Sort Puzzle is moving beyond simple color-sorting loops.
The report explores how the category is evolving across mechanics, experience, and retention.
The report is available in both English and Chinese.
Vietnam mobile game downloads rebounded to 121M, while IAP revenue reached USD 23M.
Midcore downloads softened, but Midcore Total Revenue continued to grow.
The report highlights subgenre performance, new releases, localization signals, and industry updates.
Explore Gamota’s April 2026 report for fresh insights into Vietnam’s game market.
Vietnam’s game market reaches $1.3B as anime games rise, VCT Pacific comes to HCMC, and VTC expands Korean partnerships.
At Vietnam GameVerse 2026 and VGA 2026, Gamota made a strong impression with multiple award recognitions, a booth that attracted large numbers of gamers, a vibrant lineup of interactive activities, and over 10,000 gifts handed out during the two-day event.
Vietnam’s gaming landscape shows high volatility this week, with titles like Samkok Tam Quốc seeing over 200% revenue growth. Meanwhile, the Vietnam Game Awards 2026 garnered 33,000+ votes in its first week, highlighting intense community engagement and a diversifying market led by RPG and casual-farming genres.
Vietnam dominates with 9.6 billion downloads in 2024, capturing 37% of the global market. This week’s update highlights new RPGs entering the Top 50, Team Secret Whales’ historic LCP victory, and government plans to train 5,000 developers, signaling a shift toward a more mature and culturally grounded gaming ecosystem.
AI automates game ad execution, shifting focus to strategy. Teams must set clear goals, use diverse creatives, and ensure human review to drive real revenue over empty installs, especially in high-volume markets like Vietnam.
Vietnam’s gaming industry is entering a new phase with clearer regulation, stronger cultural direction, and a growing role for publishers in connecting products with players.
More than a typical card-based strategy game, Thieu nien 3Q: Khoi Nguyen showcases Gabros Studio’s bold product vision through deep tactical gameplay, Ban-Pick mechanics, and large-scale real-time national warfare. With over 200 generals and billions of formation possibilities, the game delivers a fresh strategic experience in the crowded Three Kingdoms mobile market.
A deep dive by Gamota into Korean games in the Vietnam market. Discover 4 industry archetypes, the critical trade-off between scale and operations, and how LiveOps and fairness-driven monetization drive long-term retention and growth.
