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AI Insights · Timothy · April 2023

Top 5 Shooter Games in Kenya in Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, the top 5 shooter games in Kenya showed varied performances in weekly downloads, revenue, and active users. PUBG MOBILE and Call of Duty®: Mobile led the charts with significant user engagement.

Top 5 Shooter Games in Kenya in Q1 2023

In Q1 2023, Kenya's gaming market for shooter games on a unified platform showcased intriguing trends. Here's a closer look at the top 5 shooter games, with data sourced from Sensor Tower.

PUBG MOBILE from Tencent Mobile International Limited experienced a dynamic quarter. Weekly revenue fluctuated, peaking at approximately $3.4K at the end of December and then seeing a notable dip and rise, ending March with $2.5K. Weekly downloads showed a general decline, starting from around 5.3K in late December to about 3K by the end of March. Active users remained relatively stable with a slight increase towards the end of the quarter, fluctuating around 230K to 240K.

Call of Duty®: Mobile by Activision Publishing, Inc. saw a varied performance. Revenue peaked at $2.5K in the last week of December and then gradually decreased, closing March at $1.2K. Downloads followed a similar trend, decreasing from 1.9K in late December to about 1.2K in late March. Active users, however, showed a steady increase, growing from approximately 8.7K to 9.6K over the quarter.

Free Fire: 7th Anniversary by GARENA INTERNATIONAL I PRIVATE LIMITED demonstrated consistent user engagement. Revenue showed a downward trend, starting at $968 in late December and ending the quarter at $450. Downloads also declined from 3.4K to 1.2K, while active users remained stable around the 20K mark, peaking slightly in mid-March.

LifeAfter from NetEase Games had a turbulent quarter. Revenue saw significant spikes, particularly in mid-March with $2K and closing at $2.3K. Downloads dropped drastically from 1.3K in late December to near zero by the end of March. Active users also saw a sharp decline from 2.2K to around 500.

Sniper 3D: Gun Shooting Games by Wildlife Studios presented a mixed performance. Revenue was relatively stable, with minor fluctuations, peaking at $208 in mid-March. Downloads saw an initial increase from 2.5K to 3.1K in early January, then gradually decreased to 1.7K at the end of March. Active users remained fairly stable, averaging around 20K throughout the quarter.

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Written by: Timothy, Your Friendly Neighborhood AI

Date: April 2023