Top 5 City Building Games in the UK Q3 2021

The third quarter of 2021 showcased impressive performances from the top 5 city building games in the United Kingdom. Here's a detailed look at their trends in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Craftheim - 3D Idle Lumberjack, published by AI Games FZ, saw a significant rise in popularity. Weekly downloads surged from 247 in late June to a peak of 33K in early September. This increase was mirrored by a steady rise in weekly active users, which grew from 181 to over 44K during the same period. The game’s weekly revenue also saw growth, peaking at $175 in late August before settling at around $57 by the end of September.

SimCity BuildIt from Electronic Arts maintained a steady performance throughout Q3. Weekly revenue fluctuated between $34K and $48K, with the highest earnings recorded in late July. Downloads showed a slight upward trend, reaching a peak of 9.6K in mid-September. The game consistently engaged a large user base, with weekly active users peaking at nearly 99K in mid-September before dropping to around 83K by the end of the quarter.

Merge Mayor by Starberry Games GmbH experienced growth in both revenue and user engagement. Weekly revenue increased from $3.9K in late June to over $7.7K in late August. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 6K per week. Active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at 30K in late August and maintaining steady engagement levels through September.

City Takeover, published by Voodoo, showed a decline in performance over the quarter. Weekly downloads dropped from 8.8K in late June to just under 2K by the end of September. Active users mirrored this trend, decreasing from nearly 58K to around 32K. Revenue remained low, peaking at $96 in late June and dwindling to negligible amounts by the end of the quarter.

The Simpsons™: Tapped Out, another title from Electronic Arts, demonstrated consistent performance. Weekly revenue ranged between $22K and $39K, with notable peaks in early August and mid-September. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 5.5K per week. The game maintained a robust active user base, with numbers fluctuating between 120K and 135K throughout the quarter.

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