Top 5 City Building Games in the US: Q4 2022 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2022, the leading city building games in the United States showcased varied performance trends across downloads, revenue, and active users. Here’s a closer look at how each of these top games fared.

SimCity BuildIt from Electronic Arts saw weekly revenue fluctuations, peaking at around $475K in the week of November 21. Weekly downloads experienced notable highs and lows, starting at approximately 27K and ending the quarter with a peak of 39K. The game maintained a consistent active user base, beginning at 171K and rising to 209K by the end of December.

State Connect: Traffic Control by AI Games FZ had a modest revenue performance, with weekly earnings reaching around $2.6K in mid-December. Download trends were more dynamic, peaking at 21K in early November, while active users increased from 34K to 40K over the quarter.

The Simpsons™: Tapped Out, another title from Electronic Arts, experienced significant revenue spikes, notably hitting $468K in mid-November. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 10K to 17K. Active users hovered around 170K throughout the quarter, showing consistent engagement.

Nvizzio Creations' MONOPOLY Tycoon showed steady revenue, averaging around $3.2K per week. Downloads saw gradual growth, reaching 15K by the end of December. Active users increased from 37K to 45K, indicating a growing player base.

Finally, Merge Mayor from Starberry Games GmbH had consistent weekly revenue, peaking at about $38K in mid-October. However, downloads decreased from 10K to 3.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users also saw a decline, starting at 84K and dropping to 76K, reflecting a decrease in player retention.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, highlight the dynamic nature of the city building game genre in the US market during Q4 2022. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.