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Top 5 Idler Games Performance in the US for Q3 2021

Discover the performance trends of the top 5 idler games in the US for Q3 2021, including downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Idler Games Performance in the US for Q3 2021

In the third quarter of 2021, the top 5 idler games on a unified platform in the United States demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at their metrics:

Stone Miner Released in early September, this game saw a remarkable surge in popularity. Weekly downloads skyrocketed from 18.2K at the end of August to a peak of 750K by mid-September, before settling at approximately 467K by the end of the month. Revenue also grew impressively, starting at $316 in late August and reaching around $63K by mid-September, before slightly dropping to $46K in the last week of the quarter. Active users mirrored this trend, climbing from 12.9K to over 1M within a month.

Egg, Inc. This well-established game maintained a steady performance throughout Q3. Weekly revenue fluctuated around $180K to $250K, with a slight dip towards the end of the quarter. Downloads showed a downward trend, falling from 151K in mid-July to about 66K by the end of September. Active users remained relatively stable, ranging between 1.5M and 1.8M.

Idle Lumber Empire - Wood Game This game experienced consistent growth in both revenue and active users. Weekly revenue increased from $53.8K at the end of June to a peak of $157.8K by mid-September, before settling at $122K. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 82K mid-September, and active users grew steadily from 71.8K to 174K by the end of the quarter.

Idle Miner Tycoon: Money Games The game had a stable performance in Q3. Revenue hovered around $130K to $156K, with a slight increase towards the end of September. Downloads varied, peaking at 81K in the last week of the quarter. Active users saw a notable increase, starting at 768K at the end of June and reaching 923K by the end of September.

Idle Mafia This game showed a strong upward trend in Q3. Revenue rose significantly from $117K at the end of June to nearly $290K by late September. Weekly downloads also increased from 23.7K to 80.6K during the same period. Active users grew from 135K to 360K, indicating a growing player base.

For more insights and detailed data, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2021