Top 5 Survival Games Soar in Latin America: Q4 2020 Report

Survival games have captivated players across Latin America in the fourth quarter of 2020, and Sensor Tower has the latest data on the top performers in this competitive space. Here, we break down the numbers for the region's five leading survival games on the unified iOS and Android platform.

Kefir's Last Day on Earth: Survival showed a notable uptick in weekly active users, increasing from 372K in late September to 454K by the end of December. Downloads followed a similar trajectory, rising from 52K to 95K in the same period. Revenue for the title also saw a significant boost, particularly in the weeks leading up to the new year, jumping from 23K USD to nearly 60K USD.

NetEase Games' Identity V experienced a steady climb in weekly active users, ending the quarter with nearly 120K, up from 111K at the start of Q4. Downloads peaked in mid-December at around 13K, while revenue saw a substantial rise in early December, reaching over 37K USD.

Another title from Kefir, Frostborn: Coop Survival, which was released in November, quickly gained traction with a leap in weekly active users from 2K to 87K by the end of December. The game's downloads showed an initial surge post-launch, with figures settling at 42K by the quarter's close. Revenue followed an upward trend, ending at 29K USD.

HK Hero Entertainment Co.'s Last Island of Survival saw a steady increase in active users, from 35K to 64K, with downloads hitting a high of 47K in the last week of December. The game's revenue reflected a moderate but consistent growth, with the final week's earnings at over 7K USD.

Lastly, Studio Wildcard's ARK: Survival Evolved maintained a solid base of active users, ending the year with 169K, up from 145K. The game's downloads saw a significant rise in late December, reaching 35K. Revenue also displayed a healthy increase, with the game earning nearly 8K USD in the last week of December.

For more insights into the app market and detailed performance data, Sensor Tower provides an extensive analysis of trends and metrics across various regions and categories.