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October 30, 2026｜China’s Top20 WeChat Mini Games

Puzzles gain ground, but rebounds, sudden climbs and recent declines tell different stories.

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TL;DR · Summary

Puzzles now make up more than half of the Top20, with new faces joining familiar games near the top. Games returning to a high rank deserve a different reading from those that surged in the final two days. Two survival strategy games fell in popularity rank while rising in revenue rank. For design comparisons, it is worth looking separately at what draws initial interest and what gives players a reason to keep playing. (October 30 popularity chart · Previous report · October 22 · accessed )

Puzzles gained ground in the October 30, 2026 WeChat mini-game Top20, but the new entries followed different paths: recovery, sudden climbs and recent declines. (October 30 popularity chart · Previous report · October 22 · accessed )

Popularity Top20

Each game pairs its past seven days of ranks with the number of days it spent in the Top20 over the past 30 days. Looking at both its current position and how it got there can change which games deserve a closer look first. (October 30 popularity chart · Previous report · October 22 · accessed )

  1. 1羊了个羊：星球 (Yang le ge yang: Xingqiu) — app icon
    羊了个羊：星球(Yang le ge yang: Xingqiu)Casual puzzle
    Same
    Public puzzle screen for 羊了个羊：星球 (Yang le ge yang: Xingqiu), showing layered picture tiles and a temporary tray below
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 羊了个羊：星球 (Yang le ge yang: Xingqiu) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #1, 10-25 #1, 10-26 #1, 10-27 #1, 10-28 #1, 10-29 #1, 10-30 #1. Vertical axis: #1–#2. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #1 #2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #1 → 10/30 #1
    7-day best #1 · worst #1.Last 30 days: Top20 on 30 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    The order in which you choose tiles is the puzzle. Pick picture tiles from overlapping layers, place them in the seven slots below, and clear three matching pictures. Covered tiles become available only after the tiles above them are removed. A full holding area stops further moves, so matching pictures also means managing space for the next choice. (WeChat edition overview · Public screen · accessed )

    Comment It held first place throughout the past seven days. The useful comparison here is less about tile types than how quickly empty slots disappear. Watch for the moment when a visible match still makes the player hesitate over whether to pick it now. (Rank history · accessed )

    Public screen · 7K7K
  2. 2对子消消乐 (Duizi Xiaoxiaole) — app icon
    对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole)Matching puzzle
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    Promotional image of mahjong-tile matching in 对子消消乐 (Duizi Xiaoxiaole)
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 对子消消乐 (Duizi Xiaoxiaole) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #49, 10-25 #38, 10-26 #20, 10-27 #9, 10-28 #6, 10-29 #3, 10-30 #2. Vertical axis: #1–#50. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #1 #26 #50 49 38 20 9 6 3 2 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #54 → 10/30 #2
    7-day best #2 · worst #49.Last 30 days: Top20 on 8 of 25 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    A puzzle about pairing and clearing matching mahjong tiles. Public promotional images show layers of mahjong tiles and two identical designs being linked. Rather than exchanging tiles with opponents in a mahjong match, the game focuses on finding matching tiles on the board. (Public introduction and promotional images · )

    Comment It returned from 54th on October 22 to second. Its rank improved every day in the latest seven-day window, but it had already reached sixth on October 14. Treat it as a recovery after a decline rather than a game rising for the first time, and watch how long it holds a high position this time. (Rank history · accessed )

    Public promotional image · 18183 accessed
  3. 3腾讯欢乐斗地主 (Tengxun Huanle Doudizhu) — app icon
    腾讯欢乐斗地主(Tengxun Huanle Doudizhu)Doudizhu cards
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    Public promotional image for 腾讯欢乐斗地主 (Tengxun Huanle Doudizhu), featuring two characters and joker, number, and ace cards
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 腾讯欢乐斗地主 (Tengxun Huanle Doudizhu) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #2, 10-25 #3, 10-26 #3, 10-27 #2, 10-28 #2, 10-29 #2, 10-30 #3. Vertical axis: #1–#4. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #1 #2 #4 2 3 3 2 2 2 3 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #2 → 10/30 #3
    7-day best #2 · worst #3.Last 30 days: Top20 on 30 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    A competitive card game about emptying your hand quickly. Its core game, Doudizhu, divides three players into one landlord and two farmers. Decisions begin with choosing the landlord and continue through how cards are grouped and played. Players infer remaining cards from opponents’ plays, while the farmers also need to cooperate. The WeChat version’s introduction lists Guandan, Paodekuai and friend rooms alongside Doudizhu. (WeChat edition overview · Game guide · accessed )

