AI Insights · Timothy · July 2023
Top 5 Casual Games Performance in Middle East, Q2 2023
In Q2 2023, the top 5 casual games in the Middle East showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users, with notable performances from Subway Surfers, Ludo STAR, Royal Match, Candy Crush Saga, and 8 Ball Pool™.
In the second quarter of 2023, the Middle East market saw diverse trends among the top 5 casual games on a unified platform, according to Sensor Tower data. Here's a closer look at the performance of these popular titles:
Subway Surfers from Sybo Games ApS saw a varied performance across different metrics. Weekly downloads peaked at around 150K in early June, while weekly revenue fluctuated, hitting a high of approximately $4.7K in late May. The game maintained a robust active user base, with numbers ranging from 3.6M to 4.8M throughout the quarter.
Royal Match by Dream Games demonstrated significant growth. Weekly revenue saw a substantial increase, reaching roughly $528K by the end of June. Downloads also rose steadily, culminating in nearly 100K in the last week of June. Active users grew consistently, from around 413K to 569K over the quarter.
8 Ball Pool™ from Miniclip.com had a stable performance. Downloads saw a peak of about 77K in mid-June. Revenue trends were relatively steady, with a peak of approximately $85K in early April. Active users remained consistent, fluctuating around the 1.9M mark throughout the quarter.
Ludo STAR by Gameberry Labs experienced varied trends. The game’s weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at around $314K in mid-April. Downloads showed a downward trend, decreasing from around 111K in early April to approximately 80K by the end of June. The active user base remained steady, hovering around the 1.1M mark.
Lastly, Candy Crush Saga from King exhibited stable performance metrics. Weekly revenue remained consistent, reaching up to approximately $332K in mid-May. Downloads saw a slight decline, dropping to around 51K by mid-June. Active users also showed a steady presence, averaging around 1.1M throughout the quarter.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, showcase the dynamic landscape of casual gaming in the Middle East. For more detailed analytics and trends, be sure to visit Sensor Tower.