In recent years, electronic games have begun to play a special role in the life of modern man, occupying an increasing part of his free time. In this wave, in 2012, the Google Play virtual store was created and launched, uniting all previously created stores and presenting offers for any age of all existing genres. Today, it offers many variants and types of video games, the assortment of which is constantly expanding, and the toys themselves are being finalized and improved. In such a crowded marketplace, making the right choice is especially difficult. To ensure that Android games are attractive and differentiated from each other, the system of bright, colorful icons in the Google Play store is widely used.
In addition to the function of providing choice, the icons of games contribute to the speed of their recognition, ease of grouping, and storage. For these reasons, every modern developer pays as much attention to forming a unique identity for their product, especially icons, as they do to the process of creating the game itself. You can be convinced of this by visiting the Google Play store itself, estimating the number of variants most frequently downloaded by users, and familiarizing yourself with their top list.
Most downloaded games of all time
To determine the degree of real popularity of this or that game, and therefore, conclude about its interest, helps the indicator of the frequency of downloads. This is facilitated by creating a list of store items with the most frequent manifestation of interest in them. Thanks to it, it becomes possible to save time searching for something special based on the choice already made by the majority of gamers. In addition, the list is a real confirmation that each game included in it will give the user a lot of unforgettable moments, bringing great pleasure from the exciting gameplay.
1 Subway Surfers
One of the particularly attractive mobile runners, Subway Surfers, offers players to feel like graffiti artists overcoming their limitations. Together with the protagonist, the player is in constant motion, trying to escape from the police trying to catch a troublemaker who has painted a subway car. Following him, you need to collect bonuses, constantly take shortcuts from various objects, and try not to lose speed. The game is distinguished by a cheerful and colorful icon with the image of a funny and cunning protagonist with a can of paint in his hand. In the background, in the car window, you can see the outlines of city skyscrapers in a blue translucent haze, which immediately refers to the storyline of the game.
2 Candy Crush Saga
Candy Crush Saga has long been a legendary puzzle adventure game played by millions today. Free and colorful, it features many levels in which you need to quickly and successfully rearrange and combine candies of different shapes in bright, colorful wrappers. The need to make deft moves against the background of rainbow cascades and enchanting colors of delicious candy combinations makes the puzzle especially attractive. Colorful pictogram causes an irresistible desire to play with such treats and just be sure to eat something special. The image shows a variety of smooth and shiny candy shapes on a cheerful light blue background. The contrasting use of bright and saturated colors – the main red and a variety of small candies on the chocolate surface enhances this effect.
3 Pou
Taking care of your pet, which is a quirky creature named Pow, is the main plot of the original and exciting game of the same name. To do this, the user is provided with everything necessary. It is required to take care of the character – bathe and dress him, feed him, play and talk to him, collect coins, and experiment with potions. The main thing is to provide Pow with timely nutrition and a good mood, keeping his health at the proper level. The game is very similar to the once popular “Tamagotchi.” The icon of the game was the image of the character itself in its fancy shape and light brown color. Today, it has become world famous, and the cute “face” with a shy smile drawn on the side began to appear on the monitors and displays of many gadgets.
4 Temple Run 2
The continuation of the much-loved runner – Temple Run number 2 immediately became a hit of downloads. It increased the number of obstacles of various types, bonuses and appeared a lot of additional features. To keep recognizability and attract the attention of fans of the first release, the visual appearance of the sequel was made in the same style but in an individual manner. This was reflected in the color scheme, in which a red hue appeared along with the traditional light orange. The badge became brighter and more accurately reflected the traditional ornamental style of Latin American Indians. In the lower part of the composition, there is a symbolic image of a mountain stream running on a scattering of scattered stones, which indicates the appearance of new elements in the game.
5 Hill Climb Racing
Almost flying up a steep hill, the cartoon car from Hill Climb Racing has become the most famous icon among fans of racing video games with simple animation. Captivating and appealing with its uncomplicated plot and colorfulness, the game platform requires you to complete the track with your car as far as possible, overcoming various obstacles, performing dizzying stunts, and collecting coins. Its icon with a sky azure background, which depicts a cartoon character sitting behind the wheel of his bright red car and overcoming a steep slope with light green grass, immediately attracts attention. In contrast, a brown dirt road is added. The sense of motion, speed, and power with which the car overcomes the obstacle is created by the rocks flying out from under the rear wheel and the gaps of the front wheel between the ground and the body.
