Top 10 Worldwide Mobile Games By Revenue and Downloads in February 2026

In February 2026, global consumer spending on mobile games reached $6.55 billion across App Store and Google Play, an 8% decline month-over-month. The U.S. contributed 30% of revenue, followed by China (iOS only) at 17.2% and Japan at 12.1%.

Last War:Survival Game led global revenue, boosted by a Valentine's Day event launched February 9, which introduced limited-time gameplay and gifting-based rewards to drive repeat participation and incremental monetization. Tencent's Game for Peace climbed five spots to enter the top 5 by revenue and topped revenue growth rankings, following February 13 updates including a Lunar New Year theme with premium cosmetics and a Ferrari collaboration for the Year of the Horse. Whiteout Survival rose one position, driven by its Valentine's Day 2026 event and Spring Festival 2026 update with festive mini-games.

Pokémon GO reached No. 2 in revenue growth, fueled by the lead-up to Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos – Global and supporting events like GO Pass and Road to Kalos. Wuthering Waves saw strong growth from its Version 3.1 update, introducing new characters and quality-of-life improvements.

In downloads, Block Blast! remained No. 1 globally, followed by ROBLOX, Free Fire, Subway Surfers, and Vita Mahjong.

Global downloads totaled 3.5 billion, down 16% MoM. India led downloads at 14.6%, followed by the U.S. (7.4%) and Brazil (6.6%).

Rainbow Six Mobile ranked No. 2 in download growth, driven by U.S., UK, and India traction. Subway Surfers City ranked No.

4, revitalizing the franchise with early-bird campaigns and cross-promotions. Driving-themed games like Moto Bike Stunt Wheelie Game and Flight Simulator Airplane Game saw sharp gains in emerging markets. Fashion Mall gained traction in China with business tycoon gameplay.

For ad ops decision-makers, key takeaways include the effectiveness of culturally resonant events (Valentine's Day, Lunar New Year) for monetization, the power of limited-time collaborations and exclusive cosmetics, and the opportunity in hypercasual and driving games in emerging markets. Seasonal activations and event-driven spending remain critical for revenue growth, while download trends highlight regional opportunities in India, Brazil, and Indonesia.