2025’s Top Grossing Mobile Games So Far

Mobile games continue as one of the most coveted pastimes. More people are spending time playing games on their smartphones than ever. With over 3 billion players worldwide, the mobile gaming industry is thriving. Last year‍‍`s (2024) 3 trillion gross revenue from the mobile-phone-gaming industry makes the current year even more optimistic. Let’s delve into 2025’s top smartphone game titles that are leading the hierarchy list with the highest downloads and revenue earned.

World’s Highest Grossing Mobile Games in 2025

The top chart is always updating with new releases taking over the old ones’ places or some fallen titles regaining their positions. Both scenarios reflect what gamers are spending their time and money on over the year.

Here are the top names that have collected the most appreciation and in-game purchase money from the gaming community this year.

Honor of Kings

The multiplayer hot arena of Honor of Kings gets the highest-grossing title in 2025. With it, the 5v5 live showdown makes it 3 times in a row. After an intense competitive run and a few drops in the mid-quarters, the game manages to reclaim the lead with a glorified momentum. Collecting over 2.5 billion and dominating the Chinese gamers, Honor of Kings proves that its strategic planning in player and event layout resonates with the expectations it set in the past years. Right now, it boasts a lifetime collection of $13.25 billion. 

Last War: Survival

Last War: Survival got the US gamers glued to their phones since its launch in August 2023. What was a modest start for the game, marked by an annual collection of $1.5 billion, only accelerated in the latter year, adding another $2 billion to its total lifetime earnings of $3.5 billion. The Singapore-based developer and publisher company FUNFLY PTE. LTD. had been optimistic about their creation ever since the game hit the market. Area-specific marketing campaigns, perpetual upgrades, bug fixes, and strategic event designs have led them to satisfy the initial dissatisfactions in the gaming community and build a strong fanbase quickly. The effort has ever been lucrative. 

Roblox

The revenue graph has been steep for Robolox since its beginning in 2023. Which, in 2025, has only become steeper. The fan-favourite virtual gaming workshop has pulled off a $4.1 billion haul, and in pursuit of even a higher total, as the year still has a few days to pass. Manufacturer Roblox Corporation seemingly has done it right this time by launching the user-generated experience, Brookhaven RP. Stirring a frenzy among gamers, it has drawn about 111.8 million users to daily sign-ins.  

Whiteout Survival

Strategy games prove they are still in business as Whiteout Survival makes the top chart by the number of users and in-app purchases. The timid 2023 entry, scoring only about $200M in the launch year, has leveraged casual ads and web shops to a massive $1B collection in 2025. According to analysts, the game is soaring to touch the $2B horizon before the year concludes. 

Royal Match

Royal Match dropped jaws when it outranked Candy Crush Saga last year, hinting at its potential to become among the best in its category. The current year hasn’t moved much from the course set in 2024, propelling towards a $2B year-round collection. Creative minds at Dream Games have been successful in designing and coordinating some major boosted events and offers, driving about 61.5% paid downloads. Enticing long-term acquisitions, the game has also brought tweaks in gameplay, like room-building progression.  

MONOPOLY GO!

Monopoly Go, redefining the nostalgic and ever-popular FnF board game setting, has captured more audience this year. Being one of the most talked-about 2023 fresh releases, the game has reached $5B lifetime revenue quicker than any other titles in US history. The wildfire set in 2024 that compelled gamers to spend about 2.5B has dimmed a bit this year. However, the flame hasn’t stopped burning, as the game remains in the top chart, proving its worth, setting off for a $1.5B estimation. 

Candy Crush Saga

The Candy Crush Saga, the household name for recreation, entered its second decade of legacy in 2022, as it was released in 2012. Dominating the top charts in more than 50 countries, it has long held its position with an annual average of $1B to $1.5B. 2025 is approaching a similar output, grossing nearly 1.08M. While the loyalty of an astoundingly large fanbase has done its part. New acquisitions and constant gameplay upgrades have helped sustain income in the face of competition, like Royal Match. 

PUBG MOBILE

For PUBG Mobile, 2025, instead of a smooth slippery slope, has been a roller coaster, with drops and bounces in the monthly gains. The first, third, and fifth months overperformed their consecutive months, with a minimum average margin of $100M, except for June ($94M). The game’s round-up collection has hit $1.2B, which, although not a breakout, maintains a linear progression.

Wrapping Up

The slots in the 2025 mobile game top chart are filled with old titles. Not a single name from the fresh releases has been up to the mark to exceed what gamers are already getting from their usual entertainers. Apart from it, the chart sets an example for developers and manufacturers, rewarding focused marketing, innovative upgrades, and regular engagements more than safe surfers. Despite the disappointment from the new entries, the gaming industry has thrived this year. The trend is ever stronger, forecasting an optimistic 2026.