Top 5 Idler Games on Android in New Zealand: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the idler games category on Android in New Zealand saw varied performances among the top five apps. Here's a closer look at their trends based on data from Sensor Tower.

Gold and Goblins: Mining Games from AppQuantum exhibited fluctuating weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $1.6K in late October. Downloads increased toward the end of the quarter, reaching 171 in the last week of December. Throughout the quarter, active users hovered around 700 to 1K, with a slight increase at the end.

The Tower - Idle Tower Defense by Tech Tree Games maintained a steady revenue stream, with notable peaks at $1.1K in mid-November. Downloads showed a consistent trend, with numbers ranging from the high 80s to mid-140s, while active users started at 259 and saw a gradual decline to 240 by the end of December.

Idle Zombie Miner: Gold Tycoon from Royal Ark experienced a revenue peak of approximately $1.2K in early October, with a notable rise in downloads to 349 by the end of December. Active users increased significantly, reaching over 1K in the final week.

AppQuantum's Idle Lumber Empire: Tycoon Inc showed a revenue surge in late December, peaking at $723. Downloads followed a similar upward trajectory, peaking at 305 in the last week. Active users demonstrated a recovery towards the end of the quarter, nearing their initial levels.

Finally, Idle Obelisk Miner by Checkbox Entertainment LTD saw a steady increase in revenue, reaching $617 mid-December. However, downloads decreased over the quarter, ending at 22.

For more detailed insights into these trends, visit Sensor Tower's platform.