India's mobile gaming market has exploded in recent years, with players increasingly investing real money in in-game purchases. Drawing from industry revenue data, here are the top 3 mobile games of 2021 that attracted the most spending from Indian gamers.
Top 3 Mobile Games in 2021 by Player Investment:
3) Battlegrounds Mobile India
2) Call of Duty Mobile
1) Free Fire
Mobile games today offer enticing in-game items like cosmetics, outfits, and accessories, purchasable with real money. From top streamers to casual players, spending on these titles has surged, fueled by esports and exclusive rewards. Let's dive into the top 3 based on Indian player investments.
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Launched by Krafton in July 2021 as the Indian version of PUBG Mobile, Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) quickly became a hit. Indian players spent 57 crore INR on items like X-Suits and weapon skins. It earned Best Competitive Game and Best Game of the Year at the 2021 Google Play Awards in India.
Activision's free-to-play shooter, Call of Duty Mobile, secured its spot with strong player spending. Using COD Points, gamers unlock Battle Passes and exclusive skins for weapons and characters. The 2021 Call of Duty Mobile World Championship further boosted its popularity through esports.
Garena's Free Fire led with a massive 256 crore INR in revenue—the only mobile game to exceed 100 crore that year. Featuring battle royale gameplay, new characters, Elite Passes, and Top-Up events, it also topped Google searches for redemption codes in 2021.
