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Top 5 Sandbox Games on iOS in Europe Q3 2021

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 sandbox games on iOS in Europe during Q3 2021, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sandbox Games on iOS in Europe Q3 2021

During the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 sandbox games on iOS in Europe showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. This analysis is based on data from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights can be found.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation exhibited a strong performance in Q3. Weekly revenue peaked at around $2.4M by the end of August, maintaining an average of approximately $2.1M throughout the period. Weekly downloads reached a high of 247K in early August, ending the quarter with a notable spike to 235K. Active users, however, saw a decline from about 5.9M at the start of the quarter to 5.3M by the end of September.

Minecraft by Mojang saw a gradual decrease in weekly revenue, starting at $390K in late June and falling to about $275K by the end of September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 12.2K in late July and maintaining an average of around 11K. Active users similarly declined, from 2.3M in early July to 1.8M by the end of the quarter.

Growtopia from Ubisoft experienced modest revenue figures, with weekly revenue generally hovering around $10K, peaking at $11.4K in late August. Downloads saw a peak of 2.5K in late July, with a general downward trend to 1.5K by the end of September. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 14.5K throughout the quarter.

Terraria by 505 Games had consistent but modest revenue, averaging around $6K per week. Downloads peaked at 1.2K in late July, with numbers generally around 1K. Active users showed minor fluctuations, maintaining approximately 3.7K on average.

Block Craft 3D: Building Games by Wildlife Studios reported an increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $6.5K in late August. Downloads were strong, reaching a high of 43K in late August, and active users saw a peak of 380K at the end of August, though there was a slight decline to 340K by late September.

This overview highlights the dynamic nature of the sandbox gaming category on iOS in Europe during Q3 2021. For a deeper dive into these trends, visit Sensor Tower for more comprehensive insights.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021