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Water Jam: A Potential Major Hit on the Horizon 🌊🚍I'm excited to share a game that has a high possibility of becoming a major hit in the coming days. The game is called Water Jam, and it has innovatively integrated water sort mechanics with the latest bus jam concept, adding a unique Scavenger Hunt art style meta where players build their beach as they progress through the levels. 🏖️ INNOVATIVE GAMEPLAY MECHANICS🎮Water Jam blends uncertainties in a brilliant way, which are essential for puzzles:1) Unknown Color Water in a Tube: Players don't know what color water will appear in the tube, adding an element of surprise. 🎨2) Next Color Glasses: The color of the next glasses is unknown, requiring strategic planning. 🥤3) Target Bottle Colors: The color of the target bottles also comes as a surprise, adding another layer of […]

Welcome to the latest edition of the Next Big Games newsletter! This month, we're focusing on the dynamic world of hybrid casual puzzle games. Over the past few months, all hybridcasual puzzle games are built around these 3 mechanics and objectives 1) Moves management 2) Space management 3) Time management 🎯 Moves Management Strategic planning is essential as players are challenged to complete levels within a limited number of moves. This mechanic adds a layer of tactical depth, making every move count. Transport People by HyperUp Lab and published by Rollic Jello Blast by Longhorn Games and published by Rollic Hexact Order Hexablast by Oreon Studios and published by Voodoo Stack n Sort by Hegames and published by Voodoo Stack em Up by Mad Apper Studios and published by Voodoo Traffic Escape by Fomo Games Moves Management 📦 Space Management […]

Idle Lumber Empire - Trash Tycoon Template Breakdown 🌲💰 The Idle Lumber Empire from NoPowerup Games led by Hưng Đặng Quang , Hieu Le , Ngo Duc Hiep , Anh Nguyễn, Thành Lê Tiến , Dinh Nguyễn Tiến , Ngoc Tu Pham , Quynh Vuong and many others , published under Game Veterans template has become a widely used framework for developing successful idle games, with simple innovations in theme and gameplay enabling the creation of new hit games. One notable example inspired by Idle Lumber Empire is Trash Tycoon from Funcell Games led by Abhishek Malpani,Aayush Agarwal , Shaurya Veer Kajaria , Tushar Prajapati , Dhawal Tamakuwala , Amit Malpani , Umang Patel and many more published by Supersonic from Unity which has been executed masterfully and is now scaling impressively. Trash Tycoon boasts remarkable playtimes and generates between […]

In the ever-evolving world of mobile gaming, the goods sort trend has emerged as a significant revenue generator. While innovation often drives success, this trend highlights that replicating successful mechanics with excellent execution can also lead to impressive results. The goods matching trend is making waves, generating $3-4 million USD in IAP revenue monthly for different companies, excluding ad revenue which can easily be around $8-12 million USD every month assuming IAP to ad revenue ratio is around 25:75 overall across all games togetherSome of the major companies leading this space1) Goods Master 3d by Cobby Labs2) Goods sort by Mind crush3) Triple Buster 3d by Clap Palms4) Stuff Sort by Griffon Games5) Triple Master 3d by Star fun studio6) Match Triple Goods by Higgs StudioThere are a great number of smaller games that are making a 2-digit IAP revenue […]

Match Masters has introduced an innovative approach in the casual and puzzle market with its unique 1 vs 1 match-3D style gameplay. While games like Royal Match and Gardenscapes have excelled with their meta games, mini-games, and storytelling elements, Match Masters by Candivore led by Ilya Agron , Zur Tamam , Tom Amel , Sahar Azran , Ehud Rosenberg , Anat Treibatch, Yael Yagev , Omer Miran, Jonathan Many , Rod Peri , Alina Vostrikov , Pini Ashkenazi Golomb , ✪ Ronit Gendelman ✪ , Efrat Rosental , Renny Grinshpan , Yoni Yeshaya , Idan Tsahar , Ido Leshem , Chagai Shtulman , Zoe Grosman , Omri Rosen and many more has carved a niche with competitive gameplay. This new take has significantly boosted its downloads and revenue, presenting a promising opportunity for other studios to explore. LIFETIME DOWNLOADS - […]

In the dynamic world of mobile gaming, hyper-casual games have carved out a significant niche. Their simple yet addictive gameplay has captivated millions of players worldwide. Today, we celebrate the titans of this genre—games that have surpassed the remarkable milestone of 250 million downloads. These games, released by renowned global publishers, are not just popular but have set benchmarks in the industry. Let’s dive into the list of these hyper casual hits. Top 24 hypercasual games in terms of downloads 1) HELIX JUMP - 514 million + downloads Helix Jump by h8games led by Oleh Khromov , Oleg Batrakov , Roman Drovikov and published by Voodoo , led by Alexandre Yazdi , Laurent Ritter , Alexander Shea , Thibault de Vésinne-Larüe , Oriane Mainard , Alvaro Duarte , Gautier BAILLY . Helix Jump is an addictive game where players navigate […]

Introduction to 4X Games 4X games, named for their core gameplay mechanics: eXplore, eXpand, eXploit, and eXterminate, represent a significant segment in the strategy game genre. These games challenge players with complex decision-making and long-term strategic planning. From building vast empires to engaging in intricate diplomacy and warfare, 4X games offer a depth of gameplay that attracts both casual and hardcore gamers. Unlike the casual slot games market, where a few dominant players control the majority share, the 4X games market is more evenly distributed, allowing a wider range of developers to secure significant market share. This diversified landscape not only fosters innovation but also provides opportunities for various players to thrive, making the 4X genre particularly dynamic and competitive. The majority of this market is ruled by Chinese developers and companies Hyper Casual Mechanics in 4X Games In the […]

The competitive landscape of the casual slot games market is intensely challenging, particularly for new entrants or smaller studios with limited financial resources. This sector is dominated by well-established players like Scopely and Moon Active , who have deep pockets and extensive user acquisition capabilities. These leading companies engage in aggressive marketing campaigns and high eCPM (effective cost per thousand impressions) bids to secure valuable user traffic. This bidding war escalates the cost of acquiring new players, making it difficult for smaller companies to compete. For a new studio to make a significant impact in this market, it requires not just innovative gameplay or attractive graphics but also a substantial marketing budget. The high cost of entry, driven by the need to compete with large studios in user acquisition spending, can make the payback period lengthy and risky. In the […]