AI Insights · Timothy · January 2021
Australia's Top 5 Racing Games of Q4 2020: A Performance Overview
A look at the Q4 2020 performance of the top racing games in Australia, showcasing downloads and user engagement. Sensor Tower provides detailed insights into the trends of these popular mobile games.
As the final quarter of 2020 wrapped up, racing game enthusiasts in Australia had their hands full with a variety of titles. Here's a breakdown of how the top five racing games fared in terms of downloads and user engagement, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Shortcut Run by Voodoo saw a significant spike in downloads in early November, reaching 93K, before gradually declining to 37K by the end of December. Weekly active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 145K in the second week of November and settling at 75K in the final week of the year. Revenue began to generate in late October, with the game earning up to $176K in mid-November before dipping to $124K by year-end.
Another Voodoo title, Scribble Rider, experienced fluctuating downloads, with a noticeable jump to 24K in the last week of December. Active users reached a high of 52K in the same week, following a generally downward trajectory from 46K at the start of the quarter. Revenue showed modest consistency, ending the quarter with $30K.
Voodoo's Wacky Run had an interesting quarter, with no downloads recorded until the third week of November, but it quickly gained momentum with a peak at 49K downloads in the week before Christmas. Weekly active users rose sharply to 85K by the end of December. Revenue data was only available from mid-December, with an uptick to $278K before falling to $102K.
Nintendo Co., Ltd.'s Mario Kart Tour showed a strong performance in revenue throughout the quarter, maintaining above $11K each week and peaking at $16K in the final week of December. Downloads saw a gradual increase from 9K to 13K, while active users consistently stayed above 113K, finishing the quarter with 126K.
Lastly, aquapark.io, also published by Voodoo, had a steady quarter with a gradual increase in downloads from 6K to 18K. Active users grew from 81K to 94K over the quarter, showcasing a solid and engaged player base. Revenue remained modest, ending the quarter at $44K.
For more detailed insights and data on app performance, Sensor Tower remains a valuable resource for tracking trends and analyzing the mobile app landscape.
