1. Roblox (Roblox Corporation)
Endless user-created worlds – obbys, simulators, shooters, roleplay. Still #1 in downloads and revenue.
2. Garena Free Fire MAX (Garena)
Fast-paced battle royale with 10-minute matches. Dominates emerging markets and low-end devices.
3. Block Blast! (Hungry Studio)
Simple yet addictive block-clearing puzzle. Currently the fastest-growing free game globally.
4. PUBG Mobile (Tencent)
The original realistic battle royale. New seasons, collaborations, and Payload mode keep it in the top 5 grossing.
5. Call of Duty: Mobile (Activision)
Multiplayer + battle royale + zombies. Seasonal battle passes and classic CoD maps keep millions logging in daily.
6. Genshin Impact (miHoYo)
Open-world action RPG with breathtaking visuals and cross-save. Version 5.x updates continue to pull huge numbers.
7. Candy Crush Saga (King)
The match-3 legend. Over a decade old and still in the top 10 grossing every single month.
8. Royal Match (Dream Games)
Modern match-3 with satisfying animations and zero hard paywalls for casual play.
9. Brawl Stars (Supercell)
3v3 arena brawler with dozens of modes. Quick sessions, constant balance updates.
10. RAID: Shadow Legends (Plarium)
Turn-based RPG with 700+ champions, clan wars, and arena PvP. Massive marketing keeps it evergreen.
Notable mentions
- Chaos Zero Nightmare (new dark-fantasy shooter gaining traction)
- Honkai: Star Rail (story-driven turn-based gacha)
- Pokémon TCG Pocket (digital card collecting phenomenon)
- Rocket League Sideswipe (car-soccer on the go)
Completely free (no ads/no IAP) gems
Rusted Warfare, Data Wing, Unciv, Mindustry – search “premium offline games” in your store for hundreds more.
Battle royales and hyper-casual puzzles continue to rule downloads, while gacha RPGs and match-3 titles dominate revenue. What genre are you in the mood for?
Reference sources
- Sensor Tower Monthly Revenue & Download Reports (Oct–Nov 2025)
- AppMagic Global Top Charts (November 2025)
- Google Play Top Free Games (Worldwide, Nov 8 2025)
- Apple App Store Top Free Games (US + Global, Nov 8 2025)
- PocketGamer / GameRefinery mobile gaming trends
- MiniReview “Best free games without ads or IAP” curated list