AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
Q4 2020 UK Android Market: Top 5 Horror Games Performance
A look at the top horror games on the Android platform in the UK during Q4 2020 shows varied trends in downloads and active users. Sensor Tower provides detailed insights into the performance of these spine-chilling games.
As the year 2020 drew to a close, the horror game genre remained a popular choice for thrill-seeking mobile gamers in the United Kingdom. Data from Sensor Tower gives us a glimpse into the performance of the top five horror games on the Android platform during the fourth quarter.
FGTeeV Goozy, despite being a new release in October, showed an initial surge in downloads, peaking at 17K in early November, before experiencing a steady decline to 3K by the end of December. The game's weekly active users mirrored this trend, starting strong at 17K and tapering off to 8K. Revenue for FGTeeV Goozy peaked in mid-November at around $350, followed by fluctuations and a dip to $175 towards the year's end.
In contrast, Scary Teacher 3D presented a more stable pattern, with downloads fluctuating around the 6K mark and spiking to 8K during the holiday season. The game's active user base remained robust, hovering around 40K and escalating to over 45K in late December. Revenue for Scary Teacher 3D remained consistent, with notable peaks at $420 at the beginning and end of the quarter.
Granny saw a noteworthy increase in downloads in the latter part of the quarter, jumping from 2K to 9K. The active user count for Granny also rose significantly, reaching a high of 47K at the quarter's end. However, revenue data for Granny indicates a drop to zero after November, shifting the focus to its download and active user trends.
My Town Halloween - Ghost game experienced a rise in downloads after its November release, hitting a peak at 12K in early December. Weekly active users for the game followed a similar upward trajectory, peaking at 8K. Despite a modest revenue stream, the game showed promising engagement levels.
Lastly, Granny: Chapter Two displayed a steady increase in downloads throughout the quarter, with a notable jump to 6K in the festive week. The active user base also saw growth, ending the year with over 26K weekly active users.
For more detailed insights and data, Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics provide a deeper dive into the app performance trends within the mobile gaming industry.