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Top 5 Horror Games on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top 5 horror games on Android in South Africa during Q3 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower.

Top 5 Horror Games on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top 5 horror games on the Android platform in South Africa showcased varied trends in downloads, revenue, and active users. Here's a detailed look at each game's performance:

  • Mystery Matters from Playrix saw a fluctuating trend in weekly revenue, peaking at around $402 in early August. Weekly downloads reached a high of 302 in mid-July, while weekly active users remained relatively stable, with a peak of approximately 3.9K in early July.

  • Myths of Moonrise by StarFortune experienced a significant dip in downloads mid-quarter, with no downloads reported towards the end of the period. However, revenue saw a boost, reaching $378 in late July. Active users peaked at 382 in early August, before declining steadily.

  • Ghost Invasion: Idle Hunter by Miniclip.com maintained a stable performance, with weekly revenue fluctuating slightly, peaking at $170 in late August. Downloads peaked at 261 in early August, and active users showed an upward trend, reaching a high of 1.1K in late August.

  • Identity V from NetEase Games had minimal download activity, with revenue peaking at $244 in early August. Active users showed a gradual decline from 400 to about 335 by the end of September.

  • Silent Castle: Survive by Harvest Star Game displayed a strong performance with downloads peaking at 857 in early August. Revenue reached $97 in late July, while active users consistently hovered around the 10K mark, showing slight fluctuations.

These insights were sourced from Sensor Tower, providing a comprehensive view of the market dynamics for horror games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025