There are thousands PC and mobile games available in the market today as developers try to outwit each other to take reign over the available market share which runs into billions of dollars worldwide. Until recently, most gamers have been scoffing at the mobile gaming industry but with the strides it has been taken, it has caused people to pause and take notice. This has made game developers who couldn’t penetrate the fiercely competitive and expensive world of PC gaming take on developing for the smaller screen instead.
This fierce competition has made PC game developers find a way to share in the mobile gaming glory. What better way to do it than to develop the mobile version of popular games? This has been a relief for fans all over the world who enjoy these games on their PCs as they get to go with them everywhere right on their mobile devices.
Here are some of these games that are shared by both of these popular platforms:-
- Minecraft – this bestselling game is played by breaking and placing blocks that are housed in a 3D environment. Gamers get to be creative and fast to earn points and move up the levels for a fun experience. The pocket edition was soon developed and released on all mobile platforms at a small fee. The Windows phone platform got rights in late 2014 and now boasts over 30 million sales.
- Candy Crash Saga – this award winning PC game that is played via Facebook has taken the world by storm with millions of users worldwide “crushing candies”. This led the app developers to come up with a mobile version which caught on like wildfire just like its PC sister. There is currently a spin off called Candy Crush Soda Saga that is hoping to tap into its predecessor’s success. This game can be downloaded for free and played across all mobile platforms
- Temple Run – this popular running game started out as a mobile gaming app until it went viral when millions of people loved it. Developed by Imangi Studios in 2011 with a second instalment in 2013, this free game was so successful that it was developed for PC that can be downloaded from many software sites.
- Farmville – this is a game that simulates a farm and allows players to cultivate their very own personal farm. This involves planting, ploughing and harvesting crops while also keeping farm animals. Zynga developed this game back in 2009 for PC via Facebook but has since evolved due its worldwide success to include mobile versions that can be downloaded across all platforms for free.
- Grand Theft Auto (GTA) – this game that can be found on various platforms like PC, console and now mobile, is a successful video game that involves high action-adventure, mostly borderline illegal activities. With both 2D and 3D graphics available, this game has captured the hearts of millions of gamers who are glad that they can now enjoy it via mobile devices.
Such high profile games joining the mobile gaming world prove that this platform is gaining momentum. Expect more popular games to follow suit by coming up with mobile versions for their adoring fans.
