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

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the top free-to-play games in South Africa showed varying trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a closer look at the performance of these popular titles based on data from Sensor Tower.

Block Blast！ from Hungry Studio saw its weekly downloads begin at around 35K, dipping to a low of 27K mid-quarter before climbing to nearly 58K by the end of December. The game's weekly active users mirrored this growth, starting at 462K and peaking at 860K. Revenue increased modestly towards the end of the quarter, reaching around $13.

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games maintained steady weekly downloads, starting at 27K and increasing to over 40K by the year-end. Revenue showed a noticeable spike in late November, peaking at approximately $938, while active users consistently grew from 552K to over 920K.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer from Electronic Arts experienced a consistent download trend, starting at 29K and ending at nearly 35K. Revenue peaked at around $17.9K in late November, with active users fluctuating slightly but maintaining a strong presence at over 339K by the end of the quarter.

Roblox, developed by Roblox Corporation, started the quarter with weekly downloads of 27K, rising to 38K by December's end. Revenue surged in December, reaching a high of $161.9K, while active users increased from 730K to over 932K.

Candy Crush Saga by King began with downloads of 24K, increasing to about 35K towards the quarter's close. Revenue peaked at $139.7K mid-quarter, while active users remained stable around 341K.

These insights illustrate the dynamic landscape of mobile gaming in South Africa, with each title showing unique trends in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.