Skewer Jam Climbs 7 Spots in Japan's Top Free Games

Overview

As of November 5, 2026, the Japan App Store's Top Free Games chart has seen some exciting movements. With a mix of new entries and notable climbers, the competitive landscape is shifting rapidly. This report highlights the key changes and trends that developers should pay attention to in this dynamic market.

Top Climbers

This week, several games have made impressive gains in the rankings:

• スキュアジャム：フードゲーム (Skewer Jam) climbed to #27 from #34, gaining 7 positions.
• Foodie Pop! moved up to #22, a rise of 6 positions.
• Warline: スナイパー・ストライク is now at #4, gaining 3 positions.
• グルメ・ジャーニー climbed to #15, also up 3 positions.
• ゴシップハーバー：マージ & ストーリー saw a slight rise to #10, moving up 1 position.

New Entries

This week welcomed a new contender to the chart:

• 熱血大作戦！- 三国志キングダムRPG entered the rankings at #14.

Top Performers

In the top tier of the Japan App Store, a few games continue to dominate:

• ディズニー スパークリンク・スターズ: #1
• モンスターハンターアウトランダーズ: #2
• Meowdoku!: #3
• Warline: スナイパー・ストライク: #4
• BLEACH Mirrors High【ミラハイ】: #5

Notable Drops

While many apps are climbing, some have experienced declines:

• ダックサバイバー dropped to #20, down 5 positions.
• パラノイズ - あの日から何かがちがう fell to #25, also down 5 positions.
• ハリウッドマージ is now at #28, down 4 positions.

As we move forward, the competitive nature of the Japan App Store charts continues to evolve, making it essential for developers to stay informed about these trends and shifts in consumer preferences.