•The simulation games market is seeing a surge in hypercasual cooking and ASMR-related games, as evidenced by the rise of Merge Cooking® (#3), Pizza Ready! (#5), Skincare Time: Makeover ASMR (gained 28 spots), Royal Cooking (gained 12 spots), and the new entry of Cookzii: Cozy Cooking ASMR, indicating a potential shift in user preference towards relaxing and easily accessible gameplay experiences.
•Whiteout Survival (#1) has maintained a dominant position, holding the #1 spot for 35 days, suggesting a strong player base and effective monetization strategies, while other games like Merge Cooking® (#3) and Pizza Ready! (#5) are rapidly climbing, indicating increased competition for the top positions in the simulation genre.
•Several games have demonstrated consistent performance over the past 90 days, such as WGT Golf, Airport Security: Fly Safe, and Golf Rival - Multiplayer Game, indicating a stable and loyal player base that values realistic simulation and competitive multiplayer experiences, which provides an alternative for users not interested in casual cooking games.
•The significant gains made by Skincare Time: Makeover ASMR (gained 28 spots), My Perfect Hotel (gained 14 spots), and Royal Cooking (gained 12 spots) highlight the impact of viral trends and effective marketing strategies, suggesting that developers who can capitalize on these trends can quickly gain visibility and attract a large user base within a short period.