The first month of 2021 is in the books and we take a look back at the most popular games on Twitch.
Which title dominated in January? One of the usual suspects or a new sensation? Check out our image gallery below for the answer. In order to compile the list we used sullygnome.com‘s watch time metric to properly rank the games on Twitch.
VALORANT clocks in at 10th place for 2021`s first month. With the Challenger Stage matches heating up, it might be on the rise for February. ▲
FIFA 21 comes in as ninth for January. With many fans tuning in and playing to get their hands on the Team of the Year cards in the popular football simulation. ▲
Valve`s ever popular tactical shooter Counter-Strike makes it to eighth for January. With the tournament circuit starting up in earnest its numbers will only go higher. ▲
Seventh place goes to GTA V. Nothing new for the fans in the first month of 2021 but surely GTA VI must be around the corner eventually. ▲
Although Call of Duty Warzone barely misses out on the Top 5 in January. The Battle Royale is still one of the most popular titles to watch on Twitch. ▲
The ever popular sandbox Minecraft begins our journey through the top 5 as it still brings in remarkable numbers. ▲
Fortnite takes fourth for January as it continues to be the biggest Battle Royale out there. With a global football collaboration running right now, more and more players join the hunt for the victory royale. ▲
Escape From Tarkov has had a phenomenal January on Twitch and is coming back for the throne in 2021. For now Tarkov makes it to third. ▲
League of Legends has been dethroned in January. Although the big leagues have started up again, Riot`s MOBA had to relinquish first place for now. ▲
The survival game Rust takes first place in January, fueled by many big streamers picking up the title and playing together on a server. While the numbers are impressive the question remains if Rust can keep the interest going for more than a flash in the pan. ▲
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