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The second quarter of 2023 has been an interesting period for Real-Time Strategy (RTS) games on Android in the United States. Sensor Tower's comprehensive data provides us with a clear picture of how the top contenders performed during this time.
Starting with Mob Control, the game saw its downloads decrease from around 87k to roughly 62k, while its revenue slightly varied, peaking at about $78k in early April before settling at around $65k by the end of June. Weekly active users showed a downward trend, starting at around 600k and dipping to approximately 337k.
Clash Royale exhibited more volatility in revenue with a significant spike to over $422k in early June, contrasting with a low of about $150k in late May. Downloads remained fairly stable, with minor fluctuations around the 19k mark. The weekly active users count had a high of over 3.3 million in mid-June, with a subsequent drop to just over 3 million by the quarter's end.
Ubisoft's South Park: Phone Destroyer™ experienced a steady decline in revenue, beginning the quarter at approximately $23k and ending at just over $6k. Download numbers also decreased from 34k to under 9k. The game's active users reflected a similar trend, starting at around 79k and decreasing to about 63k by late June.
For Tower War - Tactical Conquest, revenue figures saw a slight upward trend, beginning at around $13k and ending the quarter at close to $16k. Downloads peaked at around 18k in late May, with a minor drop to just over 16k by the end of June. Weekly active users showed a modest increase, commencing at around 42k and rising to approximately 57k.
Lastly, Stick War: Legacy, a game by Max Games Studios, maintained a steady revenue stream, with figures hovering around $4k throughout the quarter. Downloads saw a peak of around 19k in late March, followed by a decrease to about 12k in early June, before slightly rising to near 13k at the quarter's close. Active users showed a slight decline, starting at around 58k and ending at approximately 44k.
More insights into the performance of these Android RTS games in the US market can be found on Sensor Tower. The provided data highlights the trends that these top games have followed over the course of Q2 2023, offering a glimpse into the dynamic nature of the mobile gaming industry.