Ah, the mysterious world of gacha games. So called because they use mechanics similar to those of the hugely popular Japanese toy vending machines known as gachapon. Gacha games are among the most portable in the world, with titles such as Genshin Impact, Honkai Star Rail, and Infinity Nikki collectively generating millions of dollars a month for their publishers. While they may have started as mobile games, many have now expanded to PC and console platforms. Their mobile cousins still continue to come thick and fast, and the Escapist is proud to have some of the best gacha game coverage on the planet.