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Top 20 Most Popular PC Games – January 2025
By Bhanwar Lal
Are you curious about the most popular PC games dominating the market? Every month, we compile a high-level ranking of the top 20 PC games based on Monthly Active Users (MAU) to provide insights into what gamers are playing worldwide. Here's the latest list and key highlights for January 2025.
Top PC Games by Monthly Active Users (MAU)
| Rank | Game Title | Change | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fortnite | +2 | Epic Games |
| 2 | ROBLOX | +1 | Roblox |
| 3 | Minecraft | +1 | Mojang Studios |
| 4 | League of Legends | +3 | Riot Games |
| 5 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II/III/Warzone | +1 | Activision Publishing |
| 6 | Counter-Strike 2 & GO | +1 | Valve |
| 7 | The Sims 4 | +1 | Electronic Arts |
| 8 | Valorant | - | Riot Games |
| 9 | Grand Theft Auto V | - | Rockstar Games |
| 10 | Overwatch 1 & 2 | - | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 11 | Rocket League | - | Psyonix |
| 12 | World of Warcraft | +1 | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 13 | Diablo IV | +1 | Blizzard Entertainment |
| 14 | Half-Life 2 | +16 | Valve |
| 15 | Cyberpunk 2077 | - | CD PROJEKT RED |
| 16 | Apex Legends | - | Electronic Arts |
| 17 | Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Siege | +3 | Ubisoft |
| 18 | S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl | +1716 | GSC Game World |
| 19 | Dragon Age: The Veilguard | +455 | Electronic Arts |
| 20 | Genshin Impact | +2 | Cognosphere |
Key Highlights – January 2025
Most Played PC Games
In January, the top three PC games remained steady:
- ROBLOX retained its crown as the most played PC game globally.
- Minecraft and Fortnite followed closely, with Fortnite climbing two spots to reclaim its position.
Trending Titles
Several games made notable movements in the rankings:
- Half-Life 2 surged 16 spots, benefiting from renewed interest due to community-driven updates and mods.
- S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl rocketed by an incredible 1716 places following its much-anticipated release.
- Dragon Age: The Veilguard climbed 455 spots, driven by strong reception for its narrative expansion.
Top Publishers
- Electronic Arts (EA) and Blizzard Entertainment led the charge, each with three games in the top 20 rankings.
Why Focus on MAUs?
Monthly Active Users (MAU) is a key metric for understanding player engagement. It measures how many users launch a title at least once in a given month. This data provides valuable insights into game performance, helping developers and publishers make informed decisions about their games’ growth, retention, and overall success.
Explore Deeper Insights
Want to dive into even more metrics and trends? Platforms like offer detailed analytics on game-level DAU, growth rate, churn, retention, and much more across 37 markets.
Stay tuned for next month’s rankings to see how player preferences evolve in the dynamic world of PC gaming.
