Top 5 Paid Games Performance on Android in New Zealand - Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the top paid games on the Android platform in New Zealand showcased varying performance trends. Here's a detailed look at their revenue, downloads, and active user statistics.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it!

Mojang's iconic game saw a gradual decline in weekly revenue, starting from approximately $4.9K at the end of June and dipping to around $2.8K by early September. A recovery was noted towards the end of the quarter, with revenue climbing back to $4.5K. Weekly downloads showed a slight increase from 51 to 62. Active users decreased from 2.3K to 1.5K, before rising again to 2K by the end of September.

Bloons TD 6

This game from ninja kiwi maintained a relatively stable pattern in weekly downloads, hovering around 14. Revenue started at $451, tapering off to $232 by the end of the quarter. Active users remained consistent, fluctuating slightly around the 250 mark.

Balatro

Playstack's Balatro experienced a decline in revenue, starting at $443 and ending at $204. Downloads varied slightly, peaking at 36 by the end of September. Active users showed a downward trend from 559 to 486 throughout the quarter.

Slay the Spire

Humble Games' Slay the Spire witnessed a steady revenue decline from $204 to $142. Downloads remained fairly stable, with a slight increase to 17 by the end of September. Active users fluctuated between 260 and 295.

Stardew Valley

ConcernedApe's beloved title had consistent downloads, peaking at 32 mid-quarter. Revenue saw a dip from $180 to $143. Active users gradually increased from 96 to 112 before settling at 104.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.