‘For your gaming fix! KookminTree’ presents the big data game rankings for the 4th week of March 2026. KookminTree curates these rankings weekly based on search engine big data. Dive in to see which titles have been hogging the spotlight this week.

Mobile – A Mixed Bag for the End of March

Hello there. As we wrap up March 2026, our big data rankings show two NCSoft heavyweights firmly occupying the top spots. 'AION 2' and 'Lineage M' have secured 1st and 2nd place, respectively. Both titles saw a significant surge in search volume, making them the top two movers in our mobile sector this week.

Lineage M's success is a textbook example of how a massive update—complete with a new server launch, class reboots, new mythical transformations, a revamped Kent siege, and a host of events—can move the needle. It has comfortably overtaken 'Roblox', and with a substantial lead, it looks set to hold onto the runner-up spot while the hype remains fresh.

Meanwhile, AION 2 has successfully reversed its recent downward trend. The introduction of the combat power system on March 18, combined with quality-of-life updates based on user feedback, clearly did the trick. Following up with the addition of content like 'Engraved Kina' and 'Abyss of Chaos' on the 25th, one wonders if it can now enter a period of unchallenged dominance.

Outside the top 10, 'DX: Awakened' and 'Com2uS Pro Baseball V26' made some noise. The latter updated its numbering just in time for the pro league season, a smart move that has captured the attention of baseball fans—a momentum likely to last for a while.

Overall, the mobile chart was a bit of a chaotic scene to finish the month. We saw fluctuations of up to 11 spots, with only six titles managing to hold their ground from last week. It is the typical pre-Q2 scramble of new releases, updates, and events. We shall keep a close eye on which titles soar and which stumble as we head into April.

Online – A Tale of Two Diablos

The Lineage brothers are experiencing a divergence in fortunes. While the younger sibling 'Lineage Classic' holds steady at 2nd place, the elder 'Lineage' (11th, -4) has seen search volume crater, dropping out of the top 10 entirely. Lineage Classic also saw a dip, but its massive backlog of interest kept it afloat for now. The post-launch frenzy is finally cooling off.

We see a similar, yet more polarized, story with the Diablo siblings. 'Diablo 4' (15th, +2) is enjoying an upward trend, whereas 'Diablo 2' (18th, -4) is wobbling. It seems the novelty of recent additions has worn off for the latter. Conversely, Diablo 4 has kicked off a new season and teased a new 'Demonsmith' class, driving a surge in interest. It will be interesting to see if it can claw its way back into the top 10.

Another noteworthy climber is 'The Great Merchant'. Once dubbed the 'gatekeeper of the top 10', it has now ascended to 5th place. Tapping Choo Sung-hoon as a promotional model and running various events has clearly paid off, as did their recent Q1 update featuring the new 'Soul Village' region.

The Great Merchant is now hot on the heels of 4th place 'MapleStory'. While an immediate overtake is not on the cards, maintaining this current momentum could well see them breaking into the top 4. The gatekeeper’s progression is certainly one to watch.

Steam – Crimson Desert Debuts at #1, As Expected

Last week, the global gaming community had its eyes fixed on one thing: 'Crimson Desert'. This open-world action-adventure title from Pearl Abyss has been a long time coming. Expectations were whipped into a frenzy following the release of early preview impressions. On March 20, the curtain finally rose.

Once it was playable, the reaction was explosive, hitting 240,000 concurrent players on Steam within two hours. However, the discourse was a melting pot of praise and scorn. Initial sentiment leaned negative, with many players pointing to a shallow story and repetitive structure. Worse, the controls were widely panned as cumbersome, leading to a 'Mixed' (62% positive) rating at launch.

Pearl Abyss acted swiftly, pushing a patch on March 23 that addressed some of the most criticized control issues. Perhaps as a result, the overall Steam user rating climbed to 'Mostly Positive' (75%) by March 24. With further polish, the reputation could improve even more.

Furthermore, Crimson Desert surpassed 3 million units sold within four days. Industry sources suggest a development budget of 150 billion KRW, with a break-even point around 2.5 million units. It is, by any metric, a solid start.

All of this unfolded in the span of a single week—a whirlwind of activity that reflects the massive interest surrounding the title. Whether it can transcend this explosive debut to become a permanent fixture at the top of the Steam charts remains to be seen, but the initial signs are promising.

Pre-registration – Sol: enchant Takes the Lead

With Crimson Desert moving out of pre-reg, 'Sol: enchant' has snatched the top spot, climbing two places from the last count. It has left the rest of the pack in its dust, and with more info drops planned before the April 24 launch, a comfortable run to the finish line looks likely.

Lastly, 'The Seven Deadly Sins: Origin' landed in 3rd. This was its final week in our pre-reg charts, having launched on PS5 and Steam on March 17, and on Google Play and the Apple App Store at midnight on the 24th. We look forward to seeing its first real-world report card next week.