Top Simulator Games in New Zealand: Q3 2025 Performance

In the third quarter of 2025, the simulator games category in New Zealand showcased intriguing trends across a unified platform, drawing data from both iOS and Android. Here's a closer look at the performance of the top five simulator games.

Cookingdom, published by ABI GLOBAL LTD., experienced a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking around $178 in late August. Downloads saw a consistent rise mid-quarter, reaching approximately 1.9K by the end of August. The app maintained a healthy active user base, fluctuating between 5.5K and 6.5K throughout the quarter.

Jelly Master: Mukbang ASMR from Hieu Nguyen Trung showed a varied performance. Revenue reached a maximum of $26 at the start of July, while weekly downloads remained stable, hovering around 1.5K. Active users saw a decrease from 6.1K at the quarter's start to about 4.5K by the end.

I Am Cat, by Estoty, showed a steady revenue trend, with highs of $101 mid-July. Downloads started strong at 1.9K but gradually fell to around 800 by the quarter's end. Active users remained robust, ranging from 8.2K to 9.5K.

Skincare Time: Makeover ASMR, developed by DO VAN HUY, had modest revenue figures, peaking at $18 mid-September. Downloads increased towards the end of the quarter, reaching 1.2K in late September. The active user count also saw an upward trend, climbing from 2.6K to 3.6K.

Finally, BitLife - Life Simulator by Candywriter, LLC, enjoyed significant revenue, starting at $2.9K and maintaining over $1.4K throughout the quarter. Downloads were steady, with a slight peak at nearly 1K mid-September. Active users varied, peaking at 6.6K in early August.

These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, reflect the dynamic nature of the simulator games market in New Zealand. For more detailed analytics, you can explore further on Sensor Tower's platform.