Google’s Year in Search data reveals the top trending games based on search spikes compared to 2024, highlighting a mix of surprise hits, blockbuster releases, and enduring favorites. Arc Raiders claimed the top spot, outpacing even highly anticipated titles like Grand Theft Auto 6.
Top 10 Most Searched Games of 2025
Below is the list of top 10 most searched games in 2025 on Google search.
1. Arc Raiders
Embark Studios’ extraction shooter launched in October 2025 and quickly dominated searches with its innovative live-service gameplay and social media buzz from viral clips. It achieved nearly 300,000 daily PC players and sold close to 7 million units, earning a Best Multiplayer nomination at The Game Awards.
2. Battlefield 6
EA’s multiplayer FPS became 2025’s best-selling game, moving over 7 million copies in three days with record launch revenue and advanced map destruction features. It topped sales charts on Xbox and PC while ranking second on PS5.
Read More about BGMI
- BGMI Redeem Codes Today: KRAFTON India Rolls Out 59 New Redeem Codes to Unlock Premium Rewards
- BGMI 4.2 Update Leaks Reveal Prime Wood Genesis Mode and New Features
- BGIS 2026 Teaser Drops, Registrations Open This Month
- Krafton India Awards 2025 Vote Link, All Categories, and Nominees
- BGMI Player Transfer Window Deadline Extended, Check New Date
- BGMI Esports Roadmap 2026: Four Official Events, 4 Open For All Event, and Awards
3. Strands
The New York Times’ word search puzzle game surged in popularity through its app integration and high solve rate of 81%, drawing millions via direct searches and synergies with titles like Connections. Daily puzzles kept engagement steady throughout the year.
4. Split Fiction
Hazelight Studios’ co-op adventure, successor to It Takes Two, sold over 4 million copies by May 2025 with split-screen play across sci-fi and fantasy worlds. Crossplay and a Friend’s Pass boosted its appeal for duo gamers.
5. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33
Sandfall Interactive’s RPG sold 5 million units and set Xbox Game Pass records as the biggest third-party launch of 2025, praised for its Belle Époque world and turn-based combat. It earned 12 Game Awards nominations.
6. Path of Exile 2
Grinding Gear Games’ action RPG maintained strong interest post its December 2024 early access launch, peaking at over 500,000 Steam concurrents and seeing spikes like 353,000 players during free weekends. Monthly active users stayed robust into late 2025.
7. Grand Theft Auto 6
Rockstar’s open-world crime epic ranked seventh despite massive hype, with over 6.4 million searches tied to its May 2026 release date and trailers. Delays fueled ongoing curiosity.
8. Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Game Freak’s Nintendo Switch title, released in October 2025, trended with real-time combat, Mega Evolutions, and Lumiose City exploration using starters like Totodile. Rooftop traversal added fresh open-world appeal.
9. Minecraft
Mojang’s sandbox classic endured as a top search, bolstered by endless creation tools and community mods, securing its ninth spot amid 2025’s new releases.
10. Roblox
The user-generated platform thrived with over 150 million active users, especially among younger players, thanks to social features and vast game variety.
