- Miniclip extends its lead in downloads with more than 125 million installs this month.
- Tencent continues to dominate mobile gaming revenue, getting close to the $500 million mark.
May was much the same as the past few months like March and April. The big mobile game publishers were still at the top. There were some changes but everything looked pretty much the same. People were still downloading a lot of games. The big names in mobile gaming were still making a lot of money. So let’s take a look at the top 15 mobile game publishers for May 2026.
Top 15 Mobile Game Publishers by Download for May 2026
Miniclip has held onto the number one spot with 125.5 million downloads. This mobile game publisher continues to see strong their results from fan-favorite titles like 8 Ball Pool and Subway Surfers, which are still consistently attracting millions of players worldwide even after all these years.
Azur Games comes in second with 86.6 million downloads. They remained a consistent presence near the top of the rankings, largely thanks to their wide range of casual games that are easy to pick up and enjoy. Meanwhile, VOODOO secured third place with 79.45 million downloads. They are known to perform well with their collection of casual, arcade, and hyper-casual titles.
SayGames Ltd secured fourth place with 68.6 million downloads, showing a solid boost compared to the previous month. Right behind them is Learnings, which completed the top five with 65.4 million downloads, still holding strong thanks to its focus on educational games for younger audiences.
Outfit7 Limited moved up to sixth place with 56.9 million downloads, mainly driven by the continued popularity of the Talking Tom franchise. BabyBus follows closely in seventh with 54.3 million downloads, once again proving that educational content continues to perform well on mobile platforms.
The rest of the list is filled out by the developers from Supercent, CrazyLabs, IVYMOBILE, Supersonic Studios, Game District, Tencent Games, Freeplay Inc, and KAYAC Inc. Most of these publishers are still relying on casual, puzzle, and arcade-style games, which remain some of the most consistent performers in the mobile gaming space.
Top 15 Mobile Game Publishers by Revenue for May 2026
When it comes to revenue, I am not really surprised to see Tencent remain far ahead of everyone else. The publisher generated an impressive $498.1 million during May, mainly thanks to powerhouse titles like Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile, which continue to bring in huge amounts of player spending every month.
Century Games held onto the second spot with $229.8 million in revenue. I have noticed that their strategy and survival-focused games continue to maintain a loyal player base, helping them stay among the top earners. Dream Games comes in third with $145.1 million, supported by its highly successful puzzle game portfolio.
Playrix comes in fourth with $133.4 million in revenue. Microfun Limited is behind in fifth place with $123.4 million. These companies show that puzzle games are still really strong. They do well when they get updates and have good systems that keep players interested. Take-Two Interactive is in place, with $116.1 million. They are doing okay this month.
King and Scopely continue to be major revenue drivers as well, earning $113 million and $105 million, respectively, through their well-established mobile franchises. NetEase and Roblox Corporation complete the top ten and continue to demonstrate strong global performance. Meanwhile, Supercell, FUNFLY PTE. LTD., Moon Active, Bandai Namco Entertainment, and HoYoverse remain part of the rankings thanks to their dedicated communities and regular content updates.
Final Thoughts
May 2026 was a lot like the months before it. There were no changes in the rankings. The big names are still doing well especially when it comes to making money. May 2026 still has the names on top. Casual games and hyper-casual games are still the downloaded games.
The game industry seems to be stuck in a routine. A few games that have been popular for a time and some strong game series are what keep the game industry stable from one month, to the next. May 2026 is an example of this.
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