What is the most popular video game?
By sales, Minecraft is the most popular video game ever, with more than 300 million copies sold. Free-to-play games like Roblox and Fortnite also have hundreds of millions of players.
Minecraft, released in full in 2011, is available on almost every platform and appeals to players of all ages. Its open-ended building and survival gameplay keeps people playing for years. Grand Theft Auto V, with more than 200 million copies, is the second best-selling game.
Free-to-play games are measured by players rather than sales. Roblox, a platform where users create and play millions of games, regularly has more than 100 million daily active users. Fortnite has hundreds of millions of registered players, and mobile games like Candy Crush Saga and Honor of Kings have enormous audiences.
Most-watched games
Games like League of Legends, Counter-Strike 2 and Valorant are among the most popular esports, with millions watching tournaments online. Popularity can be measured in many ways, so different lists may name different games.
Did You Know?
Tetris, first created in 1985 by Soviet programmer Alexey Pajitnov, has been released on so many platforms that it is one of the most widely played games in history.