User Acquisition for Mobile Games

Drive installs and high-value players with event-based optimization, ROAS-focused campaigns, and cross-screen reach.

Gaming UA Challenges

We understand what gaming marketers face—and we're built to solve it.

Rising CPIs

Competition for quality installs drives up acquisition costs

Retention Pressure

Acquiring users who engage beyond Day 1 is increasingly difficult

ROAS Targets

Hitting revenue goals requires optimizing for LTV, not just installs

Creative Fatigue

Ad creative performance degrades quickly in competitive markets

How Adfuel Helps

Run mobile-only, CTV-only, or cross-screen campaigns optimized for gaming KPIs.

Mobile Only

In-app video, rewarded, and playable ads with event-based optimization

CTV Only

Big screen awareness with measurable install attribution

Cross-Screen

CTV-to-mobile retargeting for full-funnel gaming campaigns

Gaming KPIs

We optimize for the metrics that matter to gaming studios.

CPI
Cost per install for game downloads
D1/D7/D30
Retention rates at key milestones
ROAS
Return on ad spend at 7, 30, 90 days
ARPU
Average revenue per user acquired

Post-Install Events

Optimize beyond installs. Target users who engage and monetize.

  • Tutorial completion
  • First purchase / IAP
  • Level completion
  • Session milestones
  • Currency spend events
  • Subscription start

Proven results for gaming apps.

See how we've helped gaming studios scale user acquisition profitably.

Scopely achieved 3.2x ROAS with cross-screen UA

We couldn't be happier with the results achieved by adFuel, they have become a strong partner by achieving up to 30% higher ARPDAU while considerably decreasing eCPIs.

Monopoly Go! UA Team
3.2x
ROAS
-28%
CPI vs. goal
+45%
D7 Retention

Ready to level up your game's UA?

Talk to our gaming specialists about how Adfuel can drive installs and revenue.