6 My Talking Tom
My Talking Tom, a 3D mobile pet simulator, is particularly popular today. Being the 14th installment of the beloved series of games “Talking Tom and Friends,” this release offers its users an unforgettable, daily fun adventure. At the same time, the character is able to speak, which radically distinguishes the platform from similar ones, making it unique and especially attractive. The choice in favor of this game is especially influenced by the icon with a simple, modestly smiling “face” of the gray-haired hero himself, the owner of piercing huge emerald eyes, pale pink ears, and a “leather” nose.
7 Despicable Me
Despicable Me is a series of video games about the favorite cartoon character from the movie of the same name and his minions. All games are addictive and endless runners with plenty of playable locations taken from the movie plots. Running, sliding, dodging with a lot of levels, items, and prizes, constantly updated goals and tasks, and a wide range of costumes – this is the basis of this incredible game world. The icons of each game are characterized by the richness and depth of bright colors, which are accentuated with darker tones for greater appeal, providing cheerfulness and appeal characteristic of the created game atmosphere. Each of the icons utilizes an image of the game’s main character, rendered in a distinctive style that reflects his character and features.
8 Angry Birds
One of the most downloaded video games was a platform from Finnish developers – Angry Birds. The aim of the game is to take revenge on greedy pigs stealing bird eggs. The player must launch birds at pigs from a slingshot, destroying their shelters for this purpose. All pigs must be destroyed to complete the level. To identify the game, a bright and colorful icon was created, depicting an incredibly round bright red “angry bird” against a background of rays of dark and light blue shades diverging from it. The contours of the character and frowning, angry eyebrows are made in black for the best perception and memory of the emblem. The central element of the composition – a yellow beak – adds personality to the image, making it more attractive.
9 Fruit Ninja
Video arcade from Australian developers – Fruit Ninja is one of the leaders in the number of downloads. Its gameplay is based on the need to cut the appearing fruits quickly and accurately with a sword. The game requires attention, good reaction, and accuracy. The presence of different modes and a large selection of cutting tools allow you to reduce the “thorny” path to the best achievements. Attractively and originally made, the icon also helps to make a choice in favor of this toy. It is based on the image of a sharp knife with a shiny blade, which on the fly disposes of a juicy watermelon, whose bright scarlet splashes of sweet juice spread over the realistically made surface of a wooden cutting board.
10 Clash of Clans
Fans of strategy games have given their preference to Clash of Clans. Responding to its direction, the game provides the opportunity to create your own village and its development with your clan, participate in epic clan wars for the capture of resources, and get grandiose rewards. Barbarians, sorcerers, warriors, and heroes are waiting for their ruler in the attractive world of Clash of Clans. This world is characterized by a riot of colors and hand-painted unique characters with their original, detailed equipment. To make the game recognizable, an icon was created with an authentic image of the main character’s head, whose facial expression speaks of his constant willingness to smash the enemy to complete victory.
Top games – paid and free from Google Play
The very concept of “Top” speaks for itself – this is the highest level, the most popular and in demand, presented in the category. The proposed version of the offerings of the online store Google Play is not only a reflection of the popularity of games among users. It is a way of grouping information that is so important for users in terms of choice and preferences, helping them make a decision based on what others have already done. In doing so, the rankings cover all areas, paid and free, which often becomes crucial for players deciding whether to turn their attention to the paid group.
1 Fishdom
Among casual computer games, the free-to-play game Fishdom aroused great interest among gamers, thanks to which it entered the top list of the most popular in Google Play. Its genre belongs to the category of “three in a row,” and the gameplay is based on the need to form the inner world of the aquarium with the decoration of space. When finished – the finished aquarium can be used as a screensaver. Cartoon World is notable for its colorful and diverse inhabitants and decorations, as well as exotic forms of plant life. The icon reflects one of the game’s playful moments, in all the vibrant multicolor characteristics of the game – the chase of a striped orange-yellow predator after a smaller yellow fish with black stripes on a rich blue background with darker transitions as the depth increases.
