The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers of 2024

Here we go again! The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers list is back, celebrating the industry’s finest during an enormously challenging time for the sector. It’s tough out there, but as many of these companies show, there’s still plenty of hope.

By now we all know what the challenges are – privacy changes, macroeconomic conditions, high inflation, the post-pandemic comedown, etc. We’ve all seen the thousands of layoffs and the ‘survive to ‘25’ mantra that’s swept across the industry as studios strive to keep the lights on. One thing is for sure: launching a new mobile game is tougher than ever. Though some might say that’s been the case every year.

Despite everything, as you’ll see throughout this list, developers and publishers have still been able to release new blockbuster games – in a few cases on a scale rarely ever seen before. In fact, one game in particular has smashed previous records. I’ll let you guess what title that is, but I’m sure it won’t strain your brain too hard.

Meanwhile, some developers have excelled in growing their old games to new heights through diligent live ops and brave design decisions. Others have, not often by choice, completely restructured their businesses to forge a new path forward – I’m looking at you, hypercasual. And, of course, some companies have been able to buy their way to success through astute M&A. These are all factors in determining who makes it into the Top 50.

With all the doom and gloom around the industry, it may surprise you just how many success stories we’ve packed into this list. There are a plethora of hot new titles – some obvious, some that have flown under the radar – that have generated hundreds of millions of dollars, if not billions, during the past year.

As we head into 2025, the mobile games industry is slowly getting back to growth again. So here’s to all the talented developers that have worked hard to build this industry into what is still the biggest entertainment sector in the world. The Top 50 Mobile Game Makers is here to reflect that, so congrats to everyone who made the cut. But whether you’re listed or not, even during these tough times, there’s a lot to be proud of.

A big thank you to this year’s Top 50 Mobile Game Makers sponsor Appcharge.