Top 5 Gacha Games in South Africa: Q1 2025 Performance

In the first quarter of 2025, the gacha game market in South Africa showcased some intriguing trends across the top five applications on a unified platform. Here's a closer look at their performance, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Last War:Survival from FUNFLY PTE. LTD. experienced a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at about $28.5K in mid-February. Downloads saw a significant rise towards the end of March, reaching approximately 8.9K. Active users also increased steadily, climbing from 19.9K at the start of the quarter to 26.1K by the end.

Dark War:Survival, published by Florere Game Limited, showed a consistent revenue increase, reaching around $21.1K in late February. Downloads, however, saw a decline from 10.8K at the beginning of January to 4.2K by the end of March. Active users fluctuated but managed to stay around the 7.7K mark.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer by Electronic Arts maintained a robust presence, with weekly downloads consistently over 24K, peaking at 34.8K in late December. Revenue remained strong, averaging around $13.9K in late February. Active users held steady, hovering around the 300K mark throughout the quarter.

eFootball™ from KONAMI saw a significant boost in downloads mid-quarter, hitting 18K in late February. Revenue fluctuated moderately, peaking at $15.5K in the same period. Active users demonstrated a positive trend, increasing to 83.6K by the end of March.

Whiteout Survival, released by Century Games Pte. Ltd., showed a steady revenue increase, particularly noticeable in late March with earnings of $13.5K. Downloads remained low, not surpassing 1.8K throughout the quarter, while active users decreased steadily from 6.5K to 3.4K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the gacha game market in South Africa, with each application exhibiting unique performance trends over the quarter. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.