Top 5 Free to Play Games in Germany: Q4 2021 Performance

In Q4 2021, Germany's top free-to-play games displayed varied performance metrics, showcasing trends in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a detailed look at the top 5 games based on Sensor Tower data.

Rocket League Sideswipe, developed by Psyonix LLC, saw a remarkable increase in weekly downloads after its release on November 22, 2021. Downloads surged from 14.7K in its release week to a peak of 260K the following week. Despite a decline, it maintained substantial numbers, ending the quarter at 92.3K. Active users mirrored this trend, peaking at 530K in mid-December before settling at 403K by the end of the quarter.

Zen Match - Relaxing Puzzle from Moon Active experienced consistent growth in both revenue and downloads. Weekly revenue started at around $1.8K in late September, climbing to $93.5K by the end of December. Downloads followed a similar pattern, increasing from 2.7K to 77.4K over the same period. Active users saw a steady rise, growing from 9.3K to 305K.

Subway Surfers, a long-time favorite by Sybo Games ApS, demonstrated stable performance. Weekly downloads ranged between 43K and 94.5K, with a significant spike in late December. Revenue showed a consistent upward trend, peaking at $19.4K in the last week of the year. The game maintained a strong active user base, peaking at over 1M in the week before Christmas.

BitLife DE - Lebenssimulation, released by Goodgame Studio, saw a notable increase in both downloads and revenue post-launch. Weekly downloads jumped from 21.3K in late October to 106.9K by the end of December. Revenue followed a similar trajectory, starting at $10.8K and reaching $46.2K in the final week of the year. Active users rose steadily from 67.1K to 213K over the quarter.

Lastly, Roblox by Roblox Corporation continued to dominate with impressive metrics. Weekly revenue fluctuated but ended strong at $757.8K. Downloads remained relatively stable, averaging around 50K weekly, with a peak of 64.6K in the last week of December. Active users consistently hovered around the 2M mark throughout the quarter.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.