Top 5 Arcade Racing Apps on Android in Kenya: Q1 2026

In the first quarter of 2026, several arcade racing games made a significant impact on the Android platform in Kenya. Here’s a closer look at the performance of the top five apps, based on data from Sensor Tower.

Asphalt Legends - Racing Game from Gameloft SE saw a varied performance. The weekly revenue reached a peak of $140 in early February but dipped to $17 by late March. Downloads fluctuated, peaking at over 1K in early March. Active users increased to over 3K mid-March, showcasing an overall growth.

Need for Speed™ No Limits by Electronic Arts displayed a steady increase in downloads, reaching a high of 9.3K in early March. Revenue spiked to $139 at the end of February, while active users peaked at over 30K in early March.

Asphalt 8 - Car Racing Game, also from Gameloft SE, experienced stable downloads throughout the quarter, with a notable increase to 12.1K in late February. Revenue showed a gradual rise, reaching $65 by late March, and active users remained above 35K consistently.

CarX Street from CarX Technologies had modest downloads, with numbers ranging between 115 to 273. Revenue saw a rise towards the end of the quarter, peaking at $67 in early March. Active users hovered around 1K, showing slight fluctuations.

Lastly, Need for Speed™ Most Wanted had limited data, with revenue starting to pick up in March, reaching $161. However, downloads remained absent through the quarter.

These insights provide a snapshot of the arcade racing category's performance in Kenya. For more detailed analytics and trends, visit Sensor Tower.