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Top 5 Sandbox Games on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top sandbox games on Android in Nigeria during Q3 2025, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sandbox Games on Android in Nigeria: Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of sandbox-like games on the Android platform in Nigeria showcased intriguing trends across various metrics. According to data from Sensor Tower, these games displayed varied patterns in terms of weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Roblox experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, reaching a peak of approximately $9.5K in early August. Downloads showed a notable rise mid-quarter, peaking at around 10.1K in late July. Active users increased steadily, from about 71.4K at the start of July to over 112K in early August, before seeing a gradual decline towards the end of the quarter.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! saw a dramatic increase in revenue, especially in September, climbing to $4.3K by the end of the month. However, the app maintained a consistent yet low download rate, with numbers hovering around the low twenties throughout the quarter. Active users witnessed slight fluctuations but remained relatively stable, peaking at 1.6K in early September.

ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live experienced a significant drop in revenue, falling from $1.2K at the start of July to a low of $223 by the end of September. Downloads showed a peak of 929 in late July, before gradually declining. Active users remained fairly consistent, with a slight dip in mid-September but recovering towards the end of the quarter.

For IMVU: Social Chat & Avatar app, revenue peaked at $496 in late July but generally declined as the quarter progressed. Download numbers showed slight variations, with a peak of 215 in late July. Active users consistently decreased over the quarter, starting at 970 and dropping to 594 by the end of September.

Lastly, PK XD: Fun, friends & games exhibited sporadic revenue generation, with a few weeks of activity and several weeks of zero revenue. Downloads peaked at 838 in late July. Active users saw a peak in late July at 3K, followed by a decline, ending the quarter at approximately 2.4K.

These insights present an overview of the dynamic landscape of sandbox games in Nigeria during this period. For more detailed analysis and information, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive reports.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025