Most Popular Games Played on YouTube (2015-2019)

Timeline of the most popular games streamed on YouTube measured by amount of hours watched per month.

Most Popular Games Played on YouTube (2015–2019)

This timeline tracks the monthly and yearly popularity of games as measured by YouTube content creators’ video views, uploads, and community engagement. The data reflects the games most frequently streamed, recorded, and shared on the platform worldwide.

Top Games & Trends:

Minecraft:

A perennial favorite, Minecraft’s creative sandbox gameplay made it the most-played and most-viewed game on YouTube across many years. Its versatility and modding community kept content fresh and engaging.

Fortnite:

Exploding in popularity around 2017-2018, Fortnite’s battle royale mode became a global sensation. YouTube content featuring gameplay, dances, and challenges pushed Fortnite to the top of gaming trends.

League of Legends:

As one of the world’s leading esports titles, LoL had a huge presence on YouTube through tournament highlights, pro gameplay, and fan content.

PUBG (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds):

Preceding Fortnite’s rise, PUBG’s realistic battle royale gameplay attracted millions of viewers and creators on YouTube.

Among Us (Late 2018-2019):

Although more popular later, the early buzz for Among Us began appearing near the end of this period due to its social deduction gameplay.

Call of Duty Series:

The franchise maintained steady YouTube popularity through various iterations, especially Black Ops and Modern Warfare releases.

Roblox:

Increasingly popular among younger audiences, Roblox content steadily grew in views due to its user-generated games and social experience.

Timeline Highlights:

2015-2016:

Minecraft, League of Legends, and Call of Duty dominated content. Minecraft channels had millions of subscribers producing diverse content.

2017-2018:

Fortnite surged dramatically, quickly becoming a YouTube phenomenon. PUBG also rose as the first big battle royale hit.

2019:

Fortnite continued strong, but Roblox and Among Us began to rise in content popularity. LoL maintained esports-related dominance.

Summary Table (Illustrative Popularity Ranking):

Year 1st 2nd 3rd Others

2015 Minecraft League of Legends Call of Duty GTA V, Overwatch

2017 Minecraft Fortnite PUBG League of Legends, Overwatch

2019 Fortnite Minecraft Roblox Among Us, League of Legends

Fun Facts & Trivia:

Minecraft’s YouTube presence helped spawn famous YouTubers like PewDiePie and CaptainSparklez.

Fortnite’s unique dances (emotes) sparked viral trends and crossovers with pop culture.

PUBG laid the groundwork for the battle royale genre on YouTube before Fortnite took over.

Roblox’s rise marked the increasing influence of younger audiences on gaming content.

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Source: Data Is Beautiful