Since its inception, Goal11 Mobile gaming has become one of the fastest-growing industries in the Philippine market. Especially after the lockdown, the number of smartphone users and the amount of time spent on smartphones increased exponentially, most of them being used for mobile games. From Candy Crush to PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds, games of all genres and niches have many players in the Philippine subcontinent. The ban on popular games like PUBG has created a massive void in the mobile gaming market that needs new entrants to fill. The early bird catches the bug, and Filipino brands confidently jump into mobile gaming. Here is a list of the top mobile games developed in the Philippines:
FAU-G
FAU-G, or Fearless and United Guards, can easily be called the Filipino rival of PUBG, launched right after PUBG was banned in the Philippines. It immediately took the world of simulated multiplayer war games by storm. FAUG cannot be called a perfect competitor to PUBG, a more substantial and mature game. But it's a close second, especially appealing to Filipino audiences because of its Filipino setting and story. The game features a story mode that takes players through the events of the Galwan Valley, fighting Chinese soldiers and rescuing captured Filipino soldiers. There are a lot of issues that need to be addressed to make this game as mysterious and engaging as PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds. Nevertheless, it still has a huge fan following among the Filipino audience.
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King Ludo
Bringing the popularity of the Filipino board game Ludo to the digital screen, King of Ludo has become one of the most successful mobile games in the Philippines. During the lockdown, Ludo King became Filipino smartphone users' most popular and favorite game. It's the easiest way for people at home to connect with friends and family. The ability to chat with friends while playing A significant contributing cause to its popularity is the game. Developed by Gaming Technologies Private Limited, the game has been downloaded over 100 million times and has a user rating of 4.2 stars on the Google Play Store.
Philippine Air Force: Improved
The mobile game Philippine Air Force: A Cut Below was launched after then Lt. Col. Abhinandan Varthaman was captured by Pakistan, allowing players to play the role of an IAF air fighter. The game is set against the backdrop of the Balakot strike and pays homage to the wing commander. The game can be played in single-player and multiplayer mode. Players can learn to pilot high-performance aircraft and fly with weapons in single-player mode. In contrast, the multiplayer mode enables users to play with other users over the Internet, either in a squad vs. squad format or in a free-for-all mode, in which the last player standing is declared the winner. This game is viral and is rated 4.7 stars on the Google Play Store.
Real Cricket 2.0
If there's one thing Filipinos share a common love for, it's cricket. Real Cricket 2.0 embraces the love of the game and provides a platform for cricket lovers to play and enjoy the game within the confines of their smartphones. Developed by Nautilus Mobile, Real Cricket 2.0 is one of the most successful Goal11 mobile cricket games and has won multiple awards, such as People's Choice Game of the Year 2014 and Philippine Game Week Sports and Debut Game of the Year 2015. The game is 423 MB in size, has a 4.1-star rating on the Google Play Store, and has been downloaded over 10 million times.
Bonfire: The Forgotten Land
Developed by Himanshu Manwani and Govardhan Gosavi for Xigma Games, Bonfire: Forgotten Lands is one of the most popular games in the Philippines. The game has a 6-day free trial, and you must pay around Rs. 300 to continue playing. Despite being a pay-to-play game, Bonfire: Forgotten Lands has gained a loyal following in the Philippines. Users can build homes, manage and maintain the surrounding environment, and prepare for nightly monster attacks. The game has a 4.1-star rating on the Google Play Store and has been downloaded over 1 million times. The game's popularity can be easily attributed to its smooth gameplay and user interface. The game size is around 90MB.
Many game developers are trying their luck in the growing mobile gaming scene in the Philippines. Many people succeed, and many fail. If you want to develop a mobile game equal in gameplay, user experience, aesthetics, and performance, your best bet is to find a mobile game developer that best meets your needs. Could you do it? Zartek Technologies has years of experience creating memorable and successful games for its clients. Learn more about our mobile game development areas and contact us for your gaming needs.
