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Top Sandbox Games in the US: Q3 2025 Performance Overview

Explore the performance trends of the top sandbox-like games in the US for Q3 2025, with data from Sensor Tower highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top Sandbox Games in the US: Q3 2025 Performance Overview

In the third quarter of 2025, the sandbox-like games market in the United States showcased interesting trends across top applications. Here's a detailed look at the performance of these games based on unified platform data from Sensor Tower.

  • Roblox from Roblox Corporation saw a peak in weekly revenue at approximately $5.7M in late July, followed by a decline, ending the quarter at around $4.6M. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at 686K in late July, while active users remained robust, hitting nearly 49M at the start of August before slightly declining.

  • Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! by Mojang maintained a consistent revenue stream, starting at $1.2M and finishing with a slight increase at $1M. Downloads were stable, with a slight dip mid-quarter. Active users experienced a notable recovery towards the end of September, rising from 2.4M to 3.2M.

  • One State RP: Role Play Online from CHILLBASE LTD saw an initial rise in downloads and revenue, with revenue peaking at $264K by the end of September. Active users saw a moderate decline, ending the quarter at around 26K.

  • IMVU: Fun 3D Avatar Chat Game by IMVU experienced a steady decline in revenue, closing the quarter at approximately $148K. Downloads remained relatively low, while active users showed a slight resurgence in late September, climbing to 60K.

  • ZEPETO: Avatar, Connect & Live from NAVER Z Corporation exhibited a downward trend in active users, starting at 593K and ending at 518K. Revenue saw fluctuations, with a slight recovery to $83K by the quarter's end. Downloads peaked in early August at 125K.

These insights provide a snapshot of the competitive landscape in the sandbox games category. For more detailed analytics and information, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: October 2025