Google has revealed the most-searched game of 2024, with The New York TimesConnectionssurprisingly landing the number one spot this year. As Google delivers its Year in Search 2024, it’s the perfect opportunity to review which titles were the biggest hits of the year in terms of internet traffic. With plenty of incredible gaming experiences released this year, players might be in for quite the surprise to see what titles came out on top.
Leading the pack as the most-searched game of the year according toGoogle Trendswas The New York TimesConnections,a web-browser game that sees players grouping words that share a common thread. While only hitting number 3 on the list for 2023, it would seem this game has either grown in popularity after releasing in its beta in June of last year, or just had more time to accrue search results. Refreshing daily with a new puzzle to solve,it’s no surprise that players keep searching and coming back for more throughout the year.
The New York Times Connections Is The Most-Searched Game Of 2024
This Word Grouping Game Tops Gaming Searches
After first releasing last year,it’s no surprise that The New York TimesConnectionswould be quite the hit,becoming 2024’s most-searched game. Particularlyafter the success of the hitWordlein 2021, it makes sense that many would enjoy similar browser games that update daily with new challenges to complete. That’s not all either, as players can also choose to dig into archives of previousConnectionspuzzles or enjoy the other variety of games that The New York Times offers.
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It might at first seem a surprise that a more traditional video game didn’t take the top spot, butConnectionsrequires players to continue to search each day for a new round to fill out, meaning it’s sure to be a popular search for many every single day.Its appeal to audiences of all ages also helps aid its rapid success, reaching both younger and older generations alike. With such widespread popularity and a reason to keep coming back, it shouldn’t be a shock to seeConnectionsreach number one this year.
Our Take: Paid Video Games Can’t Compete In Searches Against Browser Games
Palworld and Helldivers 2 Couldn’t Take Home The Number One Spot
Taking audiences by surprise this year,the unexpected hitPalworldsaw heights of success that many indie studios would deem unimaginable, solidifying its spot as number 2 on this year’s Google searches. Despite picking up a global audience of over 25 million players, this video game still struggles to top the browser experience ofConnectionswhen it comes to online searches. That’s not the only browser experience that’s made the list either, with the sandboxInfinite Craftat 3 andSprunkiat 4, both primarily experienced through the web.
It may seem disappointing that some of the year’s best video games didn’t quite take home that top spot for 2024, butlarge successes likeHelldivers 2andBlack Myth: Wukongstill made it into the top 10. Though players wouldn’t need to be as readily searching for them each day, their reach still remains clear as they sit high up in the charts regardless of peaking quite early in 2024. With a range of other games likeStrands, Brawl Stars,and the fangamePokéRoguemaking the list too,2024’sGoogle searches make for quite the interesting mix overall.
