Top 10 Trending Games Among Gulf Youth in 2025
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Omar Haddad
- . September 20, 2025
- . Update: September 20, 2025 11:02 am
Gulf youth in 2025 are banking on everything ranging from flagship consoles and PCs to powerful phones. The region’s surge in esports, local events, and the mobile addiction among youth is what is trending in recent times. Here are the ten games that have captured attention across Saudi, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Oman this year and why each type of game matters to Gulf players.
1. PUBG Mobile
It is still considered the king of the mobile battle royale in the Gulf. It remains a social and competitive stable comprising big tournaments, local teams, and frequent region-specific events. PUBG Mobile keeps young players engaged into long sessions. It is popular because of the mobile-first culture and tournament viewership.
2. Free Fire
It is considered lighter than older phones and is packed with short, high-energy matches. It is popular among younger players and those with less powerful devices. It remains a big factor in markets where there is a wide variety of smartphones available. Regional collaborations and themed events have enhanced its appeal.
3. Call of Duty: Mobile
It is more applicable for players who want a more traditional shooter feeling on mobile. Its COD Mobile’s polished mechanics, seasonal content, and esports circuits make it a go-to competitive choice across Gulf cities.
4. Fortnite
The game consists of cultural events, cross-platform play, and creative modes. It is very popular among teens who love streaming, in-game concerts, and cosmetic culture. Strong female representation has enhanced its demographic reach.
5. Roblox
It is regarded more as a creative platform rather than a single game. It is popular among younger teens across the Gulf for social hangouts, user-made experiences, and low-barrier content creation -especially on mobile. Its ability to stay powerful is explained by its session metrics and youth-centric ecosystems.
6. EA SPORTS FC/FIFA (EA FC 25)
There is a strong football culture that exists in the region. EA’s yearly football title, which is branded EA SPORTS FC, remains a popular choice across Gulf countries. The competitive seasons and local leagues in football keep their position prominent.
7. Genshin Impact
This open-world action-RPG is a favourite among players who prefer single-player depth plus co-op sessions. Mobile and PC players are attracted to its frequent updates, events, and gache-driven excitement in the Gulf having disposable income for cosmetics and banners.
8. Counter-Strike 2 / CS : GO
Its long competitive legacy and the 2023-25 updates have kept CS communities and local LAN cafes thriving. It is popular among older teens and university students who follow regional tournaments and global streams.
9. Minecraft
It remains a universal hit. People love its creative servers, school projects, and local Arabic-language communities. It is used for social play, learning, and content creation. Its accessibility explains its consistent popularity.
10. Apex Legends
Apex Legends is popular among competitive squads and streamers across Gulf esports hubs. Hero-shooter model, strong team-play focus, and frequent seasonal content are some of its prominent features. Its pace and tactical depth resonate with the youth looking for teamwork-heavy shooters.
