Top 5 Free to Play Games in Nigeria in Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the top free-to-play games in Nigeria exhibited notable trends in downloads and active users. Here’s a closer look at their performance based on data from Sensor Tower.

Waje Game Full Version from Whot Game saw a dynamic quarter with weekly downloads ranging from 31.6K to 57.7K. The game experienced a significant uptick in downloads towards the end of the quarter, peaking at 57.7K in late August. Active users also showed a consistent increase, starting at around 255K in late June and rising steadily to over 363K by the end of September.

MOBILE SOCCER's Football League 2024 maintained a stable download rate, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 18.7K and 48.5K. The highest download spike occurred in late July. Active users for the game varied from 54.9K to 92.1K, with the most significant increase happening in late July as well.

Subway Surfers, published by SYBO Games, continued to capture the interest of Nigerian gamers. Weekly downloads ranged from 24.3K to 40.5K, with a noticeable peak in mid-September. Revenue showed a modest increase, peaking at $113 in early September. The game also maintained a robust active user base, consistently staying above 450K and peaking at 537K in mid-September.

Dollar Quiz by Prayitna Pradipta experienced steady growth in downloads, ranging from 24.7K to 40.2K. The highest download numbers were recorded in late August. Active users showed a positive trend, starting from approximately 13K in late June and growing to over 37.5K by the end of September.

Finally, Candy Crush Saga from King saw consistent downloads, with weekly numbers between 27.1K and 35.4K. The game generated substantial weekly revenue, peaking at $8.9K in late August. Active users fluctuated but remained high, ranging from 543K to 644K, with notable peaks in mid-July.

For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower.