Top 5 Science Games on Android in South Africa, Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the science game category on Android in South Africa saw a variety of performance trends. Here’s a detailed look at the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Merge Animals 3D - Mutant race demonstrated a fluctuating download pattern, peaking at 1.9K in mid-December. The active user base ranged from 8.2K to a peak of 10K by mid-December, showing a general upward trend.

Sandbox Powder Alchemy Element experienced steady growth in active users, reaching over 6.1K by the end of December. The game saw a peak in weekly downloads of 2.3K in early November, with revenue peaking at $10 in mid-December.

Plague Inc. maintained a consistent performance with weekly downloads averaging around 800, peaking at 968 in mid-December. Revenue remained relatively stable, fluctuating between $38 and $95. Active users increased from 977 to a high of 1.4K by mid-December.

Idle Human showed a decline in downloads towards the end of the quarter, dropping to 131 in late December after starting at 692. Active users mirrored this trend, starting at 2.2K and ending at 1.7K. Revenue varied slightly, with occasional peaks reaching $8.

Infinite Craft by Neal saw a gradual increase in downloads, reaching 622 by mid-December. Active users showed a significant rise from 495 to a peak of 1.7K in mid-December.

These insights provide a snapshot of the science games sector’s performance in South Africa, with more detailed analytics available through Sensor Tower.