Top 5 Idler Games on Android in New Zealand: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the idler game category on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased some intriguing trends. Let's explore the performance of the top five games in this category, with insights powered by Sensor Tower.

Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon saw a varied performance in its metrics. Weekly revenue peaked at approximately $1.8K in early August, while downloads began at 432K, declining to 221K by the end of September. The game maintained a steady base of active users, starting at 1.1K and ending the quarter close to 977.

Gold and Goblins: Mining Games from AppQuantum experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, reaching a high of $1.5K mid-July. Downloads started strong at 360K but dropped significantly to 76K by the end of the quarter. Active users decreased from 1.8K to around 1.1K over the same period.

The Tower - Idle Tower Defense recorded a steady revenue stream, peaking at $985 in early July and concluding at $917. Downloads showed a moderate increase, starting at 83K and peaking at 131K mid-September. Active users remained relatively stable, hovering around 260 to 301 throughout the quarter.

Idle Lumber Empire: Tycoon Inc demonstrated growth in both revenue and active users. Revenue saw a peak at $730 in late July, while downloads surged to 590K in mid-August before declining. Active users rose significantly from 721 to 1.4K by the end of August, tapering off to 730 by quarter's end.

Idle Weapon Shop faced a decline in both downloads and active users. Revenue fluctuated, peaking at $619 in late June, with downloads peaking at 250K in late September. Active users decreased from 670 to 85 over the quarter.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the idler games market in New Zealand for Q3 2025. For more detailed data and insights, visit Sensor Tower.