Top 5 Sandbox-like Games in South Africa: Q2 2022 Performance

During the second quarter of 2022, the top 5 sandbox-like games showcased varying performance trends in South Africa. Here’s a closer look at how each game fared in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Roblox saw a notable decrease in weekly revenue from $59K at the end of March to around $31K by mid-May. However, there was a rebound towards the end of June, peaking at $64K. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 15.9K in late March and dipping to 10.3K by late May, before surging back to 15.6K in the final week of June. The game maintained a strong user base, with active users increasing from 330K to 362K over the quarter.

Mini Block Craft experienced steady weekly downloads, ranging from 8K to 11.4K throughout the quarter. Active users showed consistent growth, starting at 39.9K and reaching 44.2K by the end of June. Despite no revenue data, the game's download and active user trends indicate a stable performance.

Craftsman: Building Craft had a varied download pattern, peaking at 11K in early May and falling to as low as 2.6K in late April. Active users also varied, starting at 45.6K and peaking at 52.6K by mid-June. The game did not generate revenue during this period.

Minicraft 2020 maintained stable downloads, fluctuating between 5K and 9.6K. Active user numbers were consistent, starting at 48.6K and ending at 47.3K. Like other games, it did not report any revenue.

PK XD: Fun, friends & games experienced a decline in weekly downloads from 28.1K in late March to about 2.7K by the end of June. Revenue also decreased from $1.3K to approximately $762 over the same period. Active users dropped from 117K to around 37K, reflecting a significant decrease in engagement.

These insights provide a snapshot of the performance of top sandbox-like games in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.