1. High-Performance Smartphone Games
According to the smartphone performance rankings in June 2025, flagship devices like the Honor GT Pro, Vivo X200 Ultra, and ZTE Nubia Red Magic 10 Pro feature powerful hardware capable of running high-quality, high-frame-rate 3D games. These devices likely support popular titles such as:
- Palworld: An open-world survival game with creature collection and combat, similar to Pokémon but more challenging.
- Helldivers 2: A third-person shooter emphasizing teamwork and strategy.
- Granblue Fantasy: Relink: An action RPG with stunning anime-style visuals and an engaging combat system.
2. Cloud Gaming & Streaming Services
Microsoft’s Project xCloud is undergoing carrier testing, allowing Android users to stream console/PC-level games like Halo and Forza. Additionally, Qualcomm and Tencent’s partnership to optimize gaming experiences on Snapdragon devices may influence mobile gaming trends.
3. Newly Released Games in 2025
Some upcoming PC games set for late 2025 may also launch mobile versions, including:
- Paralives: A life simulation game akin to The Sims.
- Cultivation Survivors: A roguelike cultivation-themed game.
- Harbor: A post-apocalyptic survival FPS.
4. Classic & Casual Games
- Genshin Impact remains globally popular with regular updates introducing new characters and regions.
- Honor of Kings and PUBG Mobile continue to dominate the Chinese market.
- Roblox and Free Fire maintain strong popularity among younger players.
5. Cross-Platform & Multiplayer Games
- League of Legends: Wild Rift keeps expanding with new champions and esports events.
- Call of Duty: Mobile remains one of the top FPS games on mobile.
Conclusion
The most popular mobile games currently include AAA-quality titles (e.g., Palworld, Granblue Fantasy: Relink), competitive games (e.g., Honor of Kings, Wild Rift), and cloud gaming services (e.g., xCloud) enabling cross-platform play. Additionally, indie games and roguelike survival titles are gaining momentum.