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Top 5 Science Games in the UK: Q4 2025 Performance Overview

Explore the Q4 2025 performance of the top five science games in the UK, highlighting trends in downloads, revenue, and active users.

Top 5 Science Games in the UK: Q4 2025 Performance Overview

In the fourth quarter of 2025, the science games category in the United Kingdom saw varied performance across the top five applications. The data, sourced from Sensor Tower, provides insight into weekly downloads, revenue, and active users.

Patient Zero: Virus game from Brightika, Inc. experienced fluctuations in weekly downloads, starting at 5.9K and dropping to a low of 1.2K before rebounding to 4.1K by the end of December. Revenue peaked at $367 in the week of December 22, finishing the quarter with a slight decrease to $261. Active users also showed variability, peaking at 11K in late October and ending the quarter at around 10.4K.

Plague Inc. by Ndemic Creations maintained a stable revenue stream with a notable peak of $5.1K in the week of December 22. Downloads fluctuated, reaching a high of 4.3K in the same week. Active users increased significantly towards the quarter's end, rising from 12.6K in late November to 18K by the last week of December.

Merge Animals 3D - Mutant race by SayGames LTD showed steady download numbers, peaking at 3.8K at the end of the quarter. Active users saw a decline, starting with 3.9K and dropping to just over 500 by the end of December.

Jetpack Joyride from Halfbrick Studios saw consistent revenue growth, peaking at $766 in the final week of the quarter. Weekly downloads varied slightly, peaking at 2.8K in late December. Active users remained stable, ending the quarter at about 9.6K.

Infinite Craft by Neal displayed a gradual increase in downloads, peaking at 2.6K by the end of December. Revenue remained low throughout the quarter, with a peak of $69 in the final week. Active users rose significantly, reaching over 17.6K before settling at 15.8K at the quarter's close.

These trends highlight the dynamic nature of the science games market in the UK. For more detailed insights, visit Sensor Tower.


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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: January 2026