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game” keyword difficulty & traffic

How hard it is to rank for game on Google Play in United States, how much it is searched, and the apps you would compete with.

Difficulty

Hard
70/ 100

High competition. Established apps hold the top spots, so expect a sustained effort or target long-tail variations.

Search traffic

High
96/ 100

Excellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.

Efficiency (KEI)

Excellent

High demand with manageable competition.

KEI 1.37 · traffic vs difficulty

Competitor strength

Strong

Established apps hold the ranks that matter, so breaking in is hard.

100/100 across the top apps

Should you target it?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

  • Top apps for it see an estimated 11.8M installs on average.
  • Top-3 app strength: 100/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
  • Top apps updated their listing about 7 days ago on average.

Top apps ranking for “game

The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.

  1. 1
    Roblox

    Roblox

    4.2
  2. 2
    Free Fire: 9th Anniversary

    Free Fire: 9th Anniversary

    4.3
  3. 3
    Free Fire MAX

    Free Fire MAX

    4.5
  4. 4
    8 Ball Pool

    8 Ball Pool

    4.8
  5. 5
    Dream League Soccer 2026

    Dream League Soccer 2026

    4.5
  6. 6
    Candy Crush Saga

    Candy Crush Saga

    4.6
  7. 7
    Chess - Play and Learn Online

    Chess - Play and Learn Online

    4.7
  8. 8
    Carrom Pool: Disc Game

    Carrom Pool: Disc Game

    4.5
  9. 9
    Google Play Games

    Google Play Games

    3.9
  10. 10
    Block Blast!

    Block Blast!

    4.8
  11. 11
    UNO!™

    UNO!™

    4.3
  12. 12
    Kalliu Game World: Life Story

    Kalliu Game World: Life Story

    4.7

What the top apps have in common

The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “game”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.

game×18games×8talking×6match×5puzzle×5cooking×5tom×4tile×4

Related keywords

A basket of related long-tail terms usually beats chasing one hard head keyword.

Frequently asked questions

How hard is it to rank for "game" on Google Play?

"game" scores 70 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is hard. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 100/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

How much search traffic does "game" get?

It scores 96 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 11.8M installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.

Which apps rank for "game"?

Right now the top apps for "game" on Google Play include Roblox, Free Fire: 9th Anniversary, Free Fire MAX, 8 Ball Pool, Dream League Soccer 2026. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.

Is "game" worth targeting for an indie app?

High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.

What keywords are related to "game"?

Related search terms include games, puzzle games. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.

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