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

In the second quarter of 2025, the sandbox gaming category on iOS in South Africa showcased interesting trends. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang saw weekly revenue peaking at around $6.2K in late April. Downloads remained stable, hovering around 300 per week, while active users started at 7.5K in March and ended the quarter at 7.6K.

Roblox by Roblox Corporation experienced a notable increase in downloads, reaching nearly 6K by the end of June. Revenue saw a modest rise, closing at approximately $1.8K, while weekly active users surged, peaking at 183K.

One State RP: Role Play Online from CHILLBASE LTD had a significant spike in downloads mid-June, reaching 6K. Revenue varied, peaking at $1K, and active users increased sharply to 7K by late June.

IMVU: Fun 3D Avatar Chat Game maintained a steady revenue trend, reaching $576 by the end of the quarter. Downloads saw an early peak in April with 3.1K, while active users remained around 1.9K towards the end of June.

Finally, ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live from NAVER Z Corporation showed a gradual increase in revenue, ending at $509. Downloads were consistent, and active users increased slightly to 1.6K by the end of June.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the sandbox gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.