- DianDian Data announced the awardees of its data-based 2025 Point Awards.
- Strategy and RPG games dominated global performance among Chinese developers.
- Slot and merge games showed strong growth in specific overseas regions.
DianDian Data has announced the game honorees for the 2025 Point Awards. These awards are fully data-based, meaning there is no jury or voting involved. DianDian Data used its monitoring system across 276 countries and regions and eight major platforms to track millions of games.
Based on hard numbers like revenue, downloads, and active users, the standout performers were selected. The list gives a clear picture of what is working for Chinese game developers in global markets right now.
DianDian Data 2025 Point Awards: Premier Mobile Games
The Premier Mobile Games category mainly looks at annual gross revenue, along with other performance indicators. One thing that stands out immediately is how dominant two genres are.
4X strategy games made up around 30% of the list, with titles like Endless Winter and Rising Sun City leading the way. On the other hand, RPGs accounted for 43%, including popular global titles like Honkai: Star Rail and Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.
From the trend shared, these games succeed globally because they focus on two things. First, they build strong emotional engagement among players, keep adding content, and are consistent. Second, they mix hybrid gameplay with instant gratification, which helps keep players interested.
DianDian Data 2025 Point Awards: Pioneer Mobile Games
The Pioneer Mobile Games category focuses on games that may not be mainstream but are growing fast in specific regions or genres.
Slot games such as Cash Tornado Slots and Jackpot Master Slots have seen rapid growth in Europe and North America, where casino-style games continue to perform well. At the same time, lightweight merge games like Travel of Time and Truck Star are finding success across different regions among casual players.
These games highlight how Chinese developers are experimenting more with niche genres while also finding space in smaller markets.
Looking at the full list, it makes it clear that Chinese developers are no longer just trying to release more games overseas. Instead, they are focusing on making better games for specific audiences, improving localization, and polishing the overall experience.
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