AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Free-to-Play Android Games in South Africa Q4 2025
Explore the performance of leading free-to-play Android games in South Africa during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.
In the final quarter of 2025, the free-to-play gaming market in South Africa showcased intriguing trends among its top performers. Let's delve into the performance of the top five Android games during this period.
Roblox from Roblox Corporation witnessed a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $213K in mid-December. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of around 26K in early December, while weekly active users surged past 1M by mid-December.
Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story by Microfun Limited saw its revenue peak at $202K in early November, with downloads spiking to 31K in early December. Active users increased steadily, peaking at 250K during the same period.
Candy Crush Saga from King maintained consistent revenue, peaking at $73K in early December. Downloads varied, with a notable increase to 31K in early December, and active users reached nearly 296K during the same time.
Royal Match by Dream Games, Ltd. experienced steady revenue, hitting a high of $61K at the end of October. Downloads saw a decline mid-quarter but rebounded to over 11K by the end of December, while active users hovered around 200K.
Call of Duty®: Mobile from Activision Publishing, Inc. had a significant revenue increase, peaking at $109K in mid-December. Downloads surged to 31K in early December, and active users peaked at over 309K in the same period.
These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed analysis, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
