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Top Pixel Games Performance in South Africa Q3 2025

Explore the performance trends of top pixel games in South Africa during Q3 2025, detailing downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Pixel Games Performance in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, pixel games have shown varied performance in South Africa on a unified platform. Here's a closer look at the top five applications, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Color by Number:Coloring Games from Wildlife Studios exhibited a steady weekly revenue, peaking at around $644 in early July. The app's weekly downloads decreased initially but saw a significant recovery at the end of September, rising to 8.5K. Active users followed a similar trend, with numbers increasing from 12.3K to 19.6K over the quarter.

Galaxy Attack: Alien Shooter by Dino Game Limited experienced fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $576 in late August. Downloads steadily increased from 1.8K to 3.3K, while active users showed a positive trend, climbing from 20.8K to 25K by the end of the quarter.

Cup Heroes from Voodoo saw a peak in weekly revenue of $792 in early August. Downloads showed a downward trend, starting at 1.4K and dropping to 661. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight decrease from 15.6K to 13.5K.

Melon: Sandbox, published by Payge Ltd, maintained a consistent revenue stream, reaching $347 in early September. Weekly downloads were fairly stable, increasing slightly to 1.6K by the end of the quarter. Active users showed a steady rise, ending at 27.5K.

Galaxiga - Classic 80s Arcade from ONESOFT GLOBAL PTE. LTD. had a peak revenue of $411 in mid-July. Downloads remained low, averaging around 292 weekly. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at 2.8K and ending at 2K.

These insights from Sensor Tower highlight the dynamic nature of the pixel games market in South Africa, showcasing the fluctuations in user engagement and revenue across different apps.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025