The mobile game industry has been on a steady rise and here are the highest grossing games of 2021
Mobile games have seen a huge rise in their revenues. The micro-transaction model for mobile games has been working out great for the developers. Micro-transaction is a system where the players can use real money to get in-game currency and items. This can speed up the game for the players. Some of the items are only available through such micro transactions.
The introduction of the battle pass system has also been a huge addition to the games. Players can buy the battle pass each season and get amazing limited edition items. For the players who don’t wish to spend huge amounts of money in the game, Battle Pass is a reasonable expense with some pretty great rewards. The battle pass usually costs $10 and can last for 2-3 months. Players get Battle Pass experience by completing simple in-game tasks.
SensorTower is a company that collects the app revenue generation data each month. They have compiled this list by collecting data from the ios App Store and the Google Play Store. Third-party android stores in China and other regions are not included in this ranking
Top 10 highest grossing mobile games of 2021
6. Coin Master
5. Roblox
4. Pokemon GO
1. PUBG Mobile
10. Three Kingdoms Tactics
Three Kingdom Tactics is a mobile adventure card game with a gacha system. The game focuses on fighting skills and hero development. The gameplay has various skills, types of equipment, pets and other elements to master. The game has both online and offline immersive combat systems.
9. Garena Free Fire
Garena Free Fire is the ultimate survival shooter game on android. A ten-minute game consists of you dropping onto an island along with 49 other players and be the last one standing using the limited resources available. You can drive vehicles openly to search for players or play a strategic game by staying hidden. It is a fast paced game with unlimited action.
8. Uma Musume Pretty Derby
This is a social simulation game based on hit anime with the same name. The player takes on the role of a new trainer at a school for horse girls. You have to train and communicate with your horse to increase your bond and win races. Each horse girl has various skills like a musical performance. You can explore the story of each horse girl by playing the game.
7. Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush is a legendary puzzle game that has maintained its spot on the highest grossing list for years. The objective of the game is simple – to switch and match tasty and delicious candies to progress to the next level. Quick thinking and smart moves are rewarded with delicious combos. The game has thousands of levels to keep the casual gamer entertained for hours and hours.
6. Coin Master
Coin Master is an attack and raids Viking game. You have to build your village with the loot you earn from attacking other villages. You can also earn bonus loot and rewards by spinning the wheel. You will also have to collect cards and complete the set to move on to the net village. Each card collection will grant you increased loot and bonus rewards.
5. Roblox
Roblox is the fan favourite creative game that was ported to mobile devices after the success of its PC version. You can create your ultimate virtual universe to play and share with your friends. Roblox has an infinite variety of immersive virtual worlds created by the global community. The game supports cross platform play which means that you can play with your friends on different platforms and even play it on the go.
4. Pokemon GO
Pokemon GO accused quite a stir with the new gameplay system. It is a unique model which has displayed that new events will keep the players entertained and engaged in this unique game. You can explore and catch numerous pokemon as you travel across the world in real life. The raid battles let you catch some legendary pokemon by teaming up with your friends.
3. Genshin Impact
Genshin Impact is an amazing gacha game release by Mihoyo in 2020. It has gained such a dedicated fan following that it has reached the number 3 spot on the highest grossing list. The gacha element of the game drives the economy for the game where you have to unlock new characters and weapons by ‘wishing’. The amazing visuals along with the beautiful soundtrack offer a console level experience for mobile gamers.
2. Honour of Kings
Honour of Kings is a 5v5 MOBA game for android. The game is developed by Tencent, the company behind PUBG Mobile. Honour of Kings has a huge number of champions to unlock. The players can use the champions in multiple game modes like 5v5, 3v3 and 1v1. The game is based on the classic MOBA elements but adds its own unique twist to the game.
1. PUBG Mobile
PlayerUnkown’s Battle Grounds is the original battle royale game. The players are dropped on an island with 99 other players. They have to compete for the limited resources and gear up to survive till the end of the game. The game has beautiful graphics powered by Unreal Engine 4. The customizable controls and console level graphics are a huge bonus for the game
These are the top ten highest grossing games of 2021. PUBG Mobile has earned more than $299 million alone. The mobile game market generates over $7.6 billion globally and tops the list of the highest grossing mobile games in 2021.
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