Top 5 Casual Games Performance in Nigeria Q3 2023

In Q3 2023, the casual gaming scene in Nigeria witnessed some interesting trends across the top 5 games, as captured by Sensor Tower. Below, we break down the performance of these games, highlighting their weekly downloads, revenue, and active user trends.

Waje Game Full Version experienced a fluctuating download pattern but saw a strong upward trend by the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads started at around 49K in late June, dipping to a low of 31.6K in mid-July, before climbing steadily to approximately 55.5K by the end of September. Active users also showed a positive trend, growing from 255K to 363K over the quarter.

Football League 2024 had a notable increase in weekly downloads, especially in late July where downloads peaked at 48.5K. Despite some fluctuations, the game maintained a steady download rate, closing the quarter at around 35.5K. Active user numbers also rose from 64.4K to 81.3K during the same period.

Subway Surfers demonstrated consistent performance in both downloads and active users. Weekly downloads increased from 27.6K at the beginning of the quarter to a peak of 40.5K by mid-September. Active users followed a similar positive trend, starting at 456K and reaching 522K by the end of Q3. Revenue saw minor fluctuations but generally remained stable, peaking at $113 in early September.

Dollar Quiz saw a steady rise in weekly downloads, beginning at 25.8K and increasing to around 40.2K by the end of September. Active users also showed growth, rising from 12.9K to 37.5K over the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga continued to be a strong performer with stable weekly downloads around the 27K to 35K range. Revenue remained robust, peaking at $8.8K in late August. However, active users saw a slight decline from 602K at the start of the quarter to 544K by the end of September.

These insights provide a snapshot of the casual gaming landscape in Nigeria for Q3 2023. For more detailed analytics and insights, visit Sensor Tower.