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Q4 2020: Top 5 Horror Game Performances in the US
An analysis of the top 5 horror games in the US during Q4 2020 reveals varying download and user trends. Detailed performance data is sourced from Sensor Tower.
In the fourth quarter of 2020, the horror game category saw interesting trends among the top 5 games in the United States. Sensor Tower provides a deeper dive into the performance of each application, highlighting downloads, revenue, and active users.
FGTeeV Goozy kicked off with a strong start post-release, reaching a peak of 242K downloads in the first full week of November. Downloads trended downward through the quarter, ending at 44K in the last week of December. Weekly active users followed a similar pattern with a peak of 225K, concluding with 84K. Revenue trends were more varied, with a notable spike to $13K in the week of November 23rd, but overall, revenue dipped to $7K by the year's end.
Granny experienced a significant increase in downloads during November, with a dramatic rise to 157K, and maintained strong performance, closing the quarter at 125K downloads. The active user base showcased an impressive surge, peaking at 559K in late November, and remained robust with 524K weekly active users by the end of December.
Hello Neighbor saw a steady increase in downloads from 42K to 125K from the start to the end of the quarter. Weekly active users echoed this growth, spiking to 383K in the final week of December. The revenue for Hello Neighbor also showed an upward trajectory, doubling from $11K to $35K in the same period.
Scary Teacher 3D maintained a consistent download count, ending the quarter with 105K downloads. The game's weekly active users saw a gradual rise, ending at 561K. Revenue for Scary Teacher 3D experienced fluctuations but ended on a high note at $8K in the last week of December.
Granny: Chapter Two, despite having no reported revenue, showed a steady increase in downloads through the quarter, peaking at 84K in late November. Weekly active users reached a high of 348K in the same month and remained stable at 338K by the close of the quarter.
For more detailed insights on app performance, Sensor Tower's platform offers comprehensive data and analytics. The trends in the horror game category reflect a dynamic market, with each game showing its unique pattern of user engagement and financial performance during Q4 2020.
