Q4 2023 Snapshot: Top Puzzle/Riddle Games on Android in Australia

As the curtain falls on the fourth quarter of 2023, the puzzle and riddle game category has shown varied trends in Australia on the Android platform. Sensor Tower's data provides us with some interesting insights into the top performers in this segment.

Family Tree! - Logic Puzzles, published by Lion Studios Plus, saw its weekly active users peak at around 27K in late December, with a notable rise from approximately 19K at the quarter's start. The game's downloads fluctuated throughout the quarter, reaching a high of nearly 4K in early October and a similar spike in mid-December. Revenue trends saw a general decline, starting at $316 and dipping to $140 by the year's end.

Unico Studio's Brain Test: Tricky Puzzles maintained a steady base of weekly active users, hovering around 31K to 35K in December. Downloads for the title experienced a gradual decrease through October, with a rebound in December, closing the quarter with around 4.6K downloads. Revenue showed a slight oscillation, ending the period at $126.

Braindom: Brain Games Test, from Matchingham Games, observed a rise in weekly active users, from around 5K in September to nearly 7K by the end of December. Downloads saw an uptick in December, reaching over 4K. The revenue for Braindom experienced some volatility but ended the quarter at a modest $62.

Matchingham Games also brought us Braindom 3: Smart, Brain Games, which showed a more subdued performance. Weekly active users saw a gradual increase, ending at around 323 users. The game's downloads remained relatively low throughout the quarter, with a slight increase to 173 downloads by the quarter's end. Revenue remained under $100, concluding at $24 in the last week of December.

Finally, Brain Test 4: Tricky Friends also by Unico Studio, had a promising rise in weekly active users, finishing the quarter with over 6K users. The game experienced a significant jump in downloads in December, with 1.7K downloads, and its revenue trended upwards, ending at $53.

These figures highlight the dynamic nature of the game app market, with varying levels of engagement and user interest. For more detailed insights and analytics, Sensor Tower's platform offers an in-depth look at the app marketplace.