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ArticleGames Industry Africa27 Sep 2023

Top Selling Mobile Games of 2023: Egypt

Market Analysis
Mobile
Africa

Length: ~4 min read
Format: Web page at the source
Source: gamesindustryafrica.com

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Key insights

5 takeaways

01
The top 10 revenue-generating mobile games in Egypt collectively earned $5.6 million during the first half of 2023.
02
PUBG Mobile dominated the Egyptian market, generating over $1.1 million in revenue during the first six months of 2023.
03
FIFA Soccer ranked as the second highest-grossing mobile title in Egypt, accounting for more than $650,000 in revenue during the same period.
04
Yalla Ludo – Ludo&Domino secured the third spot among top-selling games, generating over $420,000 in the first half of 2023.
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The revenue performance of these top titles indicates significant market potential for mobile gaming strategies within the Egyptian region.

Summary

The mobile gaming market in Egypt demonstrates significant revenue-generating potential, challenging perceptions regarding the viability of strategic investment within the African continent. By analyzing data provided by AppMagic, the findings highlight the financial performance of the top-tier mobile titles during the first half of 2023.

The top 10 revenue-generating mobile games in Egypt collectively accounted for $5.6 million in earnings during the first six months of 2023. The market is currently dominated by battle royale and competitive titles, with PUBG Mobile maintaining a clear lead by generating over $1.1 million in revenue during this period. Other high-performing titles include FIFA Soccer, which secured over $650,000, and Yalla Ludo – Ludo & Domino, which contributed more than $420,000 to the total.

These figures underscore a robust appetite for mobile gaming in the region, suggesting that Egypt serves as a key market for developers and publishers looking to expand their footprint in Africa. The data reflects a consistent trend of high engagement with established global franchises and popular social-gaming platforms, reinforcing the importance of localized market analysis for stakeholders operating within the mobile gaming sector.

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