Q4 2023: Top 5 Horror Games on Android in Australia - Sensor Tower Data

As the year 2023 drew to a close, horror game enthusiasts in Australia had their share of thrills and chills on Android devices. Sensor Tower's latest data for Q4 provides us with a glimpse into the performance of the top five horror games in the region.

Mystery Matters, published by Playrix, experienced a fluctuating revenue trend starting from $5K and peaking at nearly $9K before settling down to around $4K by year's end. Downloads for the game peaked at over 1K in early Q4 but showed a decline towards the quarter's end, despite a slight uptick to 800 in the final week. Weekly active users showed a gradual decrease from around 2K to just under 3K, indicating a sustained interest throughout the quarter.

StarFortune's Myths of Moonrise saw its revenue rise and fall, with an initial $2K leading to a spike of nearly $4K in the latter part of the quarter. The game's downloads remained low, barely touching the 30s, while active users hovered around the low hundreds, suggesting a niche but consistent player base.

NetEase Games' Identity V had a revenue journey from under $1K to just over $1K, reaching a high of nearly $2K in the final week. Downloads remained relatively steady, ranging from 68 to 118 per week. The weekly active users started at around 1.4K and saw slight variations, ending the quarter with a similar figure.

The classic Five Nights at Freddy's by Clickteam USA LLC, witnessed a revenue increase from a modest $192 to over $500. Downloads saw a significant boost in late October, reaching over 400, and active users more than tripled from the start of the quarter, indicating a strong resurgence in interest.

Its sequel, Five Nights at Freddy's 2, also saw a gradual increase in revenue, peaking at $362 before dropping to $161 by the quarter's end. Downloads followed a similar trajectory, with a notable rise to 235 in early November. The weekly active users nearly tripled, starting at 129 and climbing to a high of 393 in November.

The data from Sensor Tower offers more insights into the performance of these top horror games, where one can observe the ebbs and flows of the market's engagement and financial success within the genre.