Top 5 Sandbox Games Performance in Africa, Q3 2021

In Q3 2021, the top sandbox games on both iOS and Android in Africa demonstrated diverse performance in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s an overview based on data from Sensor Tower.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation displayed a strong performance throughout the quarter. Weekly revenue consistently hovered around $70K-$84K, peaking at approximately $84.1K in the week of July 5. Weekly downloads were robust, with a notable spike to 105K in the last week of September. The game also maintained a high level of engagement, with weekly active users rising steadily from 2.1M to over 2.3M by the end of the quarter.

Block Craft 3D: Building Game by Wildlife Studios experienced fluctuations in its metrics. The game's weekly revenue showed a gradual increase, reaching $444 in the final week of September. Downloads, however, saw a significant decline from 75K at the beginning of the quarter to just over 14K by the end. Active users mirrored this trend, decreasing from 368K to around 209K.

Craftsman: Building Craft from StarGame12 saw a mixed performance. Weekly downloads ranged from 33K to 66K, with a peak of 65K in late August. The game’s active user base grew steadily, starting at 195K and rising to 288K by the end of September.

Eerskraft from Gooogame also had a varied performance. Weekly downloads peaked at 65K in late August but saw a significant drop to around 22K by the end of September. Active users showed an initial increase, peaking at 122K in August, before declining to 56K by the end of the quarter.

Minicraft 2020 from Daigo Game 2020 Inc. maintained relatively stable metrics. Weekly downloads ranged from 18K to 30K, while active users fluctuated slightly but remained around 130K to 150K throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.