Top 5 Paid Games on Android in South Africa: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top paid games on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends. Here’s a detailed look at each.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang saw fluctuations in its weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $8.7K in late April. Downloads remained relatively stable, hovering around the mid-50s, with a slight increase to 83 in mid-May. Active users initially declined but showed recovery towards the end of the quarter, reaching over 6.5K.

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas by Rockstar Games experienced a gradual decline in active users from 350 to 249. Revenue showed a modest increase towards the end of June, peaking at $352, while downloads had a slight resurgence to 38 in the final week of the quarter.

Farming Simulator 23 Mobile from GIANTS Software maintained a consistent revenue flow, with highs around $353 in late May. Downloads peaked at 21 mid-quarter, while active users showed a gradual increase, ending at 27.

RFS - Real Flight Simulator by RORTOS displayed a steady climb in revenue, reaching $317 towards the end of the quarter. Downloads varied, with a notable peak at 43 in mid-May, while active users remained fairly stable around the 90s mark.

Balatro from Playstack saw a decline in revenue towards the end of the quarter, dropping to $74. Downloads peaked at 37 in late May, and active users showed a strong presence, maintaining over 280 consistently.

These insights are powered by Sensor Tower, offering a snapshot of the dynamic gaming landscape in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.