Dated: 2024.02.28
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Global mobile market data analytics company Sensor Tower announced the winners of the "Sensor Tower APAC Awards 2023" on the 28th, highlighting three Korean games among the winners.
Based on Sensor Tower's estimated data and insights, the awards aim to spotlight outstanding mobile games and apps from publishers in the Asia-Pacific region. According to the data, global mobile users spent $130 billion (approximately 173 trillion KRW) on the App Store and Google Play last year.
A total of 24 winners were selected for this year’s awards, including three Korean games:
This game demonstrated an extraordinary rise, ranking 5th globally in mobile hybrid casual games by user spending last year and 1st in growth across Asia. Recognized for its exceptional performance, it was awarded "Best Hybrid Casual Game."
Since July last year, Burger Please! has consistently ranked as the top global mobile tycoon game based on Monthly Active Users (MAU). By the end of the year, its MAU exceeded 5 million, widening the gap with the second-place game in its genre by 160%. This achievement earned it the title of "Best Mobile Tycoon Game."
Blue Archive maintained a strong presence in its primary market, Japan, ranking consistently among the top revenue-generating games. Its global annual revenue doubled year-over-year to reach $240 million (approximately 319.8 billion KRW). The game's original storyline inspired various fan-made creations and marked a milestone as the first Korean game to establish a new genre at Japan’s Comic Market 103. It was honored as "Best Storytelling Game."
In addition to games, three Korean apps also made the winners' list: