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Puzzle RPGs have always been a popular genre, and the first quarter of 2024 has seen varied performance among the top players in the US market. Here's how the top five Puzzle RPG apps fared, according to data from Sensor Tower.
Puzzles & Survival experienced a steady increase in revenue, peaking at nearly $2.1M in late February. Downloads, however, showed a downward trend, starting at around 62K in early January and dropping to just over 40K by the end of March. Weekly active users saw a slight decline from 171K to 151K in the same period.
Zynga Inc.'s Empires & Puzzles: Match 3 RPG showed a more volatile revenue pattern, with a high of approximately $1.3M in late February. Downloads increased significantly in the first two months, reaching a peak of nearly 29K before dipping to around 16K. The weekly active user count saw an impressive spike in mid-February to over 372K, which then fluctuated, ending the quarter at around 288K.
The revenue for DRAGON BALL Z DOKKAN BATTLE from Bandai Namco saw significant swings, with a notable peak of over $2.4M in mid-February. Downloads reached their highest at about 35K in the same week. The weekly active user numbers remained relatively stable, with a slight drop from 301K to 262K over the quarter.
Best Fiends - Match 3 Puzzles from Seriously maintained a consistent revenue stream, hovering around $600K-$700K throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a gradual increase, especially in mid-March, where they reached 28K. Weekly active users showed a rising trend, from 482K in early January to a peak of over 652K in mid-March before slightly receding to 564K.
Lastly, Puzzles & Chaos: Frozen Castle also experienced growth in revenue, with a notable jump to $473K in the last week of March. Downloads remained fairly consistent, with a slight uptick towards the end of the quarter. Weekly active users showed a healthy increase from 87K to 114K.
For more detailed insights and analysis on the Puzzle RPG genre and other app performance metrics, Sensor Tower is the go-to resource. The data provided paints a comprehensive picture of the current market trends for these engaging mobile games.