This is no BS gaming podcast 2.5 gamers – Product trends for Mobile Games in 2025 by Jakub Remiar
Sharing actionable insights, dropping knowledge from our day-to-day User Acquisition, Game Design, and Ad monetization jobs. We are definitely not discussing the latest industry news, but having so much fun! Let’s not forget this is a 4 am conference discussion vibe, so let’s not take it too seriously.
The Team:
Jakub Remiar- Game design consultant
Felix Braberg – Ad monetization consultant
Matej Lančarič – User Acquisition & Creatives consultant
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Summary
In this episode, Jakub discusses the evolving landscape of mobile games, focusing on trends for 2025. He emphasizes the importance of adapting successful Steam games for mobile, the rise of casual game disruptions, and the necessity of templatization in game development. Jakub also highlights the impact of fake creatives and mini-games on user acquisition and the overall market dynamics.
Takeaways
- Adapting proven Steam games into mobile is crucial.
- Quality adaptations can outperform speed in the market.
- Casual genres like Solitaire and Hidden Object are being disrupted.
- Fake creatives are prevalent in the current app market.
- Templatization in game development is becoming mandatory.
- The mobile gaming market is increasingly competitive.
- Iterative design is key to capturing trends quickly.
- Understanding user acquisition strategies is essential.
- The future of mobile games looks promising with new mechanics.
- Developers must innovate to stay relevant in the industry.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Mobile Game Trends for 2025
06:41 Predictions for Upcoming Mobile Game Mechanics
10:36 Disruption in Casual Game Genres
22:58 The Rise of Fake Creatives and Mini-Games
32:51 Templatization in Game Development
39:50 Conclusion and Future Outlook
