Top 5 Puzzle Games on Android in New Zealand: Q3 2024 Review

In the third quarter of 2024, the puzzle game category on Android in New Zealand saw interesting trends, with Block Blast! leading the charge in weekly downloads. This title consistently attracted between 4.0K and 6.5K downloads weekly, peaking at 6.5K in early September. Active user numbers for the game also showed a positive trajectory, starting at 24.1K and reaching 28.4K by the end of September.

Zen Word® - Relax Puzzle Game from Oakever Games exhibited a varied performance. Weekly downloads began at 3.3K, peaked at 6.7K mid-August, and then tapered to 2.2K by the end of the quarter. The game maintained a steady revenue stream, averaging around $200 weekly, and active user counts climbed from 5.9K to 13.2K throughout the quarter.

Wordscapes, a staple in the puzzle genre by PeopleFun, demonstrated consistent engagement. Weekly downloads fluctuated between 1.7K and 2.6K, while revenue held steady, averaging around $1.5K weekly. Active users hovered around 34K, highlighting the game's sustained popularity.

Screw Out: Jam Puzzle showed a strong upward trend in both downloads and revenue. Starting with modest downloads of 93 in early July, numbers soared to 3.1K by mid-August before stabilizing. Revenue followed a similar pattern, beginning at $17 and peaking at $2.3K in early September. Active users increased significantly, reaching 6.4K in late August.

Lastly, Crossword Master - Word Puzzle saw a gradual increase in both downloads and active users. Downloads increased from 1.3K to over 2K by the end of September. Active users showed a similar upward trend, starting at 1.3K and growing to 3.8K by quarter's end.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive look at the puzzle game market dynamics in New Zealand for Q3 2024. For more detailed data and analysis, Sensor Tower offers extensive insights into app performance across various markets.