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Top 5 Third Person Games on Android in Africa - Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top third person games on Android in Africa saw varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with significant performances from PUBG MOBILE and Free Fire.

Top 5 Third Person Games on Android in Africa - Q3 2021

During the third quarter of 2021, the leading third person games on the Android platform in Africa showcased diverse performances. Below, we delve into the weekly trends of downloads, revenue, and active users for the top five games, based on data from Sensor Tower.

PUBG MOBILE The game saw a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $175K in mid-August. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable rise in mid-September, reaching around 191K. Active users mostly declined, starting at 4.97M in late June and dropping to about 4.13M by the end of September.

Free Fire Weekly revenue for Free Fire varied, peaking at $51K in early August. Downloads also showed an upward trend, with a high of approximately 221K in the same period. Active users saw a decrease from 4.26M in late June to 3.51M by the end of September.

Genshin Impact: Natlan Launch The game experienced modest weekly revenue, peaking at around $18K at the end of August. Downloads were highest in mid-July, reaching about 18K, while active users ranged from 47K to 63K throughout the quarter.

Guns of Glory: Lost Island Revenue trends for this game were relatively stable, with a peak of around $18K in late September. Downloads were generally low, with a notable increase to 2.2K at the end of August. Active users fluctuated, peaking at approximately 16K in early September.

Free Fire MAX Despite being a newer entry, Free Fire MAX showed promising trends. Revenue peaked at around $6.6K in mid-July. Downloads fluctuated, with a significant spike to approximately 122K at the end of September. Active users saw steady growth, starting at 413K in late June and reaching 770K by the end of September.

These insights demonstrate the varying dynamics of the top third person games on Android in Africa during Q3 2021. For more detailed insights and data, refer to Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021