    Comment It stayed between second and third. Alongside the sharp moves among puzzle games, it offers an example of familiar competitive play holding a leading position. Compare the time needed to start the first match and the steps from finishing one match to playing another. (Rank history · accessed )

    Promotional image · 7K7K
  4. 4益智闯一关 (Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) — app icon
    益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan)Puzzle
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    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 益智闯一关 (Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #38, 10-25 #42, 10-26 #58, 10-27 #56, 10-28 #53, 10-29 #12, 10-30 #4. Vertical axis: #3–#59. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #3 #31 #59 38 42 58 56 53 12 4 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #80 → 10/30 #4
    7-day best #4 · worst #58.Last 30 days: Top20 on 2 of 15 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Comment It was 53rd on October 28, then rose to 12th on the 29th and fourth on the 30th. It has only two Top20 days in the 30-day record. Separate its high current position from games that have held theirs for longer; the next report should first check whether it stays near the top. (Rank history · accessed )

  5. 5抓大鹅 (Zhua Da E) — app icon
    抓大鹅(Zhua Da E)Matching puzzle
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    Public overview image for 抓大鹅 (Zhua Da E), showing food objects piled in a bowl and slots below
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 抓大鹅 (Zhua Da E) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #4, 10-25 #5, 10-26 #5, 10-27 #5, 10-28 #3, 10-29 #4, 10-30 #5. Vertical axis: #2–#6. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #2 #4 #6 4 5 5 5 3 4 5 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #4 → 10/30 #5
    7-day best #3 · worst #5.Last 30 days: Top20 on 30 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Shake the pile and find three matching objects. This 3D puzzle asks players to clear matching food items and household objects piled in a bowl. Shaking the phone up and down performs a “pan shake,” rearranging the pile to reveal other objects. Emptying the bowl earns a goose. Themes built around regional food and everyday scenes, along with collecting geese, provide further goals. (Developer’s description · accessed )

    Comment It remained fairly steady at third to fifth over the past seven days. A useful comparison is whether players can immediately recognize their target in a crowded screen. Look at how object shapes, overlap and the shaking action help them choose. (Rank history · accessed )

    Promotional image · 7K7K
  6. 6QQ经典农场 (QQ Jingdian Nongchang) — app icon
    QQ经典农场(QQ Jingdian Nongchang)Farm management
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    Public farm promotional image for QQ经典农场 (QQ Jingdian Nongchang), showing lotus-themed buildings and crop plots
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 QQ经典农场 (QQ Jingdian Nongchang) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #5, 10-25 #8, 10-26 #6, 10-27 #6, 10-28 #5, 10-29 #5, 10-30 #6. Vertical axis: #4–#9. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #4 #6 #9 5 8 6 6 5 5 6 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #3 → 10/30 #6
    7-day best #5 · worst #8.Last 30 days: Top20 on 28 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    A management game about growing crops, harvesting and expanding a farm. Players produce, upgrade and open new areas. The farm’s appearance and production efficiency change across repeated visits. Its official account emphasizes harvesting and taking crops from friends’ farms, and also introduces a crop collection and themed activities. (WeChat edition overview · Official account · accessed )

    Comment It fell from third in the previous report to sixth, but stayed in the top ten on all seven recent days. Revenue rank also fell, from 24th to 51st. When comparing farming games, look separately at the reasons to return for a harvest and the reasons to spend. (Rank history · accessed )

    Promotional image · 网游战队网(Wangyou Zhandui Wang)
  7. 7指尖快消 (Zhijian Kuaixiao) — app icon
    指尖快消(Zhijian Kuaixiao)Matching puzzle
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    指尖快消 (Zhijian Kuaixiao) promotional image showing a sink full of household items and a cleanup goal
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 指尖快消 (Zhijian Kuaixiao) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #10, 10-25 #11, 10-26 #17, 10-27 #8, 10-28 #8, 10-29 #6, 10-30 #7. Vertical axis: #5–#18. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #5 #12 #18 10 11 17 8 8 6 7 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #8 → 10/30 #7
    7-day best #6 · worst #17.Last 30 days: Top20 on 11 of 18 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Find and sort objects to tidy a room. Select books, stationery, snacks and electronics scattered around studies, bedrooms and living rooms, then put them into the boxes with matching labels at the top. Objects covered by others can be picked up only after those above them are cleared. The room gradually emptying gives an immediate picture of progress. (Official developer introduction · accessed )

