With the rise of the popularity of online games, no wonder game developers continue to churn out game after game. There are so many genres and types of games you can choose from – not to mention the console to play them on.
If you are wondering what are the top online games right now, here are the top 10 most popular online games you should watch out for.
The Splatoon 2 (2015) – Wii U
Developed by Nintendo
5 million players
It is a third-person shooter game in which players control a human-like squid character known as Inklings, which later progress into Octolings—anthropomorphic octopuses—that use colored ink against opponents and clear goals.
The Division 2 (2019) – Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One
Developed by Massive Entertainment
Sold 63,817 consoles
The third-person shooter game takes place in Washington D.C. in which a civil war between a band of villainous marauders and survivors breaks out—a home security system is needed in case this happens in the real world. In the game, there’s an option where players get to cooperate with each other to achieve missions and objectives. It also has raid mode, which can be completed with a maximum of eight players.
Dota2 (2015) – Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Developed by Valve Corporation
5 million players
It’s been one of the most famous games among online players. The company has spent millions of dollars of investment money on its multiplayer mode game. A great following of the game has been playing it for many years now, and it has been featured in major Esports tournaments with millions of dollars in prizes.
Dota 2 is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) video game in which two teams consisting of five players competing to achieve a collective goal of destroying a large structure defended by the opposing team.
Minecraft (2011) – Microsoft Windows, Mac OS, Linux
Developed by Mojang
91 million players
The 3D sandbox game does not have specific goals to achieve, which allows a player to have a great degree of freedom in choosing how to play the game. However, advancements are part of the achievement system. The game has various ways to play, including creative, survival, adventure, and spectacular modes.
HeartStone (2012) – Xbox, iOS, PC, Android
Developed by Blizzard Entertainment
29 million players
It is a free-to-play online digital collectible card game where two opponents take turns using a 30-card deck with a selected hero character with a unique power. Players then use their crystals and limited mana to summon minions and play abilities to attack the opposing player to destroy the opponent’s hero. Matches won and completed quest credits a player in-game gold and reward in the form of new cards.
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (2014) – PC, OS X, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3, Linux
Developed by Valve Corporation
32 million players
The multiplayer first-person shooter game was developed for over two years and continues to be updated with small patches or large content additions. Terrorist and Counter-Terrorist teams pit against each other in different objective-based modes, with the most common mode where the Terrorist team plants a bomb in a certain place on the map, while the Counter-Terrorist team attempts to diffuse the bomb and eliminate the enemies.
League of Legends (2009) – PC, iOS, Xbox, Android
Developed by Riot Games
27 million players
It is a free-to-play multiplayer online battle arena game monetized through purchasable customization of the character—credit cards applicable. Two teams that consist of five players battle in versus combat mode where each group occupies and battles half their map. Every player controls a character known as a “champion” with unique abilities and differing play styles. The “champion” becomes more powerful by collecting experience points in the game.
Apex Legends (2019) – Microsoft Windows, Xbox, PlayStation 4
Developed by Respawn Entertainment
50 million players
The free-to-play hero battle royale game is a 20 three-person squad or 30 two-person duos combat on an island to search weapons and supplies before attempting to defeat all other opposing players. They can also use vehicles without the need for gas. The playing area on the island shrinks over time and forces players to keep moving. Otherwise, it can be fatal for the players if caught outside the playing area. The remaining team alive will win the game.
Fortnite Battle Royal (2017) – PC, iOS, Xbox, Android
Developed by Epic Games
39 million players
One of the popular free-to-play battle royale games where 100 players skydive onto an island and scavenge for gears to be used to defend themselves from other individual opponent players. A player can choose to play alone or in partnership in a duo, trio, or squad. The playable area in the game shrinks to a certain degree as the game progresses, giving the players less space and forcing them to move closer to the central area of the constricted space. In the end, the last remaining player or team alive wins the game.
Player Unknown’s Battlegrounds (2018) – PC, iOS, Xbox, Android
Developed by PUBG Corporation
More than 50 million players
This is an online player versus player shooter game in which up to 100 players fight in a battle royale match. It is a large-scale last-man-standing tournament. Players can choose to enter the match solo or with a small team of up to four players. The last person or team alive at the end of the game wins. Credit to the developers, this game won the top spot.
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