Top Mobile Games: March 2018

This analysis examines the global mobile gaming landscape for February 2019, focusing on top-performing titles by revenue and download volume. Utilizing data from the Store Intelligence platform, the findings highlight significant shifts in market leadership and the emergence of new high-grossing titles across the Apple App Store and Google Play.

A primary finding is the record-breaking performance of Dragon Ball Z: Dokkan Battle, which achieved its highest-earning month to date, securing the number three position on the global revenue charts. Conversely, Monster Strike experienced a notable decline, falling five spots to rank sixth overall after leading the market in January. The report also identifies the successful entry of Netmarble’s Blade & Soul into the top ten on Google Play, bolstered by over $80 million in revenue generated within the South Korean market since its December launch.

Regarding user acquisition, Matchington Mansion demonstrated substantial growth, surging to the second position globally on the App Store with 6.6 million new installs. The hyper-casual genre maintained strong momentum, as Color Bump 3D ascended to the top spot on Google Play, ultimately becoming the most downloaded mobile game across both major platforms for the month.

The scope of this data is limited to official Apple and Google app stores, excluding third-party Android marketplaces. Methodology for these rankings counts only first-time installs per user account, excluding re-installs, updates, and multi-device downloads to ensure an accurate representation of new user acquisition.