Royal Match Climbs 5 Spots in Japan Game App Rankings

Overview

As of September 10, 2026, the Japan App Store charts for games have witnessed significant movements, highlighting a dynamic landscape for mobile gaming. The top free apps category showcases a mix of established favorites and new entrants, reflecting changing player preferences and competitive strategies.

Top Climbers

This week’s top climbers have made notable gains in their rankings, showcasing the competitive nature of the App Store charts:

• ロイヤルマッチ (Royal Match): Climbed to #26 from #31 (+5 positions)
• トップロード: Now at #3, up from #7 (+4 positions)
• Pokémon GO: Rose to #21 from #25 (+4 positions)
• ゴシップハーバー：マージ & ストーリー: Moved up to #19, previously #22 (+3 positions)
• ArrowCube - 3DPuzzle: Climbed to #20, up from #23 (+3 positions)

New Entries

In a notable shift, a fresh title has made its debut in the top ranks:

• ぷんぷん闘神: Entered the charts at an impressive #4

Top Performers

Holding strong in the top positions, the following apps continue to dominate the Japan App Store charts:

• Meowdoku!: #1
• Bus Traffic Fever!: #2
• トップロード: #3
• ぷんぷん闘神: #4
• 波乱水世界: #5
• ちいかわぽけっと: #6
• Bouncy Match: Bubble Word: #7
• Smash Fest!: #8
• Block Out! - Color Sort Puzzle: #9
• 漢字分解パズル: #10

Notable Drops

Despite the competitive environment, some apps have experienced notable declines:

• にゃんこ銃士：放置育成RPG: Dropped to #28 from #19 (-9 positions)
• Bouncy Match: Bubble Word: Fell to #7 from #3 (-4 positions)
• Jewel Coloring: Now at #22, down from #18 (-4 positions)

The evolving landscape of the Japan App Store charts continues to reflect the competitive dynamics of the mobile gaming industry, as developers aim to capture user interest and engagement.