Top 5 Sandbox-like Games Performance in South Africa Q3 2022

In Q3 2022, the top 5 sandbox-like games in South Africa saw diverse trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, according to Sensor Tower data. Here’s a closer look at their performance:

Roblox maintained a robust presence with weekly revenue reaching approximately $67.8K in late September. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 16.5K mid-July and ending the quarter with 14.6K. Weekly active users showed a consistent upward trend, culminating at nearly 400K at the end of September.

Minecraft experienced modest weekly revenue, which ranged between $5.2K and $10.2K. Downloads were stable, mostly hovering around 590 to 677, with a slight dip to 409 in mid-September. Weekly active users showed a slight recovery towards the end of the quarter, rising from 43.2K in early September to 51.7K.

IMVU: 3D Avatar Creator & Chat saw a variable revenue stream, peaking at $2.0K in mid-July and dipping to around $870 in early September. Downloads were relatively stable, with a peak of approximately 2K in early August. Active users showed a steady increase, reaching 7.8K at the end of August before settling at 7.5K at the end of September.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live had a revenue range between $319 and $725, with a notable drop to $334 in early September. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 984 in mid-July and ending with 749 in late September. Active users remained relatively stable, peaking at 8.5K in early July and ending the quarter with about 7.9K.

PK XD: Fun, friends & games reported a revenue increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching $876 in late September. Weekly downloads saw a peak of 3.6K in mid-July before stabilizing around 2.4K. Active users showed a slight decline from 36.9K in late June to approximately 30.3K by the end of the quarter.

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