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AI Insights · Timothy · January 2026

Top 5 Sandbox Games Performance in the US Q4 2025

Explore the performance trends of the top sandbox games in the US for Q4 2025, with insights from Sensor Tower on downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Sandbox Games Performance in the US Q4 2025

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the sandbox game category saw notable trends across the top five applications on a unified platform in the United States. These insights, derived from Sensor Tower data, reveal the dynamics of downloads, revenue, and active users.

Roblox by Roblox Corporation experienced significant fluctuations in weekly revenue, peaking at approximately $4.6M at the end of September and tapering to around $2M mid-December before rising to $3.8M by late December. Weekly downloads showed an upward trend towards the end of the quarter, reaching nearly 534K. The game maintained a strong user base with active users climbing from 34.6M to 39.4M over the same period.

Minecraft: Dream it, Build it! from Mojang maintained consistent revenue, with a peak of $1.7M close to the year's end. Downloads increased steadily, reaching over 65K in the last week. Active user numbers also showed a positive trend, climbing to approximately 3.9M by late December.

Melon: Sandbox by Payge Ltd saw a gradual increase in weekly revenue, peaking at $94K in late December. Downloads fluctuated but peaked at over 100K in early November, with active users reaching a high of 2.5M by the end of the quarter.

Lowriders Comeback: Boulevard showed a modest increase in revenue, peaking at $33K in late November. Downloads remained steady, averaging around 1.5K weekly.

LEGO® Bluey from StoryToys Limited had variable revenue, with a notable peak of $23K in mid-October. Downloads surged to over 31K by the end of December. Active users rose significantly, reaching over 31K by the end of the quarter.

These figures highlight the diverse performance trends among the top sandbox games, showcasing shifts in user engagement and monetization. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026