India features one of the largest mobile gaming communities globally. While there are also a lot of PC gamers, the number of mobile gamers has grown exponentially over the last few years. This is thanks to affordable devices, cheap internet, and a huge variety of free-to-play games to choose from.
Speaking of mobile games, there are a lot to choose from. So many that a person can’t play all of them in their entire lifetime. Among these games, some have attracted a lot of attention thanks to their fun gameplay loop across both iOS and Android devices. Let’s check which ones are the top mobile games among the Indian audience.
Here are the top five mobile games in India
5. Call of Duty: Mobile
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A full-fledged multiplayer port of Call of Duty games on PC, CoD Mobile was an instant hit on release including the Indian gaming community. Currently boasting over 100 million downloads on Google Play Store alone, it is one of the most popular games in India. Apart from the game’s massive popularity, India also features one of the best Call of Duty: Mobile esports teams in the world.
4. Battlegrounds Mobile India
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Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) is another popular competitive game. The game was released as an India exclusive after PUBG Mobile was banned. Despite a major shake-up, the game saw an incredible response on release and is currently the premier esports title among the Indian gaming community. Multiple domestic esports events each year for the game played a huge part in its popularity.
3. Candy Crush Saga
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While competitive games are quite popular among young players, gamers should never underestimate the popularity of casual mobile games. Candy Crush Saga is a highly addictive iteration of the match-3 gaming genre that is played by young and old gamers alike. The game boasts double the amount of downloads compared to competitive games across the Google Play Store.
2. Free Fire MAX
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A direct challenger to PUBG Mobile/BGMI, Free Fire MAX has a big advantage over its competition. The game is lightweight and runs smoothly across various low-end devices compared to other games which demand at least a decent device to properly run at 60 fps. Furthermore, Free Fire MAX also brings a lot of popular collabs along with free rewards for players.
1. Ludo King
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Another popular casual mobile game in India, Ludo King replaces the hassle of traditional board games and provides people with the ability to play on the go. While the game boasts a large number of downloads, only one player needs to have it installed and keep up to four entertained at a time. One of the best features it provides is the ability to play solo, something that isn’t fun in the physical version of the Ludo.
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FAQ
1. What are the top 5 mobile games in India for 2025?
As of 2025, both Battlegrounds Mobile India and Free Fire MAX still retain their popularity alongside Candy Crush Saga and Ludo King. Call of Duty Mobile, however, has been knocked down a few spots with Indian Bikes Driving 3D gaining popularity.
2. Are there any mobile games that are free to play in India?
A majority of the mobile games that hold the top spots among Indian gamers are free to play. However, this does not mean players can’t spend money on these games as some contain in-app purchases as a way of monetization while others simply use in-app advertisements.
3. Which mobile game has the highest number of downloads in India?
When it comes to the most number of downloads, casual games take the crown by a huge margin as many people like a chill gaming experience. Among these casual games, Ludo King is currently the most downloaded game in India and boasts the majority of the total downloads globally.