Currently there are many games that can be played by gamers, ranging from console games, PC, to mobile. If in the past games were dominated by console and PC games, now mobile games are the most dominant. The reason, because sales of smartphones have increased sharply in recent years. This has also led to an increase in the number of mobile game downloads on services such as the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.

Indonesia is a country that has a very large gamer market. In fact, its development is no longer segmented -- so that men, women, and even the elderly can enter this sector, so the gamer market in Indonesia is very promising because of its rapid growth.

In 2020, the development of people who actively play games has brought a big change to this virtual entertainment industry. The results of massive income up to the number of billions of dollars became one of the most felt effects. So it started to create many opportunities for various parties such as developers, publishers, retailers, and other market providers.

But what are the most popular mobile games in Indonesia? So, here the author has summarized some of the number one games in Indonesia based on; ranking in the store, the number of downloads, to the number of gamers who are willing to spend their money on the game.

Let’s look at the following list:

1. Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Mobile Legends: Bang Bang is a MOBA mobile game that is very popular in Indonesia. The game has been popular since it appeared for Android and iOS devices in 2016. Since then, this mobile game has been loved by many people. Easy access and easy-to-understand gameplay, make this one mobile game continue to get a large number of players. Like the PC version of the MOBA game, in this mobile game, you will fight 5 against 5 to destroy the base. The game ends when the base of one of the teams has been destroyed.

2. Garena Free Fire - 4nniversary

Next is Free Fire, which was released by Garena in 2017. Since its initial release, this battle royale game has become very popular because of the several advantages it has. One of them is that this game is quite light compared to similar battle royale games. So that players can install it on low-end smartphones. Like other battle royale games, the players will have to jump off a plane at the beginning of the round. Next, players must look for weapons and other equipment to battle against other players and survive to the end.

3. Genshin Impact

Genshin Impact is a free-to-play action RPG game developed by MiHoYo. In this open world game, players can freely climb, swim, fly, and slide to explore different types of areas in the world. The player can control a team of 4 characters, and as the story progresses, the player can unlock up to 30 characters. Each character has two types of skills, Basic Skills and Ultimate, Basic Skills can continue to be used as long as the skill is not on cooldown, while Ultimate skills can be used after Elemental Energy is collected.

4. PUBG Mobile 1.5 Ignition

Next is PUBG Mobile 1.5 Ignition which is adapted from the PC version of the PUBG game, which is said to be the first game to boost the popularity of the battle royale genre worldwide. One of the proudest things about PUBG Mobile which still cannot be beaten by its rival games is the very realistic playing experience from all aspects.

5. Ragnarok X: Next Generation

Ragnarok X: Next Generation is a Ragnarok Mobile game that is brought back with a 3D display and has a variety of daily activities without losing the characteristics of Ragnarok itself. Unlike other MMORPG games, Ragnarok X: Next Generation has a complex mechanism with various interesting features.

6. Clash of Clans

Of all the mobile games released in the early days of smartphone growth, none was more successful than Supercell's Clash of Clans. This strategy game became very popular in its time with more than hundreds of millions of active players worldwide. Even now, in the midst of the onslaught of battle royale games or MOBA games, Supercell's game still survives and is still one of the most played games in Indonesia.

7. Idle Dynasty

Idle Dynasty is a new idle RPG game from Indofun. In this game you will collect various heroes from all the heroes of the Three Kingdoms era (Samkok). The mechanics of this game are no different from other idle RPG games, where you will challenge the boss to advance through stage by stage and give you resources.

8. Roblox

Roblox is an online platform game with a mini game creation system that allows players to create mini games and play games created by other players. Even though this game has been released for a long time, Roblox is still a very popular game among Indonesian children.

9. Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade

Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade is a popular strategy and tower defense game, similar to Clash of Clans and Clash Royale. This game was developed by Lilith Games, with 12 Civilizations and 68 heroes in real battles making Lost Crusade a very popular game today, players can create the history of the desired civilization, build a civilization and destroy the civilizations of other players around the world.

10. State of Survival: The Zombie Apocalypse

State of Survival: Survive the Zombie Apocalypse is a classic zombie survival strategy set in the post-apocalyptic world. In Survival Status: Survival from Zombie Apocalypse, players will become survivors along with friends to survive by fighting monsters. Players will be tasked to build a city and survive the waves of zombies that keep coming.

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11. Lords Mobile: Tower Defense 

Lords Mobile: Tower Defense is a strategy game developed by IGG. In this game, players will experience building their own empire. This game has even been downloaded more than 100 million times by Android users, and can be accessed through the iOS and Amazon platforms. Although at first glance the concept that is carried is almost the same as Clash of Clans, Lords Mobile offers more complex features.

12. Minecraft

Minecraft’s concept  is indeed difficult for parents to understand. However, this game is actually very popular among children and teenagers to the point of being the most watched game on Youtube. Since its launch in 2011, Minecraft has always been popular until now. This game made by Mojang is also available for mobile devices and can be obtained through the Play Store and App Store.

13. RFS - Real Flight Simulator

RFS - Real Flight Simulator is a game that allows players to experience flying a plane realistically like a real pilot. This simulation game developed by RORTOS can be obtained by spending Rp. 5,000. It is indeed quite cheap, but in the application there are still some paid features that require players to spend more.

14. The Sun Origin: Post Apocalyptic 

If you are looking for a first-person shooter game with RPG elements, maybe you can try The Sun Origin: Post Apocalyptic. This game made by AGaming+ can be obtained by spending Rp. 3,400. The main task of the player in this game is to survive by utilizing all resources and save the community from starvation.

15. eFootball PES 2021

eFootball PES 2021 Mobile is the latest series from PES that is specially presented for Android and iOS-based mobile users. Unlike eFootball PES 2021 which is offered for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC users, eFootball PES 2021 Mobile can be downloaded for free on Google Play Store and Apple AppStore. However, the playing experience presented by eFootball PES 2021 Mobile does not have a significant difference.

16. Pokemon Go

Next up is Pokemon Go, a free game for Android and iOS, allowing players to catch Pokemon hidden in various real-world locations. In this game, players will take on the role of a Trainer whose job is to catch as many Pokemon as possible.

17. Sausage Man

Sausage Man became a mobile game that was popular a few months ago. This game published by publisher XD presents the battle royale game with adorable graphics. If the character in PUBG Mobile and Free Fire is a human, then in Sausage Man you will be a human sausage. Yup, the characters in this game are all human sausage.

18. Earn to Die

Earn to Die is a mobile game that has been around for a long time. Even so, this game is still popular in Indonesia. Even this game is still played by a number of Indonesian gaming YouTubers. In this game, players will feel the thrill of racing with vehicles that have been modified to cross the desert and finish off the zombies that get in the way.

19. PPSSPP Gold - PSP Emulator

PPSSPP is a popular emulator that can be used on PCs, laptops, and smartphones. This emulator allows gamers to play PSP games without owning  one. Unlike the free version, PPSSPP Gold can be owned by spending only Rp. 19 thousand. It’s similar to the free version, it's just that this gold version comes with no ads and to support developers.

20. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas Mobile

Who doesn't know Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas? One of the most popular games owned by Rockstar Games does have its own charm compared to several other GTA series, even GTA V. Because of its popularity, GTA: San Andreas has also been re-released for PC and mobile, so that now fans are no longer glued to the console to play it.

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