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Top 5 Free-to-Play Games in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

Explore the performance trends of the top free-to-play games in South Africa during Q4 2024, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Free-to-Play Games in South Africa: Q4 2024 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top free-to-play games on the unified platform in South Africa showcased distinct performance trends, according to Sensor Tower data. Here's a closer look at the numbers:

Candy Crush Saga from King displayed a steady revenue stream, peaking at around $140K in mid-November. Downloads rose significantly towards the end of December, reaching approximately 35K, while active users maintained a consistent presence, averaging around 340K throughout the quarter.

Royal Match by Dream Games saw its revenue fluctuate, with a high of $144K in late October. Downloads increased steadily, culminating in 19K by the end of December, and active users peaked at 280K during the same period.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation experienced a significant rise in revenue, reaching $161K in the final weeks of December. Downloads also followed an upward trajectory, climbing to nearly 38K, while active users surged to 939K by the end of the quarter.

Call of Duty®: Mobile by Activision Publishing, Inc. showed a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $58K in late December. Downloads rose to 15K, and active users reached a high of 276K by the end of the year.

MONOPOLY GO! from Scopely, Inc. maintained a stable revenue pattern, with a peak of $54K in early December. Downloads gradually increased, reaching over 8K, while active users decreased slightly to 73K by the quarter's end.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2025