Games have almost always been part of societies around the world. But the past few decades have seen the rise of mobile and video game players, as they become more enjoyable and immersive entertainment experiences.
One country where gaming continues to boom is India. In this article we highlight some of the most popular games in India for 2024, including mobile games, console games and more.
Free Fire
Free Fire is a multiplayer battle royale mobile game, developed from the talented team at Garena. This fast paced game was released back in December 2017 and became the most downloaded mobile game around the world just a few years after.
With two different modes including Battle Royale and Clash Squad, and loads of different weapons to play with, there’s lots of options when it comes to the experience. The game has also led to a Free Fire World Series esports competition, and in 2021 was the most-watched live esports event in history. It’s become a fan favourite in India and one of the top played mobile games in the country.
Ludo King
Completely different from the battle royale format is Ludo King, which is a multiplayer board game online. It’s a simple set up that has multiple game modes, with the online version allowing you to chat with opponents from around the country (and world) as you play.
Another advantage to this game is it supports different languages, so you can choose your preferred one depending on where you live in the country and what you speak!
The lottery
Lotteries have been played for generations in countries around the world, from places like Canada and the UK, to the Irish lottery and more. It’s no surprise that they are so popular in India, with a range of options from online lottery games, to state lotteries and more.
Candy Crush Saga
For those who enjoy puzzle mobile games in India, Candy Crush Saga seems to be the top choice. A free-to-play tile matching game sees players getting rid of candies on the board by matching three or more of them in a row.
With multiple game levels that get more challenging as you go on, it’s no wonder Candy Crush Saga has fans all over the globe and continues to entertain players daily.
PUBG Mobile
Another battle royale to add to this list is PUBG Mobile, developed by PUBG Studios. The aim of the game like many other battle royales is to be the last one standing. Things get challenging during gameplay as the map shrinks in size, and keeps players on their toes.
Popular in India and indeed, in countries around the world, PUBG Mobile had to make this list.
Spider Man 2
Comic book characters continue to entertain in theatres and as part of gaming culture, and Marvel’s Spider-Man 2 game, released in 2023, is one of India’s favourites.
Released last year for PlayStation 5, this game sold 2.5 million units within 24 hours and has become one of the fastest selling titles for a PlayStation game. It’s definitely one of the top purchased console games in India and continues to be popular with players across the country.
Hogwarts Legacy
Fans of fantasy in India have driven this game up the charts. Set in Harry Potter’s world of wizardry, this role-playing game is perfect for longtime fans of the series and new ones too.
One of the best selling games of all time, it’s sold over 24 million copies around the world.
Mortal Kombat 1
This title is developed by NetherRealm Studios and is the twelfth instalment in the now famous Mortal Kombat series. Available for consoles like PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, Windows and more, it has sold nearly million copies and remains a popular game to play for people in India.
Call of Duty: Mobile
The Call of Duty franchise has always drawn in fans of first-person shooters, and the mobile version is no different. This free-to-play game that you can enjoy from your phone offers players lots of different game modes, several maps, various characters and more to make for a personalised gaming experience.
It continues to draw in players who have enjoyed the franchise before and new ones too. It’s just that good!