New Roguelike Game Based on Hunter x Hunter Climbs to Number One Spot

The latest release from the Hunter x Hunter franchise is making waves, achieving top positions on the charts. This success highlights the enduring appeal of Yoshihiro Togashi’s beloved series among its dedicated fanbase.

According to a report from Oricon, the newly launched video game, Hunter x Hunter x Nen x Survivor, has claimed the number one spot on the App Store iPhone Weekly Game Chart for free games, following its release on February 18, 2026.

The game has been met with enthusiasm from fans worldwide, reaching over 500,000 downloads on the Google Play Store within just a week. It boasts a solid average rating of 4.2 stars from more than 5,700 reviews on the Play Store, while on the App Store, it holds a 4.3-star rating from over 8,000 reviews.

The game has seen a fantastic reception from the community, surpassing 500,000 downloads on the Google Play Store globally within its first week of availability. It currently has an average rating of 4.2 stars from over 5700 reviews on the Play Store and a 4.3-star rating on the App Store from over 8,000 reviews.

Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor Debuts at No. 1 on App Store Game Chart

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In a letter released on the official website of Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor, the game’s director, Natsume, highlighted the excellent response and expressed gratitude to the players who have joined the hunt. Natsume also addressed early technical bugs causing inconvenience and assured the community that the development team is working diligently to implement fixes.

“We will continue to give our all to development and operation so that everyone can thoroughly enjoy the game. We look forward to your continued support,” the director wrote. Natsume also teased that exciting announcements and a long-awaited major update are scheduled to arrive in March.

Developed by WonderPlanet and published by Bushiroad, Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor is a fast-paced roguelike action game designed for one-handed play. The gameplay allows fans to control their favorite characters against overwhelming waves of enemies using their unique Nen abilities. Players must choose four companions to assemble a specialized team in order to strategically overpower the enemies.

The game features diverse growth elements, including level-ups, Nen training and lineage strengthening, allowing players to push their favorite Hunters beyond their limits to master increasingly difficult stages.

The developers had released a new animated short when the game first launched, featuring the main cast — Gon, Killua, Leorio and Kurapika — engaged in high-octane combat against a horde of enemies, mirroring the action found within the game.

The trailer was well-received by fans who have been starved for new animated content, as the Hunter x Hunter anime has not released a new episode since 2014. This surge of interest likely helped propel the title to the top of the Japanese App Store download tallies, which are calculated based on the total number of iPhone apps and games downloaded between Monday and Sunday of the previous week.

Interestingly, Hunter x Hunter Nen x Survivor wasn’t the only anime-related title to make waves; SLOT Puella Magi Madoka Magica 2 and Pachislot Kaguya-sama: Love Is War also debuted on the same weekly chart at no. 8 and no. 10, respectively.

Systems

Released

February 17, 2026

Developer(s)

Bushiroad Games, WonderPlanet

Publisher(s)

Bushiroad Games

Number of Players

Single-player