1. Multiplayer Online Battle Arenas (MOBAs)
League of Legends (LoL): One of the most popular MOBA games, known for its competitive gameplay and large player base.
Dota 2: Another major MOBA, loved for its complexity and high-skill ceiling. It’s known for hosting the largest esports prize pools.
2. Battle Royale Games
Fortnite: Known for its building mechanics, Fortnite is a highly popular battle royale game that also has many events and collaborations with pop culture.
Apex Legends: A fast-paced, hero-based battle royale game with different characters (legends) that have unique abilities.
Call of Duty: Warzone: A popular entry in the battle royale genre, part of the larger Call of Duty franchise.
3. Massively Multiplayer Online Role-Playing Games (MMORPGs)
World of Warcraft (WoW): One of the most iconic MMORPGs, offering a vast world with quests, dungeons, and player-versus-player (PvP) content.
Final Fantasy XIV: Known for its great story, community, and regular expansions, FFXIV is one of the most beloved modern MMORPGs.
The Elder Scrolls Online (ESO): An MMORPG set in the world of Tamriel, offering rich lore and a great multiplayer experience.
4. First-Person Shooters (FPS)
Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS
): A classic team-based shooter with a massive competitive scene.
Valorant: A tactical FPS from Riot Games that combines elements of shooters like CS
with hero-based mechanics.
Overwatch 2: A hero-based FPS that focuses on teamwork, with each character having unique abilities.
5. Survival and Sandbox Games
Minecraft: A sandbox game that allows players to build, mine, and explore an open world, either solo or with friends. It’s hugely popular across all ages.
Rust: A survival game where players gather resources, build bases, and fight off other players or hostile NPCs.
ARK: Survival Evolved: A survival game that adds the thrill of taming and riding dinosaurs.