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Gen Z’s Favorite Video and Mobile Games in 2025

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

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • 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 open-world adventures, or competitive sports titles.   For Gen Z, it goes deeper than just pressing play, too. Many are fully immersed in the culture, from the virtual communities they log into everyday to following the industry’s biggest updates and releases. Gaming is social, creative,...

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