Top 5 Idle RPG iOS Apps in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the performance of the top Idle RPG apps on iOS in South Africa showcased intriguing trends. Drawing from Sensor Tower data, these insights provide a snapshot of the market dynamics.

Epic Stickman: RPG Idle War by Fansipan Limited demonstrated a consistent increase in weekly revenue, peaking at around $114 in mid-August before stabilizing near $82 by the end of September. Downloads reached a high of approximately 152K in early September, although they decreased to 47K by the quarter's end. Active users rose to 271K in August but saw a gradual decline to 151K by late September.

Idle Heroes - Idle Games from DHGames Limited had fluctuating revenue, with a notable peak at $157 in mid-July. Downloads were highest at 98K in early September but dropped significantly to 6K by the end of the quarter. Active users remained relatively stable, averaging around 220K throughout the period.

THE KING OF FIGHTERS AFK by Netmarble Corporation, a new entrant, saw its revenue increase steadily, reaching $64 by the end of September. Initial downloads were strong at 523K at launch but decreased drastically thereafter.

Obsidian Knight RPG from ActFirst Games AB saw a moderate revenue increase, peaking at $58 in early August. Downloads peaked at 122K in late July but dropped to 14K by mid-August.

Stickman vs Monster: Idle RPG also by Fansipan Limited, experienced an initial revenue surge, reaching $101 in early July, followed by a period of inactivity. Revenue picked up again in September, closing at $39.

These trends reflect the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming market in South Africa, with fluctuations in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.