Top 5 Free to Play Games in Kenya in Q2 2021

The second quarter of 2021 saw impressive activities in the free-to-play game segment in Kenya. Here, we explore the performance of the top 5 games on a unified platform, drawing insights from Sensor Tower's data.

Word Shatter: Word Block experienced fluctuating metrics throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads started strong at 23.7K but saw a decline to around 9.7K by the end of June. Revenue remained modest, peaking at approximately $20 in late March and experiencing a low of $1 by the end of May. Active users saw a downward trend from 68K to around 51K.

Temple Run showed a relatively stable performance. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 8.6K and 17K, while revenue peaked at $28 in late June. Active users witnessed a slight drop from around 87.6K to 63.9K over the quarter.

Real Bike Racing maintained steady downloads, ranging between 8K and 16.5K. Notably, revenue was minimal, with just two weeks showing any earnings, peaking at $7. Active users saw a decline from 55.6K to around 42.3K.

Free Fire recorded significant revenue peaks, with the highest being $2.2K in late April. Downloads varied widely, with a notable peak at 25.2K in mid-April. Active users demonstrated consistent growth, rising from 18.6K to 31K by the end of June.

Checkers showed stable download numbers, ranging from 8.4K to 12.6K. The game did not generate revenue during this period. Active users remained steady, with minor fluctuations, ending the quarter at about 36.5K.

These trends illustrate the dynamic nature of the gaming market in Kenya. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.