Most popular mobile games India 2023, by downloads

In 2023, Ludo King registered over 100 million downloads of its app in India, making it the most popular mobile game in the country. It was followed by Indian Bikes Driving 3D and Free Fire Max with almost half the number of downloads. India was among the largest mobile game markets in terms of downloads.

Mobile gaming market

With the increasing number of smartphone users and rising internet penetration, India’s gaming market has been on a growth trajectory, establishing itself as a major player in the global gaming industry. In the fiscal year 2023, the market size exceeded three billion rupees and is expected to continue climbing. India also led the mobile games market in terms of downloads, with over nine billion annual mobile game app downloads. Popular subgenres among Indian gamers include driving, puzzle, and action games.

Fantasy games

Fantasy sports are online games where participants create virtual teams composed of real-life athletes from professional sports leagues, competing based on the statistical performance of these athletes in actual games. In the fiscal year 2023, the number of registered fantasy sports users in India had grown to about 180 million. Projections suggest that this user base could reach half a billion by the financial year 2027. In the Indian fantasy sports market, cricket is the most popular sport, accounting for 85 percent of registered users in 2023.