Top 5 Platformer Games in South Africa Q3 2025

In the third quarter of 2025, the platformer game category in South Africa saw significant activity across both iOS and Android platforms. Here’s a detailed look at the performance of the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Subway Surfers by SYBO Games maintained strong numbers throughout the quarter. Weekly downloads started at approximately 32.9K, showing a slight decrease but stabilizing around 23.4K to 28.6K towards the end. Revenue peaked mid-July at around $771, and active users fluctuated between 588K and 698K, ending with a slight increase to 600K.

Temple Run 2: Endless Escape from Imangi Studios experienced modest revenue, peaking at $66 in mid-September. Downloads began at 29.7K, dipped to 17.2K, and then recovered to 25.8K by the end of September. Active users showed a similar trend, with numbers ranging from 89.9K to 107K.

Subway Princess Runner by Ivy saw a gradual decline in downloads, starting at 28.2K and falling to 15.5K before a resurgence to 26.2K. Revenue remained relatively low but stable, with a peak of $67. Active users hovered consistently around the 106K to 126K mark.

Build A Queen by Supersonic Studios LTD had a notable increase in weekly downloads towards the quarter's end, reaching 24.4K. Revenue remained negligible throughout. Active users showed a steady pattern, starting at 296K and increasing to 313K by the end of September.

Lastly, Cat Runner: Decorate Home, also by Ivy, experienced fluctuating downloads, with a low of 8.1K and a recovery to 14.9K. Revenue remained low, peaking at $29, while active users varied, ending the quarter at 108K.

These trends illustrate the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.