Top 3 Mobile Games India is Playing in 2025

📱 Introduction

    Nowadays, if you take a look around, everyone — from students to office-goers — has at least one mobile game installed on their phone. Whether it’s a 10-min break at work, a lengthy train or taxi ride, or just chilling at home, mobile gaming has become part of our daily lives in India. And in 2025, the mobile gaming scene has expanded beyond anyone’s imagination!

I remember when we used to play Snake on the old Nokia phones. There’s been such a change! The graphics, gameplay, and social interactions in mobile gaming — everything is on another level. I want to share the top 3 mobile games that India obsesses with in 2025. I am not just talking about trending games; the games I will talk about have millions of players enjoying them every day.

So if you need some entertainment, or just want to see what others are playing, read on!

🎮 1. Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI)

• Genre: Battle Royale
• Platforms: Android, iOS
• Best For: Teens and Young Adults

    Let’s start with the king of mobile gaming in India — BGMI, also known as Battlegrounds Mobile India. After it returned from the ban due to PUBG, BGMI is now the favorite game for tens of millions of Indian gamers. From metro cities to small towns in the interiors of India, BGMI is now literally played by everyone.

The games of today say BGMI is more player friendly in 2025. We play BGMI together with cousins every weekend. Now, there are lighter versions that play with ease on lower-spec phones, which is a big improvement over 2021. Also, many of BGMI's epic events are India-themed. Can you imagine celebrating Holi in BGMI? In addition to the event visuals (people celebrating with fireworks, running with traditional outfits, etc.), looks crazy competitive and gives lots of gamers the chance to celebrate Holi, not just skip over it as a typical day.  

Me and my cousins play on Saturdays, and we have an envious time hanging together. We typically make our squad, chat together over voice chat, and attempt to survive until the end. BGMI is more than a game, it provides quality bonding experiences with friends and family.

What makes it trend in India:

• High quality graphics and heavy gameplay
• More maps and a regular frequency of updates
• Events and voice packs that are India-centric

Pro Tip: If you want to learn how to play the game, start with the Classic mode game in Erangel map and practice with bots for a game or two prior to additional games. 

🔥 2. Free Fire MAX

• Type: Battle Royale / Action
• Platforms: Android, iOS
• Best for: Beginners, Casual Players

    If BGMI is too heavy for your phone or time, then Free Fire MAX is ideal. It is fast, colorful and simple to play, which is why it is very well liked by first-time players and young people who are playing video games. 

I remember when one of my friends, a school-going neighbor of mine, asked “Anna, do you play Free Fire?” I told him I used to play and his face lit up! He told me about his rank, his guild, and all the custom skins he had on his character. At that moment, I realized how deep the Free Fire fanbase ran in India.

Free Fire MAX's matches are also shorter than BGMI's, under 10 minutes, which is excellent if you don't have too much time but want that gaming fix. The controls are user-friendly, and the in-game symbols, buttons, and options are very straightforward to comprehend, even if you don't speak English well.

What India loves about it:

• Plays smoothly on lower-end phones
• Fast games - fits into busy lives
• Lots of events in India that provide free rewards

Pro Tip: Always check what you can get in Daily Login rewards -- sometimes you get cool outfits for free!

👊 3. Call of Duty: Mobile (CODM)

• Genre: First-Person Shooter
• Platform: Android, iOS
• Best For: Serious gamers and shooting fans

    If you want a more realistic shooting experience, Call of Duty: Mobile is the one to try. It is not as “desi” as BGMI or Free Fire, but CODM has a huge and loyal player base in India and there are more slightly older gamers who enjoy strategy and action. 

I will admit, I started playing CODM during lockdown in 2020, and since then, it's been one of my go-to games. The controls feel very smooth, the guns sound real and the maps — wow are they detailed! For example, recently in 2025, CODM introduced a brand new map, Mumbai Mayhem, which is teeming with local themes like train stations and busy streets. 

What’s even better, CODM doesn’t just have Battle Royale. Other modes you can play are Team Deathmatch, Domination, Search & Destroy — which are all as fun as Battle Royale and test your gaming skills. 

Why it’s trending:

• Professional-level shooting mechanics
• Multiple modes to play beyond Battle Royale
• Continuous updates and tournaments open to international players

Pro Tip: Use headphones for a better sound experience. Not only does it increase your sound experience, it's great for spotting enemies too! 

 

To summarize,

So here's a quick recap of the three most played mobile games in India in 2025: 

1. BGMI - For serious team fight and pro level engagement
2. Free Fire MAX - For a quick burst of fun action and easy to access
3. COD Mobile - For serious gamers who are strategic and prefer graphics

These mobile games are more than just shooting or winning games; they have evolved into a platform for people to relax, interact with others and at time even earn money via streaming or tournaments.

If you are reading this and never played any of these mobile games, please give it a try. Who knows, you might just like it as much as millions of others!