AI Insights · Timothy · April 2021
Q1 2021 Performance of Top Horror Games on iOS in Europe
A look at the top 5 horror games on the iOS platform in Europe, showcasing their performance in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users for the first quarter of 2021. Detailed insights provided by Sensor Tower.
A Spooky Surge: Top iOS Horror Games in Europe's Q1 2021
As the chill of winter thawed into spring, fans of horror games on iOS in Europe continued to engage with their favorite eerie titles. Sensor Tower's data offers us a glimpse into the performance of these games during the first quarter of 2021. Let's delve into the numbers and trends that defined the top 5 horror games in this period.
Identity V
NetEase Games' Identity V saw a steady flow of downloads, starting at nearly 7K in the last week of December and dipping to around 4.4K by the end of March. Revenue peaked at $75K in the last week of February, with weekly active users reaching a high of over 82K in the same period.
Hello Neighbor
Hello Neighbor, from tinyBuild LLC, boasted impressive download figures, with over 63K in the last week of December, though this number gradually decreased to around 35K by March's end. The game's revenue experienced fluctuations, peaking at $10K mid-February, while active users saw a high of over 239K at the start of the quarter.
Five Nights at Freddy's
The classic Five Nights at Freddy's maintained a consistent fan base with downloads hovering around 1K to 1.7K. Revenue trends showed a slight increase in late February, reaching nearly $5.5K, and weekly active users peaked at 7.5K in early February.
Five Nights at Freddy's AR
The augmented reality spin-off Five Nights at Freddy's AR experienced a decrease in downloads from 14K at the year's end to 13K in late March. Revenue saw a high of $5.7K in early February, and active users hit a peak of over 48K in the same month.
Dead by Daylight Mobile
Behaviour Interactive Inc.'s Dead by Daylight Mobile showed a slight decline in downloads from 13K to 9.4K over the quarter. Revenue reached a peak of $5.7K in late February, and weekly active users saw their highest at over 34K at the beginning of the quarter.
The data from Sensor Tower provides an interesting snapshot of the horror gaming landscape on iOS in Europe. While it's clear that some titles have seen a dip in user engagement, the genre remains a favorite among gamers looking for a thrill. For more insights, be sure to visit Sensor Tower.
