Data digest: Scopely, Century and Dream lead publisher list, Block Blast and Arrows top download chart, more
Scopely maintained its position as the largest mobile game publisher by US revenue in Q3, generating $507 million from in-app purchases, advertising, and web store income combined. The figure represents a 2% decline from Q2, yet the Monopoly Go developer easily outpaced competitors.
Century Games claimed the second spot with $280 million in revenue, climbing one position from the previous quarter. The mobile gaming market showed strength in other segments, with Niantic achieving particularly impressive growth. The Pokémon GO publisher returned to the top 10 rankings, rising nine places overall with revenue surging 106% to reach $189 million.
The data, compiled by analytics firm Sensor Tower, provides a snapshot of the competitive US mobile game publishing landscape. The strong performance by established publishers highlights the continued dominance of major players in the sector, despite seasonal fluctuations. Niantic’s significant growth indicates renewed consumer engagement with its titles and demonstrates the potential for rapid revenue expansion among established publishers.