FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered Climbs 16 Spots in Japan App Store

Overview

As of September 24, 2026, the Japan App Store has seen significant movements in the Games category, particularly among the top paid apps. This week, classic titles from the FINAL FANTASY series have made notable gains, showcasing their enduring popularity among iOS users.

Top Climbers

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

• FINAL FANTASY VIII Remastered: Climbed to #30 from #46 (+16 positions)
• ロックマンX DiVE オフライン: Moved up to #28 from #40 (+12 positions)
• FINAL FANTASY Ⅸ: Advanced to #27 from #35 (+8 positions)
• ロマンシング サガ -ミンストレルソング- リマスター: Rose to #29 from #34 (+5 positions)
• FINAL FANTASY VII: Gained 4 spots to reach #20 from #24

New Chart Entries

This week, there were no new entries in the top paid apps chart, indicating a stable but competitive environment among established titles.

Top Performers

Currently, the leading apps in the Japan App Store's Games category include:

• 妖怪ウォッチ1 スマホ: Remains at #1
• トルネコの大冒険 不思議のダンジョン: Holds the #2 position
• Minecraft: クラフト、建築、サバイバル: At #3
• スイカゲーム-Aladdin X: Stays at #4
• ドラゴンクエストV 天空の花嫁: Holding #5

Notable Drops

While some titles climbed, others faced declines in their rankings:

• 無限ほりほり: 採掘・作業ゲーム: Dropped to #22 from #16 (-6 positions)
• e女神のカフェテラス: Fell to #24 from #20 (-4 positions)

The ongoing shifts in the App Store charts reflect the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming industry in Japan, with iOS apps continually vying for user attention. As classic games reclaim their positions, it will be interesting to see how the landscape evolves in the coming weeks.