'KookminTree' presents the big data game rankings for the fifth week of April 2026. KookminTree provides these rankings based on weekly search big data from major portals. Let's take a look at what games players have been hunting for this week.

Mobile – The Battle for Second Place

Hello. It is time for the final big data game rankings of April 2026. The stagnation in the mobile charts seems to have completely evaporated. While I mentioned the serenity of the top 10 just last week, the results for the fifth week of April show significant shifts in the top and upper tiers—to say nothing of the mid-tier. Let's break it down.

First, the throne for second place has changed hands. 'Roblox' has overtaken 'Lineage M'. With 'Aion 2' leading comfortably ahead, a fierce battle for the runner-up spot has erupted. However, the odds seem to favor Roblox for the long haul. Looking at the data, the metrics for Lineage M have dipped quite significantly. As the influence of their major update wanes, without a new catalyst, Roblox looks set to cement its hold on second place.

Within the top 10, the rise of 'Teamfight Tactics' is noteworthy. It climbed four spots to secure eighth place. This is clearly the result of the new set that launched recently. Historically, Teamfight Tactics tends to enjoy an upward trend for two to three weeks after a set launch, so I expect this momentum to hold until mid-May.

Seventh-place 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE' is also showing strong momentum. While it only climbed one spot, the underlying metrics saw a healthy increase. It is now well-positioned to overtake the sixth-place 'Maple Rush'. With the 3.5-year anniversary major update on the horizon, it is almost certain to sit higher than this week's position very soon.

Outside the top 10, 'Night Crows' and 'Wuthering Waves' are sprinting. Both titles have seen their engines revved by 'anniversary events'. Specifically, Night Crows jumped a staggering 15 spots, making a powerful move toward re-entering the top 10. I am already curious to see how these titles fare in the first data set of May.

Online – FC Online Reclaims Second Place

'FC Online' has reclaimed second place. Since the arrival of the big rookie 'Lineage Classic', it had been stuck in third, but it has finally returned to the spot it knows so well. This week, FC Online saw the second-highest increase in metrics among online games, while Lineage Classic entered a decline. These diverging fortunes led to the swap.

However, the gap between FC Online and Lineage Classic remains razor-thin. If Lineage Classic manages a reversal, a re-overtake next week wouldn't surprise anyone. Much like the mobile sector, we have a proper scrap for second place in the online market. All eyes are on who will emerge victorious.

Furthermore, 'Lost Ark's' return to the top 10 is drawing attention. It climbed two spots to rank ninth compared to last week. The new mode for the Kazeros Raid, added on April 22, seems to have had a positive impact. While not directly related to Lost Ark, news of the Geum Kang-sun team developing an open-world RPG has been the talk of the town. I am certainly looking forward to seeing what they produce.

Meanwhile, in the final April tally, a game has surfaced in the charts after a very long absence: Nexon's 'Bubble Fighter'. It landed at 34th place, but the reason for its return is far from celebratory. It is a service termination notice. The long journey comes to an end on June 24 at 10:30 AM. Following last year's 'KartRider: Drift', Bazzi and Dao's playground is shrinking once again.

Steam – The Rise of Rookie Pragmata

It seems 'second place' is the hottest battlefield this week. After mobile and online, a scramble for second has broken out on Steam too. The newcomer 'Pragmata', which debuted last week, has overtaken 'PUBG' to take second place. The gap between second and third is slim, mirroring the other platforms. It is a clash between a hot rookie and a veteran. While Pragmata has the current momentum, PUBG is known for its consistency, so this rivalry is set to continue for a while.

And then there is 'Slay the Spire 2', which is hitting another rough patch. The cause remains similar to last time: user-hostile patches. On April 17, they nerfed the popular 'infinite deck' and buffed the bosses meant to counter it, leading to a surge in negative Steam reviews. MegaCrit, having gauged the public mood, attempted damage control on April 24 with the release of Beta Patch Note 0.104.0 and balance adjustments. We shall see if the sentiment improves.

Outside the top 10, the debut of rookie 'Windblown' stands out. It landed at 21st in its first appearance. It was one of the popular titles at the Steam Next Fest, a PvE open-world survival action RPG set in a fictional 1700s pirate golden age. It launched on Steam on April 14, and user reviews are 'Very Positive'. If you enjoy the genre or the vibe, it is one to keep an eye on.

Pre-registration – A Quiet Chart

The final pre-registration chart of April was quiet. Titles from first-place 'Neverness to Everness' down to sixth-place 'Infinity', and eighth-place 'Silver Palace' held their ground, with only two titles seeing minor slips. In this stagnant landscape, Ujoy Games' new title 'Today's Flower' debuted at seventh. As 'Neverness to Everness' and 'Imjin War: Joseon's Counterattack' are set to shift positions next week, I look forward to seeing some more noticeable movement.