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Top Science Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top science games on Android in South Africa during the first quarter of 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top Science Games on Android in South Africa: Q1 2025

During the first quarter of 2025, several science-themed games on the Android platform showed varied performance trends in South Africa. Here's a look at the top five games based on the data from Sensor Tower.

Cell to Singularity: Evolution by ComputerLunch saw a gradual decline in weekly active users, from approximately 751 at the start of the quarter to 370 by the end. Despite this, its weekly revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $82 in early January and settling around $55 by the end of March.

Plague Inc., from Ndemic Creations, maintained a robust presence with its weekly downloads peaking at 1.1K in the last week of March. The game’s active users also saw a significant increase, ending the quarter at around 1.5K. Revenue fluctuated throughout the quarter, starting at $83 and closing at $75.

MetaIdle: Atom Inc. by ZenGam showed minimal activity in terms of downloads and active users, but revenue showed some growth, peaking at $41 in late March.

Jetpack Joyride from Halfbrick Studios experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads mid-March, reaching up to 958. Active users soared to 2.2K during the same period, with revenue peaking at $31 at the end of the quarter.

Finally, Antimatter Dimensions by Jakub Kajfosz had limited data available, with revenue peaking at $20 in January.

These insights highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa, with each game showing unique trends in user engagement and revenue. For more detailed insights, check out Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analytics.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025