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Let's have a look at some of the most popular online games that Indian players are currently playing.
Fortnite
While the game was not much popular in India, the launch of a mobile version of the game gave it a huge impetus, and Indians have been downloading it in record numbers.While the exact number of Indian players is not known, the popularity of the game can be gauged by the fact that there are more than 350 million registered players globally, who logged in a cumulative of 3.2 billion playing hours in April 2020. The game generates close to $3 billion in yearly revenues for it's developer, Epic Studios.
Pokerstars
Poker was a relatively unknown game in India, but now, the game enjoys a great following, thanks in part to PokerStars.
Free online poker games were available as browser games from around 2007. But the scene has changed drastically with the launch of Pokerstars India in 2018. The company launched in India in 2018, with a ₹10 lakh freeroll, which saw more than 3000 participants taking part.
It recently celebrated its second anniversary with another free roll of ₹10 lakh, and saw almost 7500 participants.
Pokerstars can be played on a desktop computer, or on a mobile device, and also has an app that can be downloaded from the website. It runs tutorials in various Indian languages and has M S Dhoni as its brand ambassador.
Coin Master
Coin master is one of the most popular downloads on Google Play Store and has been downloaded more than 100 million times and one of the top-grossing games in India. It combines the fun of building and online slots into a single game.Players are required to spin a slot machine and earn coins, which can then be used to build their own village. You need to protect your village and coins from your fellow online players, who can raid and steal your coins. You can do the same too, in order to collect more coins and expand your village. It is a simple yet addictive game.
Teen Patti
There are many websites and apps for playing Teen Patti online in India. While those available on Google Play Store are free and just for leisure, gambling websites allow players to play Teen Patti using real money.
What makes Teen Patti so popular in India is the instant connection that it has with the target audience. Most Indians are familiar with the basics of this card game, and can instantly start playing, without much learning.
Also, being a traditional Indian game, it enjoys a lot of popularity in big cities as well as smaller towns.
Ludo King
Launched back in 2016, Ludo King is available on all major platforms, including m iOS, Android, Windows, and macOS. It is the first Indian game to cross 500 million downloads on the Google Play Store.Based on the traditional board game of the same name, Ludo King allows players to play with a computer, or online against other players around the world. It also allows players to create private rooms, where they can play with friends online.
In addition to India, Ludo King is also famous in countries like Pakistan, Nepal, Saudi Arabia, and Indonesia.
