Mobile gaming in Finland is a huge and competitive industry. Finland has numerous professional gamers, as well as countless amateur ones. The games created by Finnish developers are known for their unique concepts and quality. The software is also usually seen as superb.
Because of the popularity of mobile gaming in Finland, the large size of the industry and its consideration of being the gaming capital of Europe, there are numerous new mobile games constantly released, and users are spoilt for choice. Here we break down the top Finnish mobile games to date:
Top Five Finnish Mobile Games
5. Boom Beach – Similar to Clash of Clans (see number 2), is a multiplayer real-time strategy game. Set on an island archipelago, players are put against each other as they battle on computer-generated military bases. Whilst one of the game’s key features is its multi-player environment, single-player environments are also available, making this one of its developers’ highest downloaded and revenue grossing games.
4. Best Friends – This puzzle adventure game became the most downloaded app of the year when it was released. With over 3000 levels, this puzzle game will have you hooked and keep you playing, challenging yourself, eager to see how far you will get.
3. Hay Day – from Supercell, the creators of Clash of Clans, this game centres around the player having to care for a farm. The player starts by harvesting crops, and after selling his crops and products and earning money, the farmer can then build and grow the farm. The player can purchase and plant a wide variety of crops and can even purchase and raise livestock. The game has become popular as a game suitable for all ages, and in particular safe for children.
2. Clash of Clans – released in 2012, this strategy game centres around a player (the chief of the village) building communities by attacking other villages and stealing resources. This game was one of the top 5 downloaded games in the Apple iStore when it was first released, and continues to be a popular download, resulting in it being one of the highest income-generating applications in the Apple iStore.
1. Angry Birds – pretty much everyone with a mobile device has at some point downloaded and played this game since it was first released in 2009. Developed by Rovio, the original game has spawned 13 spin-offs and even two movies. Safe to say that this game is a raving success and deserves the top spot on our list of Finnish mobile games.