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Top Hack and Slash Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

Explore the performance of the top hack and slash apps in the US during Q4 2025, with insights on downloads, revenue, and active users from Sensor Tower.

Top Hack and Slash Apps in the US: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the hack and slash gaming category saw notable performances from several leading apps on the unified platform in the United States. Here's a breakdown of the top five apps based on their performance metrics, as reported by Sensor Tower.

Zenless Zone Zero from COGNOSPHERE PTE. LTD. showed remarkable growth in revenue, peaking at approximately $2.3M in the final week of December. Weekly downloads also saw a significant increase, reaching around 22.8K in the last week of the quarter. The app's weekly active users rose steadily, ending the year with about 230.9K users.

BLEACH Soul Resonance, published by Crunchyroll Games, LLC, experienced a strong start with weekly revenue hitting $460K shortly after its release. Downloads began at a high of 133.4K and gradually decreased to 20.6K by the end of December.

Solo Leveling:Arise from Netmarble Corporation maintained a consistent revenue stream, with a peak of $248.9K in late October. The app's weekly downloads fluctuated slightly, while active users saw a decrease from 86.6K to 71.1K over the quarter.

MARVEL Future Fight, another offering from Netmarble Corporation, had its revenue peak at $215.9K in mid-November. Downloads remained relatively low, peaking at 3.4K, while active users increased to 36K by early December.

Duet Night Abyss by Hong Kong Spiral Rising Technology Co., Limited saw a significant launch impact with downloads reaching 124.2K in the first week post-release. Revenue started strong at $201.2K and then tapered off, while active users initially surged to 95K before stabilizing around 36.8K.

For more detailed insights and analysis, these metrics and more can be explored through Sensor Tower's comprehensive data reports.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026