Top 5 Games to be played in Pakistan in 2022.

With the increasing penetration of smartphones in Pakistan, the advent of the pandemic, and the increasing use of smartphones, we have seen an increase in new gamers, especially in the mobile segment. Technology advancements have opened up the ability to play premium games on mobile devices that become more available every year. Today mobile gaming offers a complete experience with some games considered community platforms where players communicate and meet with each other. We've compiled a list of what we believe to be the best mix of mobile game categories in Pakistan in 2022, including first-person shooters (FPS), racing games, strategy games, and more.

Here are the top 5 mobile games of 2022 in Pakistan:

1) Free Fire:

Free Fire is a world-class, highly entertaining mobile shooting game with multiple gaming modes such as Battle Royale and multiplayer. The game is famous for its crafting system, which makes it suitable for all types of players (from knobs to pros) teaming up with players of the same level as you.

The unique features inside it make it compatible with all types of smartphones. As such, it has been the most downloaded Gammon Chucky globally for 3 years in a row, with more than 1 billion downloads to date. The Free Fire craze is steadily growing in Pakistan, with many locally inspired in-game items and Urdu customization now supported in the game.

Along with Ali Zafar and Falak Shabbir, several local artists have been seen playing the game alongside stars like Babar Azam and Shadab Khan. Exchange and add players to your matches. This is followed by a greater reach for a competitive e-sports game. Recently a team from Pakistan won over 8 million prize money in Free World Championships, the biggest international team for sports. Free Fire Pakistan League joins every two years and also has a massive prize pool of Rs 1 Crore.

2) Clash of Clans:

Clash of Clans is an extremely popular game where players create their clans as kings and clash with other players around the world as they wish. Since its release in 2012, the game has been a huge hit on both Android & iOS. It has surpassed other games for iOS operating systems, with a 4.5-star rating and a total of 500+ million downloads. As for the gameplay, the player builds an entire village, while attacking other villages built by different players. You start by building a community for your clan, from where you train soldiers to attack other players. The first step is to build and upgrade your barracks, which train soldiers. Although it's a free game, you can pay for in-game items like gems and resources.

3) Legends: 9 Asphalt:

The latest version of the Asphalt saga, Legends features an extensive roster of real hyper-cars from famous manufacturers like Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and W Motors. The game features 70 gravity-defying tracks, and now you can play for real in multiplayer mode. Can face up to 7 players at a time. You can even create your racer club and recruit players to compete as a team and compete with the rest of the world. Pakistanis love asphalt for its realistic graphics and special features.

4) Ludo King:

Ludo King is a mobile-gamified version of Ludo that is naturally embedded in Pakistani culture. A fun, competitive board game that you can play online or offline with friends and family. You can play it on your phone or tablet, and the best part is that it's free on the app stores. Ludo is an easy-to-learn game that both kids and adults can enjoy. It is a great way to spend time with your family as it is easy to learn and can be played by players of all ages. Also, you never have to worry about losing dice playing Gotti or Ludo.

5) 8 Ball Pool:

8 Ball Pool is a challenging game based on real 3D pool games from the "Miniclip age", where you can challenge your friends online. This game may be more popular than the real pool in Pakistan! All you have to do is select the table and get ready. The game features many tables in all colors, an online multiplayer mode, tournaments for up to eight players, and a flat leveling system. Use your pool strategy wisely in this online multiplayer ball game, as each round will be more difficult after each level. You can play in multiplayer or PVP mode in different pool tables and challenge your friends which provides a great experience.

PUBG Mobile is one of the most popular emerging games globally that offers a great Battle Royale experience on smartphones. The game was especially popular in Pakistan during the period 2019-2020. However, it has been left out of the list due to several ongoing issues with its gaming community in Pakistan, such as frequent complaints about hacks, crashes, and game lags when testing the game on low-end devices. The gaming community looks to the publishers to address these issues in upcoming updates with strict action plans on hackers and community issues.