What Top Games does

Top Games, Inc. is a privately held mobile game developer and publisher operating a portfolio of ten live mobile titles distributed globally through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and direct APK downloads from its corporate website. The flagship product is Evony: The King's Return, a mobile real-time strategy and 4X simulation game positioned by the company as its anchor franchise; the broader portfolio spans complementary genres including war/mythology strategy (Kingdom of Gods, Kings Legion, Infinity Clan, Alliance of Glory, Plague of Z, Mafia Origin), idle RPG (Run! Goddess), and casual match-3 (Aquarium Crush, Salon Superstars). The company serves individual mobile gamers aged 13 and above under a free-to-play model with optional in-app purchases.

The company operates a client/server mobile architecture with proprietary online services handling matchmaking, account management, in-game event orchestration, and a virtual currency economy (Gems, gear chests, randomized item drops with publicly disclosed probabilities). Monetization is primarily freemium: players purchase virtual currency and items through in-game shops via third-party payment gateways, complemented by targeted and retargeting advertising via third-party ad networks. Anti-cheat enforcement includes RAM/CPU process monitoring and hardware/OS identification. Distribution is unified across major app marketplaces with localized support in English, Japanese, and Korean; player engagement is sustained through per-game official Facebook communities, a news/info site, and a continuous live-ops event calendar with examples extending into 2026 (Midsummer, Triumphal Celebration, Historic City Philadelphia).

Top Games is incorporated in Wyoming as Top Games, Inc. with a wholly-owned operating subsidiary, Top Games US, Inc., at the same Cheyenne address; a Menlo Park, California address is provided for privacy and legal correspondence. The company self-attests compliance with CCPA, COPPA, EU GDPR cooling-off rights, South Korea's PIPA, and Japan's APPI. Headcount is reported at 251–500 employees. Top Games is privately held with no disclosed parent company, controlling shareholder, institutional investor, public listing, or SEC filings, and no funding rounds, M&A, or leadership changes are documented in the source material.

Name

Top Games

Legal name

Top Games, Inc.

Website

https://topgamesinc.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Privately held mobile game publisher Top Games operates ten live freemium titles globally, anchored by the flagship RTS/SLG game Evony: The King's Return. It monetizes via in-app virtual currency purchases and advertising across iOS and Android, serving individual gamers aged 13+.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Catbalogan

HQ country

Philippines

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-game virtual enhancements (Gems, items, gear chests, etc.): Players purchase with real-world money a license to use "virtual enhancements," including Gems and other in-game items, through in-game shops via third-party payment gateways. Purchases are non-refundable once delivered to the account. The service commences immediately upon acceptance of the purchase. Multi-tier package sales (e.g., 5 daily tiers during events) drive recurring spend, including randomized items with publicly disclosed probabilities.
2. Targeted/in-game advertising: Top Games engages advertising services and uses advertising cookies/web beacons to retarget users on third-party websites based on prior interaction with Top Games games and sites.
3. Account-based service subscriptions (implicit): Game accounts provide ongoing access to the proprietary online service with continuous updates, events, and content drops — supporting a recurring engagement model around the free-to-play entry point.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Top Games develops and publishes free-to-play mobile games distributed globally through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and direct APK downloads. Its portfolio spans mobile strategy (Evony, Kingdom of Gods, Alliance of Glory, Mafia Origin, Plague of Z, Kings Legion, Infinity Clan), idle RPGs (Run! Goddess), and match-3 puzzles (Aquarium Crush, Salon Superstars), monetized via in-game virtual currency and item purchases. The flagship title, Evony: The King's Return, anchors a persistent online strategy world with regular live-ops events and alliance-based gameplay.

