Top 5 Platformer Games on iOS in South Africa: Q4 2024

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the platformer game category on iOS in South Africa showcased some interesting trends. Here's a look at the performance of the top five games, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games ApS saw a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 6.7K in late December. Revenue fluctuated, with a high of around $712 in late November. The game maintained a robust user base with weekly active users rising from 86.9K to over 152K by the end of the quarter.

Timeline Up! from Rollic Games experienced a peak in weekly revenue at $305 early in the quarter, while downloads showed a downward trend, settling around 150 by the end of December. Active users slightly declined, closing the quarter at 469.

Stumble Guys by Scopely, Inc. showed an upward trajectory in downloads, reaching a high of 614 in the last week of December. Revenue peaked at $293 in early December, while active users increased significantly from 1.1K to nearly 1.9K.

Geometry Dash by RobTop Games AB had a steady revenue trend with a peak of $169 in late December. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to 58 in the same period. Active users showed a gradual rise, ending the year at 82.

Playdead's INSIDE observed a surge in downloads, particularly in late November with 681 downloads. The game’s revenue peaked at $243 during the same period. Active users also saw a spike, reaching 785 in late November before settling at 518 by the end of the quarter.

These insights reflect the varied engagement and revenue trends within the platformer category in South Africa, with more detailed analytics available on Sensor Tower.