Top 5 Casual Games Performance in South Africa Q4 2024

The fourth quarter of 2024 saw significant activity in the casual games sector in South Africa, with Subway Surfers, Candy Crush Saga, Ludo King, Football League™ 2025, and 2 3 4 Player Games leading the charge.

Subway Surfers from Sybo Games ApS displayed a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 40.5K in the final week of December. Revenue also saw fluctuations, reaching a high of about $938 in late November. Active user numbers grew steadily, culminating at around 920.3K by the end of the quarter.

Candy Crush Saga by King maintained a strong presence with weekly revenues oscillating, peaking at about $139.7K in mid-November. Downloads showed a consistent upward trend, finishing at roughly 34.9K in the last week. Active users remained robust, closing the quarter at around 341.2K.

Ludo King experienced a steady increase in downloads, which surged to 34.9K in the final week of December. Revenue showed modest growth, reaching approximately $361 in mid-December. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter at about 217.9K.

Football League™ 2025 saw its downloads rise to 36.3K by the end of December, reflecting a growing interest. Although revenue remained low, active users showed a positive trend, ending at approximately 150K.

Finally, 2 3 4 Player Games had a notable increase in downloads, peaking at 38.9K in the last week. While revenue was non-existent, active users increased significantly, reaching around 354.3K by the quarter's end.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of casual gaming in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's website.