Top 5 Free to Play Games on Android in South Africa, Q4 2023

The fourth quarter of 2023 has been an eventful period for free-to-play Android games in South Africa, with significant trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Below, we delve into the performance of the top 5 games in this category, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Real Car Driving: Race City 3D from Botanica Global saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, peaking at around 34K in late October. The game had a notable rise in weekly active users, starting from 30.5K at the end of September and reaching approximately 142.7K by the final week of December. Revenue trends showed a varied pattern, with earnings fluctuating between $1 and $13 throughout the quarter.

Block Blast! by Hungry Studio maintained a consistent performance in downloads, with a noticeable increase towards the end of the quarter, peaking at nearly 29.5K in the last week of December. Active users also saw an upward trend, growing from 67.7K at the beginning of the quarter to about 87.3K by the end.

Football League 2024 from MOBILE SOCCER had a steady download rate, with numbers hovering around 20K to 30K per week. The game saw a consistent number of active users, averaging around 90K to 100K throughout the quarter. Revenue peaked at $4 during mid-November.

Ludo King® by Gametion experienced a stable download rate, with weekly downloads fluctuating between 16K and 21K. Active users remained robust, starting at 172.8K in late September and reaching up to 179.9K by the end of December. Revenue showed a notable increase in early December, hitting a peak of $111.

Traffic Escape! from FOMO GAMES had an impressive run with downloads initially peaking at 28.7K in early October, followed by a steady performance throughout the quarter, ending with 16K weekly downloads. Active users saw a significant rise from 18.9K in early October to 72.7K by the end of December. Revenue steadily increased, reaching $134 in the final week of December.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic landscape of free-to-play gaming on Android in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.