This video explores the popularity of space games through Google Trends data. No Man’s Sky emerges as the most popular game, followed by Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous, while lesser-known titles have lower levels of interest.
This video discusses the popularity of space games according to Google Trends. The four main games being analyzed are Star Citizen, No Man’s Sky, Elite Dangerous, and EVE Online. The presenter emphasizes that the data reflects the level of interest in these games, rather than the number of players actively playing them. Google Trends provides insight into the global interest in these games over the past 12 months and five years.
No Man’s Sky shows stable interest in the UK, with a spike in mid-2018 coinciding with an update. Worldwide, Canada has the most interest in the game, making it a good target audience for content creators. Star Citizen has recently seen an increase in interest, potentially due to development news and increased YouTube content production. The game has had frequent spikes in interest over the years, often linked to updates and events. Elite Dangerous, on the other hand, has experienced a decline in interest overall, with a significant drop after the release of the “Odyssey” update. EVE Online has also seen a decline in interest since its heyday in the mid-2000s.
Comparing the interest in these games, No Man’s Sky emerges as the most popular, followed by Star Citizen and Elite Dangerous. No Man’s Sky has more mainstream appeal, while Star Citizen remains more niche. Interestingly, Elite Dangerous has a strong following in Russia. The video also mentions lesser-known games like X4 Foundation, Dual Universe, Everspace 2, and Space Engineers, highlighting their lower levels of interest compared to the main titles.
In conclusion, Google Trends provides valuable insight into the popularity and interest levels surrounding space games. While No Man’s Sky stands out as the most popular, each game has its own unique level of interest and dedicated player base.