Top 5 Gacha Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the gacha game market on Android in South Africa showcased some intriguing trends. Here’s a look at how the top five games performed during this period, according to Sensor Tower data.

Last War:Survival Game from FUNFLY PTE. LTD. experienced consistent weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $19.8K in early February. Weekly downloads saw a notable increase in late March, reaching around 5.5K, while weekly active users rose from 14.4K to nearly 17K by the end of the quarter.

Dark War Survival by Florere Game showed a steady climb in revenue, topping at $18.9K in late February. Downloads were highest at the start of the quarter with 9.4K, tapering down to 3.5K by the end. Active users, however, remained fairly stable, hovering around 6.9K to 7.8K.

eFootball™ from KONAMI saw revenue fluctuations, with a peak of $11.5K in late February. Downloads surged mid-quarter, reaching 15.8K, and active users increased from about 57.9K to 66.6K by the end of March.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer by ELECTRONIC ARTS maintained impressive download numbers, peaking at 31.9K initially and stabilizing around 27.4K. Revenue varied, with highs of $9.7K in late January. Active users remained strong, ranging between 270K and 319K.

Finally, Whiteout Survival from Century Games PTE. LTD. demonstrated a gradual increase in revenue, hitting $10.4K in late March. Downloads were modest, peaking at 1.4K, while active users saw a decline from 5.1K to around 3K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape for gacha games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.