Top 5 Match 3 Games in South Africa: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the Match 3 game genre in South Africa showcased notable trends across its leading titles. This analysis, based on data from Sensor Tower, highlights the performance of the top five games on the unified platform.

Gossip Harbor®: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited saw a significant boost in weekly revenue, peaking at around $188K in mid-September. Downloads fluctuated, initially peaking at 21.8K in mid-July before declining to 9.9K by the end of September. Weekly active users showed a positive trend, reaching over 232K by the quarter's end.

Candy Crush Saga by King maintained a robust performance. The game's revenue consistently hovered around $80K, with a notable increase to $90K at the end of September. Downloads were steady, culminating in a peak of 30.1K in the last week. Active users remained strong, though there was a slight drop from 444K in early August to 326K by the end of the quarter.

Royal Match from Dream Games experienced a stable revenue pattern, averaging around $70K. However, a notable spike to $77K occurred in late September. Downloads started at 31.5K but declined to 13K by quarter's end. Active users fluctuated, peaking at 327K in early September before decreasing to 271K.

Gardenscapes by Playrix had a steady revenue stream, with a peak of $34K in late September. Downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching 5.6K. Active users, however, declined from 89K in late July to 59K by the end of September.

Toon Blast from Peak Games kept a consistent revenue, finishing the quarter at $26K. Downloads increased to 5K in the final week of September. Active users grew steadily, reaching 17.4K by the end of the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the Match 3 game market in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower.