Premium mobile games are back, with releases up 77% in 2025
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Premium mobile game releases surged 77% in 2025 to just under 750 titles, according to AppMagic data. While free-to-play still dominates at 96% of downloads, PC and console ports to mobile jumped from 7 in 2024 to 23 in 2025, with port revenue up 44.6% year-on-year. Balatro led growth with $21.3 million in mobile revenue and 3.1 million downloads; other successful ports include Slay the Spire ($13.1 million lifetime revenue), Human Fall Flat ($7.8 million), and Dead Cells ($6.5 million).
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