Popular Esports Games: Most Viewed ESports Games Ever

Esports have taken the world by storm. As the cost of technology and the internet lowered, more and more people started playing mobile, PC and console games. Although this boom in Esports games is relatively new, there have been numerous Esports tournaments in the world before. In 1981, the first Esports tournament was introduced to see who could attempt to set the highest score for Space Invaders. However, now we have games that are far more superior to Space Invaders. In this blog, we will take a look at those games and learn about the most popular Esports games in the world. 

Most Popular Esports Games in 2024

Before starting the list, it’s worth noting that to rank the Esports games in this list, we have taken into consideration the viewership of each one of these games in Esports tournaments held in 2024. So, let’s start the list.

#10 PUBG Mobile 

PUBG is one of the most popular Esports games in the world. The game has been at the forefront of mobile gaming ever since its release in 2018. Throughout the year, several PUBG tournaments are organised, and players from all around the world come and participate. PUBG offers a new gaming style known as Battle Royale. Here, you, along with 99 other players, jump out of a plane on a particular map. The last man/squad standing wins the game. 

Viewership- 513,680

#9 Minecraft

Minecraft is another game known for its intricate and over-the-top gameplay. It belongs to the Sandbox game genre. Unlike almost every other game, this game lets you interact with your surroundings and allows you to make a personalised village, which you will have to defend. Players can extract minerals, make tools and make other big structures and machines with those tools. This is among the most popular Esports games in the world right now. 

Viewership- 516,315

#8 Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Released in 2015, Rainbow Six Siege is an online tactical shooter game that is widely considered one of the best and most popular Esports games ever. Developed by Ubisoft, this game has many military elements. For instance, pretty much every player plays as a different operator, with each having different weapons, nationalities, and gadgets. You can play as a whole host of operators belonging to different special forces from various countries, like the British SAS, the German GSG-9, the Russian Spetsnaz, and the French GIGN.

Viewership- 521,374

#7 Apex Legends

Developed by Respawn Entertainment, Apex Legends is a free-to-play battle royale hero-shooter game that is among the best and most popular Esports games in the world right now. Here, the gameplay emphasizes ‘Heroes’. These heroes are nothing but different characters, and all of these characters have different abilities. Your gameplay has to depend on these abilities, which makes it too much fun. 

Viewership- 567,582

#6 Arena Of Valor 

This is a Chinese game that is an international adaptation of the China-only game Honor Of Kings. It is one of the most successful Chinese games ever, having grossed more than $140 million internationally. This is a mobile game, and just like Apex Legend, it also has heroes, with each hero having a slightly different set of skills. 

Viewership- 713,507

#5 Fortnite

This is one of the best and most popular Esports games ever made. The game is synonymous with Esports itself and has garnered a lot of attention since its release in 2017. Fortnite also features a Battle Royale structure where players can roam freely on a map and make several new buildings, forts, and other things. The gameplay of Fortnite is very thorough, and it takes years to master it. 

Viewership-  739,575

#4 Valorant

Released in 2019, Valorant is one of the most famous Esports games ever. It is a free-to-play first-person tactical hero shooter with good graphics and very intuitive gameplay. With minimal recoil, aiming or shooting other players is not tough in this game. However, the tough part is using your abilities at the right time in the right place. 

Viewership- 1,687,848

#3 Counter-Strike

This is the father of all multiplayer Esports games. It is a series of games that was first developed in 2000. Ever since then, the series has seen a few new instalments, with each one being better than the last one. However, the same theme runs throughout different instalments. There are two teams: Terrorists and Counter-Terrorists. The terrorists have to plant the bomb, and the CTs have to defuse it. 

Viewership- 1,853,954

#2 Mobile Legends: Bang Bang

Another Chinese game, Mobile Legends, will become one of the most famous Esports games in 2024. The game is an MOBA, or Multiplayer Online Battle Arena, in which players compete in teams, very much like Team Deathmatch in PUBG Mobile. Released in 2016, it quickly gained a lot of traction and became one of the most famous Esports games ever. 

Viewership- 2,382,990

#1 League of Legends

League of Legends, or LOL, is another MOBA Esports game played by millions of people worldwide. It was developed by Riot Games, which also developed another game on this list, Valorant. League of Legends is free to play and only offers in-app purchases, which is quite normal for a multiplayer game today. 

Viewership- 2,829,728

Start Your Journey With Your Favourite Esports Games!!

Esports games have gained a lot of traction in recent years. Although some people think that they may degrade the minds of youth, research has shown that playing games can improve a person’s cognitive ability and decision-making skills. Moreover, the industry has employed many people in recent years. So, what are you waiting for? Choose the game you like the best and start your Esports journey today.