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Overview of Smartphone Game Rankings

In October 2025, SpiceSmart conducted an analysis of smartphone games featured by gaming YouTubers, unveiling insights into recent trends and viewing patterns within this popular domain. The survey period spanned from October 1st to October 30th, focusing on video content featuring mobile games from channels boasting over 100,000 subscribers, as recorded by the LiveOps tool.

Top 10 Mobile Games for October 2025

The top spot for this month was secured by Genshin Impact, retaining its position for the second consecutive month. Despite a decrease in submissions by approximately 47 videos compared to the previous month, substantial content growth was observed around the latest version Luna II, notably linked to the newly launched chapter, Song of the Sky Moon. The surge in related video content aligns with the timing of the update, attracting significant attention, as shown in the data from LiveOps.

Notable Trends in Popular Games

Monster Strike, ranked fifth, witnessed a spike with 48 additional videos compared to September, totaling over six million views. Recent collaborations and character updates, especially the popular hero Izanami, significantly enhanced its content creation. The announcement of the limited-time Super Ultimate Quest coinciding with Izanami's enhancements spurred many YouTubers to produce videos, illustrating the game’s historic importance and its connection to early player nostalgia. Concurrently, the Only Premium Selection gacha became a hot topic, positioning Monster Strike within the top ranks in the App Store.

Continuous Presence of Narukawa in the Rankings

Also noteworthy is the consistent performance of Narukawa, which maintained its position in the top 20 for the second month. Since its release in May 2024, the game has gained traction among content creators, even though video submissions slightly decreased in October. Its popularity is propelled by the recent version 2.7 update called The Dawn Reflected in the Dark Tide, introducing the new star 5 character Galblena. Videos focusing on this character’s features and story elements have been vigorously shared, exhibiting emotional responses within their narratives, such as being dubbed the