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Top 5 Sandbox Games on Android in Africa for Q2 2024

In Q2 2024, Roblox led the sandbox game category in Africa with robust growth in downloads and active users, while Minecraft and Blockman Go also showed notable performance.

Top 5 Sandbox Games on Android in Africa for Q2 2024

During the second quarter of 2024, the top 5 sandbox games on the Android platform in Africa exhibited varied performance trends. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insights into weekly downloads, revenue, and active users for each game.

Roblox experienced significant growth in weekly downloads, starting at around 100K and peaking at approximately 137K by mid-June. Revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, with a high of roughly $78K in mid-April and a dip to about $32K towards the end of May. Active users increased steadily from nearly 3M at the beginning of April to over 3.2M by the end of June.

Minecraft had a relatively stable performance with weekly revenue ranging between $3.4K and $6K, peaking at the end of June. Downloads were minimal, hovering around the 60 mark, while active users remained consistent, with slight fluctuations around 54K throughout the quarter.

Dark and Light Mobile showed a sporadic performance with minimal weekly downloads, peaking at 407 in the week of May 20. Revenue saw an initial spike to approximately $1.9K by the end of April, followed by a decline, with no revenue recorded after early June.

Blockman Go exhibited an upward trend in downloads, reaching around 11.8K in early June. Revenue showed a gradual increase, peaking at approximately $714 in mid-June. Active users saw significant growth, starting at about 36K and rising to over 67K by the end of the quarter.

Terraria maintained a steady performance with minimal fluctuations in weekly downloads and revenue. Downloads remained around the 20 mark, while revenue ranged from $110 to $133. Active users declined gradually from 92 at the beginning of April to 51 by the end of June.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: July 2024