Top 5 Free to Play Games in New Zealand, Q2 2023

In the second quarter of 2023, New Zealand's gaming landscape saw significant activity among the top 5 free-to-play games. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of these popular titles, according to Sensor Tower data.

MONOPOLY GO! from Scopely, Inc. showed a remarkable increase in weekly revenue, starting from around $6K at the end of March and peaking at approximately $116K in early June. Weekly downloads saw a consistent rise, reaching about 16K in mid-May before stabilizing around 14K by the end of June. Active users displayed a robust growth, starting at around 6K and climbing steadily to approximately 35K by the end of the quarter.

Roblox by Roblox Corporation maintained a strong presence with weekly revenue fluctuating between $57K and $80K, peaking mid-April. Downloads showed a steady trend, averaging around 6K to 8K weekly. The game’s active user base grew from approximately 332K to nearly 367K, indicating sustained engagement.

Royal Match from Dream Games experienced steady weekly revenue, starting at around $40K and reaching up to $54K by the end of June. Weekly downloads varied between 3K and 6K, with a notable increase towards the end of the quarter. Active users saw a positive trend, growing from about 21K to over 31K by late June.

Block Blast! by Hungry Studio had a consistent download rate, peaking at around 6K in early May before tapering to approximately 4K by late June. Active users remained stable, fluctuating between 26K and 30K, indicating a loyal player base.

Wordscapes from PeopleFun, Inc. saw weekly revenue hover around $3K to $4K, with a slight peak in late May. Downloads showed an increase, averaging around 4K to 5K weekly, with a peak of nearly 6K at the end of June. Active users experienced growth from approximately 52K to 60K, reflecting increased engagement.

These insights, derived from Sensor Tower, paint a dynamic picture of the gaming market in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.