Top 5 Sandbox Games on Android in New Zealand: Q3 2024

In the third quarter of 2024, the sandbox game category on Android in New Zealand witnessed varied performances among the top five applications, as reported by Sensor Tower. Let's delve into the metrics for these games to understand their market dynamics.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation had a notable quarter. The weekly revenue peaked at around $38K in the final week of September, showing an overall upward trend. Weekly downloads started the quarter strong at approximately 4.4K but slowly declined, closing at about 3.6K. The weekly active users also saw a decrease, starting from 278K and ending at roughly 243K.

Minecraft: Play with Friends by Mojang showed a relatively stable performance. Weekly revenue hovered around $3.5K, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained low, fluctuating between 23 and 46 per week. Active users showed minor variations, starting at 44.9K and ending at approximately 42.5K.

Terraria from 505 Games Srl had modest figures. Revenue remained steady, never exceeding $200 weekly. Downloads were minimal, averaging around 10 weekly, while active users fluctuated slightly, closing at around 21.

Survival Games - Questopia by Sozap experienced varied trends. Revenue peaked early in the quarter at $225 but saw a decline before stabilizing. Downloads showed some spikes, particularly in the weeks of July 15 and September 9, reaching 48 each time. Active users showed an increase mid-quarter, peaking at 147.

Rec Room - Play with friends! by Rec Room also exhibited fluctuations. Revenue peaked at $156 in late July, while downloads saw a significant increase at the beginning of September, reaching 588. Active users initially decreased but rebounded at the end of August, hitting 1.16K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the current market trends for sandbox games in New Zealand. For more detailed analysis and data, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.