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In Q1 2023, platformer games continued to captivate audiences in Nigeria. Here's a detailed look at the performance of the top 5 platformer games on a unified platform, based on data from Sensor Tower.
Subway Surfers by SYBO Games showed notable performance in Nigeria. Weekly downloads fluctuated, peaking at around 36.3K in early January and dipping to around 22.3K in late January before stabilizing between 23K and 28K. Weekly revenue saw a significant spike in the week of February 20, reaching $223, while other weeks maintained around $45-$91. Weekly active users remained robust, ranging from 404K to 455K throughout the quarter.
Crazy Balls, published by Rebuild Go, experienced consistent growth in weekly downloads, starting at approximately 13.5K in late December and climbing to around 25K by the end of March. The game also saw a steady increase in weekly active users, starting at 18.4K in late December and reaching around 42.5K by the end of March. Revenue data was not available for this game.
Temple Run from Imangi Studios had a relatively stable download rate, with weekly downloads ranging from approximately 9.7K to 19.1K. The game’s weekly active users showed a slight decline from around 124.6K in late December to about 94.5K by the end of March. Revenue peaked at $16 in the final week of December but showed minimal earnings for the rest of the quarter.
Street Chaser by iGold Technologies maintained a steady download rate, averaging around 10K per week. Weekly revenue saw a peak of $66 in early March, while the rest of the quarter's earnings hovered between $14 and $48. Weekly active users remained consistent, ranging from 48.1K to 54.4K throughout the quarter.
Temple Run 2, also from Imangi Studios, showed stable download trends, with weekly downloads varying from around 8.5K to 12.7K. The game’s weekly active users fluctuated between 89.3K and 100K. Revenue peaked at $25 in early February but generally remained under $13 for most of the quarter.
These insights highlight the dynamic performance of platformer games in Nigeria during Q1 2023. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.