    Comment It stayed in the Top20 on all seven recent days, holding its position after the rebound covered in the previous report. Tidying makes the before-and-after result visible. Watch whether completing one room makes the player curious about the next. (Rank history · accessed )

    Promotional image · 18183 accessed
  8. 8开心消消乐 (Kaixin Xiaoxiaole) — app icon
    开心消消乐(Kaixin Xiaoxiaole)Matching puzzle
    Same
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 开心消消乐 (Kaixin Xiaoxiaole) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #8, 10-25 #9, 10-26 #12, 10-27 #10, 10-28 #9, 10-29 #8, 10-30 #8. Vertical axis: #7–#13. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #7 #10 #13 8 9 12 10 9 8 8 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #5 → 10/30 #8
    7-day best #8 · worst #12.Last 30 days: Top20 on 27 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    A match-three puzzle where adjacent animal blocks are swapped to connect three or more of the same kind. Stages ask players to collect specified targets or clear obstacles, sometimes within a limited number of moves. Groups of four or five, or particular shapes, create special effects that can set off chain reactions. (WeChat edition overview · accessed )

    Comment It ranked eighth to 12th over the past seven days. In a puzzle that keeps the same rules over many stages, combinations of goals and obstacles make a useful comparison beyond the novelty of the initial rule. Look at how much one new element changes existing choices, and how much extra explanation it needs. (Rank history · accessed )

  9. 9砖了个砖 (Zhuan le ge Zhuan) — app icon
    砖了个砖(Zhuan le ge Zhuan)Casual puzzle
    Same
    Public puzzle screen from 砖了个砖 (Zhuan le ge Zhuan), with picture tiles on a flat grid and helper tools below
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 砖了个砖 (Zhuan le ge Zhuan) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #17, 10-25 #28, 10-26 #36, 10-27 #13, 10-28 #10, 10-29 #9, 10-30 #9. Vertical axis: #8–#37. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #8 #22 #37 17 28 36 13 10 9 9 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #13 → 10/30 #9
    7-day best #9 · worst #36.Last 30 days: Top20 on 15 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Clear brick tiles and put up buildings. The developer’s official introduction describes clearing all the bricks and constructing buildings for a hometown. Public screenshots show picture tiles packed onto a flat board, with helper tools below. The board itself differs from 羊了个羊：星球(Yang le ge yang: Xingqiu), where overlapping tiles are collected into slots below. (Developer overview · Public screen · accessed )

    Comment It dropped to 36th on October 26 before recovering to ninth. That is four places above the previous report, but the path included both a fall and a recovery. Look at how clearing tiles changes a space, and whether short rounds stay connected to longer-term goals. (Rank history · accessed )

    Public screen · 7K7K captured
  10. 10一箭又一箭 (Yi Jian You Yi Jian) — app icon
    一箭又一箭(Yi Jian You Yi Jian)Matching puzzle
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    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 一箭又一箭 (Yi Jian You Yi Jian) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #12, 10-25 #13, 10-26 #14, 10-27 #11, 10-28 #11, 10-29 #13, 10-30 #10. Vertical axis: #9–#15. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #9 #12 #15 12 13 14 11 11 13 10 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #9 → 10/30 #10
    7-day best #10 · worst #14.Last 30 days: Top20 on 30 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Unblock routes in the right order to release arrows. Players pick arrows with clear paths out of a tightly packed arrow maze. Removing one can open another’s exit, making the order matter. In a public talk, the development team described variations such as colored arrows, giant arrows and sequences of consecutive clears. It also explained how time limits can be adjusted to player skill. (WeChat edition overview · Developer presentation · 2026-06-01 · accessed )

    Comment It ranked tenth to 14th over the past seven days and stayed in the Top20 throughout all 30 recent days. Arrow and path layouts alone can change the choices in this puzzle. When a new rule is added, compare what extra thought it asks for while keeping the same controls. (Rank history · accessed )

