'When you game, it's KookminTree!' Here is the big data game ranking for the third week of March 2026. KookminTree provides weekly rankings based on search big data from major portals. Let’s take a look at which games players have been searching for the most this week.

Mobile – The 'Idle' Genre on a Roll

Welcome to the third big data game ranking of March 2026. Recently, the mobile gaming scene has been dominated by 'idle' titles. Following the consistent success of 'Maple Idle', 'StoneAge Idle' has been climbing the ranks. This week, another contender joined the fray: NewNormalSoft’s new release, 'Genesis Idle' (23rd), which officially launched its service on March 10.

The game racked up over 1 million pre-registrations and was developed under an official IP license from Line Games. By maintaining the characters and atmosphere familiar to fans of the original, it has captured the interest of those nostalgic for the series. Following a swift post-launch update, it seems the search volume for this title will continue to trend upwards for a while.

Joining the chart alongside Genesis Idle is Archosaur Games' 'DX: Awakened' (22nd), a title that already performed well in overseas markets. It will be interesting to see if it can replicate that success here in Korea.

The third week of March was quite a busy period, marked by the arrival of the aforementioned newcomers alongside the rise and fall of existing titles, creating a fierce battle in the mid-tier. In the rankings outside the top 10, only four titles managed to hold their ground from the previous week. Among the movers and shakers this week were 'Vampir', 'Black Desert Mobile' (14th, +4), 'Lineage 2M', and 'Dungeon & Fighter Mobile' (30th, +5).

Among them, Vampir is on the brink of breaking into the TOP 10. The introduction of its first new class since launch and the simultaneous opening of global servers have been the primary drivers of its search volume. The global service surpassed 120,000 Concurrent Players in just a week. With generous commemorative events underway, I suspect we will see it in the top 10 quite soon.

On the flip side, titles experiencing a rough patch include 'Arknights: Endfield' (16th, -4), 'Wuthering Waves' (18th, -5), 'Last War: Survival' (26th, -5), 'Lineage W' (37th, -9), and 'Elpis' (40th, -14). For those bottom two, it appears they have tumbled from the mid-tier to the bottom and desperately need to pull a new card to reverse their fortunes.

Online – A Scramble in the 11th-20th Range

In the online game chart, we are seeing a chaotic scramble in the 11th to 20th position range. Generally speaking, it is a 'revival of the veterans.' 'PUBG', 'Diablo 2 & 4', and 'Black Desert' are all on the rise. Aside from Diablo 4, these are all games with significant service history—though even Diablo 4 is now entering its third year.

Among these, Black Desert is positioning itself to re-enter the top 10 for the first time in quite a while. After slipping out of the top 20 following the 18th place finish in the third week of January, it has seized the opportunity to return to its former glory after about two months.

The rise of Black Desert is rather intriguing, as it was achieved without a massive update. Instead, the developers successfully grew their presence by offering benefits aimed at attracting novice users. However, for the long term, they need to provide more engaging content. I hope developer Pearl Abyss, while focusing its resources on the launch of 'Neverness to Everness', will soon add more vitality to Black Desert.

Near the top, 'MapleStory' climbed two spots to take 4th place. This is attributed to the announcement of a massive event and collaboration plans for its 23rd anniversary. They are even stepping beyond the digital realm for an offline collaboration with Lotte World. On April 3, they will officially open 'Maple Island', a 600-pyeong space within Lotte World Adventure in Jamsil. If you are interested, mark your calendars.

Steam – Slay the Spire 2 Takes Flight!

After debuting on the Steam chart last week, 'Slay the Spire 2' has made a massive leap. It jumped 15 spots, not only breaking into the top 10 but landing squarely at 5th place. Building on the solid gameplay of its predecessor, it is successfully meeting the high expectations of players.

The surge of Slay the Spire 2 has thrown the Steam mid-tier into disarray, mirroring the patterns seen in the mobile section. We are seeing a cycle of sharp rises and falls, with titles affected by discount events reappearing on the chart.

Notable climbers include 'Palworld' (13th, +4), 'Shengshi Tianxia: Birth of the Empress' (21st, +3), 'Ready or Not' (28th, +5), and 'Hollow Knight' (34th, +4). Conversely, 'RimWorld' (17th, -4), 'Nioh 3' (22nd, -11), 'Like a Dragon Kiwami 3 / Like a Dragon Gaiden: Dark Ties' (30th, -11), and 'Red Dead Redemption' (40th, -9) have seen significant downward curves.

Meanwhile, a major tectonic shift is expected on the Steam chart next week. On March 20, 'Neverness to Everness'—a title awaited by players both domestically and abroad—finally launches. It already claimed the number 1 spot on Steam’s global top sellers list before its release. With early impressions from testers trickling in, I am genuinely curious to see what kind of reviews players will leave after the 20th.

Pre-registration – Neverness to Everness Numbers Explode

The numbers for 'Neverness to Everness' have exploded, distancing itself so far from the runner-up 'Neverness to Everness' that it is hard to catch. Since this is the final count in the pre-registration category, one could say it is a spectacular finale. Looking at this week's figures, the probability of it debuting at number 1 on the Steam chart next week seems quite high.

Also, 'Sol: enchant', which recently revealed its release date, has joined the top 3. During their showcase on March 12, they announced an April 24 launch. They highlighted the unprecedented power given to users as a key differentiator. It will be interesting to see what other information they drop before the official service begins.