Top 5 Gacha Games on Android in South Africa: Q2 2025

In the second quarter of 2025, the Gacha gaming landscape on Android in South Africa witnessed varied performances among the top five applications. Here’s a detailed look at their trends in downloads, revenue, and active user engagement, as reported by Sensor Tower.

EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $11K towards the end of May. Downloads started the quarter strong at approximately 27.4K, and climbed to 27.7K by the end of June. Active users also saw a substantial rise, growing from 293.5K to over 432.9K.

Need for Speed™ No Limits showed a modest revenue trajectory, with figures hovering around $800 in early April and closing the quarter near $644. Downloads were inconsistent, beginning at 23.3K, dipping mid-quarter, and ending at 17.7K. Active users fluctuated, starting at 64.2K and ending at 57.9K.

8 Ball Pool maintained a steady revenue stream, with weekly earnings around $3.6K at the start and slightly decreasing to $2.4K by June end. Downloads were stable, averaging around 14K, while active users initially declined from 139.8K to a low of 78.2K, before rebounding to 121.7K by quarter’s end.

eFootball™ saw its revenue peak at $17.8K in April, tapering off to $12.5K in June. Downloads followed an upward trend, starting at 11K and reaching 17.5K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained fairly steady, increasing from 66.6K to 86.2K.

Lastly, Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game exhibited low revenue figures, with a minor increase from $96 to $47 over the quarter. Downloads saw an upward climb, beginning at 9.8K and finishing at 11.9K. Active users showed resilience, growing from 39.4K to 44K.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of Gacha games in South Africa’s Android market. For more detailed insights, explore the data available on Sensor Tower.