AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026
Top Roguelike Games in South Africa: Q4 2025 Performance Review
Explore the performance of the top five roguelike games in South Africa during Q4 2025, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.
In the fourth quarter of 2025, the top roguelike games on a unified platform in South Africa demonstrated varied performance trends. Let's delve into the specifics of these games, based on data from Sensor Tower.
RAID: Shadow Legends from Plarium Global Ltd saw a notable increase in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $12.5K in late December. Weekly downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 4.1K in mid-October. Active users started at 5.8K and experienced a decline towards the quarter's end.
Top Heroes: Kingdom Saga by River Game HK Limited maintained a consistent revenue stream, with a peak of $8.5K in late December. Downloads varied, with a notable increase to 1.3K in the final week of December, while active users showed a gradual rise, ending the quarter strong at 9.8K.
Hero Wars: Alliance Fantasy from Nexters Global LTD experienced a revenue peak of $9.7K at the quarter's start. Weekly downloads were highest at 2.5K in late December. Active users displayed a resurgence, closing the quarter at 10.4K.
AFK Arena from Lilith Games showed fluctuations in revenue, reaching a high of $4.2K in early November. The game had minimal downloads throughout the quarter, with a late surge to 117 in the last week. Active users hovered around 500, showing a minor uptick at the end.
Lastly, Watcher of Realms by Shanghai Moonton Technology Co., Ltd. experienced a peak revenue of $2.5K in early November. Downloads peaked at 590 in the same period, while active users rose steadily, ending at 685.
These insights, provided by Sensor Tower, highlight the dynamic landscape of roguelike games in South Africa. For more detailed analytics, visit Sensor Tower's platform.
