My Hotpot Story (Happy Hotpot Shop)
Recently, My Hotpot Story has been blowing up on social media. Tons of forums dedicated to fans of this game have popped up, each with tens of thousands to hundreds of thousands of members.
Loved for its simple gameplay that still gives players a sense of control, the game quickly spread everywhere. Phrases like “The boss handles everything,” “Employees always complain about being tired,” “Demanding raises,” and “Trying to skip work” became common jokes. With its cute, lively graphics, it attracted a huge number of players, especially young people. Some even stayed up all night grinding.
Before this, other games also stirred up excitement not just among gamers but across social networks, making everyone want to jump in right away.
Flappy Bird
This free game was often called “silly” because its gameplay is so simple. Players tap the screen to make a little bird fly through pipes one by one to score points. If the bird hits a pipe or falls, the game ends. What hooked players was how tricky it was to control the bird just right.
When it went viral, Flappy Bird shot up the charts, overtaking popular apps like Snapchat, Facebook Messenger, Clash of Clans, and YouTube to claim the top spot on the free app charts on both the App Store and Google Play.
Adorable Home
At one point, Vietnamese netizens kept sharing pictures of cozy homes, gardens, pools, and a few “royal cats”, all from the game Adorable Home. This life simulation lets players step into the shoes of a husband or wife in a young family moving into a new house. Daily tasks include preparing bento meals for your partner, taking care of cats, shopping, and decorating your home.
HyperBeard Games nailed it by combining cute graphics with funny content, turning this game into a major trend in Vietnam.
Play Together
True to its name, Play Together lets players meet friends from all over the world and join a virtual universe to enjoy fun activities together. What sets Play Together apart is how it mimics real-life daily activities.
With its charming graphics, free-form gameplay, and upbeat soundtrack, Play Together won the hearts of many players worldwide, especially in Vietnam during the pandemic.
