Top 5 Science Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

The third quarter of 2025 showcased intriguing trends in the science games category on iOS in New Zealand. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five games, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Jetpack Joyride from Halfbrick Studios exhibited a steady increase in weekly downloads, starting at 144K in early July and peaking at 267K by the end of September. Weekly revenue saw minor fluctuations, with a high of $59 recorded in early August. The active user base grew significantly from 447K to 683K over the quarter.

Patient Zero: Plague game by Brightika, Inc. had a notable debut, with downloads jumping from 3K to 694K in early September, while revenue reached a peak of $77 during the same period. Active users increased from 32K to 131K before declining towards the end of the quarter.

Plague Inc. by Ndemic Creations started the quarter with $248 in revenue, experiencing some ups and downs but maintaining a steady flow. Downloads began at 127K, decreasing steadily to 25K by the end of September. Active users dropped from 189K to 69K over the quarter.

Alchemical Potion Shelf saw a varied pattern in downloads, starting at 118K and peaking at 161K in early July, followed by a significant decline. There was no recorded revenue during this period.

Merge Animals 3D - Mutant race by SayGames LTD had a relatively stable active user base, fluctuating around the 220K to 261K mark. Downloads were modest, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching 46K.

For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's comprehensive data analysis.