Top 5 Casual Games on Android in Africa - Q1 2023

The first quarter of 2023 saw significant activity in the casual gaming sector on the Android platform in Africa. Here’s a look at the performance of the top 5 casual games: Football League 2024, Subway Surfers, Domino Cafe - Domino&Ludo, Candy Crush Saga, and 8 Ball Pool. The data presented is sourced from Sensor Tower, where more detailed insights can be found.

Football League 2024, published by MOBILE SOCCER, saw a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads. The highest spike occurred in the week of January 23 with approximately 548.9K downloads. However, by the end of March, downloads had reduced to around 126.2K. The active user base peaked at over 1.4M in late January and early February, but saw a decline to 1.15M by the end of the quarter.

Subway Surfers from SYBO Games maintained a strong presence with consistent weekly downloads. The downloads ranged from 251.2K to 449.7K, with an increase noted in the week of March 20 reaching 358.5K. The game generated weekly revenue peaking at $548 in late December, but saw a slight decline to around $304 by the end of March. The active user count remained robust, peaking at 4.87M in late January.

Domino Cafe - Domino&Ludo by Higgs Gaming exhibited a notable increase in weekly revenue, especially in late February, reaching $1.4K. Weekly downloads saw a decline from 460.5K in late December to approximately 170.4K by the end of March. Active users also showed a downward trend, starting at 913.5K in late December and ending at 1.06M by the close of the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga, a long-time favorite from King, continued to perform well. The game generated consistent weekly revenue throughout the quarter, peaking at around $192.6K in early January. Weekly downloads were highest in the first week of January at 372K, and settled around 186.9K by the end of March. Active users remained steady, peaking at 4.54M in late January.

8 Ball Pool, from Miniclip.com, showed a steady performance in terms of weekly downloads and active users. Weekly downloads remained stable, peaking at 184.7K in mid-March. The game generated revenue consistently, with a peak of $9.7K in late December. Active users showed a slight increase, peaking at 2.07M in late January.

Overall, these top casual games have demonstrated strong engagement and revenue generation in the African market. For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.