AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top 5 PVP Games on Android in South Africa Q4 2025
Explore the performance trends of the top 5 PVP games on Android in South Africa during Q4 2025, based on Sensor Tower data.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top PVP games on the Android platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends in terms of downloads, revenue, and active users.
Payback 2 - The Battle Sandbox from Apex Designs Games LLP experienced a steady increase in weekly downloads towards the end of the quarter, peaking at approximately 33K in mid-December. Weekly revenue saw a gradual rise, closing the year at around $53. Active users remained relatively stable, with a slight increase to about 107K by the end of December.
Temple Run 2: Endless Escape by Imangi Studios saw its weekly downloads fluctuate, reaching 31.9K in mid-December. Revenue remained low, with occasional spikes, peaking at $30 in late October. Active users showed resilience, ending the quarter at approximately 115K.
FPS Strike Ops : Modern Arena maintained a strong presence with consistent weekly downloads, culminating in 33.2K in early December. Revenue peaked in late December at $108, while active users surged to 345K towards the quarter's end.
EA SPORTS FC™ Mobile Soccer from ELECTRONIC ARTS demonstrated robust weekly revenue, with a peak of approximately $13.2K in late November. Downloads were steady, reaching 32.6K in early December, and active users remained high, although they saw a slight decline towards the end of the year, closing at 266K.
Lastly, Sniper 3D：Gun Shooting Games by Wildlife Studios experienced a notable increase in weekly downloads, peaking at 33.8K in late December. Revenue also showed growth, reaching $1.6K in early December. Active users increased significantly, closing the quarter at over 101K.
This data, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlights the dynamic nature of the gaming market in South Africa. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
