TikTokers Screaming At Chickens Sent An Unlikely Game to #1 - The Most Downloaded Games in the World
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How are the top mobile games in terms of scooping up new players doing? It's time to check out the latest monthly top 10 across the iOS App Store, Google Play, and overall rankings. One thing's for certain: October shook things up big time, largely thanks to TikTok.
At #1 for October downloads, Mini Games got a massive viral boost from TikTok. Videos of players guiding a clumsy chicken through tricky obstacle courses by shouting at it flooded the platform, showcasing tense moments and hilarious reactions. The hype was enough to dethrone Subway Surfers and nine other games, putting Mini Games on top.
Meanwhile, Superstore/Supermarket Simulator proved it’s still worth checking out. Though it couldn’t snatch the crown, it held firm at #2 on Google Play, climbed two spots on iOS, and added 2M downloads over September’s total. We have the receipts.
Rounding out the top five, Subway Surfers slipped to #3, Block Blast stayed steady at #4, and the surprisingly durable Hole.io returned to the #5 spot — an impressive feat for a six-year-old game.
Zooming out, October's top 10 combined for an estimated 146M downloads worldwide — up 11% from September. With the holidays just ahead, expect even more growth in November and December as players dive into these games (and plenty of others) during their downtime.
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