  11. 11打个螺丝 (Da Ge Luosi) — app icon
    打个螺丝(Da Ge Luosi)Screw puzzle
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    Official app-version image of 打个螺丝 (Da Ge Luosi), placing screws of the same color into boxes
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 打个螺丝 (Da Ge Luosi) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #26, 10-25 #37, 10-26 #42, 10-27 #32, 10-28 #21, 10-29 #20, 10-30 #11. Vertical axis: #10–#43. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #10 #26 #43 26 37 42 32 21 20 11 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #39 → 10/30 #11
    7-day best #11 · worst #42.Last 30 days: Top20 on 5 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Collect screws of the same color and remove overlapping plates. Tap screws into matching boxes to drop plates and reveal the screws underneath. The development team said it deliberately created moments when removing a plate opens up several choices. After clearing the board, collected materials feed into a further goal: completing a picture. (Developer announcement · )

    Comment It recovered from 42nd on October 26 to 11th on the 30th. Choosing one screw removes a plate above and opens the next set of choices. Check whether players can quickly distinguish a screw they can remove now from one worth leaving for later. (Rank history · accessed )

    Official app-version image · Xiaomi Game Center accessed
  12. 12不停找找找 (Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao) — app icon
    不停找找找(Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao)Puzzle
    ▲9
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 不停找找找 (Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #6, 10-25 #7, 10-26 #22, 10-27 #27, 10-28 #32, 10-29 #21, 10-30 #12. Vertical axis: #5–#33. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #5 #19 #33 6 7 22 27 32 21 12 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 no record → 10/30 #12
    7-day best #6 · worst #32.Last 30 days: Top20 on 4 of 8 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Comment It was sixth on October 24, fell to 32nd on the 28th and returned to 12th. Being absent from the previous list does not mean it has been climbing continuously. The next thing to watch is whether it holds its position after returning to the Top20. (Rank history · accessed )

  13. 13偷上蛋快跑 (Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao) — app icon
    偷上蛋快跑(Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao)Puzzle
    ▼2
    Public screenshot of 偷上蛋快跑 (Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao), showing movement and jump buttons
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 偷上蛋快跑 (Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #3, 10-25 #2, 10-26 #2, 10-27 #4, 10-28 #16, 10-29 #11, 10-30 #13. Vertical axis: #1–#17. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #1 #9 #17 3 2 2 4 16 11 13 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 no record → 10/30 #13
    7-day best #2 · worst #16.Last 30 days: Top20 on 8 of 8 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Steal an egg, escape and collect pets. The public introduction describes taking eggs from guards, escaping pursuit, then hatching them to build a pet base. Public screenshots show movement and jump buttons, as well as a pet collection. A short escape challenge leads into the longer task of collecting the next animal. (Public introduction and screenshots · )

    Comment It fell from second on October 25–26 to 13th on the 30th. It was absent from the previous list, but its recent movement is closer to a decline than a climb. Compare how the short goal of getting an egg and the longer goals of hatching and collecting each lead to another play session. (Rank history · accessed )

    Public introduction image · 18183 accessed
  14. 14指尖闯关大挑战 (Zhijian Chuangguan Da Tiaozhan) — app icon
    指尖闯关大挑战(Zhijian Chuangguan Da Tiaozhan)Puzzle
    ▼7
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 指尖闯关大挑战 (Zhijian Chuangguan Da Tiaozhan) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #11, 10-25 #12, 10-26 #11, 10-27 #7, 10-28 #7, 10-29 #7, 10-30 #14. Vertical axis: #6–#15. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #6 #10 #15 11 12 11 7 7 7 14 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #16 → 10/30 #14
    7-day best #7 · worst #14.Last 30 days: Top20 on 24 of 25 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Comment It reached seventh during the past seven days, then fell to 14th on the final day. The daily decline is large, but it is still above 16th in the previous report. This is a case where a one-day change and a comparison with the last report give different impressions. (Rank history · accessed )

  15. 15向末日开炮 (Xiang Mori Kaipao) — app icon
    向末日开炮(Xiang Mori Kaipao)Survival strategy
    ▼5
    Opening scene and combat in 向末日开炮 (Xiang Mori Kaipao), with a choice of numbered gates
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 向末日开炮 (Xiang Mori Kaipao) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #7, 10-25 #4, 10-26 #4, 10-27 #3, 10-28 #4, 10-29 #10, 10-30 #15. Vertical axis: #2–#16. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #2 #9 #16 7 4 4 3 4 10 15 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #6 → 10/30 #15
    7-day best #3 · worst #15.Last 30 days: Top20 on 30 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Combat built around choosing numbered gates leads into base growth. It begins with battles where players move left and right, shoot enemies and select upgrades. Defeating enemies opens land and buildings at the base, where residents can be assigned to increase production. Progress brings strategy play on a larger map, gathering resources and fighting alongside an alliance. (Gameplay analysis and screenshots · September 2026)

