Gen Z’s Top 15 Video Games of All Time

Generation Z grew up in a gaming landscape shaped by online connectivity, open world sandboxes, and esports dominance. For them, the greatest games involved competitive scenes and online communities, not just strong stories and level design. From battle royales to narrative masterpieces blurring the line with cinema, Gen Z’s favorites reflect a digital native generation. These are the titles that dominated group chats, TikTok edits, ranked ladders, and late night Discord calls. These are Gen Z’s top 15 games of all time.

Fortnite

More than a shooter, it became a cultural platform. Live events, crossovers, and constant updates made it a defining Gen Z social space.

Minecraft

Limitless creativity and survival gameplay turned it into a generational staple that still dominates streams and servers.

Roblox

A game engine, social network, and universe of mini games all in one. For many Gen Z players, it was their first digital playground.

Grand Theft Auto V

Its online mode kept it alive for over a decade, shaping roleplay culture and content creation on Twitch and YouTube.

Call of Duty: Warzone

A fast paced, high stakes battle royale that thrived during lockdown and cemented squad based competition for a new generation.

The Last of Us

A benchmark for emotional storytelling that showed blockbuster games could rival prestige television.

Among Us

Simple mechanics, massive social impact. It exploded through memes, streamers, and quarantine game nights.

League of Legends

A cornerstone of esports that introduced millions to ranked competition and global tournaments.

Valorant

Precision gunplay mixed with hero abilities made it a competitive obsession for Gen Z FPS players.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

A comfort game that became a global phenomenon, offering calm connection during uncertain times.

The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Redefined open world exploration with systemic design and player freedom rarely seen before.

Apex Legends

Fluid movement and hero based squads elevated the battle royale formula.

Undertale

An indie breakout that resonated deeply with online communities through music, humor, and player choice.

Pokémon Go

Blended real world exploration with digital collecting, turning parks and city streets into playgrounds.

Elden Ring

A brutal yet expansive open world that dominated online discourse and reasserted the appeal of uncompromising challenge.