AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 Match 3 Games on Android in New Zealand: Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top Match 3 games in New Zealand on the Android platform during Q4 of 2025, highlighting key metrics like downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the Match 3 game genre saw varied performances on the Android platform in New Zealand. Here’s a look at how the top five games performed, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Gossip Harbor: Merge & Story from Microfun Limited showed a fluctuating revenue pattern, peaking at around $30K in early December. Weekly downloads saw a decline from 1.7K to 1K by the end of the quarter, while active users increased steadily, reaching nearly 31K.
Royal Match by Dream Games maintained a consistent revenue between $14K and $24K, with a notable increase towards the end of December. Downloads began at 719 and rose to 918 by the quarter’s end. Active users also showed an upward trend, ending the period at over 51K.
The iconic Candy Crush Saga by King experienced a steady rise in revenue, closing the quarter at approximately $21K. Downloads fluctuated, starting at 1.2K and recovering to 856 after a mid-quarter dip. Active users demonstrated slight fluctuations, ending the quarter at 5.7K.
Township from Playrix showed a gradual increase in revenue, reaching $14.8K by late December. Downloads peaked at 1.7K early in the quarter but fell to 1.5K by the end. Active users rose from 8.7K to 9.3K, indicating a growing user base.
Lastly, Royal Kingdom, another title from Dream Games, saw a strong finish in revenue, climbing to $13.5K in the final week. Downloads were highest in October at over 4K, before stabilizing around 2K. Active users peaked at 17.4K in October and ended the quarter at a similar level.
For more detailed insights into these games' performances, visit Sensor Tower.
