Hyper Light Drifter Climbs 45 Spots in France's Top Paid Games

Overview

On July 17, 2026, the France App Store witnessed significant movements in the Games category, with some apps making remarkable gains while others faced notable drops. The competitive landscape continues to evolve, reflecting changing consumer preferences and gaming trends.

Top Climbers

Several apps made impressive strides in the rankings this week:

• Hyper Light Drifter surged to #24 from #69, a remarkable gain of 45 positions.
• Driving Zone 2 - Jeux Voiture ascended to #27 from #57, gaining 30 positions.
• Kingdom Rush Frontiers TD moved up to #30, improving by 15 positions.
• 60 Seconds! Reatomized climbed to #19, gaining 12 positions.
• Jetez-vous à l’eau ! rose to #22, up by 11 positions.

New Entries

This week also saw the arrival of new titles in the top ranks:

• Rebel Inc. made a strong debut at #20.

Top Performers

The top positions continued to be dominated by well-known titles:

• Minecraft remains at #1.
• Devineuf: Jeu de Soirée Trivia holds strong at #2.
• Plague Inc. sits at #3.
• Geometry Dash holds the #4 spot.
• Rovio Classics: Angry Birds remains in #5.

Notable Drops

Conversely, several popular titles experienced declines:

• Farming Simulator 26 Mobile dropped from #7 to #12, losing 5 positions.
• Tick Tock: A Tale for Two fell from #21 to #26, a drop of 5 positions.
• Stardew Valley decreased from #9 to #13, down by 4 positions.
• Animal Crossing: Pocket Camp C slipped from #24 to #28, losing 4 positions.

This week's data reveals a dynamic environment within the France App Store, particularly in the Games apps category. Developers should stay attuned to these movements to refine their strategies and capitalize on emerging trends in the competitive app landscape.