There is no doubt that in today’s modern world, video games are king. When new games are scheduled to come out, video game players are very excited and are on the lookout. That same degree of excitement is also apparent when expansions or extended versions are released for existing games. Nowadays, gamers also stream their plays and earn from them, which is rather rewarding.

What are the top ten games that captured the hearts of many players throughout the ages? Read on to find out!

World of Warcraft – 10 million players

At the peak of its fame, World of Warcraft had more than 10 million subscribers. It was also the best-selling PC game for 2005 and 2006, where in the US alone, it sold more than 1.4 million copies. Those who made investments in the development of the game surely had huge returns. Fans loved its graphics and agreed that it was indeed the best multiplayer roleplaying game of the time.

League of Legends – 115 million players

Known as the King of Games, League of Legends or LOL, has more than 115 million active players. The team-based game is free of charge, and players could play it with over 140 champions to try.

Mortal Kombat X – 26 million players

NetherRealm Studios did a fantastic job developing this fighting video game. While it is not recommended for 11-year-old kids and below, it certainly has been very popular with young adults. Given the degree of gore, though, it would be best to have children of any age avoid it altogether.

Dota 2 – 7.6 million players

This multiplayer online battle arena or MOBA game is perhaps among the most popular out there. Base defense is the essence of the game, and there is usually group strategy and a lot of first-person shooting. Players love that they can acquire experience points and get to play using heroes with unique abilities. As of February 2021, there are about 7.6 million subscribers to this game.

Halo 5: Guardians – 16.5 million players

Arguably one of the most expensive games to be developed, Halo 5: Guardians is a first-person shooter game. Its popularity has increased significantly over the past years, too. Fans were excited about releasing the Spartan abilities that replaced the Armor Abilities in the previous versions. It would talk a lot of discipline and money management skills to not make in-game purchases as the game is highly engaging.

Fortnite – 350 million players

The new generation of players is usually fascinated with Fornite, a Battle Royale-type game with various game modes for every player’s personality. As of 2020, it had over 350 million players, quickly making it one of the most played games in the globe. Players can defend their towers and create battle strategies to defeat their enemies. Given the game’s flexibility, players can also customize their characters and create battle arenas.

Friday The 13th: The Game – 10 million players

For those who want a horror-type movie, this game is a winner. Players will take on the role of a young counselor in the game who needed to survive. Tools would be given in-game, and short of roof repair, everything should be done to survive.

Splatoon – 2 million players

Considered one of the most unique multiplayer games on the Nintendo Wii, Splatoon is also part of the competitive games registered in the British Esports Association. This third-party shooter game has attracted more than 2 million players to date.

Clash Royale – 1 million players

A highly engaging game, Clash Royale is a tower rush game where up to four players could battle against each other. It may not be as complicated as the other games which were developed for the PC or game consoles, but this simple game is good enough for more than one million people. Credit goes to its developer, Supercell.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive

This team-based action gameplay is a crowd-favorite, and the Global Offensive version offers more maps, characters, modes, and weapons. This is also one of the oldest games in existence, having been launched more than 19 years ago. While other old games have met their natural end, Counter-Strike has only gotten stronger. Steam definitely made the correct investments in hiring the best developers.

 

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