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

In the first quarter of 2025, the platformer game category on Android in South Africa showcased diverse performance trends. This analysis, based on Sensor Tower data, highlights the key metrics for the top 5 games.

Subway Surfers by SYBO Games saw a varied trend in weekly downloads, peaking at approximately 34.3K at the start of the year and stabilizing around 27.3K by the end of March. Revenue fluctuated, reaching a high of $259 in late December and settling at $195 by the end of the quarter. Active users began at 768.3K and showed a decline, ending the quarter at 593.2K.

Subway Princess Runner from Ivy experienced a steady download rate, starting at 26.2K and slightly decreasing to 22.2K by the end of March. Revenue showed minor fluctuations, with a notable peak of $71 towards the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 120K throughout the quarter.

Temple Run 2: Endless Escape by Imangi Studios demonstrated a consistent increase in downloads, reaching 27.5K at the quarter's close. Revenue remained minimal, while active users rose from 89.7K to 94.3K, indicating a growing player base.

Twerk Race 3d — Fun run game! by Freeplay Inc showed a fluctuating download pattern, ending with a significant increase to 27.1K. The game maintained a small revenue stream, and active users rose from 67.6K to 56.3K by quarter's end.

Build A Queen from Supersonic Studios LTD experienced a notable increase in downloads, starting at 24.8K and climbing to 28K by March. While revenue remained low, active users increased from 236.4K to 261.1K, reflecting a strong engagement trend.

For more detailed insights into these games and their performance, visit Sensor Tower.