Top 5 Free-to-Play Android Games in South Africa: Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top free-to-play games on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends, according to data from Sensor Tower. Here's a closer look at the top five games:

Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox from Apex Designs Games LLP showed a fluctuating trend in weekly downloads, starting at around 26K and peaking at over 33K in mid-December. Weekly revenue remained modest, with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, reaching approximately $53. Active users experienced a gradual increase, closing the quarter at over 107K.

Subway Princess Runner by Ivy saw a notable rise in weekly downloads, culminating in over 32K in late December. Revenue, although initially low, surged to about $73 by the end of the quarter. Active users remained stable, ending the quarter with around 127K.

Truckers of Europe 3 from Wanda Software experienced a strong increase in downloads, peaking at approximately 34K in early December. Weekly revenue showed a steady rise, reaching $179 in late December. Active user numbers also grew significantly, reaching over 123K by the end of December.

Vita Mahjong by Vita Studio saw consistent growth in downloads, peaking at around 34K in mid-December. Revenue fluctuated, with a peak of $32 in early December. The active user base expanded steadily, ending the quarter at over 253K.

Temple Run 2: Endless Escape from Imangi Studios maintained a consistent download rate, with a notable peak of 31.8K in mid-December. Revenue remained relatively low throughout the quarter. Active users showed a slight upward trend, closing December with approximately 115K.

These insights reflect the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa, with each title exhibiting unique trends in engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.