2 Brawl Stars
With its eccentricity, the free app Brawl Stars, created in the MOBA genre and supporting purchases via mobile devices, has attracted special attention. Like all such mobile applications, Brawl Stars is made in the colorful design of its world with the use of a particularly attractive musical accompaniment. The dynamics of the multiplayer game with 3×3 battles and a decisive battle for survival, allowing both single-player and multiple players to play at once, makes the app stand out among similar ones. A plethora of modes, ability upgrades, skin collecting, and more have ensured its popularity. The recognizability of the application is provided by a laconic but bright icon, made in several shades – from yellow to dark orange, on the background of which the outline of a stylized skull – the main symbol of the game – is drawn in black.
3 Roblox
Roblox is a free multiplayer online game that appeared in the gaming world in 2006. It is a giant meta-universe with offerings in a wide variety of genres, with the player being able to choose them. It features an internal builder that allows users to create their own world, genre, and game – both paid and free. It has gained immense popularity among children and youth audiences under the age of 16. The game is identified by an icon depicting a concrete square block with a square landing hole in the center on a gray-light-to-dark raster background, symbolizing the main essence of the game – the use of creativity in a world very reminiscent of a Lego constructor device.
4 Wordle!
Free game browser type – Wordle, interested many fans of word games and crossword puzzles. For those who are used to constantly training their brain, the application has become a real revelation, allowing you to always have the opportunity to try your hand and demonstrate your intelligence and skills in several unique game modes of this platform. In addition to the interesting offerings themselves, Wordle attracts attention with the colorfulness of the game world and a variety of graphic solutions. The brightly themed icon, represented by white letters of the Latin alphabet scattered around its space in round and bold font, helps you quickly find it among the Google Play offerings. Each letter is placed in a circle filled with one of the soft shades of different cheerful tones of the color scheme. The centerpiece is the first letter of the game’s name, W, rendered on a signature Word text editor background.
5 Minecraft
The stable and improved version of Minecraft, a paid indie sandbox game created in 2011, has generated a lot of interest among users. Users will find an endless number of worlds to explore, where they can build absolutely everything from a hut to a castle. The game can be played both alone and with friends. Its recognizability is provided by a kind of icon formed using different shades of green and brown colors. Performed pixel division of the background image, which echoes the graphical structure of the game world. The central element is the text block – the voluminous name of the game in grayscale, made by a unique computer font, providing individuality and ease of remembering.
6 Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
In the family of action-adventure games, the paid Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas is at the top of Google Play. The fifth sequel to the GTA game cycle today entered the top apps of the store. This is a third-person action game in symbiosis with a car simulator, where the plot unfolds according to the decisions chosen by the player in a large world to be explored. This version added many new features and increased the number of vehicle types, which affected the success of the application. It is distinguished by an icon made in a strict and laconic style. It is a black square on which the name of the series is written in bold white font in the traditional style, and under it is the name of the release in gothic font. The black letters have a contrasting white stroke that makes them stand out.
7 Coin Master
Coin Master’s popularity is determined by its addictive gameplay, colorfulness, and free-to-play features. It is available on Facebook, which opens up a wide range of multiplayer possibilities. Acquiring Coin Master skills, traveling through time and magical lands, battles, the opportunity to become a hippie or a warrior, a pirate or a king, a Viking, building your own village, and daring forays beyond its borders – these are the features of the game’s gameplay. In the family of similar games, it is distinguished by an icon depicting a pink protagonist in a black mask, “Zorro,” cloak, and with a gold coin in his hands, which is engraved with the attribute of royalty – the crown. The background is blue, which provides the necessary contrast to visualize the entire composition.
8 Pokémon Go
The Pokémon GO game proved so popular that gamers began to lose focus, playing even where there were increasing health and life-threatening risks, leading to the decision to block it in many countries. The free version opens up a wide range of opportunities to join trainers around the world online by becoming a member of the Battle League. Traveling through the game world, you can become stronger, get a lot of rewards, and catch other Pokémon. The main element of the game’s identifying mark is the Pokéball, a means of catching and storing Pokémon. It is circular in shape and opens in the middle – along the black border of white and red at the moment of capture. The Pokeball is depicted on the bright blue surface of the ring against the wooden wall of the room. The color scheme also features a light brown signature color.
