What Are The Most Popular Online Games In India?

India is one of the fastest-growing markets globally for online gaming.

This is due to a surge in internet penetration, cheap smartphones and the young population looking out for new forms of entertainment.

There are many online games, each catering to different genres and levels of playing styles, tastes, and skill sets that appeal to millions of gamers across the nation.

This article explores some of the best Indian online games, which belong to different categories like battle royale, strategy, MOBA, sports, and casual gaming.

Money Making Games

Sikkim Game:

Money-making games are very popular among those who want to earn by playing games through betting, and the Sikkim game is the top contender.

You can easily try out some of the best games on Sikkim games without worrying about the device specification.

Yes, this is because the app just needs 24MB of internal storage on your device.

You can also access the Sikkim game directly via the web without installing their application.

Battle Royale Games:

Garena Free Fire

Garena Free Fire is another popular battle royale game amongst low-end smartphone users in India.

Free Fire, which debuted in 2017, presents a somewhat similar experience to PUBG Mobile but with quicker matches and cartoonish graphics that appeal to broader audiences.

PUBG Mobile

Without a shout of a doubt, if we talk about youth and online gaming in India, it is PUBG Mobile (PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds).

PUBG Mobile, launched in 2018, became a cultural phenomenon that drew millions of players and helped root mobile video gaming further into Indian society.

The battle royale format of the game is a genre staple that has struck a chord with Indian gamers due to its adrenaline-fueled action, and social-knitting features.

Real-Time Strategy Game

Clash of Clans

Clash of Clans is a real-time strategy by Super Cell based in Finland and launched in 2012 that has had a grip on India.

The game focuses on building a village, training some troops, and attacking other players to gather their resources.

With its clan system, players can forge alliances and have clan wars, which would lead to the game challenging in global tournaments and bringing a clubby feeling among its players.

Clash of Clans already has a huge following in India, with plenty of players hopping on daily and competing around the esport phase.

The game more than just sees a healthy cycle of regular updates, events, and new content released to keep the game fresh and interesting for its players.

Sandbox Game

Minecraft

It is a sandbox type video game developed by Mojang which allows players to build with a variety of cubes in a 3D procedurally generated world.

Minecraft, released in 2011, remains one of the favourites among all ages of Indian gamers because of its endless creativity and simple as well as open world exploration.

The educational value of Minecraft, the collaborative multiplayer mode and their constant updates is what keeps it coming back to the Indian gaming community.

So, that’s all we have for you about the most popular online games in India. We hope that this guide has helped you.

Written by: MKAU Gaming

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