue growth in November, namely "Capybara Go! Adventurer's Diary!," "Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade," and "Identity V," ranking fifth, sixth, and ninth in revenue growth. These games stood out with their engaging gameplay, strong brand appeal, and innovative commercial strategies.
The placement RPG game "Capybara Go! Adventurer's Diary" published by Habby ranked fifth in global revenue growth, jumping 143 spots to 46th in total revenue. Since its global launch in October 2024, the game has accumulated 9 million downloads, mainly from markets such as Korea, Vietnam, and the United States. By combining zoo management with placement RPG mechanics, the game provides players with a fun and relaxing experience. So far, its in-app purchase revenue has exceeded $32.8 million, cleverly combining progression-based purchases with charming animal-themed decorations to encourage ongoing spending while enhancing the gaming experience.
"Jujutsu Kaisen Phantom Parade" is a team-based RPG game based on the popular anime, moving up 348 spots to 66th in revenue rankings. The game, jointly released by CyberAgent and bilibili, has been downloaded 8.3 million times globally, with revenue reaching $137 million, mainly from markets such as Japan, the United States, and Korea. In November, the game celebrated its one-year anniversary in the Japanese market, introducing special events and limited-time SSR characters, greatly increasing fan engagement and willingness to spend. Its profit strategy effectively utilized exclusive gacha content and popular character crossovers, enhancing its appeal to anime fans and RPG players.
"Identity V" rose 42 spots to 36th on the revenue chart as an asymmetrical competitive sports game. Published by NetEase, the game has been downloaded 98 million times to date, with cumulative revenue surpassing $1.07 billion. The game's collaboration with the popular RPG game "Persona 5: Royal Edition" significantly boosted its revenue, introducing exclusive tie-in content including themed costumes, accessories, and limited-time events, greatly appealing to fans of both games.
In November 2024, Garena's "Free Fire" topped the global mobile game downloads, followed by "Pokmon Trading Card Game Pocket" in second place, and "Mini Games: Calm & Relax," "Block Blast!," and "Roblox" also made it into the top five for downloads.
According to Sensor Tower's "App Insights" data, Garena's "Free Fire" was the most downloaded mobile game globally in November 2024, with over 25 million new downloads, bringing its total downloads to an astonishing 1.78 billion times. India contributed 45.3% of the downloads, followed by Indonesia at 11.5% and Brazil at 5.4%. The game's continued success in emerging markets is due to its optimization for multiple devices, free gameplay modes, and localization strategies, such as events and collaborations tailored to specific regions, deeply attracting a diverse player base.The Pokmon Trading Card Game Pocket ranks second in global downloads and has become the fastest growing game in terms of downloads worldwide. Its first event, "Fire-type Pokmon Mass Appearance," was launched in late November, attracting a large number of players by providing exclusive in-game rewards, themed card packs, and enticing challenges. The event encourages players to expand their collections and immerse themselves more deeply in the game.
The complete top 10 list of mobile game downloads can be seen in the chart above. *Note: Third-party Android market data is not included.
The other top five downloaded games are Mini Games: Calm & Relax, Block Blast!, and Roblox.
In November 2024, global mobile game downloads from the App Store and Google Play platforms exceeded 3.94 billion times, a 1% increase from the previous month. India ranks first in the market with 667 million downloads, accounting for 17% of global downloads. The United States follows closely behind with a 8.2% market share, and Brazil ranks third with a 7.2% share.
In October 2024, global mobile game downloads from the App Store and Google Play platforms exceeded 3.9 billion times, a 4.8% increase from the previous month. India ranks first in the market with 1.29 billion downloads, accounting for 17% of global downloads. The United States follows with a 7.9% market share, and Brazil ranks third with a 7.5% share.
This month, five new mobile games - Horror Spranky Beats, Real Moto Driving Racing World, Cat And Granny - Cat Simulator, Prison Survival: Tap Challenge, and Traffic Bike Rush Driving City - as well as the rapidly rising Ultimate Traffic Driving Car and Super City: Building Master, are among the top ten in terms of download growth. This highlights the continued popularity of simulation and racing games, as they continue to dominate the charts with their wide appeal and engaging mechanics.
Super City: Building Master is a life simulation game that ranks 9th on the global download growth chart, rising 369 spots to 32nd place. The game, published by XGame Global, has accumulated 9.1 million downloads since its release in October 2024, with main markets including India, Brazil, Turkey, Indonesia, and Russia. The game adopts a voxel art style and is presented in third-person perspective, combining city-building mechanics with avatar customization and social interaction to create an engaging community-driven gaming experience.