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Top Free-to-Play Games Performance in the Middle East: Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top free-to-play games in the Middle East during Q1 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top Free-to-Play Games Performance in the Middle East: Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the top free-to-play games on a unified platform in the Middle East showed varied performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

PUBG MOBILE from Tencent Mobile International Limited experienced significant growth in weekly revenue, reaching approximately $2.1M by the end of March. Weekly downloads peaked at around 143.8K in early March, while active users fluctuated, peaking at 2.4M mid-quarter.

Subway Surfers by Sybo Games ApS maintained steady weekly downloads, averaging around 137K. Revenue remained relatively stable, peaking at $4.2K at the quarter's close. Active users increased, reaching nearly 2.8M by the end of March.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation saw a decline in weekly revenue, dropping to $316K by the end of March. However, downloads rose to 155.2K, and active users increased significantly, peaking just above 5.5M.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer by Electronic Arts showed consistent revenue, closing the quarter at $150.6K. Downloads were stable, averaging around 65K, while active users peaked at 1.6M.

Free Fire x NARUTO SHIPPUDEN from GARENA INTERNATIONAL I PRIVATE LIMITED saw a steady increase in revenue, reaching $194.8K at the end of March. Downloads remained steady at approximately 104.4K, and active users grew to nearly 1.8M.

These insights reflect the dynamic landscape of mobile gaming in the Middle East, highlighting the popularity and user engagement these games command in the region. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025