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1. Counter-Strike 2
For over two decades, Counter-Strike has offered an elite competitive experience, one shaped by millions of players from across the globe. And now the next chapter in the CS story is about to begin. This is Counter-Strike 2. Counter-Strike 2 is a fps, shooter and multiplayer game. Released on August 21st 2012 has received 8,815,087 reviews of which 7,642,084 were positive and 1,173,003 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played game, thanks to its 794,464 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.6
7,642,084
1,173,003
794,464
players
2. Dota 2
Every day, millions of players worldwide enter battle as one of over a hundred Dota heroes. And no matter if it's their 10th hour of play or 1,000th, there's always something new to discover. With regular updates that ensure a constant evolution of gameplay, features, and heroes, Dota 2 has taken on a life of its own. Dota 2 is a moba, multiplayer and strategy game. Released on July 09th 2013 has received 2,498,969 reviews of which 2,037,143 were positive and 461,826 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 309,667 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among games based on player count.
8.1
2,037,143
461,826
309,667
players
3. Bongo Cat
Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find? Bongo Cat is a cats, clicker and cute game. Released on March 05th 2025 has received 100,626 reviews of which 97,213 were positive and 3,413 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.5 out of 10. While seeing 109,227 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among games based on player count.
9.5
97,213
3,413
109,227
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4. Marvel Rivals
Marvel Rivals is a Super Hero Team-Based PVP Shooter! Assemble an all-star Marvel squad, devise countless strategies by combining powers to form unique Team-Up skills and fight in destructible, ever-changing battlefields across the continually evolving Marvel universe! Marvel Rivals is a multiplayer, hero shooter and third-person shooter game. Released on December 05th 2024 has received 287,569 reviews of which 228,817 were positive and 58,752 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. With 77,362 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played games.
7.9
228,817
58,752
77,362
players
5. Apex Legends™
Apex Legends is the award-winning, free-to-play Hero Shooter from Respawn Entertainment. Master an ever-growing roster of legendary characters with powerful abilities, and experience strategic squad play and innovative gameplay in the next evolution of Hero Shooter and Battle Royale. Apex Legends™ is a battle royale, multiplayer and fps game. Released on November 04th 2020 has received 994,979 reviews of which 668,053 were positive and 326,926 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.7 out of 10. With 74,379 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played games.
6.7
668,053
326,926
74,379
players
6. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six® Siege is the reference in tactical team shooters, where elite strategy and execution triumph. Enjoy free access to Quick Match, Unranked, and Dual Front game modes with a selection of operators. Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six Siege is a fps, pvp and multiplayer game. Released on December 01st 2015 has received 1,398,584 reviews of which 1,172,854 were positive and 225,730 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. With 72,578 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played games.
8.3
1,172,854
225,730
72,578
players
7. Warframe
Awaken as an unstoppable warrior and battle alongside your friends in this story-driven free-to-play online action game Warframe is a action rpg, looter shooter and third-person shooter game. Released on March 25th 2013 has received 626,503 reviews of which 545,393 were positive and 81,110 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. With 46,331 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played games.
8.6
545,393
81,110
46,331
players
8. World of Warships
Immerse yourself in thrilling naval battles and assemble an armada of over 800 ships from the first half of the 20th century — from stealthy destroyers to gigantic battleships. Change the look of your ship, choose upgrades to suit your play style, and go into battle with other players! World of Warships is a naval combat, action and co-op game. Released on November 15th 2017 has received 146,552 reviews of which 112,887 were positive and 33,665 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.6 out of 10. With 39,218 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played games.
7.6
112,887
33,665
39,218
players
9. VRChat
Join our growing community as you explore, play, and help craft the future of social VR. Create worlds and custom avatars. Welcome to VRChat. VRChat is a vr, multiplayer and anime game. Released on February 01st 2017 has received 240,355 reviews of which 181,623 were positive and 58,732 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 38,275 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played games.
7.5
181,623
58,732
38,275
players
10. War Thunder
War Thunder is the most comprehensive free-to-play, cross-platform, MMO military game dedicated to aviation, armoured vehicles, and naval craft, from the early 20th century to the most advanced modern combat units. Join now and take part in major battles on land, in the air, and at sea. War Thunder is a simulation, vehicular combat and combat game. Released on August 15th 2013 has received 757,086 reviews of which 484,469 were positive and 272,617 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. With 37,290 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played games.
6.4
484,469
272,617
37,290
players
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