20 Most Watched Games on Twitch in 2025 So Far

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Twitch serves as an amazing platform for various streaming content, primarily focusing on streamers playing popular video games. Some of these games are timeless classics with dedicated fan bases that have endured for years, while others are rising sensations, swiftly climbing the viewing charts in mere months. As we’ve reached mid-2025, these 20 top-viewed games have captured everyone’s attention this year.

20. Elden Ring: Nightreign

At this stage, content related to Elden Ring and its DLC isn’t attracting the same number of viewers as before. However, the latest addition to the Elden Ring universe, Nightreign, has managed an impressive 764,708 peak viewers in this year alone. While Nightreign didn’t enjoy the popularity of the main game upon release, its multiplayer action roguelike gameplay certainly drew a significant online audience.

19. Rust

Rust is an open-world, multiplayer survival-crafting game that has attracted fans for nearly a decade. It’s a beloved title within its genre and, as expected, it ranks as the 20th most-watched game this year after drawing in 773,461 peak viewers.

18. Call of Duty: Warzone

The free-to-play battle royale game from the popular “Call of Duty” series is also a widely enjoyed title. Known as “Call of Duty: Warzone”, it’s not only free but also reminiscent of familiar experiences, making it the 19th most-watched game on Twitch with a peak viewership of 808,531.

17. Street Fighter 6

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t help but be enthralled by the vibrancy that Street Fighter 6 brings to the fighting game scene. Debuting in 2023, this game has managed to stay fresh and captivating, drawing in an impressive peak of 842,192 viewers even two years post-release.

1 6. BATTLEFIELD 6

In August of 2025, the new first-person shooter game titled BATTLEFIELD 6, developed by Electronic Arts, attracted a peak audience of 856,969 viewers during its two-weekend beta release. Although it won’t officially launch until October 10th, given the massive anticipation, it’s expected that BATTLEFIELD 6 will be among the most popular games to watch in 2025.

15. Overwatch 2

In 2025, Overwatch 2, known for its prolonged lifespan yet questionable quality, has managed to attract a peak audience of 868,451 viewers. Even though it’s almost a decade old, Overwatch remains one of the most well-liked team shooter games in circulation, although some others have outperformed it in terms of viewership numbers. Its high viewership can be attributed to the Overwatch Champions Series, an official esports channel that broadcasts most of the open division and higher-tier matches for the game.

14. Monster Hunter Wilds

In February of 2025, Monster Hunter Wilds was launched to generally favorable criticism, leading to a peak viewership of 968,668 people on Twitch. This combat-oriented fantasy game, renowned for its monster-hunting gameplay within the gaming community, might explain its high viewer numbers, even with the somewhat divided opinions about the game on Steam.

13. Rocket League

As a dedicated gamer, I can’t get enough of Rocket League‘s timeless car soccer gameplay. Over a million fellow enthusiasts on Twitch have already confirmed this, and that number keeps growing. In 2025 alone, the game reached a staggering 1,096,676 peak views, a testament to its enduring popularity and the unwavering support of its fanbase. Add to that the extensive coverage from the 2025 Rocket League Championship held at the Esports World Cup, and it’s clear why this game continues to captivate us all.

12. Path of Exile 2

In its prime after launching in December 2024, the hack-and-slash world of Path of Exile 2 captivated an audience of 1,135,303 gamers. This game revisits the gloomy realm of Wraeclast, where players are tasked with discovering the cause behind a spreading blight and eradicating it to preserve the land.

11. EA Sports FC 25

This challenging yet straightforward soccer game, known as a timeless series by Electronic Arts, has unsurprisingly drawn in a high viewership. In fact, the latest edition, EA Sports FC 25, has peaked at an impressive 1,175,252 viewers on Twitch during this year alone.

10. Minecraft

Despite Minecraft’s peak popularity having passed, its block-building gameplay and creators managed to draw an impressive 1,250,162 concurrent viewers during the beginning of the year. It’s plausible that a portion of these viewers were attracted by the release of the movie with the same name, but Minecraft’s enduring influence in pop culture beyond the film industry ensures it will likely retain its audience.

9. World of Warcraft

Another well-loved game that continues to thrive is World of Warcraft. This MMORPG from Blizzard Entertainment drew an impressive audience of 1,400,881 viewers on Twitch this year, and even after celebrating its 20th anniversary last year, it shows no signs of slowing down in the fantasy adventure game genre.

8. Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege

Watching tactical shooter games can be incredibly engaging, especially when played at an elite level, and it’s not surprising that Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege has managed to attract a massive audience of 1,451,821 viewers this year. From the Six Invitational in February to numerous smaller tournaments spread throughout the year, Rainbow Six Siege (often referred to as R6) consistently keeps spectators on the edge of their seats.

7. Marvel Rivals

The game Marvel Rivals stands out among several team-oriented hero shooters this year, boasting a diverse roster of both obscure and popular characters that attracted a staggering peak viewership of 1,790,952 players.

6. Fortnite

The popular game Fortnite once again attracted a massive audience with its battle royale mode, peaking at an impressive 2,173,919 viewers. Given that drops for major events and channels are active, it’s expected that the number of Fortnite viewers will only increase further.

5. Grand Theft Auto V

Following the initial announcement (and subsequent delay) of “Grand Theft Auto VI”, it’s not surprising that viewership for “Grand Theft Auto V” on Twitch has soared, reaching a peak of 2,320,737 viewers. It will certainly be intriguing to compare the performance of this next game in the series when it launches in 2026.

4. Dota 2

Reaching the number five spot on the list is the multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game Dota 2, which made its debut in 2013. Similar to other older games on this list, Dota 2 boasts a dedicated and enduring fanbase that reached a peak of 2,519,319 viewers on Twitch this year. What sets Dota 2 apart is its own esports league, which attracts numbers that typically elude non-esports games.

3. VALORANT

VALORANT is an exhilarating blend of tactical shooter games, such as Overwatch and Counter-Strike, wrapped into a single, vibrant experience. This dynamic game has garnered significant attention, with its viewership reaching a staggering high of 3,220,574 people. This number is expected to soar even higher during the VALORANT finals in Paris scheduled for September.

2. League of Legends

Just like VALORANT, League of Legends boasts its own esports league. Both casual gamers and dedicated esports enthusiasts have taken a liking to this cartoonish and intricate MOBA developed by Riot Games. In 2025 alone, it has already attracted 4,411,522 peak viewers, a number that is expected to increase significantly when Worlds airs in October.

1. Counter-Strike

At the top of the list for most viewers this year in 2025 is the game Counter-Strike. This tactical shooter game has amassed a staggering 5,720,044 peak viewers since the start of the year. Known for its competitive scene, Counter-Strike boasts an esports league of its own, and with the ESL Pro League’s first stage commencing in September, it’s expected that even more people will watch the action unfold live on Twitch.

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2025-08-31 23:25