Top 5 Free to Play Games in South Africa Q3 2022

The third quarter of 2022 saw notable trends for the top 5 free-to-play games in South Africa. Here’s a breakdown of their performance metrics, including weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Candy Crush Saga

Published by King, this game experienced a steady increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $193K in the final week of September. Weekly downloads showed fluctuations, starting at around 19K and peaking at nearly 26K in late August. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 380K, with a peak of approximately 396K in late July.

Coin Master

Moon Active’s game saw consistent weekly revenue, ranging from $79K to $90K, with a peak towards the end of September. Downloads increased steadily, starting at around 7K and reaching over 11K by the end of the quarter. Active users also showed a positive trend, growing from approximately 52K to 62K.

Roblox

Roblox Corporation’s popular platform saw weekly revenue fluctuate, peaking at around $68K in late August and late September. Downloads varied between 12K and 16K, while active users consistently hovered around 390K, peaking at nearly 400K at the end of September.

Gardenscapes

Playrix’s game experienced a notable peak in weekly revenue at approximately $61K in mid-September. Downloads showed a significant upward trend, starting at around 3K and reaching over 9K by the end of the quarter. Active users also increased steadily, growing from 14K to 22K.

PUBG MOBILE

Tencent’s battle royale game saw varied weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $69K in late July. Downloads ranged from around 5K to 8K, while active users consistently remained high, averaging around 470K, with a peak of nearly 495K in late September.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic performance of these top games in South Africa’s free-to-play market during Q3 2022. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.