Human Fall Flat Climbs 20 Spots in Japan's Top Paid Games

Overview

As of October 22, 2026, the Japan App Store continues to showcase dynamic movements within the Games category. This week's chart highlights significant climbers, consistent performers, and a few notable drops in the Top Paid Apps rankings. With established favorites holding strong, new contenders are vying for attention.

Top Climbers

This week, several games made remarkable gains in the chart rankings. Notable climbers include:

• ヒューマン フォール フラット (Human Fall Flat): Climbed to #29 from #49, gaining 20 positions.
• ドラゴンクエストVI 幻の大地 (Dragon Quest VI): Advanced to #21 from #33, with a gain of 12 positions.
• ドラゴンクエストVIII 空と海と大地と呪われし姫君 (Dragon Quest VIII): Rose to #28 from #39, a gain of 11 positions.
• 逆転裁判123 成歩堂セレクション (Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy): Moved up to #14 from #19, gaining 5 positions.
• ドラゴンクエストモンスターズ2　イルとルカの不思議な鍵SP (Dragon Quest Monsters 2): Climbed to #18 from #21, a gain of 3 positions.

New Entries

This week, there are no new entries in the Top Paid Apps category. This stability may reflect a strong performance from existing titles, leaving little room for newcomers at this time.

Top Performers

In the battle for the top spots, a few games continue to dominate the Japan App Store charts:

• 妖怪ウォッチ1 スマホ (Yo-kai Watch 1) remains at #1.
• Minecraft: クラフト、建築、サバイバル (Minecraft) holds strong at #2.
• スイカゲーム-Aladdin X maintains its position at #3.
• Vampire Crawlers stays at #4.
• スマスロ とある魔術の禁書目録2 (Smart Slot: A Certain Magical Index 2) is at #5.

Notable Drops

While some apps are climbing, others are experiencing declines. A notable drop this week is:

• Scritchy Scratchy: Fell to #22 from #15, losing 7 positions.

Overall, the Japan App Store charts reflect a competitive landscape, particularly in the Games category. As we move forward, it will be interesting to see how these trends evolve and whether new titles can break into the top rankings.