Top Science Games on iOS in New Zealand: Q4 2025 Insights

In the fourth quarter of 2025, several science-themed games on the iOS platform showcased varied performance trends in New Zealand. Here's a closer look at the top five games based on data from Sensor Tower.

Jetpack Joyride from Halfbrick Studios saw a fluctuating revenue pattern, beginning the quarter at $49 and peaking at $59 in the final week of December. Downloads showed a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, with numbers rising from 114 to 168. Weekly active users experienced a dip initially but recovered to 493 by the end of the quarter.

Patient Zero: Virus game by Brightika, Inc. had an inconsistent revenue stream, with a notable peak at $87 in mid-October and a resurgence to $54 at the year's end. Downloads peaked at 184 in mid-October, followed by a decline, then a recovery to 145 in late December. Active users peaked at 352 in October before dropping and then recovering to 296 by the end of the quarter.

Infinite Craft by Neal showed minimal revenue activity, with a small peak of $6 in mid-November. Downloads remained relatively stable, peaking at 89 in early November. Active users peaked at 121 in mid-November, with numbers slightly stabilizing towards the end of the quarter.

Plague Inc. by Ndemic Creations demonstrated a steady increase in revenue, reaching $266 in late December. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at 84 in early November. Active users saw a gradual increase, peaking at 127 in late December.

Merge Animals 3D - Mutant race by SayGames LTD had no revenue throughout the quarter. Downloads remained modest, with a small peak of 57 in early December. Active user numbers were relatively stable, peaking at 244 in mid-December.

These insights reflect the diverse performance of science games in New Zealand, with more detailed analytics available from Sensor Tower.