9 Gardenscapes
Released in 2016, free-to-play Gardenscapes immediately caught the eye with its combination of traditional mechanics typical of three-in-a-row combination games. Being a puzzle game that requires finding effective solutions to restore your garden, creating coziness in every corner of it, the game attracted the attention of many users, which led to its entry into the Top Google Play. The identification icon of the game represents one of the game moments when the hero delivers the key to the lock, blocking the heroine in the garden maze. It uses the main corporate colors – bright green for the bushes that form the outline of the maze, gold for the key and lock, and brown for the paths. The clothes of the characters are also made in bright, colorful multicolors, which attracts the attention of users and makes it easier for them to visually search.
10 Hay Day
Supercell’s multiplayer free-to-play game Hay Day made the list of the best games on the store. It attracted the attention of those who are passionate about running their farm and those who like to take care of animals. The addition was a fascinating exploration of the valley, harvesting crops, as well as the ability to decorate and furnish the farm itself. Among similar games and in the Google Play leaderboard, it stands out with a cheerful icon with the head of a white rooster with a bright red crest and yellow beak against a blue sky with small clouds and a rural panorama on the horizon. The cartoonish rendition of the bird with bulging eyes is eye-catching and matches the visuals of the character in the game.
11 Geometry Dash
A paid 2D platformer – Geometry Dash, was created for iOS/Android and further developed as a PC game app. A fascinating arcade, including jumping and flying throughout the game plot and overcoming the dangers of this geometric world, is loved by many users. The icon of the game is an image of its main character – a light yellow square with a transition to orange, with square turquoise eyes and a rectangular mouth, the contours of which are highlighted with a black frame for contrast. In the upper left corner, there is a round and bold letter R on a yellow background, reflecting the belonging of the game to the RobTop Games direction. The lower left corner is occupied by the black shape of one of the geometric obstacles – a triangle with a white border. Elements of the image are made on the main background of the gameplay.
12 Clash Royale
Another very popular representative of the Clash of Clans universe is Clash Royale, which was released in 2016. It is a free RTS game with CCG elements. In the first year, it was downloaded by more than one million users. This was facilitated by attractive gameplay based on battles, where it is necessary to carry out the destruction of enemy towers while preserving three of their own – two princess towers and one royal tower. For this purpose, a deck with unique cards is used. The game stands out among the abundance of offers in this genre with a bright and colorful icon depicting the faces of warring kings in golden crowns and ribbons in the colors of both sides – bright blue and red in a gradient design. Separated by a lightning bolt symbol, they are set on backgrounds of lighter shades of blue and red, according to their affiliation.
13 MONOPOLY
The appearance of the favorite classic board game MONOPOLY, and even in a paid electronic version, immediately attracted the attention of not only fans. Its stunning graphics, original animation, and the ability to play without advertising provided inexpressible pleasure from the game. Rolled dice, justified risk, the desire to get more money, and the ability to invest them correctly – these are the main elements of the gameplay. The unique icon, which shows a quality character in a black hat and tuxedo on a blue field consisting of squares of light and dark shades, ensures its recognizability. The play of shadows creates an impression of volume. In the foreground, at the bottom of the image, on a rectangular plate is the logo of the game – its name in white lowercase letters sans-serif, printed on a red gradient background, which makes the sign accentuated.
14 Bridge Constructor Portal
Bridge Constructor Portal, a paid electronic puzzle game and simulator, is leading in popularity. The hybrid of the classic Portal™ and Bridge Constructor™ was particularly successful. The task of the player, as a new employee of the laboratory with portals, is to design and build bridges and ramps, the most diverse constructions, thanks to which the story people will quickly and safely get to the finish line in their cars. The colorful design of the application is reflected in the icon design. Its concise reflection of the storyline provides some insight into the gameplay and recognizability. The visualization is an opening bright orange portal with a round shape, from which, on a gray gradient background, human beings appear on a forklift with a load and a trailer. The silhouettes of the black men are highlighted with a white outline for clarity of their perception.
15 World of Tanks Blitz PVP battles
Online game – World of Tanks Blitz PVP battles belong to the category of free and is a massively multiplayer strategy and shooter based on the gameplay of World of Tanks. Dynamics and realism of multi-million 7×7 PVP battles, network play, various maps, vehicle types, modes, and strategies – this is World of Tanks Blitz PVP battles. The realism of the world and the detailing of military equipment in full accordance with its design features make the game especially attractive. The developers created an icon depicting a moving tank firing a laser gun against the background of a light blue sky with scattered white clouds and snow-covered mountain peaks on the horizon so that it could be easily and quickly found among the proposals. Particular attention is drawn to the original camouflage in the form of a red “BOOM!” inscription on the frontal protection and the image of a cartoon “evil” projectile on the side armor.