Product overview

Top Games INC. is a multi-product mobile game publisher offering a portfolio of 10 distinct mobile titles spanning real-time strategy, role-playing, match-3, and war-strategy genres. The portfolio is organized around Evony-The King's Return, the flagship mobile RTS/SLG title, which anchors the brand with continuous in-game events (e.g., the 2026 Midsummer, Triumphal Celebration, and Historic City Philadelphia releases), alongside complementary titles: Run! Goddess (post-apocalyptic idle RPG), Aquarium Crush (underwater match-3), Kingdom of Gods (mythology war strategy with parkour/roguelike/card mechanics), Infinity Clan, Kings Legion, Plague Of Z, Mafia Origin, Salon Superstars (fashion match-3), and Alliance of Glory. All titles are unified by a single distribution and live-ops model delivered through the Apple App Store, Google Play, and direct APK downloads from topgamesinc.com, with shared legal, privacy, and virtual-currency purchase frameworks.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Evony: The King's Return: Mobile RTS/SLG game; build cities, train troops, expand empire, and conquer the City of Thrones. (Apple App Store ID 1098157959; Play Store com.topgamesinc.evony)
• Run! Goddess
• Aquarium Crush
• Kingdom of Gods
• Infinity Clan
• Kings Legion
• Plague of Z
• Mafia Origin
• Alliance of Glory
• Salon Superstars

Products and services

• Evony: The King's Return Mobile real-time strategy and SLG game; players build cities, train troops, expand their empire, ally with other players, and aim to conquer the City of Thrones to become King. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1098157959) and Android (com.topgamesinc.evony).
• Run! Goddess Post-apocalyptic themed RPG mobile game with idle gameplay; players shoot through levels, build a base, assemble a team of heroines, and develop bonds with characters. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 6667111749) and Android (com.topgamesinc.rg).
• Aquarium Crush Underwater-themed match-3 mobile game; players complete match-3 levels, build an underwater palace, and interact with fish and marine creatures. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 6478587681) and Android (com.topgamesinc.ac).
• Kingdom of Gods War strategy mobile game set in diverse civilizations and mythologies; players act as a lord recruiting legendary leaders and deities, with parkour, roguelike and card-strategy levels, plus city-building, troop training and alliance PvP. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 6475946107) and Android (com.topgamesinc.ep).
• Infinity Clan Strategy mobile game; players reclaim a homeland ruined by an empire by building islands, training troops, and recruiting partners. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1573900528) and Android via direct APK download from topgamesinc.com.
• Kings Legion Strategy mobile game centered on protecting the Holy City of the Naviash continent from the erosion of Darkness; forces band together to expel enemies. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1460548600) and Android via direct APK download.
• Plague of Z Post-apocalyptic strategy mobile game set after a Third World War; private military forces build economies and armies to compete for resources and global dominance. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1499036189) and Android via direct APK download.
• Mafia Origin Mafia-themed revenge story game; a Godfather returns to Liberty City after ten years to reclaim land and family lost to the Mafia. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1550924743) and Android via direct APK download.
• Salon Superstars Fashion makeover-themed match-3 mobile game; players act as a stylist, using match-3 skills to unlock outfits, makeup and hairstyles, design looks, and share creations globally. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1664662448) and Android (com.topgamesinc.mm).
• Alliance of Glory Kingdom-defense war mobile game; players build a castle, train troops, defend territory, and defeat enemies. Distributed on iOS (App Store id 1460446879) and Android via direct APK download.

Quantifiable outcome

• Evony described as the "greatest mobile RTS/SLG game of all time" — positioning flagship longevity
• +1 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered operational and core.

