Cyprus-based mobile game developer Top App Games Ltd. has partnered with alternative Android distribution platform Aptoide to expand its hit mobile title Ludus: Merge Arena.
The game was officially launched across Aptoide App Store, Aptoide Games, and Games Hub earlier this week, in a move Top App Games anticipates will further strengthen its global community.
Ludus: Merge Arena has steadily grown over the past two years, reaching seven million players worldwide.
"With Aptoide, Ludus is on track for sustainable global success, demonstrating the long-term value we look for in our investments," commented Vladimir Nikolsky, CEO of Utmost Games, investor and former CEO of My.Games.
According to a relevant press release, as part of the launch, players who download the game through Aptoide get exclusive in-game bonuses:
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Special Launch Pack: Includes premium currency, gold, rare cards, and unique ethereal heroes like Griffon and Kitsune, normally only available in late-game content. Valued at over $300, this bundle offers huge savings and will be available during the first two months after launch.
- Advent Calendar (7 Days): Players can log in each day for a week to claim rotating rewards, including gold, emeralds, and epic cards. Rewards alternate between free gifts and items earned by watching ads, and the program is exclusive to Aptoide players for the first two months.
Earlier this year, to celebrate Ludus’ second anniversary, Top App Games launched a Creator Program in partnership with Keymailer. Creators can sign up to start earning rewards for streaming and uploading game content.
"Launching Ludus on Aptoide gives the game global reach, flexible monetisation, and smarter ways to connect with players — all at a time when app store rules are changing fast," commented Vladimir Markov, CEO of Top App Games.
"The partnership between Top App Games and Aptoide shows the growing relevance of alternative app stores for driving growth and expanding reach for world-class titles," said Paulo Trezentos, CEO and co-founder of Aptoide.
About Top App Games Ltd.
Based in Cyprus, Top App Games Ltd. specialises in mobile game development and publishing, with a strong focus on strategy titles such as Ludus: Merge Arena. Founded in 2024, the company combines real-time PvP dynamics with card-based RPG elements. The success of Ludus has propelled Top App Games toward more ambitious projects and global expansion.
About Aptoide
Aptoide is the leading independent app store that is redefining how users discover and experience mobile games and apps. Unlike traditional marketplaces, Aptoide puts freedom at the center by providing a flexible and community-driven platform with less strict policies and access to exclusive gaming content. To enhance the experience, Aptoide also offers users unique cashback rewards while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. With the flagship Aptoide App Store for Android, Aptoide Games as a curated hub designed for gamers, and a growing presence on iOS, Aptoide empowers millions of users worldwide to explore apps and games in an open, independent and rich ecosystem.
