AI Insights · Timothy · January 2022
Top 5 Paid Games Performance in South Africa Q4 2021
The top 5 paid games in South Africa for Q4 2021 saw varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with [Minecraft](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/55c5020a02ac64f9c0001f62?country=US) leading in revenue and [Heads Up!](https://app.sensortower.com/overview/55c5062802ac64f9c000212f?country=US) experiencing significant growth in active users.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the top five paid games on a unified platform in South Africa demonstrated diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, as reported by Sensor Tower. Here’s a detailed look at their performance:
Minecraft from Mojang had a strong showing in Q4 2021. Weekly revenue showed some fluctuation but peaked at around $12.7K in the week of December 20. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, averaging between 600 to 900, while weekly active users fluctuated between 42K to nearly 49K, peaking in the final weeks of December.
Bloons TD 6 by Ninja Kiwi saw a varied performance. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $1.2K in the last week of December. Downloads ranged from 140 to 338, with notable peaks in October and December. Active users increased steadily, reaching a high of 952 in the week of December 20.
Farming Simulator 20 from GIANTS Software GmbH experienced a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $1.2K in the week of December 20. Downloads remained relatively low, peaking at 94 in the same week. Active users showed a steady growth trend, reaching 223 by the end of the quarter.
Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Rockstar Games had modest revenue, peaking at $718 in the last week of November. Downloads varied, with a notable peak of 256 in the same week. Active users saw a significant increase to 845 in the final week of November before stabilizing around 600 in December.
Heads Up! from Warner Bros. showed notable growth in Q4. Revenue peaked at $1.1K in the last week of December. Downloads surged to over 7K in the final week, while active users saw a significant rise, peaking at 18.3K in the last week of December.
These games demonstrated varied performance trends in South Africa during the last quarter of 2021. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.
