Top 5 Zombie Games on iOS in Africa: Q4 2022 Performance

During the fourth quarter of 2022, the top zombie games on iOS in Africa showcased varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users. Here is a detailed look at how each game fared during this period, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Age of Origins: Tower Defense saw a significant decline in both weekly downloads and active users. Weekly downloads dropped from approximately 5.4K in early October to around 3K by the end of December. Similarly, weekly active users fell from 24.1K at the start of Q4 to about 18.8K by the end of the quarter. Revenue also saw a downward trend, starting at $14.5K in late September and ending at roughly $9K in the last week of December.

Plants vs. Zombies™ 2 had a relatively stable performance in terms of revenue, maintaining around $300-$400 per week throughout the quarter, with a peak of $482 in late November. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 2.3K in late September, dropping to 452 in early November, and recovering to nearly 1K by the end of December. Active users saw a peak of 20.7K in early October but generally hovered around 8K-10K for most of Q4.

State of Survival: Zombie War experienced a varied performance. Weekly downloads started at 469 in late September, peaked at 1.3K in early November, and dropped to 280 by the end of December. Active users showed a similar trend, peaking at 4.9K in late October and declining to 3.3K by the end of the quarter. Revenue reached its highest at $14.5K in late October but generally ranged between $7K and $12K throughout Q4.

Puzzles & Survival demonstrated a mixed performance. Revenue remained relatively stable, averaging around $500-$700 per week, with a peak of $890 in early November. Downloads fluctuated but showed a significant spike to 2.6K in the last week of December. Active users increased from 857 in late September to 1.9K by the end of December, indicating a growing user base.

Last Shelter: Survival had a notable performance in terms of revenue, which increased from $10.9K in late September to a peak of $16.4K in mid-December. Downloads, however, fell sharply from 1.4K in late September to just 13 by the end of December. Active users also saw a decline, starting at 1.6K in late September and dropping to 760 by the end of the quarter.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in Africa. For more in-depth analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower.