Latin America's Top 5 Arcade Racing Apps on Android in Q1 2021

The arcade racing genre has been a staple for adrenaline junkies and casual gamers alike, and the first quarter of 2021 has seen some interesting trends in Latin America on the Android platform. Data provided by Sensor Tower offers us a glimpse into the performance of the top five contenders in this category.

Starting with Need for Speed™ No Limits, published by ELECTRONIC ARTS, we saw a fluctuating trend in downloads, starting at 170K in the last week of December and peaking at 257K in the second week of February before settling at 146K by the end of March. The game's revenue followed a similar trajectory, beginning at around $15K and climbing to nearly $19K towards the end of the quarter. Weekly active users showed an initial increase from 1.1M to 1.35M in February but experienced a slight decline to just over 1M by the end of March.

Gameloft SE's Asphalt 9: Legends witnessed a decrease in downloads from 132K to 117K and a notable dip in revenue from $19K to below $9K over the quarter. The weekly active users count also saw a downward trend from 326K to 301K.

The older sibling, Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game, also by Gameloft SE, showed more consistency in downloads, with numbers hovering around 100K to 150K. Revenue saw some fluctuations, with a high of $11K in the last week of January, but ended the quarter at a modest $6K. The game's active users increased from 350K to 392K in the early weeks, only to stabilize around 370K by March's end.

ELECTRONIC ARTS' Need for Speed™ Most Wanted had relatively low download numbers, remaining under 500 throughout the quarter, and revenue figures followed suit, ranging from $2K to just over $1K. The weekly active user base for this title was minimal, showing a slight decline from just above 1K to below 550.

Lastly, CarX Highway Racing from CarX Technologies, LLC, saw an initial download count of 90K which dropped significantly to 28K in late February, then slightly recovered to 37K by the end of March. Revenue for the game started at $1.5K, dipping to around $1K before a minor rise to $1K again. The weekly active users declined from 383K at the start of the quarter to 272K.

In conclusion, the first quarter of 2021 has shown varied performances among the top arcade racing games on Android in Latin America. While some titles like "Need for Speed™ No Limits" and "Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game" have maintained a strong presence, others have seen a more volatile pattern. For more detailed insights and data, Sensor Tower's comprehensive analytics platform is the go-to source.