Top 5 Sandbox Games in Nigeria, Q1 2023

During the first quarter of 2023, the top 5 sandbox games in Nigeria showcased varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active user metrics. Here’s a closer look at how these games performed, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation saw a fluctuating revenue trend, peaking at approximately $3.4K in the first week of January and gradually declining to $882 by the end of March. Downloads were relatively stable, with a notable peak of 4.4K in late December and a significant rise to 3.6K in the final week of March. Active users hovered around the 60K mark throughout the quarter, reaching a high of 64.3K in late February.

Minecraft by Mojang experienced a consistent revenue stream, beginning with $311 in late December and closing the quarter at $226. Downloads started strong at 461 but showed a downward trend, hitting a low of 34 in mid-March before a slight recovery to 59 by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 12.5K with minor fluctuations.

Blockman GO from GVERSE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD. had a modest performance. Revenue varied, starting at $113 in late December and fluctuating to $46 by the end of March. Downloads were low but steady, with a peak of 92 in late February. Active users saw a decline from 1.6K in late December to 835 by the end of March.

Growtopia by Ubisoft had minimal activity in terms of downloads and active users throughout the quarter. However, its revenue saw a spike to $85 in mid-February, indicating sporadic in-app purchases.

Block Craft 3D: Building Games from Wildlife Studios showed a varied revenue trend, peaking at $38 in mid-January and then dropping to negligible amounts by March. Downloads were more dynamic, starting at 1K in late December, dipping to 370 in January, and then rising to 858 by the end of March. Active users followed a similar pattern, ranging from 5.1K in late December to 4.4K by the end of March.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.