Top 5 Horror Games on iOS in South Africa: Q3 2023 Performance

In Q3 2023, the horror game genre on iOS in South Africa saw varied performance across the top 5 titles. Below, we delve into the trends for each game based on data from Sensor Tower.

Identity V experienced a mixed quarter. Weekly revenue saw a significant peak at $267 in late July, followed by fluctuations, ending the quarter with $78. Downloads were generally low, with a slight increase to 8 in the final week. Active users showed a gradual decline from 515 at the start of the quarter to 441 by the end.

Mystery Matters, a newer entrant, showed promising growth. Weekly revenue started at $180 in early September and climbed to $553 by the end of the month. Downloads also increased, peaking at 117 in mid-September before settling at 74. Active users grew steadily, reaching 80 by the last week of September.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 had a steady revenue performance, with notable peaks at $141 in late July and $112 in early September. However, its download numbers remained low, with occasional spikes, such as 2 downloads in late August.

Five Nights at Freddy's maintained a consistent revenue stream, averaging around $70-$90 weekly, with minor fluctuations. Downloads were sporadic, with a peak of 12 in mid-July but none reported in the latter weeks of the quarter.

Hello Neighbor showed dynamic trends. Revenue peaked at $138 in late August, followed by a steady performance around $50-$60. Downloads were relatively high, peaking at 155 at the start and maintaining over 90 in most weeks. Active users demonstrated a rebound, starting at 534, dipping mid-quarter, and rising back to 447 by the end.

These insights highlight the diverse performance of horror games on iOS in South Africa during Q3 2023. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.