16 Pubg Mobile
Pubg Mobile (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds Mobile) is a shareware online multiplayer battle royale action game. Being a mobile version of PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds, it repeats the gameplay of the original game – after landing on an island, up to 100 players start battling each other. The options are single or team battle to the last survivor or to one remaining team. The game icon represents the game character in summer combat gear against a blue sky. In the foreground is the full three-level title of the game. The first part is executed on a golden rectangular plate in black letters. The middle part is in gold lowercase letters with black shadows creating volume. The third block is printed in dense gray font on a rectangular plate with a reddish tint. This design brightens up the icon, emphasizing the text image.
17 Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade
The colorful game world and gameplay of free strategy Rise of Kingdoms: Lost Crusade attracts with its colorful extravaganza and scale. Many battles, the opportunity to create a new history for your Viking civilization, to raise it from the depths of oblivion to new heights with the help of wars of conquest or the virtue and wisdom of the ruler, travel to unknown lands or the desire to help your people – all these are just some of the possible storylines. A characteristic feature of the game is its identifying icon. It is centered on the image of a heroic warrior in the original helmet and armor against the background of a light brown letter C – the first letter of the word Crusade.
18 Standoff 2
Multiplayer shareware action in the classic first-person shooter genre, Standoff 2, is especially loved by gamers. It is favorably characterized by a variety of modes and a huge arsenal of modern weapons from different countries. Continuing the traditions of the previous version, the game allows you to act all over the world. There are a lot of new maps and updated maps from the first part. Make your choice in favor of Standoff 2 offers and icons representing the game on the network. The image of a masked character with a naked pistol on a light blue background immediately catches the eye, making it easy and quick to find in the electronic games store.
19 Lords Mobile: Tower Defense
The free MMO strategy Lords Mobile: Tower Defense has entered the top of the e-app store. The application is particularly popular, as evidenced by the official data about 60 million subscribers. The game is characterized by the presence of several game modes, including PVP-battles. The gameplay involves the need to develop an army and improve your fortress, attack enemy fortifications, capture resources, and the best enemy warriors. The visual identifier of the application is represented by an icon depicting the head of the attacking hero in a golden-winged diadem with a sapphire inserted in it. The character is armed with a short sword. A blue gradient background contrasts the central figure. In the lower-left corner is the abbreviation of the developer’s name.
20 FIFA
Fans of virtual sports games in 2017 were pleased with the appearance of a shareware soccer simulator – FIFA Mobile, which creates conditions for unprecedented immersion in the exciting atmosphere of the world’s favorite game. It offers the opportunity to play as each of the world’s top 15,000 soccer players included in the game’s base and apply 600 of the most famous teams in the most dynamic game events. The voices of legendary sports commentators accompany the matches, and a new game engine provides dynamic time-of-day changes. Realistic tournaments with the real atmosphere of matches in stadiums in the real world and the ability to create your own uniforms are waiting for players. At the same time, an important feature of visual identification is the dependence of the image on the icon on the person with whom the organization has currently signed a contract for the position of the “face of the company.” The icon necessarily uses a photographic version of the face or figure of the selected athlete in an attractive game pose.
21 Township
Free game application – Township, made in the genre of casual games, farm, completes the list of the most popular games from Google Play Market. It offers the opportunity to try your hand at town planning and agriculture. The gamer’s task is to build and develop his city, of which he will be the mayor, build factories, and harvest crops, producing goods based on agricultural products. The player is immersed in a colorful and exciting game world, the search for which is facilitated by the icon presented in the store, made in accordance with the features of the game visualization. The main element of the logo is a red-haired heroine in a blue dress, waving cheerfully from the window of her red truck with milk bottles in blue caps. The truck rushes through a golden field with ripe wheat on one side and well-tended carrot beds on the other. The emblem provides ease and speed of search in Google Play Market, is easy to remember, and attracts attention.
