Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads: August 2026

The mobile gaming market in August 2026 demonstrated significant shifts in both revenue generation and user acquisition. Honor of Kings maintained its market leadership with $152.7 million in net revenue, benefiting from sustained engagement during the Chinese summer holiday period. Notably, Gossip Harbor achieved a record-breaking performance, securing second place with $112.3 million. The broader revenue landscape saw five titles surpass the $100 million threshold, an increase from three in July, with PUBG MOBILE, Royal Match, and Roblox rounding out the top five.

Performance trends varied significantly among established titles. While Century Games solidified its market presence with two entries in the top ten—Whiteout Survival and Kingshot—other major titles faced declines. Last War: Survival continued a five-month downward trend, and Pokémon GO experienced a 50% revenue contraction following the conclusion of its anniversary events. These figures, provided by AppMagic, exclude store commissions, taxes, and Chinese Android store revenue, offering a standardized view of global net earnings.

In terms of user acquisition, Roblox remained the most downloaded title with 21.8 million installs, followed closely by Free Fire MAX and Subway Surfers. The month also saw the successful debut of Tencent’s Codename Crime-Vice Open World, which captured 12.2 million downloads, primarily driven by the Indian market. Conversely, the "arrow" puzzle game subgenre experienced a sharp decline in popularity, with several leading titles from previous months dropping significantly in the rankings or exiting the top 15 entirely. The data reflects a dynamic environment where seasonal events and genre-specific trends continue to dictate short-term market leadership.