Let's see 2025 Worldwide overview of the top video games across PC, console, and mobile, categorized by region (America, Asia, Europe, and others). Below is a detailed list of 20+ top games that are currently among the most played or most talked-about in 2025.
1. North America (U.S., Canada, etc.)
- Fortnite (Epic Games)
Platform: PC, Console, Mobile (via cloud)
Genre: Battle Royale / Creative Sandbox
Why popular: Frequent collaborations with Marvel, Star Wars, and pop icons. The new Fortnite Festival and LEGO Fortnite modes added RPG and rhythm gameplay.
Community note: Serves as both a social hub and a game — many American teens use it as "virtual hangout space."
- Call of Duty: Warzone & MW3 (Activision)
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Genre: Tactical FPS / Battle Royale
Why popular: Constant seasonal content, realistic gunplay, and iconic franchise appeal.
Community note: Strong esports and streaming presence on Twitch/YouTube; Warzone Mobile launching expanded the base even further.
- Grand Theft Auto V / GTA Online (Rockstar Games)
Platform: PC, Console
Genre: Open-world action / sandbox
Why popular: Roleplay (RP) servers keep it alive 10+ years later.
Community note: "GTA RP" is a huge subculture with custom servers like NoPixel and EclipseRP. Anticipation for GTA VI (coming 2025–26) adds hype.
- Baldur's Gate 3 (Larian Studios)
Platform: PC, PS5, Xbox
Genre: Tactical RPG
Why popular: 2024 Game of the Year; deep storytelling and choice-driven gameplay.
Community note: Hugely discussed for its character romance options, replayability, and cinematic quality.
- EA Sports FC 25 (Electronic Arts)
Platform: PC, Console, Mobile
Genre: Sports / Soccer simulation
Why popular: Huge base in North and South America; realism, Ultimate Team mode, and crossover with global football culture.
2. Asia (Japan, China, Korea, Southeast Asia, India)
- Genshin Impact (HoYoverse)
Platform: Mobile, PC, PS5
Genre: Open-world Action RPG / Gacha
Why popular: Free-to-play, anime-style art, live events, and expanding lore.
Community note: In China and SEA, Genshin is almost a cultural icon; players follow updates like anime seasons.
- Honor of Kings / Arena of Valor (Tencent / TiMi Studios)
Platform: Mobile
Genre: MOBA
Why popular: The most played mobile game globally (especially in China, SEA, and MENA).
Community note: High-speed 5v5 battles; esports tournaments draw millions of viewers.
- PUBG Mobile / Battlegrounds Mobile India
Platform: Mobile
Genre: Battle Royale Shooter
Why popular: Optimized for mid-range phones, constant events, new maps (like Nusa).
Community note: Hugely popular in India, Pakistan, Indonesia, and the Middle East — sometimes a national-level esports game.
- Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (Moonton)
Platform: Mobile
Genre: MOBA
Why popular: Easy to learn, quick matches, and strong community in SEA and Latin America.
Community note: MLBB esports (M5, MPL) rival League of Legends in viewership across Asia.
- Valorant (Riot Games)
Platform: PC
Genre: Tactical Shooter
Why popular: Competitive 5v5 play combining gun skill and character abilities.
Community note: Extremely big in Korea, Japan, and the Philippines; global tournaments like VCT bring massive viewership.
- Blue Archive / Nikke / Arknights
Platform: Mobile
Genre: Gacha / Anime RPG
Why popular: Stylized art, strategic combat, and fan-favorite characters.
Community note: Extremely active online communities (Reddit, Discord, and Japanese Twitter).
3. Europe (UK, France, Germany, Scandinavia, etc.)
- Apex Legends (Respawn / EA)
Platform: PC, Console
Genre: Hero Shooter / Battle Royale
Why popular: Fast gameplay and evolving maps.
Community note: Popular in Western Europe; competitive ranked scene is very active.
- Starfield (Bethesda)
Platform: PC, Xbox
Genre: Sci-Fi RPG
Why popular: Europe has a strong PC modding community; Starfield's open-ended universe appeals to them.
Community note: Heavily modded and streamed since launch; comparisons to No Man's Sky and Fallout continue.
- Elden Ring (Bandai Namco / FromSoftware)
Platform: PC, Console
Genre: Open-world Action RPG
Why popular: Huge European Soulslike fanbase; Shadow of the Erdtree expansion kept it alive in 2025.
Community note: Known for challenge runs, lore theories, and massive YouTube coverage.
- Football Manager 2025 (Sports Interactive)
Platform: PC, Mobile
Genre: Management Simulation
Why popular: Especially strong in the UK and Scandinavia.
Community note: Players share detailed career saves on forums; it's almost a "life simulator" for football fans.
- Counter-Strike 2 (Valve)
Platform: PC
Genre: Tactical FPS
Why popular: Built upon CS:GO's massive legacy with Source 2 engine.
Community note: Esports scene thrives in Eastern Europe (Poland, Ukraine, Russia); tactical skill and strategy still dominate.
4. Latin America, Africa, and Oceania
- Free Fire (Garena)
Platform: Mobile
Genre: Battle Royale
Why popular: Works on low-end devices, making it accessible across Latin America and Africa.
Community note: Hugely social — many players use it like a chat app + competitive arena. Frequent influencer collaborations.
- Dream League Soccer / eFootball (Konami)
Platform: Mobile
Genre: Sports / Soccer
Why popular: Soccer culture drives mobile football games across LATAM and Africa.
Community note: eFootball's "Dream Team" mode is free and accessible even without high-end hardware.
- Marvel Rivals (NetEase / Marvel Games)
Platform: PC (soon console)
Genre: Hero Shooter
Why popular: Combines Overwatch-style gameplay with Marvel characters like Iron Man, Spider-Man, and Storm.
Community note: Gaining traction globally as a cross-continental competitive title.
- Roblox
Platform: PC, Mobile, Console
Genre: Sandbox / Social Creation
Why popular: Creativity and user-made games.
Community note: Massive user-generated ecosystem — from anime RPGs to horror games. Popular with younger players worldwide.
- Minecraft
Platform: PC, Console, Mobile
Genre: Sandbox Survival
Why popular: Global phenomenon. The Education Edition also boosts its popularity in schools.
Community note: Still one of the most streamed and modded games across all continents.