Top 5 iOS Horror Games in South Africa: Q2 2025 Performance

In the second quarter of 2025, the top horror games on iOS in South Africa showed varied performance in terms of revenue, downloads, and active users. Here's a closer look at how these games fared.

Мystery Matters Adventure Game from Playrix saw fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at around $393 by late April. Downloads were modest, with a notable increase to 64 in mid-May, while weekly active users decreased steadily from 89 at the start of April to 29 by the end of June.

Identity V by NetEase Games experienced a spike in revenue mid-June, reaching approximately $389. Weekly downloads remained relatively low, with a slight peak at 18 in late April. Active user numbers hovered around 200 throughout the quarter, showing consistent engagement.

Five Nights at Freddy's maintained a steady revenue stream, with a slight increase towards the end of June, reaching $59. Despite minimal downloads during the quarter, there was a small active user base recorded in late June.

Hello Neighbor from tinyBuild LLC showed robust weekly downloads, peaking at 193 in mid-May. Revenue saw a significant rise to $89 by the end of June, and active user numbers reached a high of 364 in mid-May, indicating strong engagement.

Five Nights at Freddy's 2 also maintained a steady revenue stream, with notable peaks of $68 in late April and $62 in late June. However, downloads were not recorded during this period.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, provide a snapshot of the horror gaming landscape on iOS in South Africa. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.