Top 5 Sandbox-like Games Performance in Nigeria Q1 2022

In Q1 2022, the top 5 sandbox-like games in Nigeria demonstrated diverse performance metrics across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each game fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Roblox experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.1K in late December and maintaining a stable range around $1.6K to $2.6K for most of the quarter. Weekly downloads fluctuated, starting at 3.3K and ending at 2.2K, with a mid-quarter dip to around 1.7K. The game maintained a robust active user base, hovering around 46K to 48K throughout the quarter.

IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat saw its weekly revenue peak at $569 in late January, then ranging between $140 and $318 for the rest of the quarter. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 522 and dropping to a low of 232 in mid-March, before recovering to 401 by the end of the quarter. Weekly active users decreased from 2.7K to around 2.1K.

Minecraft had a relatively stable quarter with weekly revenue peaking at $397 in early January and stabilizing around $195 to $287. Downloads were consistent, ranging between 80 and 139. The active user count showed minor fluctuations, maintaining a strong base around 8.5K to 9.4K throughout the quarter.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live reported a moderate increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $127 in late February and closing the quarter at $115. Downloads saw significant variability, starting at 749 and dropping to 194 before climbing back to 534 by the end of March. Active users showed a gradual decline from 4.2K to 3.2K early in the quarter, recovering to 4.2K by the end of March.

Growtopia had modest revenue figures, peaking at $53 in late January and fluctuating between $5 and $32 for the rest of the quarter. Downloads were minimal, with occasional spikes, reaching 30 in the last week of March. Active users showed a positive trend, rising from 11 in mid-March to 47 by the end of the quarter.

For more detailed insights and trends, visit Sensor Tower.