22 Evertale
Another attractive game from Google Play Market is a paid role-playing adventure – Evertale. The peculiarity of the game is the use of the isometric camera. Its plot is based on the hero’s meeting with real adventurers who help him save the territory of Erden from Pandemonium. In many battles with the most terrible monsters, the possibility of joining various guilds and communicating with other users will give the gamer many unforgettable minutes. Bright graphics and anime style make the game especially attractive. Its icon represents the head of the main character with big eyes and cute horns, whose hair is fixed in two neat ponytails with bright red beads. She is depicted in the process of making bubble gum against a background of white lettering on a dark green wall.
23 Bloons TD 6
The paid strategy game – Bloons TD 6 is noted in the Google Play Market’s best games review as the most downloaded app. It features addictive gameplay and a colorful game world design. Small, nimble monkeys – the main characters of the game – with the right combination form a strong defense. By improving and increasing the level of their abilities, the gamer gets the opportunity to destroy the balls flying into him. The large-scale multicolor strategy constantly attracts many players, allowing four users to play simultaneously. Finding it in an electronic game store is easy thanks to the logo, which contains an image of a brown monkey in a green protective helmet with a yellow circle in the center, passionately firing his green and gray machine. The character is depicted on a blue background, from the center of which come light and dark rays. Behind the character are colorful balls, which must be destroyed.
24 Ragdoll Turbo Dismount
Another simulator from the free category, Ragdoll Turbo Dismount, shows high demand from gamers all over the world. They are attracted by a large number of deadly stunts on motorcycles. As a result, the character crashes into walls and breaks his bones, while the player can communicate and share his successes with friends. The game utilizes a unique ragdoll physics system and natural sound effects that mimic the bumps and crunching of bones. Adding to the fun are several levels and the ability to choose different types of motorcycles. The choice of the application is particularly influenced by the logo, depicting a broken and bleeding character in a blue T-shirt and shorts hovering over a collapsing black motorcycle. The latter slides down gray steps and crashes into a brown beam. The composition is executed on a light gray background, which distinguishes it from the others.
25 Zen Match
Colorful and exciting free head, especially loved by the beautiful half of gamers, Zen Match has a high percentage of downloads and is among the Top Popular Games in the Google Play Market. Playing it, users sharpen their minds, find optimal solutions to everyday tasks, and overcome challenges. The multi-level mahjong of relaxing tiles allows you to clear the playing field, decorate the room, and find inner peace. The application logo is a colorful picture, the central element of which is a bright red ladybug resting on the blank pages of a book above a peaceful green meadow. Below is another book with a pink five-petal flower with a light yellow center. Above the whole composition, light white clouds float peacefully in the azure summer sky. The pictogram radiates calmness and tranquility, which the game itself seeks to give to users.
26 Five Nights at Freddy’s
A list of particularly popular games in the Google Play Market includes Five Nights at Freddy’s, a paid action game that presents a summer job at Freddy Fazbear’s Pizza. Kids come here with their parents, looking for a fun and tasty snack. At the same time, the choice of dishes is presented in unlimited space. But the main characters and central characters are robots – Freddy Fazbear and his friends, programmed to create fun and joy for visitors. The gamer appears as a security guard, ensuring order from the robots’ inappropriate nighttime behavior – the game is subtitled in many languages. The game’s logo is an image of a smiling protagonist, looking like a brown bear with a flashlight in his hand, but made on a gloomy black background.
27 Bingo Blitz – Bingo Games
Bingo Blitz – Bingo Games from Google Play’s online store are among the list of best free electronic games belonging to the board games category. It is full of new emotions, which will be experienced by everyone who will go on an unforgettable online adventure together with the games of this cycle. The fascinating world of bingo games is full of many tasks, gifts, rewards, and souvenirs. The possibility of playing in a multi-card variant increases the interest many times over. Powerful bonuses and special cards, exciting mini-games, and traveling around the world – all this is the Bingo Blitz multiverse, presented by an attractive and cute cheerful blue cat, which meets players on a gradient multibeam blue background. The cat, wearing a yellow sweater, sits behind the bright yellow Bingo lettering, typed in a bold, round, cheerful font. Below is a second word with a slight slant to the right and pointing upwards. The words are separated by one of the game’s symbols – a red circle with a black border, in which a white five-pointed star is drawn.
