Mobile gaming is absolutely huge in 2025, pulling in millions of players with games that are easy to jump into and hard to put down. Whether it’s quick puzzles or intense battles, these games are keeping people hooked worldwide. We’re looking at the top 10 mobile games by player count, based on monthly active users (MAU), using solid data from a 2025 Udonis report. Plus, we’re giving a shoutout to Honor of Kings for its massive presence, even if it’s not in the main list.
1. Roblox
129.7 Million monthly active users
Roblox is the king of mobile games right now, with a wild 129.7 million monthly players. It’s like a giant playground where you can build or play pretty much anything, from adventures to racing games. Kids and teens especially can’t get enough, and with 76 million people playing daily, it’s a no-brainer why it’s number one.
2. Candy Crush Saga
87.9 Million monthly active users
Candy Crush Saga is still a big deal, pulling in 87.9 million players a month. This match-three game from King is super easy to pick up but keeps you hooked with its colorful levels and new stuff added all the time. About 53.8 million people play it every day, showing it’s not going anywhere.
3. Free Fire
36.8 Million monthly active users
Free Fire by Garena is sitting pretty with 36.8 million MAU, and it was the most downloaded game in January 2025, per Sensor Tower. This battle royale is a hit in places like Southeast Asia and Latin America since it runs well on basic phones, with 6.5 million daily players.
4. PUBG Mobile
32.4 Million monthly active users
Tencent’s PUBG Mobile is still a heavy hitter, with 32.4 million monthly players. It’s got that realistic, tactical battle royale feel that competitive players love. Even though it’s down from its 2023 high of 300 million MAU Wikipedia, 6.5 million daily players keep it strong.
5. Royal Match
45.8 Million monthly active users
Royal Match from Dream Games is killing it with 45.8 million MAU. It’s a match-three game with a story and some kingdom-building thrown in, which makes it stand out. Since launching in 2021, it’s got 9.8 million people playing daily, especially casual gamers.
6. Honkai: Star Rail
20.8 Million monthly active users
Honkai: Star Rail, a sci-fi RPG from HoYoverse, has 20.8 million monthly players hooked. With awesome graphics, a deep story, and gacha-style rewards, it’s a favorite for fans of big adventures. It’s got 12.5 million daily players since its 2023 release.
7. Brawl Stars
18.7 Million monthly active users
Supercell’s Brawl Stars brings fast, team-based shooting action to 18.7 million monthly players. Its colorful characters and different game modes keep things fresh, especially for younger crowds. With 3.4 million daily players, it’s also got a solid esports following.
8. Township
15.4 Million monthly active users
Township by Playrix mixes city-building and farming, drawing in 15.4 million monthly players. It’s a chill game that’s popular in places like North America and Europe, with 2.1 million people checking in daily to run their towns.
9. Fishdom
15.0 Million monthly active users
Playrix’s Fishdom grabs 15 million MAU with its match-three puzzles and aquarium-building. It’s a relaxing game with nice visuals that casual players love, and 1.8 million play it every day.
10. Coin Master
17.2 Million monthly active users
Coin Master from Moon Active wraps up the list with 17.2 million MAU. It’s a casual game mixing slot machines, village-building, and attacking friends’ bases, which keeps players hooked. About 6.1 million play daily, showing its staying power.
Special Mention: Honor of Kings
Honor of Kings gets a special nod because it’s absolutely massive, especially in China. The Udonis report says it has 15.2 million global MAU, but other sources paint a bigger picture. Level Infinite claims 100 million daily players, and Statista noted 133 million MAU in China alone in Q3 2024. This Tencent MOBA rules China and is growing in places like Southeast Asia and the Middle East after going global in 2024. It’s not in the top 10 due to unclear global numbers for 2025, but it’s a giant worth mentioning.
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