Top Free-to-Play Games in UAE Q4 2024

The fourth quarter of 2024 witnessed notable performances among the top free-to-play games in the United Arab Emirates. Based on Sensor Tower data, we delve into the trends of downloads, revenue, and active users for these popular apps.

Block Blast! showed a remarkable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at about 71K in late December. The game started the quarter with 15.5K downloads and saw a consistent rise, particularly in December. Its weekly active users grew substantially, starting from 102.9K and reaching 368.4K by the end of the quarter.

Mini Games: Calm & Chill experienced an initial surge in downloads following its release, with numbers reaching 46.5K in early November. The app's weekly active users also increased significantly, starting from a modest 606 to over 54K by the end of December. Revenue, however, remained modest throughout the quarter.

Ludo King maintained steady weekly downloads with a notable spike to 36.5K in mid-December. Revenue saw a significant rise towards the end of the quarter, jumping to $1.8K in the final week of December. Active users also increased, peaking at approximately 122.4K.

Roblox continued to be a strong contender with consistent revenue, peaking at $260K in late December. Downloads showed an upward trend, particularly in December, with a peak of 31.3K. Active users rose from 553.2K to 641.5K, indicating strong engagement.

Subway Surfers maintained its popularity, with downloads increasing to 22.1K in late December. Revenue saw a noticeable increase, reaching $1.3K in the last week of the quarter. Active users fluctuated but ended the quarter strongly at 272.2K.

These insights highlight the dynamic landscape of mobile gaming in the UAE, reflecting user preferences and engagement levels. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.