Top 5 City Building Games Performance in South Africa, Q4 2024

In the final quarter of 2024, the city building games market in South Africa showcased a diverse array of performances across the top five titles on a unified platform.

Super City: Building Master saw an impressive surge in weekly downloads, starting from 1.2K in mid-October and peaking at around 18.1K in mid-November. Weekly revenue for this title fluctuated, reaching a high of approximately $43 in early December. Active users showed a steady climb, peaking at about 23.4K in the week of December 23.

Megapolis: City Building Sim maintained a stable revenue stream, averaging around $100 to $146 weekly, with a slight dip in early December. Downloads increased significantly towards the end of the quarter, reaching nearly 7.9K by the end of December. Active users also rose steadily, hitting a peak of 8.9K in the week leading up to Christmas.

SimCity BuildIt continued to perform strongly in terms of revenue, peaking at about $3.8K in early December. While downloads remained relatively low, they experienced an increase to 3.2K in the same period. Active users also saw a boost, reaching 8.2K in mid-December.

Transport Tycoon Empire: City had modest revenue figures, averaging around $20 weekly, with a slight decline towards the end of the quarter. Downloads remained consistent, hovering around 1.7K, while active users experienced a minor fluctuation, maintaining an average of 3.7K.

Gold Rush: Frozen Adventures entered the market in mid-December and quickly gained traction. Revenue saw a strong start, peaking at $401 by the end of December. Downloads were notable at 4.1K initially, while active users grew rapidly, reaching 7.1K in the final week of the year.

These insights are derived from Sensor Tower’s comprehensive data, providing a clear view of the city building game landscape in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and trends, visit Sensor Tower.