    Comment It fell from third on October 27 to 15th on the 30th, while its revenue rank rose from ninth to sixth compared with the previous report. This gives a reason to examine the opening combat that draws interest separately from growth goals that can sustain play. The two ranks are not moving in the same direction. (Rank history · accessed )

    Published gameplay image · Game Value Theory accessed
  16. 16欢乐麻将 (Huanle Majiang) — app icon
    欢乐麻将(Huanle Majiang)Mahjong
    ▼2
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 欢乐麻将 (Huanle Majiang) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #13, 10-25 #22, 10-26 #30, 10-27 #18, 10-28 #13, 10-29 #14, 10-30 #16. Vertical axis: #12–#31. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #12 #22 #31 13 22 30 18 13 14 16 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #10 → 10/30 #16
    7-day best #13 · worst #30.Last 30 days: Top20 on 20 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Draw and discard tiles to complete a mahjong hand. Players need to read both their own tiles and what others choose and discard. Tencent’s official app description emphasizes real-time matches, regional mahjong rules and team play with friends. Even when the basic rules become familiar, opponents and match conditions change. (Official app description · accessed )

    Comment It dropped as low as 30th in the past seven days before returning to 16th. Familiar rules do not necessarily mean small rank changes. When comparing competitive games, consider how long finding an opponent takes, the length of a match and the steps needed to start the next one. (Rank history · accessed )

  17. 17天天斗地主真人版 (Tiantian Doudizhu Zhenrenban) — app icon
    天天斗地主真人版(Tiantian Doudizhu Zhenrenban)Doudizhu cards
    Same
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 天天斗地主真人版 (Tiantian Doudizhu Zhenrenban) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #14, 10-25 #18, 10-26 #24, 10-27 #17, 10-28 #15, 10-29 #17, 10-30 #17. Vertical axis: #13–#25. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #13 #19 #25 14 18 24 17 15 17 17 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #11 → 10/30 #17
    7-day best #14 · worst #24.Last 30 days: Top20 on 22 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Familiar Doudizhu rules with competitive arenas added. Players form card combinations and anticipate opponents’ plays while trying to empty their hands. Operator Zen Game’s description of its app with the same name lists standard, Laizi and four-player rules, quick matchmaking and arenas. It offers a way to study how entering competitions can become a goal after the rules of a single match are learned. (Developer’s app description · accessed )

    Comment It fell from 11th in the previous report to 17th, spending one of the past seven days outside the Top20. Look at how the goal of emptying a hand leads into repeated competition. The path to another match after a win is also worth comparing with the path after a loss. (Rank history · accessed )

  18. 18天天象棋 (Tiantian Xiangqi) — app icon
    天天象棋(Tiantian Xiangqi)Xiangqi
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    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 天天象棋 (Tiantian Xiangqi) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #15, 10-25 #20, 10-26 #27, 10-27 #19, 10-28 #14, 10-29 #15, 10-30 #18. Vertical axis: #13–#28. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #13 #20 #28 15 20 27 19 14 15 18 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #12 → 10/30 #18
    7-day best #14 · worst #27.Last 30 days: Top20 on 19 of 29 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Chinese chess played in alternating turns, aiming at the opposing general. Reading attacks and defenses is central. Tencent’s official app introduction lists skill assessments, replays of completed games and practice problems alongside matches. A competition notice from China’s General Administration of Sport also names this title’s WeChat mini program as a competition platform. (Official app description · 2020 competition notice · accessed )

    Comment It recovered from 27th on October 26 to its current 18th. Compare which activities give players a reason to return: matches, practice or reviewing a past game. Beyond wins and losses, look for moments that let players feel their skills improving. (Rank history · accessed )

  19. 19疯狂水世界 (Fengkuang Shui Shijie) — app icon
    疯狂水世界(Fengkuang Shui Shijie)Survival strategy
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    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 疯狂水世界 (Fengkuang Shui Shijie) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #16, 10-25 #14, 10-26 #13, 10-27 #12, 10-28 #12, 10-29 #18, 10-30 #19. Vertical axis: #11–#20. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #11 #16 #20 16 14 13 12 12 18 19 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #15 → 10/30 #19
    7-day best #12 · worst #19.Last 30 days: Top20 on 25 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Expand a place to survive using resources recovered from the sea. This survival management game involves salvaging and processing supplies in a flooded world to build a floating base. Players gather resources, construct facilities and explore the next area of the sea. The creator’s public description also highlights free-form building, light management and keeping island residents fed. (WeChat edition overview · Creator’s description · accessed )

