The gaming industry is on the rise in India, with a significant number of gamers being added every year. According to a report, approximately 23 million new gamers were recently added in India, taking the total number to 590 million this fiscal year. India is the world’s second-largest market for mobile gaming, with average weekly playtime increasing by nearly 30 per cent.
Notably, Squad Busters was ranked as the most popular game as well as the top game in the multi-player game segment on the Google Play store.
Here’s a list of top Android games on Google Play Store in India:
• Best game: Squad Busters
• Best multi-device game: Clash of Clans
• Best Pick up and Play app: Bullet Echo India: Gun Game
• Best made in India game: Indus Battle Royale
• Best Indie app: Bloom- A puzzle adventure
• Best story: Yes, Your Grace
• Best Ongoing game: Battleground Mobile India
• Best game on Play Pass: Zombie Sniper War 3 – Fire FPS
• Best Google Play Games on PC: Cookie Run: Tower of Adventures
• Best multiplayer game: Squad Busters
Roby John, Co-Founder and CEO of SuperGaming, the makers of the Indus Battle Royale Mobile game said, “We are committed to making Indus a standout Battle Royale experience. Our team has spent over three years thoughtfully crafting its characters, environments, and gameplay features to represent Indian Art and Culture authentically.”
He added, “The community’s enthusiasm validates our vision of Indian games thriving globally. Winning this award is an incredible honor, not just as a milestone but also a motivation to keep striving for excellence. Google Play’s expertise and responsiveness have empowered us to deliver world-class gaming, pushing the boundaries of Indian gaming. We’re more committed than ever to raising the bar and making Indian gaming shine on the global stage.”
In related developments, a report earlier this year suggested that India’s gaming market is expected to leap from $3.7 billion in FY24 to an estimated $9.8 billion by FY29, with a significant CAGR of approximately 20 per cent.
