Top Mobile Games by Revenue and Downloads: November 2022

The mobile gaming market in November 2022 experienced notable shifts in both download volume and revenue generation, as captured by global performance data. The analysis highlights a dynamic landscape where established titles faced declining momentum while new entrants rapidly captured user attention and market share.

In terms of downloads, the market saw significant turnover, with previous leaders like Gangster Crime losing their top positions. New, high-performing titles emerged, including Shotgun Sounds: Gun Simulator, which recorded 16.5 million downloads on Google Play, and Car Crash Compilation Game, which achieved 11.6 million total downloads. Other notable performers included Makeover Studio: Makeup Games, which led the iOS free chart with 5.5 million downloads, and the puzzle game Tap Away. Additionally, FIFA Mobile: FIFA World Cup and various hyper-casual clones continued to maintain high visibility in global download rankings.

The revenue landscape was defined by the emergence of Goddess of Victory: Nikke as a major financial success. The title generated $94 million in its debut month, securing the top spot on the Google Play revenue chart and fifth place on iOS. Despite this strong entry, the game’s daily revenue experienced a decline toward the end of the month, suggesting a potential cooling of initial momentum. Meanwhile, previous high-earners like Survivor.io saw a decrease in monthly revenue to $34.4 million, indicating a stabilization phase following earlier peaks.

The findings are based on global mobile performance data provided by AppMagic, covering both the Google Play and iOS platforms for the month of November 2022. The analysis focuses on identifying key trends in user acquisition and monetization, emphasizing the volatility inherent in the current mobile gaming ecosystem.