'KookminTree's big data game rankings for the fourth week of August 2026. KookminTree provides weekly game rankings based on search big data from portal sites. Let's take a look at which games gamers have been searching for the most this week.

Mobile – Cookie Run: Crumble Reclaims Third Place

Hello there, and welcome to the final big data game rankings of August 2026. A week ago, Yulgang: Next made a bold move, and Cookie Run: Crumble responded in kind by reclaiming third place in this latest count. The shoulder-to-shoulder race between these two titles, which kicked off in mid-August, is nothing short of riveting. For two solid weeks, they have been bickering and fighting tooth and nail for the crown of that third-spot throne.

This week, Cookie Run: Crumble managed a successful turnaround, though it hasn't completely shaken off Yulgang: Next just yet. The numerical gap between the two titles sits at a razor-thin margin of under 5%. Considering how volatile the mobile game sector tends to be, nobody can afford to breathe a sigh of relief just yet. With both services launching around the same time and sharing remarkably similar launch-window momentum, the rivalry is only intensifying. Naturally, everyone is eager to see who will ultimately emerge as the victor for third place on the mobile charts.

Meanwhile, all eyes are locked on the meteoric rise of Vampir, which has forcefully barged its way straight into the TOP 10. It seems the various updates and events celebrating the game's first anniversary throughout August have finally paid off. Back on August 19, Vampir rolled out a massive update accompanied by a grand Red Moon Festa. Alongside this, the developers introduced fresh progression systems and large-scale regional PvP content.

On August 25, the team hosted a live broadcast aimed directly at players in South Korea, sharing all sorts of news and interacting closely with the community to ramp up anticipation for the road ahead. Given this chain of events, Vampir's metrics are expected to enjoy a steady climb for the foreseeable future.

On another note, we have a debut title joining the ranks this week: 111percent's brand-new project, Random Dice 2, which landed squarely at number 24 in its very first tracking. Having launched on August 13, it serves as the official sequel to a predecessor that enjoyed massive popularity. It boasts a complete removal of gacha systems and a revamped dice progression structure, so if you happen to be curious, it's worth keeping on your radar.

Online – A New Tenant for the Third-Place Throne!

The online game category has also swapped out the occupant of its third-place seat. MapleStory has overtaken Lineage Classic to reclaim its spot among the TOP 3. While Lineage Classic managed a successful upset back in the second week of August, MapleStory has clawed its way back to its original home after a mere two weeks.

Right now, the absolute hottest real estate in the online game top ten is precisely around that third-place mark, where the aforementioned pair trade blows week after week. While things shift slightly depending on update schedules, they generally post near-identical figures when no major events are shaking things up. This week's difference was a mere 3% or so.

As a quick aside, the backdrop to MapleStory's counterattack was its third summer update, which introduced a fresh boss. Alongside the debut of Bellona, the developers rolled out defeat events, mini-games, an expansion of summer seasonal activities, and quality-of-life adjustments to boost user convenience. Lineage Classic, on the other hand, stayed relatively quiet during this tracking period. Of course, should they pull a new card out of their sleeve tomorrow, it wouldn't be the least bit surprising to see Lineage Classic snatch third place right back.

In addition, Freestyle: Reboot—the rookie that made a rare chart appearance last week—successfully bulked up over the past seven days, climbing three notches to claim tenth place. Although it ran into some monetization-related controversy early in its launch, the team acknowledged the issue head-on and swiftly implemented sweeping revisions and refunds. We will simply have to wait and see how this handling impacts its long-term momentum.

Steam – Eternal Return Has Its Sights Set on Third Place

The very top of the Steam charts has witnessed consecutive weeks of upheaval. Following last week's reshuffling at the summit, PUBG has leapfrogged Metchabug to secure the number two spot this week. It appears that the relentless upward trajectory of Metchabug—which left an enormous impact on the third quarter of this year—has finally hit a brick wall, with search volumes tumbling week after week.

Amidst this climate, fourth-place Eternal Return is gathering momentum and eyeing a triumphant return to the TOP 3, having climbed two spots in the latest tally. Consequently, the gap separating it from third place has shrunk slightly. That said, given the massive reserve of search interest Metchabug has accumulated over time, an immediate flip next week seems unlikely. The current barricade guarding the TOP 3 remains quite formidable.

Naturally, if this recent trend spills over into September, the narrative could change. The accelerating pace of Metchabug's weekly decline is certainly a warning sign to watch. Furthermore, given the nature of the Steam sector where fresh releases routinely pop up out of nowhere, the wildcard of a newcomer abruptly slamming into the charts remains very real. Next month's opening tally for Steam is already shaping up to be a fascinating watch.

Pre-registration – Two New Faces Make Their Debut

This week's charts welcome a pair of fresh pre-registration entries. First up is Dokkaebi's World, an MMORPG serviced by Kakao Games slated for a PC and mobile release this coming October. Rooted in Korean folklore, it features 2.5D pixel art, a style that developer Supercat has historically weaponized to great effect. The developers have reportedly peppered the entire game world with traditional Korean atmospheres, from rustic villages and mountain ranges to classic tiled roofs.

The other rookie is Ghost Soul Growing, a martial arts idle RPG self-developed by Mgame. Utilizing the intellectual property of the PC online game Ghost Soul, it inherits core elements from the original source material such as character classes, regions, and monsters. The developers have re-interpreted the classic field-exploration gameplay into a stage-based idle structure, and you can check out more granular details over at the official lounge.