Top Puzzle/Riddle Games in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the puzzle and riddle games category on the unified platform in South Africa showcased intriguing trends. Here's a closer look at the top five games.

Tricky Prank: Annoying Quest from HIGAME Studio saw a significant rise in weekly revenue, culminating at approximately $45 in late December. Its downloads increased steadily, peaking at 34K in the week of December 22, while active users grew from 31.5K to nearly 40K by the end of the quarter.

DOP 4: Draw One Part by SayGames Ltd experienced a notable surge in revenue, reaching up to $86 in mid-December. The app's downloads showed a fluctuating pattern, with a high of 18K in early December, while active users dropped from 30.6K to 23.1K over the quarter.

Save the Guy: Funny Choice from Brightika, Inc. did not generate revenue but had an impressive increase in downloads, peaking at 16.5K in early December. Active users rose significantly from 20.5K to 65.4K by the end of December.

Brainy Master Tricky Story by Metagame.Ltd showed a minimal revenue increase. Downloads spiked to 20.3K in late December, and active users also increased from a modest start to over 15K by the end of the quarter.

Finally, That's My Seat - Logic Puzzle from Rooftop Game experienced a revenue peak of $126 in early December. Downloads reached a high of 12K in late November, while active users grew from 6.5K to a peak of 17.1K before a gradual decline.

These insights, sourced from Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of puzzle and riddle games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.