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Gen Z’s Favorite Video and Mobile Games in 2025

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Gen Z’s favorite games range from cozy puzzle titles to competitive sports and the way-back classics…

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  • Years-long favorites like Fortnite, Roblox, Call of Duty, and Minecraft remain top of the list, offering Gen Z players constantly evolving gameplay
  • Many Gen Z females favor puzzle-style games like Block Blast and Candy Crush for stress relief, mental challenge, and casual fun
  • Competitive sports games like NBA 2K and FIFA are Gen Z males’ top picks, letting them play their dream team
YPulse has said countless times that Gen Z are massive gamers—all of them. This gen plays across consoles, PCs, and mobile, making gaming accessible anytime, anywhere. And when it comes to genres, they’re just as versatile: some are deep into cozy games that help them relax, while others can’t get enough of high-intensity shooters, sprawling...

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