Free Fire, Garena's Battle Royale, was the most downloaded mobile game in the world in 2024, according to Adjust's Mobile App Trends 2025 report. The game, which was already one of the most popular, overtook Subway Surfers, the leader in 2023, and consolidated its position as a global phenomenon.
Furthermore, the study revealed significant growth in the mobile games market, with revenue forecast at US$126.1 billion in 2025. Brazil played a major role in this scenario, being the 3rd country with the most downloaded applications, with 9.4 billion downloads.
Check out the complete list of the most downloaded games and data on the impact of mobile games in the world.
Top 10 most downloaded mobile games in 2024
The ranking of the most downloaded games of the year reflects players' preference for action, simulation and puzzle titles. Check out the full list:
- Free Fire – Garena
- Roblox – Roblox Corporation
- Block Blast! – Hungry Studio
- Subway Surfers – Miniclip.com
- Ludo King – Gametion Technologies Pvt Ltd
- Pizza Ready – Supercent
- Offline Games – No Wifi Games – JindoBlu
- PUBG Mobile – Tencent
- Royal Match – Dream Games
- My Talking Tom 2 – Outfit7
The highlight is the growth of Roblox, which came in 2nd place, and the rise of Block Blast!, a puzzle game that won over players.
Brazil stands out in the mobile gaming market
Brazil was one of the countries that contributed the most to the success of mobile games. In 2024, the country registered 9.4 billion app downloads, ranking 3rd in the global ranking.
Furthermore, Brazil was the 11th country with the highest revenue in the apps sector, generating US$1.6 billion in revenue. This growth reflects the increased interest in mobile gaming, driven by accessibility and lower cost compared to consoles and PCs.
Another relevant fact is that Latin America saw an increase of 8% in the number of game installations and 7% in the average time spent in sessions, surpassing the global average.
Free Fire: minimum requirements to play on all platforms
For players who want to enjoy Free Fire on different devices, it is important to check the minimum requirements:
Android
- System: Android 4.0 or higher
- RAM: 1 GB
- Storage: 600 MB available
- Processor: Intel Quad-Core
- Age rating: 14 years
iPhone (iOS)
- System: iOS 8.0 or higher
- RAM: 1 GB
- Storage: 600 MB free
- Age rating: 12 years
PC (via emulator)
For those who want to play Free Fire on PC, an emulator such as Bluestacks, LD Player or MSI App Player is required. Check out the requirements to run the game on your computer:
- System: Windows 7 or higher
- Video Card: Intel Core i3 2.4GHz
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 4 GB available
Playing on PC allows for a more comfortable experience, with improved graphics and greater precision in controls.
The Future of Mobile Gaming: A Growing Market
The success of Free Fire and other mobile games shows that this market continues to grow. In 2024, mobile games accounted for 49% of the global gaming industry revenue, surpassing consoles (28%) and PCs (23%).
The number of smartphone gamers is expected to reach 1.9 billion by 2025. With the advancement of technology and the popularization of cloud gaming, the future of mobile gaming promises greater accessibility, innovation, and continued growth.
For fans of Battle Royale and other genres, this means more options and increasingly immersive experiences. The question remains: what will be the next mobile gaming phenomenon?