    Comment Popularity rank fell from 15th in the previous report to 19th, while revenue rank rose from seventh to third. Separating the resources earned in a brief visit from construction goals completed over several returns makes it easier to compare initial interest with reasons to keep playing. (Rank history · accessed )

  20. 20跳一跳 (Tiao Yi Tiao) — app icon
    跳一跳(Tiao Yi Tiao)Casual
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    Public game screen for 跳一跳 (Tiao Yi Tiao), with a character on a pink platform and subsequent platforms at different distances
    7-day popularity · Oct 24–30 跳一跳 (Tiao Yi Tiao) — seven-day popularity ranks Popularity ranks, October 24–30, 2026: 10-24 #18, 10-25 #26, 10-26 #29, 10-27 #22, 10-28 #17, 10-29 #19, 10-30 #20. Vertical axis: #16–#30. Higher on the chart means a better rank. #16 #23 #30 18 26 29 22 17 19 20 10/24 10/27 10/30

    10/22 #14 → 10/30 #20
    7-day best #17 · worst #29.Last 30 days: Top20 on 20 of 30 recorded days.(Rank history · accessed)

    Control jump distance with the length of a press. Holding the screen builds power; releasing jumps to the next platform. Gaps between platforms vary, and landing close to the center can build a scoring streak. After a score run ends, the friends leaderboard provides a target for the next attempt. (WeChat edition overview · accessed )

    Comment It dropped to 29th on October 26 before returning to 20th. Pressing and releasing are simple controls, but distance and landing position change the outcome. Compare how quickly a player can restart after failing, and which cues encourage another attempt at a personal best. (Rank history · accessed )

    Public screen · 网游战队网(Wangyou Zhandui Wang)

More puzzles, with different kinds of play

Fifteen games remain from the previous Top20, with five places changing hands. Grouping the source’s puzzle-related categories gives an increase from nine to 12 entries. Card and board games went from 5→4, strategy and defense from 3→2, and management and merge from 2→1. 对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole) and 益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) also entered the top five. (October 30 popularity chart · Previous report · October 22 · accessed )

Genre changes in the popularity Top 20October 22→30. Puzzles 9→12, cards/board 5→4, strategy/defense 3→2, management/merge 2→1, other 1→1. These are entry counts, not market shares.Puzzle912Cards/board54Strategy/defense32Farm/merge21Other11Dark: 10/22 · orange: 10/30 · 20 entries each
Number of entries in each date’s Top20. These are not user counts or market shares. (October 30 popularity chart · Previous report · October 22 · accessed)
Games that entered the Top2010/2210/30
对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole)542
益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan)804
打个螺丝(Da Ge Luosi)3911
不停找找找(Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao)No record12
偷上蛋快跑(Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao)No record13
Games that left the Top2010/2210/30
解压超给力(Jieya Chao Geili)730
解压打毛线(Jieya Da Maoxian)1725
赵云与阿斗(Zhao Yun yu A Dou)1822
掼蛋(Guandan)1924
梦幻消除战(Menghuan Xiaochu Zhan)2023

A list full of puzzles does not point to just one set of rules. 抓大鹅(Zhua Da E) asks players to pick matching objects from a mixed pile, 一箭又一箭(Yi Jian You Yi Jian) releases arrows through blocked paths, and 打个螺丝(Da Ge Luosi) removes overlapping plates by undoing screws. Even with the same tapping action, what players must read first and the order of their choices create different kinds of thought. (Arrow puzzle developer announcement · Goose puzzle developer’s description · Screw puzzle developer announcement · 2026-05-28 · accessed )

Five new entries, different paths to the Top20

对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole) returned from 54th on October 22 to second on the 30th. In the latest seven days, it climbed steadily: 49→38→20→9→6→3→2. Yet it had already been sixth on October 14, making the longer view a recovery after a decline. By contrast, 益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) rose from 53rd on October 28 to fourth in just two days. A recovery over several days and a surge in the final two days call for different follow-up checks. (对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole) · 益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) · accessed )