• American Arbitration Association (AAA)operationalOthersDispute resolution partner. Top Games' Terms of Service route disputes through AAA-administered mediation and binding consumer arbitration (under AAA Commercial Mediation Procedures and Consumer Arbitration Rules). Arbitration venue is California, governed by California law.
• Zendesk ([email protected])operationalTechnology or IntegrationCustomer support platform used by Top Games. The Terms of Service directs users to submit in-app support tickets and provides the Zendesk-hosted email ([email protected]) as the contact point for feedback, queries, complaints, and Notices of Dispute.
• Google AnalyticsoperationalTechnology or IntegrationWeb analytics provider used across topgamesinc.com to analyze traffic, user behavior and effectiveness of the site. A browser plugin opt-out is offered per Google's policies.
• Third-party advertising networks (industry-standard ad networks)operationalGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Games engages advertising services and partners with third-party ad networks that use cookies, web beacons and IP addresses to deliver interest-based/retargeted advertising on third-party websites based on users' prior interactions with Top Games sites and games. Opt-out is available via Network Advertising Initiative (networkadvertising.org/choices).
• Third-party payment gatewayscoreTechnology or IntegrationPayment processing partners used to collect real-world money for in-game virtual enhancements (Gems, items, merchandise) via credit card and other approved payment methods (e.g., PayPal per Terms of Service). Privacy policies of the payment processors govern the personal data they collect.
• Third-party game development and design studioscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPer the Privacy Policy (Section 5.4), Top Games partners with "various game development and design studios" to deliver gaming services to players. Personal data may be shared with such business partners when users purchase or express interest in jointly-offered products/services; their use is governed by the partners' own privacy policies.
• Apple (App Store)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platform for all of Top Games' mobile games (Evony, Run! Goddess, Aquarium Crush, Kingdom of Gods, Salon Superstars, etc.). App Store rules govern privacy and user data alongside Top Games' own policies.
• Google (Google Play)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDistribution platform for top Top Games titles (Evony, Run! Goddess, Aquarium Crush, Kingdom of Gods, Salon Superstars). Google Play rules govern privacy and user data alongside Top Games' own policies.
• Facebook (Meta Platforms)operationalGTM or Marketing PartnerTop Games maintains official Facebook pages for each game and the Terms of Service requires compliance with Facebook's terms when users access the Services through Facebook. Social plugins may collect data via cookies and web beacons per the Privacy Policy.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• FunPlus: FunPlus is a global mobile game publisher best known for strategy/4X titles like King of Avalon and State of Survival, making it one of the closest direct peers to Top Games' Evony franchise. Both operate persistent online strategy worlds with alliance gameplay and heavy live-ops monetization on iOS and Android.
• IGG Inc: IGG is a Hong Kong-listed mobile game publisher with flagship strategy titles Lords Mobile and Rise of Kingdoms, competing in the same mobile SLG/4X category as Evony. Both companies share a freemium + IAP monetization model and a global, English-first distribution footprint.
• Lilith Games: Lilith Games develops mobile strategy and RPG titles including Rise of Kingdoms and AFK Arena, directly overlapping with Top Games' mobile strategy and idle RPG portfolio. Both rely on persistent online worlds and alliance-driven retention.
• Machine Zone (now MZ): Machine Zone pioneered mobile MMO strategy with Game of War and Mobile Strike, the genre template that Evony directly descends from. It is one of the most relevant comparable peers given shared genre, audience, and high-spend IAP monetization.
• Scopely: Scopely operates a portfolio of mobile games including Marvel Strike Force, Star Trek Fleet Command and Monopoly GO, mixing strategy and casual genres similar to Top Games' portfolio. Comparable business model of free-to-play mobile publishing with strong live-ops.

Broad incumbents

• Supercell: Supercell (owned by Tencent) operates Clash of Clans and Clash Royale, defining the mobile strategy/builder genre that Evony also competes in. While a much larger and more established publisher, it anchors the competitive landscape for Top Games' flagship category.
• Playrix: Playrix is a major casual mobile publisher (Homescapes, Gardenscapes) that competes with Top Games' match-3 titles Aquarium Crush and Salon Superstars. A broader incumbent in casual mobile gaming with overlapping casual/decorative genre coverage.
• Zynga: Zynga (now part of Take-Two) is a broad mobile game publisher spanning casual, puzzle, and strategy/social casino genres. Comparable as a diversified mobile publisher with global distribution, though not focused on mobile SLG.
• King Digital Entertainment: King (Activision Blizzard) operates Candy Crush, the dominant match-3 franchise, directly competing with Top Games' Aquarium Crush and Salon Superstars. A broad incumbent in casual mobile gaming and a benchmark for the match-3 subgenre.
• HoYoverse (miHoYo): HoYoverse is a global mobile game publisher (Genshin Impact, Honkai: Star Rail) with strong Asia-Pacific roots, comparable to Top Games as a globally distributed publisher with localized operations in Japan, Korea, and China.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Evony.The.Kings.Return
• Xx.com/TopGame87317405
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tg-inc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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