AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
US Platformer Games Q4 2020 Performance Report
An in-depth look at the performance of the top 5 platformer games in the United States for Q4 2020, with data provided by Sensor Tower. Insights reveal trends in downloads, revenue, and weekly active users.
As the year 2020 came to a close, the platformer genre in mobile gaming continued to entertain millions. Sensor Tower provided valuable data on the top platformer games in the United States during the fourth quarter. Let's delve into the numbers for these high-flying titles.
Voodoo's Roof Rails saw an impressive surge in downloads, starting at around 1.5K in early October and skyrocketing to over 1.3M by late November. This explosive growth was mirrored in its weekly active users, which peaked at nearly 2M in the final week of November. The game's revenue also grew, reaching a peak of over 6K USD in the third week of November.
Subway Surfers by Sybo Games, a long-standing favorite, maintained a steady performance. Downloads showed a notable spike in late December, crossing 465K. Revenue remained robust throughout the quarter, with weekly earnings frequently exceeding 100K USD. Weekly active users fluctuated, reaching a high of over 9M in late October.
SUPERSONIC STUDIOS LTD's Join Clash experienced consistent download numbers with a peak of over 340K in early November. Revenue trends were modest, with the highest weekly revenue reaching 1.8K USD in late December. Weekly active users saw a rise towards the end of December, reaching over 1.6M.
Another Voodoo title, Stair Run, witnessed its downloads gradually decrease from a high of over 750K in mid-October. Revenue for the game was on the lower end, peaking at 378 USD in mid-October, and the active user base showed a declining trend, ending with under 300K active users by the end of December.
Finally, Cube Surfer!, also by Voodoo, had its downloads peak at over 366K at the start of the quarter, with a notable increase to around 250K by year-end. Revenue saw a slight uptick in late December, reaching 560 USD. Weekly active users ended on a high note, with an increase to over 1.8M.
For more insights and detailed analytics on the performance of mobile applications, Sensor Tower remains the go-to source. The platformer genre, with its ups and downs, continues to be a dynamic and engaging category for gamers across the United States.