December 2025 closed the year with clear leaders in the mobile games market, as AppMagic data highlighted strong performances across both revenue and downloads. The rankings reflect revenue net of platform fees and taxes, with Android stores in China excluded. Several established titles maintained their positions, while a few games recorded milestone months that reshaped the charts.
Revenue Performance Shows Clear Market Leaders
Last War: Survival stood out as the top-grossing mobile game of December, generating $140.6 million in revenue. The figure represented the strongest month in the game’s history and placed it comfortably ahead of the competition. Its performance underscored the continued strength of survival-themed mobile titles with long-term live service support.
Roblox followed closely behind in second place with $118.5 million in revenue, continuing its steady performance across regions and age groups. MONOPOLY GO! secured third place with $108.6 million, reinforcing its position as one of the most commercially reliable mobile games of 2025.
A notable shift came from Honor of Kings, which saw its revenue fall to the lowest level recorded since 2019. While the decline may be partially attributed to anniversary promotions held earlier in the quarter or a gradual transition toward direct-to-consumer sales models, it may also signal a broader change in player spending habits as audiences explore alternative games.
Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story continued its consistent growth, earning $72 million in December and setting a new monthly revenue record. Love and Deepspace also delivered one of its strongest performances to date, with $37.4 million in player spending, confirming its growing presence in the mobile role-playing space.
Download Trends Highlight Both Stability and Momentum
While revenue rankings showed some movement, download charts remained largely stable at the top. Block Blast! led the month with 38.3 million installs, followed by Roblox at 24 million and Garena Free Fire at 22.2 million. These titles continued to benefit from strong brand recognition and broad global reach.
One of the more notable changes came from Arrows – Puzzle Escape, a new release from Miniclip. The game climbed 88 positions to reach 11th place, driven by 10.8 million downloads in December. Its rapid rise reflected continued interest in accessible puzzle games with simple mechanics.
Last War: Survival also posted exceptional download results, reaching 10.1 million installs. This marked the most successful month in the game’s history by downloads, complementing its strong revenue performance and confirming its breakout status as the year came to a close.
What the December Charts Suggest Going Forward
The December 2025 AppMagic charts illustrated a market still dominated by established franchises, while also leaving room for newer titles to gain traction through strong download performance. As publishers continue experimenting with monetization approaches, including web3-adjacent initiatives and direct storefronts, shifts in revenue distribution may become more frequent in the coming year.
Source: AppMagic
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What was the top-grossing mobile game in December 2025?
Last War: Survival was the highest-grossing mobile game in December 2025, generating $140.6 million in revenue according to AppMagic data.
Which mobile game had the most downloads in December 2025?
Block Blast! led the download charts with 38.3 million installs during the month.
Did any games set new records in December 2025?
Yes, Last War: Survival achieved its best month ever in both revenue and downloads, while Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story also set a new revenue record.
Why did Honor of Kings see a revenue decline?
The decline may be linked to earlier anniversary promotions, a shift toward direct-to-consumer revenue, or gradual audience movement toward other mobile games.
What data does AppMagic include in its rankings?
AppMagic reports revenue net of store fees and taxes, excluding revenue from Android stores in China.
