ホロライブドリームス Debuts at #1 in Japan's Free Games Chart

Overview

On July 23, 2026, the Japan App Store charts for free games experienced significant movements, highlighted by the debut of ホロライブドリームス at the top position. This report delves into the top climbers, new entries, and notable drops within the Games category, providing insights into current trends.

Top Climbers

This week's top climbers have shown remarkable gains in their rankings:

• Arrows – Puzzle Escape: #13 (up 5 positions from #18)
• どこでもパーティーゲーム「どこパ」：ワードウルフオンライン: #20 (up 3 positions from #23)
• マジックソート (Magic Sort!): #12 (up 2 positions from #14)
• Roblox (ロブロックス): #22 (up 2 positions from #24)
• eFootball™: #6 (up 1 position from #7)

New Entries

Two notable new entries have made their mark in the top rankings:

• ホロライブドリームス: entered at #1
• 漢字分解パズル: entered at #24

Top Performers

The top performers in the Japan App Store's free games category remain strong, with consistent rankings:

• ホロライブドリームス: #1
• Meowdoku!: #2
• Smash Fest!: #3
• Pokémon Champions: #4
• ヴァンピール(VAMPIR): #5
• eFootball™: #6
• デジモンUP: #7
• イントロ王: イントロクイズ・最新曲から懐メロまで: #8
• グルメ・ジャーニー: #9
• Jewel Coloring: #10

Notable Drops

Several apps experienced notable drops in their rankings, indicating shifting user preferences:

• Colony Flow!: #29 (down 9 positions from #20)
• 勇者連盟：暁の遠征: #18 (down 5 positions from #13)
• ヴァンピール(VAMPIR): #5 (down 4 positions from #1)
• LINE：ブロックジャム: #14 (down 4 positions from #10)

As the landscape of the Japan App Store continues to evolve, these movements in the free games category reflect changing user interests and the dynamic nature of mobile gaming. Developers should take note of these trends to adapt their strategies for success in the competitive market.