The year 2021 is definitely going to be huge for all top e-sports games because of the ongoing pandemic in most parts of the world.
The year 2020 experienced an almost 30-40% increase in esports players in the world and the year as the lockdowns are being imposed again by the nations to prevent the spread of coronavirus, definitely, this increase in percentage will touch other heights. Being back to normal cannot be imagined till the end of the year 2021.
In these tough times the esports game has been quite helpful to people so the 10 Top E-sports Games are:
1. Counter-Strike:
Net Worth: $ 14.7 Million
OF and FPS format games have been at the top in recent years among the esports category. In the year 2019 Counter-Strike experienced a sudden drop-off in its prize money despite the fact this game is ruling the world of esports games.
2. Dota 2
Net Worth: $8.87 Million
The 2020 Dota 2 international was postponed because of the pandemic in the world. The last few years haven’t been good for Dota in terms of business as it has experienced a lot of downs.
3. League of Legends
Net Worth: $ 8 Million
When it comes to viewership, League of legends definitely tops the list. It has been enjoying quite a good amount of viewers for a long time.
4. Fortnite
Net worth: $ 7.87 Million
Fortnite lost a lot of popularity in 2020 because the Fortnite world Cup didn’t take place because of the pandemic but still it acquires 4th position in the list of Top 10 games in esports.
5. Call of Duty
Net Worth: $6.27 Million
In 2020 a brand new feature was introduced in Call of Duty which was the geolocator, this feature helped the game in increasing its ranking to a large extent.
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6. Rainbow Six Seige
Net Worth: $ 5.02 Million
Rainbow Six siege was one among the few that saw a hike in their turnover during the pandemic. Their 2019 turnover was somewhere around $ 4 Million whereas 2020 proved to be beneficial.
7. Overwatch
Net Worth: $ 4.36 million
The prize payout offered in Overwatch is solid and attractive, most of the users are attracted to this game because of its payout only.
8. PUBG
Net Worth: $ 4 Million
PUBG since its day one in esports has established itself as a leader. But lately, the game underwent a lot of restructurings and changes that led to a drop in the rankings.
9. Hearthstone
Net Worth: $ 3.73 Million
Among the digital collectible card category of games, Hearthstone is the only one to be listed in the Top 10 games in esports.
10. Rocket League
Net Worth: $ 2.63 Million
Rocket League is the newest edition to the Top 10 esports club, Rocket League Championship Series have attained huge popularity in 2020
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