Top 5 Casual Games Performance in South Africa Q3 2025

Subway Surfers

Throughout Q3 2025, Subway Surfers maintained a consistent presence in South Africa. Weekly downloads fluctuated around 25K to 33K, with a slight dip to 23.4K in early September before rising again to 28.6K by the end of the quarter. Revenue peaked at approximately $771 in mid-July, showing a declining trend towards the quarter's end, settling at $284. Active users remained robust, with figures reaching nearly 700K at the start of the quarter and stabilizing around 600K by September.

Ludo King

Ludo King saw a notable pattern in its metrics. Weekly downloads began at over 31K, experienced a dip to around 22K in late August, and concluded the quarter with a rise to 27.2K. Revenue showed a steady increase, reaching $474 in early September, and active users fluctuated significantly, starting at 246K, dipping to 185K, and then climbing back to 258K by the end of September.

Candy Crush Saga

Candy Crush Saga demonstrated strong revenue performance, peaking at around $90.3K in late September. Downloads remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from 24.6K at the beginning of the quarter to 30.1K by the end. Active users saw growth from 322K to a peak of 444K in early August, before tapering off to 325K.

Lamar - Idle Vlogger

This game experienced modest revenue, with figures peaking at $181 in late August. Downloads started strong at nearly 30K, dipped to 18.3K, and ended at 26.6K. Active users showed a decrease from 63K to 51.8K before bouncing back to 58.5K.

Royal Kingdom

Royal Kingdom's revenue increased steadily, reaching $22.9K by late September. Downloads fluctuated, initially spiking to 30.8K in early July before stabilizing around 16.5K. Active users grew from 55K to a high of 89K in early September, maintaining a strong presence.

These insights, powered by data from Sensor Tower, provide a comprehensive look at the casual gaming landscape in South Africa for Q3 2025. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.