In June 2025, live streaming platforms saw a mix of both established and new video games capturing significant viewer attention. Grand Theft Auto V continued to lead in total hours watched, while Roblox's growing popularity helped it break into the top 10. New console-first titles like Mario Kart World and Death Stranding 2 also made notable entries despite challenges associated with streaming from consoles. This monthly overview highlights the latest trends in game viewership across global streaming platforms outside of China.
Top Streamed Video Games of June
Top 10 streamed video games of June
Grand Theft Auto V extended its winning streak from previous months, pushing total hours watched up 22 percent to 210 million. This follows a nearly 30 percent jump in May, locking in its spot as the most-watched video game for June. The game's sustained growth shows its lasting appeal and widespread viewer engagement. With performance this consistent, anticipation for Grand Theft Auto VI remains sky-high.
Roblox landed at number nine with 44.8 million hours watched in June, an 83 percent spike in viewership. As a platform rather than a standalone title, it's often difficult to isolate specific game contributions within Roblox on services like Twitch. The recent explosion of Grow A Garden, which alone pulled 5.3 million hours watched on YouTube Gaming, likely drove much of this surge.
Top Streamed Video Games of June
Console-first titles vs new releases
Several newly released console-first games entered the rankings with strong numbers, despite the technical barriers that come with console streaming. Mario Kart World, launched for the new Nintendo Switch 2, racked up 33.8 million hours watched and hit number 14. Death Stranding 2, a PlayStation 5 exclusive, followed at number 34 with 11.4 million hours watched.
These numbers prove that new hardware launches and exclusive titles can still pull considerable streaming audiences. Additional new entries gained traction in June, including PEAK, a social cooperative climbing game that reached number 35 with 10.8 million hours watched. Lies Of P, which recently launched its Overture downloadable content, reached number 43 with 7.4 million hours.
Shadowverse, a collectible card game popular in Asian markets, appeared at number 47 with 6.4 million hours. Five Nights at Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic hit 5 million hours watched and ranked at number 58. Another new game, The Alters, entered the list at number 68 with 4 million hours watched. While these titles span a range of genres and platforms, their inclusion in the rankings points to the diverse interests of streaming audiences.
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Final thoughts
Beyond game-specific content, industry events contributed to overall viewership trends. Summer Game Fest, a showcase of upcoming titles and announcements, drew 4.8 million hours watched. If categorized as a game, it would have placed at number 63 in the rankings. This indicates that viewers are increasingly interested in live coverage of industry news alongside gameplay content.
The June 2025 rankings of the most-watched video games reflect a mix of enduring popularity for legacy titles and growing interest in new releases. Grand Theft Auto V maintained its dominance, while Roblox and several console-first games expanded their presence. As streaming platforms evolve and viewer preferences shift, monthly viewership data offers a detailed view of engagement patterns across the gaming industry. Here are all the games mentioned in the article:
- Grand Theft Auto V
- Grow A Garden (Roblox)
- Mario Kart World
- Death Stranding 2
- PEAK
- Lies Of P
- Shadowverse CCG
- Five Nights At Freddy's: Secret Of The Mimic
- The Alters
