Buzz
While highly successful in recent years, Genshin Impact still lags behind many well-established names in the long-standing gacha genre.
Since the global release and widespread popularity of Genshin Impact, gacha-style games have become the focal point of attention more than ever. Gamers gradually realize that these gacha games are not only created to 'bleed' players but also deliver incredibly impressive experiences and quality. Some projects even rake in billions rapidly, as seen in the cases below.
Monster Strike
Perhaps unknown to many, Monster Strike has long been one of the only two mobile games to break the $10 billion revenue mark, a feat unique to gacha games. Launched in August 2023, Monster Strike's control mechanism is akin to pinball games, where players propel their units to collide with terrain and foes, accumulating points to determine the inflicted damage.
This game's fame is such that it has even been released on Nintendo 3S and has two web anime seasons based on its storyline spanning several years. Monster Strike's total revenue, as recorded to date, exceeds $11 billion.
Puzzle and Dragon
Published by Gungho Online Entertainment, Puzzle and Dragon is a relatively simple three-match gacha game. The gameplay revolves around combining large sets of tiles to accumulate points, determining the damage players will inflict in battles.
Debuting in 2012, the game has collaborated over 100 times with renowned gaming brands like Final Fantasy, Persona, and even anime and beverage labels such as Attack on Titan and Coca-Cola. Puzzle and Dragon's revenue currently hovers around a staggering $8.5 billion.
Fate/Grand Order
Fate/Grand Order stands as one of the most famous gacha games of all time, operational since July 2015. The characters and narrative of this game have garnered immense popularity, leading to numerous anime, movies, and electronic game adaptations.
Most impressively, the majority of Fate/Grand Order's total revenue was generated in the year 2022 alone. The game's narrative and deep characters are exceptionally well-executed. However, over time, the pricing set by the publisher for gamers has risen, sparking numerous conflicting opinions. Fate/Grand Order's total revenue has surpassed the $7 billion mark.
