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

Explore the performance of top horror games on iOS in South Africa during Q2 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users.

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

In the second quarter of 2025, several horror games on the iOS platform in South Africa demonstrated varying trends in downloads and user engagement. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the top five games.

Granny by Dennis Vukanovic showcased a fluctuating download trend, peaking at 610 downloads in the last week of June. Active users saw a significant rise towards the end of the quarter, reaching 1.2K.

Black Mirror: Thronglets from Netflix, Inc. experienced a sharp initial increase in downloads, with 626 in mid-April, but gradually tapered off to 35 by the end of June. Active user numbers mirrored this trend, peaking at 610 in April and declining to 51 by the quarter's close.

Hello Neighbor by tinyBuild LLC maintained a stable download rate, with a high of 192 downloads in the final week of June. Revenue showed variability, peaking at $91 in late April. Active users remained steady, closing at 354.

Scary Teacher 3D from GenITeam LLC saw a steady stream of downloads, reaching 179 in the last week of June. The game’s revenue peaked at $71 in early June, and active users consistently hovered around 1.3K.

Finally, Nightmare Puzzles: The Unknown by Ta Van Truong showed a modest download increase, culminating in 197 at the end of June. Active users grew steadily, ending at 820.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the horror game market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower’s platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: June 2025