Fortnite Climbs to #13 in Japan's Top Free Games Chart

Overview

As of August 27, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Games chart has seen significant movements, showcasing a dynamic landscape for mobile gaming enthusiasts. Notably, フォートナイト continues to capture attention with its climb, while other apps also make notable gains and entries.

Top Climbers

This week, several games have made impressive gains in the Top Free Apps chart:

• ゴシップハーバー：マージ & ストーリー: Climbed to #15 from #19 (+4 positions)
• フォートナイト: Moved up to #13, previously at #16 (+3 positions)
• Royal Smash! - Physics Puzzle: Now at #28 from #31 (+3 positions)
• Jewel Coloring: Rose to #9, up from #11 (+2 positions)
• グルメ・ジャーニー: Climbed to #10, previously #12 (+2 positions)

New Entries

In this week's chart, we welcome a new contender:

• モンスターループ：獣神転生: Entered the chart at #25

Top Performers

Maintaining strong positions in the Top Free Apps chart are:

• Meowdoku!: #1
• Bus Traffic Fever!: #2
• ブロックブラスト (Block Blast): #3
• 漢字分解パズル: #4
• ちいかわぽけっと: #5
• Smash Fest!: #6
• Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle: #7
• トップロード: #8
• Jewel Coloring: #9
• グルメ・ジャーニー: #10

Notable Drops

Despite the upswing for many, some apps have experienced declines:

• W三国志: Dropped to #17 from #9 (-8 positions)
• 意味怖ストーリー：バッドエンドを回避せよ！: Now at #19, down from #14 (-5 positions)
• ハリウッドマージ: Fell to #29 from #24 (-5 positions)

Overall, the Japan App Store continues to reflect a vibrant gaming environment, with a mix of established favorites and new entries vying for user attention. As developers monitor these trends, understanding the shifts in app rankings can help inform strategies for user acquisition and engagement in this competitive market.