United Statesen-UShorror games keywords
2 related search terms around horror games on Google Play in United States, the apps that already rank for it, and how hard each one is to win.
Search traffic
HighExcellent traffic potential: this keyword is popular and could drive significant installs.
Difficulty
MediumModerate competition. With quality content and targeted optimization, ranking is achievable.
Efficiency (KEI)
ExcellentHigh demand with manageable competition.
KEI 2.30 · traffic vs difficulty
Competitor strength
ModerateCompetitors have moderate strength, so a well-optimized app can climb.
62/100 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 6k installs on average.
- Top-3 app strength: 95/100 (higher means tougher incumbents).
- Top apps updated their listing about 56 days ago on average.
Top apps ranking for “horror games”
The listings you would compete with. These hold the top spots on Google Play in United States right now.
- 1
4.5Little Nightmares
game adventure
- 2
4.3The Baby In Yellow
game simulation
- 3
4.0Alien: Isolation
game adventure
- 4
3.9Hello Neighbor
game adventure
- 5
4.5Into the Dead 2: Zombie Killer
game action
- 6
4.7Last Asylum: Plague
game strategy
- 7
4.6Adventure Escape Mysteries
game adventure
- 8
3.6Reporter - Scary Horror Game
game action
- 9
4.5Eyes: The Horror Game
game adventure
- 10
4.7Five Nights at Freddy's
game action
- 11
4.5Dead Trigger 2 FPS Zombie Game
game action
- 12
4.3Carrion
game action
What the top apps have in common
The words that recur most across the apps ranking for “horror games”. Weave the relevant ones into your title, subtitle, and description.
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 "horror games" on Google Play?
"horror games" scores 37 out of 100 for difficulty on Google Play in United States, which is medium. The apps in the top 3 are very strong (app power 95/100). High traffic but hard. Established apps hold the top spots, so target long-tail variations of it instead.
How much search traffic does "horror games" get?
It scores 85 out of 100 for search traffic (high), with the top apps for it seeing an estimated 6k installs on average. Traffic scores are relative to the whole store, so a moderate score still means real, steady searches.
Which apps rank for "horror games"?
Right now the top apps for "horror games" on Google Play include Little Nightmares, The Baby In Yellow, Alien: Isolation, Hello Neighbor, Into the Dead 2: Zombie Killer. Those are the listings you would need to outrank.
Is "horror games" 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 "horror games"?
Related search terms include games, scary games. Building a basket of related long-tail keywords usually beats chasing one hard head term.
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