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For casual mobile gamers, including those interested in digital slot simulations and social-competitive kingdom-building mechanics.
Known for
For casual mobile gamers, including those interested in digital slot simulations and social-competitive kingdom-building mechanics.
Delivering social-casual gaming experiences through slot-machine mechanics and village-building loops. Focused on high-retention engagement for casual mobile players.
Target audience
Portfolio
Free 15Last updated
Aquapolis - city builder game
v1.52.2
6.3y ago
Primary focus
Mobile games · Social-casino and casual strategy
Scale
studio
Target audience
Casual mobile gamers, including those interested in digital slot simulations and social-competitive kingdom-building mechanics.
Origin
Established in 2012, the company has been developing and publishing games for over a decade.
Released 12 updates across 15 apps in the last 6 months, indicating a high-frequency live-ops cycle focused on their active titles.
15 apps analysed
80+ unique building assets provide visual variety
Attack friends like a king or raid coin like a pirate? Do both & get treasures!
Single-market publisher — every app ships only to United States.
Based on 1 of 15 apps with localized market data — more coverage rolling in as scans complete · last scanned .
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Avg sentiment score
This app is a direct competitor in the high-volume social casino market, competing for the same casual slot players who prioritize frequent rewards and authentic Vegas-style machine mechanics.
This app competes for the same aquatic-themed audience by offering a high-fidelity simulation experience that challenges Aquapolis's narrative-driven city building.
It shares the core 'merge and build' mechanic found in modern city-building games.
Strategic outlook coming soon.
What fed this analysis
This app competes by focusing on league-based competitive structures that appeal to the same social-competitive audience as Poker Hero.
This app competes for the social-first segment of the market by prioritizing private, voice-enabled games over public casino play.
Cash Craze overlaps with the target app by integrating journey-based progression systems into the core slot experience.
It competes for the same aquatic-simulation audience by focusing on survival statistics and family-based progression systems.
This app competes for the same casino-focused user base by emphasizing linked jackpots and high-retention social features.
It competes for the same aquatic-interest demographic by offering an open-world exploration experience that contrasts with Aquapolis's structured building.
This app targets the same underwater-themed market but pivots toward niche puzzle and exploration mechanics.
This app targets the same social casino audience but utilizes a more robust VIP and loyalty system to maximize player lifetime value.
Tycoon Casino competes for the same demographic by offering high-stakes tournament modes that directly challenge the target app's engagement loops.
This app directly overlaps with Aquapolis's core loop of undersea decoration and management.
This app competes for the same 'casual casino' player who enjoys social gaming and collection-based meta-loops.
It shares the same target audience of casual players who enjoy social interaction and quest-based progression.
It captures the same casual management demographic through time-sensitive task completion.
It competes for the same casual management-game audience by focusing on narrative-driven progression.
While in a different sub-genre, it competes for the same casual mobile gaming time-share through idle mechanics.
Competes for the same casual gaming audience by utilizing addictive merge mechanics to drive daily engagement.
It offers a similar management-simulation experience but focuses on water park infrastructure.
It occupies the same niche of 'alternative' poker rules, focusing on specific game variants that deviate from standard Hold'em.
This app shares the experimental spirit of Poker Hero by introducing puzzle-like mechanics to the traditional card game format.
It competes in the social poker space by focusing on contact-based multiplayer and instant video communication.
As a legacy giant, it competes for the same broad audience by offering a highly polished, cross-platform poker experience.
This newcomer targets the 'cozy' building market, directly challenging Aquapolis's relaxing aesthetic.
This newcomer is disrupting the space by introducing sweepstakes-style mechanics to traditional slot gameplay.
A new entrant in the casino category that is aggressively expanding its game library to capture market share.
This newcomer targets the casual card game market with an offline-first approach that appeals to players without consistent connectivity.
It competes for the same casual building and design audience by focusing on renovation projects.
