Observed Signal · Sep 21, 2026 · Financials · Source: PocketGamer.biz · Impact: 2/5 · Sentiment: Positive
Lilith Games' Clash of Critters Hits $45.6M in Four Months
Lilith Games' new IP, Clash of Critters, generated $45.6 million in gross player spending in four months on Google Play and the App Store. The game, blending tower defence, idle progression, and creature collection, released globally in May 2026 and experienced a significant revenue surge following its Japanese launch in July. In its fourth month, sales reached a record $19.1 million, with 42% of total revenue coming from that period. US accounts for 33% of lifetime earnings, while Japan has become the second-largest market at 14%. The game's strong performance has pushed it up the top-grossing charts, and it has yet to include revenue from web shops or advertising.
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- Clash of Critters generated $45.6 million in gross player spending in four months.
- Month four sales reached a record $19.1 million, accounting for 42% of total revenue.
- App Store spending outpaced Google Play, with $27.1 million vs. $18.4 million.
- Japan became the second-biggest market at 14% of lifetime earnings after its July 30th launch.
- US accounts for 33% of lifetime spending.
- Game reached a record $901,000 in daily worldwide player spending on September 12th.
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