Creative Strategies for Hyper-Casual Gaming Apps

Mobile games continue to dominate the gaming industry, but one category outshines the rest: hyper-casual apps. When it comes to installs and downloads, this genre is always at the top of the charts. So, what makes this genre so well-loved?

The popularity of this genre is attributed to its gameplay. Hyper-casual mobile games are characterized as lightweight games that offer simple gameplay. These games have a single action as a core mechanic, which is why they can be played over and over again, making them highly engaging and addictive.

As these apps are usually free to play, publishers need to rely on in-app ads rather than in-app purchases to monetize their app. This means that engaging, relevant, and attention-grabbing ad creatives are key to bringing in the money.

Creative Strategies for Hyper-Casual Apps

Display enticing gameplay

Demonstrate to your target audience how to play your hyper-casual game, along with other gameplay content they can experience. Make the message clear and concise when presenting game mechanics.

Challenge your target audience

Engage your audience by challenging them to beat your game. The simplicity of your hyper-casual gameplay makes users think they can easily win; it motivates them to play your mobile game repeatedly for the satisfaction of winning. Not only does it boost engagement, but it also prolongs retention.

Highlight different game features

Display different game features, and, if your app has characters, use your ad creative to showcase the game characters that interest them.

Tug at your users’ heartstrings

Churn can be hard to prevent, so to attract lapsed users back to your app, make use of sad characters to evoke emotions and get your user more invested in your game. Make use of engaging copy such as “I need your help” or “Please come back”.

Hyper-casual games have opened mobile gaming up to a bigger audience, so don’t miss out on the opportunity to bring in revenue to your app with enticing creatives. To learn more about how Aarki can help you do just that, send us a message here.