**Mobile Gaming Performance in 2025: Insights from Sensor Tower’s Report**
Sensor Tower has unveiled its State of Gaming 2026 report, offering a comprehensive examination of the mobile gaming industry’s performance in 2025 and forecasts for the next year. The results showcase notable trends and changes in consumer habits within the gaming market.
### Mobile Game Revenue Trends
In 2025, revenue from mobile games saw a slight rise of 1% compared to 2024, totaling $52.5 billion from the App Store alone, which indicates a year-over-year growth of 0.6%. This revenue surpasses the combined totals of Google Play ($30 billion) and Steam ($11.7 billion), even though Steam recorded the highest growth rate at 13%.
### Download Statistics
In contrast to revenue growth, the overall downloads across platforms witnessed a decline. The App Store logged 7.8 billion downloads in 2025, representing a 5.7% decrease, whereas Google Play noted a drop to 42.4 billion downloads, down by 7.3%. Conversely, Steam noted a rise in downloads, achieving 857 million, reflecting a year-over-year increase of 6%.
### New Game Releases
The volume of new game launches displayed significant differences across platforms. The App Store experienced an increase of 11.4%, totaling 55,300 new games, while Google Play led with about 150,000 new releases, representing a significant growth of 45.9%. Steam contributed around 20,000 new titles, with an increase of 8.4%.
### Dominance of Roblox
Roblox stood out as the top game in 2025, with nearly 450 million monthly active users, including around 100 million from iOS devices. It ranked as the leading app among both male and female users in the US within the 18-54 age range. Other prominent games included Clash Royale, which was favored by male players, and Block Blast!, popular among female users. For those aged 55 and above, NYT Games claimed the top spot.
### Conclusion
The State of Gaming 2026 report from Sensor Tower emphasizes a multifaceted landscape for mobile gaming in 2025, marked by increasing revenues alongside declining download figures. As the sector progresses, comprehending these trends will be vital for developers and marketers seeking to adeptly navigate the competitive gaming scene. For additional insights and a thorough analysis, consult the complete report linked [here](https://sensortower.com/report/state-of-gaming-2026).