Top 5 Free-to-Play Android Games in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top free-to-play games on the Android platform in South Africa showcased diverse performance metrics, according to Sensor Tower data.

Block Blast! by HungryStudio saw a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting from around 23.9K in early January and peaking at 36.5K in late February. Active users showed a positive trend, rising from approximately 627K to over 823K by the end of March.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer from ELECTRONIC ARTS experienced varied weekly revenue, with highs reaching about $9.7K towards the end of January. Downloads fluctuated, with a notable peak of 30.4K in mid-February. Active user numbers remained relatively stable, closing the quarter at around 293K.

Football League 2025 had consistent weekly downloads, maintaining figures around 24K to 28K throughout the quarter. Active users showed a recovery from a dip in February, ending the quarter at approximately 129K.

Subway Surfers by SYBO Games maintained steady downloads, peaking at 27.3K in the last week of March. Revenue showed a slight decline but stabilized around $100 to $200 weekly. Active users decreased early in the quarter but rebounded to over 593K by the end of March.

Dream League Soccer 2025 from First Touch Games Ltd. saw a consistent increase in active users, growing from about 210K in early February to over 250K by the end of March. Weekly revenue remained fairly stable, averaging around $3K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the dynamic mobile gaming landscape in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.