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Top 5 Sandbox-like Games Performance in the US for Q1 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top sandbox-like games in the US for Q1 2025, including downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sandbox-like Games Performance in the US for Q1 2025

In the first quarter of 2025, the sandbox-like gaming market in the United States saw varied performance across its top applications, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Roblox from Roblox Corporation experienced a decline in weekly revenue from $15.9M at the beginning of the quarter to about $2.5M by the end of March. Weekly downloads showed a similar trend, starting at 569K and decreasing to 399K. However, weekly active users remained relatively stable, fluctuating around 32M.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! by Mojang showed a positive trend in revenue, starting at $1M and peaking at $1.6M by the end of the quarter. Downloads remained steady, with a slight increase to 54K in late March. Active users grew from 3.2M to 3.9M, indicating a rising engagement.

IMVU: Fun 3D Avatar Chat Game maintained a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $241K in late February. Downloads started at 41K and settled at 27K by the end of the quarter. Active users saw a decline from 137K to 65K, reflecting changes in user engagement.

One State RP: Role Play Online, published by CHILLBASE LTD, showed a strong revenue increase, reaching $242K in March. Downloads peaked at 107K in early March before settling at 56K. Active users grew steadily, hitting 67K mid-quarter before declining to 43K.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live by NAVER Z Corporation had a consistent revenue of around $125K throughout the quarter. Downloads decreased from 93K to 52K, while active users dropped from 585K to 331K, showing a gradual decline in engagement.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of user engagement and revenue trends within the sandbox gaming sector. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2025