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Gossip Harbour is a massively-successful game making the leap to alternative app stores, but why?

Author : Finn Jan 22,2025

You've likely seen ads for Gossip Harbour, even if you don't play it. This merge-and-story puzzle game is a surprising hit, generating over $10 million for developer Microfun on Google Play alone. However, its next move is unexpected: a partnership with Flexion to launch on "alternative app stores."

What are alternative app stores? Simply put, they're any app stores besides Google Play and the iOS App Store. Even established stores like the Samsung Galaxy Store are dwarfed by these two giants.

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The Appeal of Alternative App Stores

The shift to alternative app stores is driven by profitability. But there's more to it than just increased revenue. Recent legal challenges against Google and Apple are forcing a reassessment of alternative app stores, leading to increased pressure to make them more mainstream. Companies like Huawei, with its AppGallery, are capitalizing on this, offering sales and promotions. Even major titles like Candy Crush Saga have already made the switch.

Microfun and Flexion are betting on the growing significance of alternative app stores. Whether this strategy pays off remains to be seen, but it highlights a significant shift in the mobile gaming landscape.

While we won't comment on Gossip Harbour's quality, if you're searching for excellent puzzle games, check out our list of the top 25 best puzzle games for iOS and Android!

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