Sensor Tower: "Last War: Survival Game" topped the global mobile game revenue chart in September 2025.

Sensor Tower has released the top 10 global mobile game revenue and download rankings for September 2025. "Last War: Survival Game" topped the global mobile game revenue chart in September 2025. "MONOPOLY GO!" followed closely behind in second place, with "Royal Match" in third place. "Whiteout Survival" and "" (Honor of Kings) also successfully made it into the top five. According to Sensor Tower's "App Performance Insights" data, "Last War: Survival Game" by FUNFLY continued to top the global mobile game revenue chart. "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Royal Match" both rose two spots to take second and third place respectively. "Whiteout Survival" and "" also made it into the top five. In September, "Last War: Survival Game" continued to drive player spending through its rotating event schedule. Player communities and data show that key monetization mechanisms such as popular promotions, including the "Custom Weekly Pass," "Special Training Pass," and "Full Mobilization," offering deep discounts on hero shards, resources, and equipment. Also, periodic PvP and alliance competition events like "Alliance Showdown VS" provided leaderboard rewards and brave medals. In addition, core activities such as "General's Trial," "Zombie Siege," and "Arms Race" appeared in the event rotation, effectively driving player participation at both individual and alliance levels. "MONOPOLY GO!" achieved strong revenue performance in September 2025, thanks to its tightly scheduled real-time operational activities throughout the month, successfully maintaining player engagement and monetization capabilities. Key highlights included events like "Ice Cream Partners" (September 9th to 14th), "Candyland Treasures" (September 16th to 21st), and "Food Truck Racing" (September 24th to 27th), each providing exclusive collectible tokens. These food-themed events not only drove player social engagement and payments but also maintained high player activity by offering attractive limited-time appearance rewards. "Royal Match" ranked third in the global revenue chart for September due to its continuous content updates and progress-driven activities. At the beginning of September, the game launched the "Royal Dairy" and "Sports Collection" seasons, offering 100 new levels and collectible card rewards. Later in the month, the game updated with the "Weather Station" and concluded with the "Pottery House" expansion pack. These regular updates and escalating reward mechanisms effectively maintained player engagement and drove in-app spending. For the complete Top 10 ranking of mobile game revenue, please see the chart above. Note: The data in this article does not include third-party Android markets. In September 2025, global player spending on mobile games on the App Store and Google Play reached approximately $6.6 billion, down 8% month-over-month. The US market continued to lead the global mobile game market with revenue of $2.1 billion (32% share), followed by the Chinese iOS market and the Japanese market with shares of 15.3% and 12% respectively. "Vampir" is a dark fantasy MMORPG under Netmarble, which significantly rose in the global revenue chart for September and topped the South Korean mobile game revenue chart. The game, set in a finely rendered horror-themed world, combines high-risk PvP, deep character development, and stylized realism to offer an immersive gaming experience for core players. Its top-down perspective and gothic high-fantasy setting set it apart in the competitive MMORPG market. Tencent had two shooting games ranking high on the global revenue growth list in September. "Delta Force" ranked second in revenue growth thanks to its strong domestic attention and steady content updates, placing 12th in absolute revenue ranking. "Fearless Covenant: Source Action" followed closely behind, ranking sixth in growth, building on the strong momentum from its launch in August. The successful debut of "Fearless Covenant: Source Action" once again highlighted the strong demand in the Chinese market for high-quality, tactical FPS experiences, laying the foundation for its future global expansion. NetEase's latest sci-fi shooting game "Fate: Stars" ranked fourth in the global revenue growth list for September. Set against a movie-level space-themed backdrop, the game combines fast-paced first-person shooting and third-person action elements with high-fidelity visual effects, dynamic camera use, and a deep equipment customization system. It has garnered a strong response among core player groups in major Western markets like the US, Mexico, and the UK, ranking third on the shooting game revenue chart in the US, just behind "Call of Duty Mobile." Its rapid rise underscores the market's strong demand for console-quality mobile shooting experiences. "KAIJU NO. 8 THE GAME" published by Akatsuki climbed to seventh place on the global revenue growth list in September, becoming the highest downloaded squad role-playing game for the month. Adapted from a popular anime series, the game seamlessly blends apocalyptic sci-fi storytelling, 3D anime visual effects, and strategic squad battles. With its high production values, faithful adaptation of the original work, and gacha-driven monetization model, the game has successfully attracted core player groups in markets like Japan, the US, and South Korea. Top 10 global mobile game download rankings for September 2025: "Ludo King" topped the global mobile game download chart for September 2025. "Free Fire" maintained the second spot, with "ROBLOX," "Subway Surfers," and "Block Blast!" following closely behind to make it into the top five. "Ludo King" successfully topped the global download chart in September, rising five spots from the previous month. The surge in downloads was due to the introduction of the "Samurai Dice" event on September 17th, which introduced high-quality visual upgrades and encouraged players to customize their gaming experience. This timeless board game from Gametion continues to attract a large number of casual players in markets like India, Indonesia, and Brazil, thanks to its consistent content updates and strong brand familiarity. "Free Fire" maintained the second spot on the global download chart for September, primarily due to the "It's Time to Cause Some Chaos!" event launched on September 24th. The event introduced new supernatural professions like the "Reaper" and "Ghost," along with exclusive weapon skins and rewards. These highly impactful content updates helped the game maintain strong user engagement throughout the month in major markets like India, Brazil, and Indonesia. For the complete Top 10 ranking of mobile game downloads, please see the chart above. Note: The data in this article does not include third-party Android markets. The crime-themed simulation game "Prison Escape Journey" saw a surge in downloads in September, successfully entering the global download chart in sixth place and topping the download growth ranking. This game published by XGame Global has accumulated nearly 20 million downloads. It immerses players in an escape scenario with first-person perspective and realistic 3D visual effects, requiring them to complete stealth missions, solve puzzles, and evade guards in multiple stage levels. This gameplay combining casual mechanics with suspenseful plot has garnered a strong response in markets like India, Brazil, and Indonesia. In September 2025, global mobile game downloads remained at approximately 3.86 billion, down 9% month-over-month. India continued to lead with 697 million downloads (18% share), followed by the US (6.7%) and Brazil (6.5%). The top-down perspective shooting game "ACECRAFT" from MuTong Technology ranked fifth in the global download growth list for September. The game has garnered nearly 10 million downloads to date. Its fast-paced aerial combat, cartoon fantasy setting, and exquisite 2D visual effects have successfully attracted core player groups in major markets like China, the US, and Brazil. "Bike Wheelie: Elite Auto" made its debut in September and climbed to eighth place in the download rankings. This ultra-casual motorcycle stunt game published by Lemon Global has reached approximately 5.3 million downloads to date. Combining realistic 3D visual effects with simple stunt gameplay, it has garnered strong growth momentum in major markets like Brazil, Turkey, and Mexico. The excellent performance on the download chart in September highlights the enduring influence of casual games and the growing trend of in-game activities. "Ludo King" returned to the top of the global download chart with support from the "Samurai Dice" event. "Free Fire" maintained the second spot with the supernatural-themed "It's Time to Cause Some Chaos!" event. Meanwhile, emerging popular games like "Prison Escape Journey" and "Bike Wheelie: Elite Auto" showcased viral growth momentum in emerging markets for ultra-casual game modes.