[Esports] Most Trending Games on YouTube so Far in 2022

Streaming games on YouTube has become a norm in the esports industry. Many developers, professional players, and esports fanatics are currently in this activity to promote new game titles and share important game guides and other game-related knowledge with the viewers.

Over the past years, the video-viewing platform has amassed a lot of communities inside. Now, many trending games have been showing up on YouTube even after many months or years.

For this part, we will tackle the most trending video games on YouTube this year. Stay tuned for more details ahead!

Most Trending Games on YouTube in 2022

When you open YouTube and explore the "Gaming" section, you will see a large selection of games, including "Dota 2," "Apex Legends," "Super Smash Bros." and more.

You can also view the recommended clips that you can check based on your browsing history and subscriptions. The algorithm will depend on the usual games that you usually watch or click on YouTube.

There's another section where you will see the trending videos in the past few days. The recent matches in the world of MOBA and other game genres will pop up once you click "View All."

Despite the emergence of the newest titles, a myriad of fans are sticking to their favorites, typically those games that have been running for a long time.

Here's a quick tour of the most popular games on YouTube.

'Roblox'

"Roblox's" origin can be traced back as early as 2006, but its popularity started to boom in 2016. Knowing that this game has been existing for a long time, many current players are still clueless about its old platform.

The game has become a huge hit for people who want to share their in-game achievements with other players regularly. When "Roblox" streams on YouTube began to appear out of nowhere, fans could not contain their excitement about them.

This kid-focused platform is not just for young players but also for kids at heart. The most enjoyable thing about "Roblox" is its lively community full of discussions, twists, and updates.

Unfortunately, it's also plagued with cheaters and hackers. The game was also reportedly hit by malware which had infected many computers worldwide.

'PUBG'

Battle royale games are not a thing of the past, but when "PlayersUnknown's BattleGround" (PUBG) came out, millions of players were surprised by its gameplay and mechanics.

It was first released on PC, particularly on the Steam platform. Since not everyone can afford a PC, the developers decided to launch its mobile version.

To date, "PUBG" remains one of the most popular games that streamers feature on YouTube.

'Fortnite'

The list won't be complete without mentioning Epic's "Fortnite." This other battle-royale title is still growing big at the moment.

Over YouTube, you can see a lot of "Fortnite" videos from different channels, so it's a no-brainer that it's included in the list.

'GTA V'

The "Grand Theft Auto" franchise is a success story for Rockstar Games. This lineup, from the very beginning, is raking impressive feedback from the players.

On YouTube, you might have already stumbled upon "GTA V," which was launched in 2013. Although newer "GTA" versions were released after it, it remains a more popular choice among gamers.

'Minecraft'

The last on the list and the most trending game on the planet at the moment is "Minecraft." It has sold over 230 million copies worldwide, but that's not the only spectacular thing about it.

It's on the top of the gaming pyramid for some reason. First, it's all about creativity and interaction. Second, it's versatile, and it won't bore you easily because you can test your artsy side through it.

Notable streamers such as Feinberg, GeogeNotFound, and Dream have already earned millions of earnings because of their non-stop "Minecraft" streams on YouTube.

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Written by Joseph Henry