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Top 5 Turn-Based Tactics Games on iOS in South Africa, Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top turn-based tactics games on iOS in South Africa during Q1 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Turn-Based Tactics Games on iOS in South Africa, Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the iOS platform in South Africa saw intriguing trends in the turn-based tactics games category. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five games in this genre, according to Sensor Tower data.

Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™ by Snowprint Studios AB showed a fluctuating weekly revenue trend, peaking at around $418 in late January before experiencing a decline towards the end of the quarter. Weekly downloads varied, with a peak of 83 at the start of the quarter, while weekly active users decreased from 197 to 130.

Nintendo's Fire Emblem Heroes had a consistent presence, with weekly revenue peaking at approximately $330 in late February. Despite minimal downloads, the game maintained a stable active user base, slightly decreasing from 110 to 99.

The performance of The Walking Dead No Man's Land was marked by modest revenue, with a peak of $103 in early March. Downloads saw occasional spikes, reaching up to 35 in February, while active users increased steadily from 25 to 42.

Magic War Legends from TINYSOFT experienced a notable increase in revenue, peaking at $73 by the end of March. Downloads remained low, but active users showed a gradual rise from 6 to 9 throughout the quarter.

Lastly, Phobies: PvP Strategy Battle demonstrated a decline in revenue after an initial peak of $62, with minimal downloads reported.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the turn-based tactics games market on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analysis and data, Sensor Tower offers comprehensive insights into app performance across various regions and categories.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025