Mobile gaming is one of, if not the most, profitable areas of the games industry, with many of the top-performing apps bringing in more revenue for developers than most console or PC titles could ever hope to achieve.
In 2021, the mobile market share continued to grow at a record-shattering pace, with eight different titles surpassing more than $1 billion in total player spending between Jan. 1 and Dec. 14, according to data insight platform Sensor Tower. This is up from five games reaching this mark in 2020, with five titles remaining above that $1 billion threshold from last year.
Many of the top games are recognizable titles that have remained successful over the years and continue to grow as more players begin to spend more time gaming on their phones or tablets. This includes both PUBG Mobile and Honor of Kings, which tied for the top spot with more than $2.8 billion in…
