'For all your gaming needs! KookminTree's big data game rankings for the second week of July 2026. KookminTree provides weekly game rankings based on search big data from major portals. Let's take a look at which titles gamers have been searching for the most this week.

Mobile – The Top 10 goes quiet

Hello, it is time for our second big data game ranking of July 2026. The mobile charts have been quite chaotic lately. The arrival of massive rookies, the return of veteran titles to the top, and the impact of anniversaries and major updates have kept the charts in a constant state of flux. This led to active shifts across all sectors.

However, the landscape has shifted dramatically in our second July tally. The atmosphere in the Top 10, in particular, has cooled down significantly. The rapid movements have suddenly subsided. This week, the only change within the top 10 was a simple swap between 'Maple Raising' and 'Wuthering Waves'. The other eight spots are occupied by the same games as last week—a rarity in the notoriously volatile mobile sector.

It isn't just the lack of ranking changes; the fierce competitive tension also shows signs of easing. Take the battle for first place, for instance. Up until last week, the clash between 'AION 2' and 'Sol: Enchant' was intense, but in this tally, the possibility of AION 2 securing the lead has increased significantly. The gap, which was less than 1%, has widened to nearly 10% due to a spike in AION 2's figures.

Recently, AION 2 added the new class 'Gwonseong' and expanded its PvP content through a major update. They also prepared new expedition dungeons and various support schemes for new and returning players. These activities naturally translated into a rise in detailed metrics. Maintaining this momentum for the time being seems like a natural progression.

Of course, Sol: Enchant is unlikely to bow out just yet. The buzz from its launch is still alive, and the developer recently rolled out the game's first post-launch update. We shall see who emerges as the final victor in this MMORPG duel.

Online – Diablo 4 marches toward the summit

The online game chart follows a similar trend to the mobile sector mentioned above. Eight titles, from the #1 'League of Legends' down to the #8 'The Great Merchant', have remained in their seats from last week. The only change in the Top 10 was a swap between 'VALORANT' and 'Dungeon & Fighter', which feels eerily similar to the mobile scene.

In truth, the silence in the online Top 10 was somewhat expected. Last week, we noted that 'MapleStory' had returned to 3rd place and held a significant margin over the 4th-placed 'Lineage Classic'. It seems a wall has been built around the Top 3, making it difficult for titles in 4th place and below to mount a challenge.

Furthermore, with 'Lost Ark' settling firmly into 5th place, the mid-tier competition has dampened. The fact that 'Crazy Arcade BnB' is burning its final embers also acts as a variable in the mid-tier skirmishes. Usually, the 5th to 12th spots are the true battlefield in online gaming, but the aforementioned factors have created a temporary lull.

Meanwhile, it is worth noting that 'Diablo 4' has begun another march toward the upper echelons from outside the Top 10. On July 1st, the game's 14th season, 'Awakening of Death', opened its doors. Following the recent expansion 'Vessel of Hatred', where Mephisto's wrath claimed countless lives, the story now unfolds in the Chaos Realm, where the Archangel of Death, Malthael, met his end.

In addition, players were able to try out the new 'Demonologist' class for free until July 8th, and the inclusion of new content like the Chaos Realm Rifts has driven search volume. Given that Diablo 4 has historically seen a surge after the start of a new season, we expect it to climb into the Top 10 list before long.

Steam – 'Shengshi Tianxia' returns to 3rd place

The Steam chart, as always, marches to the beat of its own drum. While not exactly chaotic, there has been quite a bit of movement. First, the news of 'Shengshi Tianxia: Birth of the Empress' returning to 3rd place. The synergistic effect of the second installment's release is working wonders. Additionally, the gradual decline in search volume for 'Crimson Desert' has further bolstered this turnaround.

'Dave the Diver' is also keeping up its blistering pace, climbing three spots from last week to take 7th place. Elsewhere, 'Palworld' (+6, 11th), 'Cyberpunk 2077' (+4, 14th), and 'Dead by Daylight' (+6, 29th) are making upward progress. Conversely, 'Forza Horizon 6' (-6, 17th), 'ARC Raiders' (-4, 22nd), and 'Core Keeper' (-5, 37th) are experiencing a slight slump.

For the record, the #1 title 'Metcha Chameleon' is running a one-horse race, leaving the 2nd-placed 'PUBG' far behind. At this rate, it looks set to comfortably hold the throne throughout the month of July. Sales continue to climb, successfully surpassing the 15 million mark after hitting 10 million. It is no exaggeration to call this the definitive surprise hit of the year.

Pre-registration – A wave of newcomers!

The pre-registration chart features a number of new faces. First is 'Zeus: God of Arrogance', a new MMORPG from Com2uS. The game is set in a world fractured by the arrogance of the supreme Greek deity Zeus and the absolute power that caused it. It managed an impressive 2nd place in its first tally after pre-registration opened.

Following this, 'Yulgang: Next', 'BanG Dream! Our Note', and 'Higan: Eruthyll' began their journeys at 4th, 9th, and 10th place, respectively. Among them, 'BanG Dream! Our Note' is a new rhythm game from Bilibili Games, which will hold a closed beta test for Android and iOS on August 6th. They also plan to participate in several offline events starting in July, including Anime Expo 2026 and Seoul Popcon 2026, so keep an eye out if you're interested.