September 2025 saw Roblox top the mobile gaming charts for both revenue and downloads, according to data from AppMagic. The platform earned $122.3 million in revenue for the month, marking a significant achievement for its mobile version. AppMagic reports that this revenue is calculated net of store fees and taxes, and does not include revenue from Android stores in China. Roblox also led in downloads, recording 24.5 million installs.
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Shifts in Top-Grossing Mobile Games
The revenue rankings in September reflect a shift in the mobile gaming landscape. Honor of Kings, a long-time top performer, dropped to third place with $115.7 million in revenue, while Kingshot remained steady at $66.4 million, showing no change compared to August 2025.
Delta Force, however, continued a pattern of consistent growth, earning just over $58 million for the month, almost 1.5 times its August revenue. AppMagic notes that the vast majority of Delta Force’s earnings, around 97%, came from the Chinese market.
Roblox Tops Mobile Game Charts
Download Trends and New Entrants
While the top three downloaded games remained the same, with Roblox, Block Blast!, and Subway Surfers leading the pack, September also saw new entries in the charts. Prison Escape Journey, a first-person prison escape simulator from Vietnam-based XGame, recorded nearly 15 million downloads.
The game’s installs were heavily concentrated in India, accounting for 29% of total downloads, with Pakistan, Brazil, and Indonesia also among the leading markets. Clash Royale experienced its strongest download month since June 2017, reaching 11.2 million installs, a boost attributed to the reintroduction of its 2v2 mode at the end of August.
Monetization and Developer Insights
For mobile game developers, services like Xsolla provide tools to improve revenue and player retention. Features such as the Buy Button enable secure, one-tap purchases through Apple Pay, Google Pay, and saved cards, while Apple’s 2025 update allowing external purchase links in the U.S. offers new options to reduce platform fees. Xsolla’s Sync platform also allows developers to run in-game events, offer dynamic bonuses, discounts, and loyalty rewards, all within familiar payment flows, which can help maximize conversion and retention. Games discussed in this article include:
- Roblox
- Honor of Kings
- Kingshot
- Delta Force
- Block Blast!
- Subway Surfers
- Prison Escape Journey
- Clash Royale
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Which mobile game earned the most revenue in September 2025? Roblox was the top-grossing mobile game, earning $122.3 million according to AppMagic.
What were the most downloaded mobile games in September 2025? Roblox led downloads with 24.5 million installs, followed by Block Blast! at 17.8 million and Subway Surfers with 17 million.
Did any new games enter the top download charts in September? Yes, Prison Escape Journey, a first-person prison escape simulator from XGame, entered the top 15 with nearly 15 million downloads.
Which games saw significant revenue growth in September 2025? Delta Force experienced strong growth, earning over $58 million in September, almost 1.5 times the revenue from the previous month.
How can developers improve mobile game monetization? Services like Xsolla offer tools such as the Buy Button for quick purchases and Sync for in-game events and loyalty rewards, helping increase revenue and player engagement.
