Top Games by Downloads and Revenue: January 2020

This analysis provides a performance overview of the global mobile gaming market for January 2020, utilizing data from AppMagic to identify leaders in both download volume and revenue generation across the iOS and Google Play platforms. The findings highlight the continued dominance of hyper-casual titles in user acquisition and the significant impact of regional market expansions on total revenue.

In terms of download volume, Johnny Trigger, published by SayGames, emerged as the global leader with 36 million installs. Other notable performers included Azur Games’ Worms Zone.io, which secured 28 million downloads, and Voodoo’s Woodturning 3D, which topped the charts specifically on the iOS platform. The data also notes the successful debut of Lion Studios’ Blendy!—Juicy Simulation, which reached the top ten on iOS with nearly 5 million downloads. Consistent presence across these charts was maintained by established titles such as PUBG, BrainOut, and various Playrix games.

Revenue performance was significantly influenced by geographic market entry. The release of the Chinese version of AFK Arena proved transformative for the title, driving its monthly earnings from approximately $17 million to $70 million, positioning it among the highest-grossing games globally. Meanwhile, Lineage 2M maintained its status as the top-grossing game on Google Play, despite a slight revenue decline, generating $45 million exclusively from the South Korean market. These results underscore the critical role of localized releases and hyper-casual mechanics in shaping the mobile gaming landscape during the observed period.