Top Science Games on Android in South Africa, Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the Android platform in South Africa witnessed intriguing trends in the science games category. According to data from Sensor Tower, here’s a look at the performance of the top five games.

Merge Animals 3D - Mutant race had a fluctuating download pattern, starting with 1.6K downloads, dipping mid-quarter, and then climbing to nearly 1.5K by the end of September. Active users showed a gradual decline early in the quarter but rebounded to around 7K by quarter's end.

Patient Zero: Plague game saw a steady increase in revenue, peaking at $47 in mid-August. Downloads showed an upward trend, reaching over 1.8K in late August, though active users decreased from 1.1K to just above 750 by the end of the quarter.

Plague Inc. experienced a consistent revenue stream, peaking at $127 in early August. Downloads remained stable, mostly hovering around 800 to 1K weekly. Active users fluctuated but stayed above 1K throughout the quarter.

Sandbox Powder Alchemy Element had modest revenue, with peaks of $9 in late September. Downloads were steady, averaging around 600 weekly. Active users maintained a robust presence, consistently exceeding 8.5K.

Jetpack Joyride showed a slight rise in revenue towards the end of the quarter, with downloads increasing from 244 to 415. The game maintained an active user base around 1K to 1.2K.

These insights reflect the diverse engagement and monetization patterns of science games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower.