AI Insights · Timothy · September 2025
Top Turn-Based Tactics Games on Unified Platform in South Africa Q3 2025
Explore the performance of leading turn-based tactics games in South Africa during Q3 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the third quarter of 2025, the turn-based tactics games segment in South Africa displayed varied performance across the top contenders on a unified platform, as reported by Sensor Tower.
Warhammer 40,000: Tacticus ™ by Snowprint Studios AB saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $3.3K in early September, before slightly decreasing towards the end of the month. Downloads for the game showed a downward trend, starting at 567 in early July and ending at 155 by the end of September. Meanwhile, weekly active users exhibited a gradual decline from 1.5K in mid-July to a stable range around 1.1K by quarter's end.
SD Gundam G Generation ETERNAL from Bandai Namco Entertainment Inc. experienced fluctuations in revenue, with a notable peak of $547 in mid-July, followed by a drop and a secondary rise to $241 by the end of September. Despite its revenue movements, the game struggled with downloads, maintaining near-zero numbers throughout the quarter. Active users varied, starting at 461 and ending with a slight increase to 376.
The Walking Dead No Man's Land by Deca Live Operations GmbH demonstrated consistent revenue, with a notable increase to $206 in late September. Weekly downloads remained relatively stable, fluctuating between 110 and 206. The game's active user base also showed steadiness, maintaining around 550 to 650 users throughout the quarter.
Fire Emblem Heroes by Nintendo Co., Ltd. recorded a rise in revenue, reaching $171 by the end of September. Downloads were sporadic, starting strong in July but tapering off significantly. The active user trend saw an initial increase, peaking at 566 in late August, before declining towards the end of the quarter.
Horizon Walker from Gentlemaniac had a volatile revenue pattern, with a peak of $240 in mid-July and a drop to $41 by the end of September. Downloads remained minimal, while active users were nearly non-existent by the end of the quarter.
For more detailed insights and data, visit Sensor Tower's platform.