Recovery, late surge and recent declineOctober 24–30. 对子消消乐 (Duizi Xiaoxiaole): 49,38,20,9,6,3,2; 益智闯一关 (Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan): 38,42,58,56,53,12,4; 偷上蛋快跑 (Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao): 3,2,2,4,16,11,13. Shared vertical axis: #1–#60.对子消消乐Duizi Xiaoxiaole#1#60493820963210/2410/2710/30益智闯一关Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan#1#60384258565312410/2410/2710/30偷上蛋快跑Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao#1#60322416111310/2410/2710/30Shared range #1–#60 · dashed line #20 · higher is better
Popularity ranks, October 24–30. All three games use the same vertical axis, from #1 to #60. (对子消消乐(Duizi Xiaoxiaole) · 益智闯一关(Yizhi Chuang Yi Guan) · 偷上蛋快跑(Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao) · accessed)

New entrant 偷上蛋快跑(Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao) was second on October 25–26 but is now 13th. 不停找找找(Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao) also fell from sixth to 32nd before returning to 12th. Being absent from the previous article does not mean a game is still climbing now. (偷上蛋快跑(Tou Shang Dan Kuai Pao) · 不停找找找(Bu Ting Zhao Zhao Zhao) · accessed )

There are three things to watch in the next report: whether recovering games add more days in the Top20, whether games that surged hold high positions a few days later, and whether recent decliners rebound. Teams with their own operating data can compare new arrivals, first-round completion and next-day returns on those same dates. Rather than attributing a rank rise to advertising or an update alone, this helps narrow down where the change occurred.

Two survival strategy games moved in opposite directions on popularity and revenue charts

Compared with the previous report, 向末日开炮(Xiang Mori Kaipao) moved from 6→15 in popularity rank and 9→6 in revenue rank. 疯狂水世界(Fengkuang Shui Shijie) also fell from 15→19 in popularity rank while rising from 7→3 in revenue rank. A decline in popularity rank does not mean revenue rank moves in the same direction. (向末日开炮(Xiang Mori Kaipao) · 疯狂水世界(Fengkuang Shui Shijie) · accessed )

Popularity and revenue ranks moving apartOctober 22→30. Xiang Mori Kaipao: popularity 6→15, revenue rank 9→6. Fengkuang Shui Shijie: popularity 15→19, revenue rank 7→3. QQ Jingdian Nongchang: popularity 3→6, revenue rank 24→51. These are not actual revenue amounts.向末日开炮Xiang Mori KaipaoPopularity6 → 15Bestseller9 → 6疯狂水世界Fengkuang Shui ShijiePopularity15 → 19Bestseller7 → 3QQ经典农场QQ Jingdian NongchangPopularity3 → 6Bestseller24 → 51Dark: 10/22 · orange: 10/30 · better ranks to the left
October 22 and 30. Each line covers ranks 1–60, with better ranks to the left. A change in revenue rank does not show whether actual revenue rose or fell. (向末日开炮(Xiang Mori Kaipao) · 疯狂水世界(Fengkuang Shui Shijie) · QQ经典农场(QQ Jingdian Nongchang) · accessed)

QQ经典农场(QQ Jingdian Nongchang) fell in both rankings: 3→6 for popularity and 24→51 for revenue. That differs from the two strategy games. Rather than grouping games under a genre label, examine each title’s first-round appeal, reasons to return and reasons to spend. Comparing the visible results of repeated visits—from harvests and changing farm spaces to resources and base growth in strategy games—makes the questions more concrete. (Rank history · accessed )

Three comparisons for a design meeting

This list is useful for comparing how a short play session connects to the next visit, beyond picking a popular theme. Before following one game in depth, look at the same moment across two or three titles.

Games to compareMoments to observe during playQuestions to check
Tile, arrow and screw puzzlesThe first choice, when space or a path runs out, and just before finishing a levelCan players anticipate the outcome before making a mistake? Can a new layout create different choices without adding new rules?
Egg-collecting games and sorting puzzlesJust after collecting an item or clearing space, when the next goal appearsDoes a short session leave the player with a sense of progress? Does the reward make the next goal appealing?
Farming and survival strategyOn returning, after collecting resources, and when choosing what to build nextDoes returning feel rewarding right away? Are both today’s tasks and longer-term goals clear?

At odd duck, we are preparing our next ideas by looking at notable rank changes alongside actual play scenes. We want to start with a screen that invites a first tap, then find the reasons to return after a round is over.