'KookminTree's Big Data Game Rank for the second week of September 2026. KookminTree provides weekly game rankings based on search big data from major portal sites. Let's take a look at which games players have been searching for the most this week.

Mobile - Zeus: God of Pride Claims the Crown

Hello, mates. It is time for the second big data game ranking of September 2026. Look, let's be honest, the momentum of 'Zeus: God of Pride', which debuted on the mobile game chart last week, is absolutely terrifying. After making a flashy entrance in 3rd place during its initial tally, the title pulled off the remarkable feat of climbing all the way to 1st place just a week later. Quite an impressive trajectory, even when considering the usual opening hype, especially since it overtook heavyweights like 'Roblox' and 'Aion 2'.

Truth be told, there were already signs that Zeus: God of Pride was eyeing the top spot. Back in the first week of September, the aforementioned three titles stood shoulder to shoulder. We did venture to guess that this spirited rookie could potentially pull ahead, and that prediction has indeed materialized in the second-week tally for September.

While this rookie has proudly claimed the summit, the battle is far from over. Because it grabbed 1st place by a razor-thin margin, 'Roblox' in 2nd and 'Aion 2' in 3rd are breathing right down its neck. Therefore, expect a fierce tussle for the top spot to continue at least through September.

Meanwhile, another fresh face has joined the chart. 'Rogue W: Remains of God' kicked off its journey in the mobile category at 26th place. Published by Efun Company, it is a dark legacy adventure MMORPG. Officially launched on September 1, the game invites you to explore, grow, and battle amidst the ruins of fallen deities. It grabbed some attention right out of the gate by announcing a collaboration with 'Tower of God', which is scheduled to run until November 5.

Elsewhere, the rising rankings of 'Seven Knights Re:BIRTH' and 'Night Crows' are worth a glance. Night Crows has seen a noticeable uptick in search volume as it steadily rolls out the major update roadmap for the latter half of 2026 announced back in August. With plenty of prepared content rolling out, the upward trend looks set to continue for a while.

As for Seven Knights Re:BIRTH, consistent updates are driving up its detailed metrics. The developers recently rolled out a simultaneous revamp featuring new heroes, PvE content, and quality-of-life improvements. Naturally, various kickoff events also nudged players into hitting the search engines. It will be fascinating to see if these two titles can step on the gas and reach even greater heights.

Online - Path of Exile 2 Breaks the Silence and Sprints Ahead

The charge of 'Path of Exile 2' is nothing short of extraordinary. In the second week of September, the game shot up a staggering seven spots. That is a jaw-dropping leap for the online game chart, typically the most sluggish of the four categories. The driving force is crystal clear: the new event league, 'Forbidden Rite', which kicked off on September 5.

This event league lets you build a character from scratch, building upon the foundations of the existing 'Ritual' content. You slay enemies at ritual altars in various regions to earn tribute points, which can then be swapped for currency items or gear essential for crafting. Quality-of-life adjustments have also landed, meaning party members now individually earn tribute points and rewards during group play.

The brand-new endgame content is also turning heads. By using sacred blossoms obtained upon completing ritual encounters, you can step into the wildwoods, collecting various types of wisps to secure higher-tier rewards. Then there is the Abyssal Gorge, another fresh piece of content where you take on the abyss legions to snatch up unique gear. Simply put, there is plenty more to do.

Path of Exile 2 is gearing up for its official launch on December 12. Alongside the full release, a brand-new Duelist class will enter the fray, and pre-registrations are currently live on the official Path of Exile 2 website. If you are keen, pop over to the site and check out the details.

On another note, 'Freestyle: Reboot' saw its search volume grow yet again, comfortably sitting in 8th place. The upward momentum has refused to wane since its debut. Considering we are well past the point where the initial opening hype usually dies down, maintaining this growth is quite remarkable. You have to wonder if it can threaten 'The Great Merchant' at 7th place next week.

Steam - PUBG Recaptures the Throne

Earlier, we talked about a newcomer snatching 1st place on the mobile chart. Now, let us swing over to Steam, where an old veteran has reclaimed the crown. 'PUBG' has returned to the summit. Having previously been overtaken by various newcomers like 'Metcha Chameleon', 'Palworld', and 'Crimson Desert', the veteran simply waited for their momentum to cool off and seized the opportunity.

To be fair, PUBG's return to the top wasn't entirely a solo effort born of sheer muscle. A bigger factor was the sharp decline in search queries for Palworld and Metcha Chameleon. Those two suffered the 1st and 2nd largest drops in search volume within the Steam category for the second week of September. You could say PUBG merely reaped the benefits of its rivals stumbling.

That does not devalue PUBG's achievement this week, mind you. Looking at the Steam chart as a whole, the total combined search volume actually dropped compared to a week prior, suggesting that interest in the listed games dipped slightly. Holding your ground in that kind of climate definitely counts for something. If the search volume for titles below 2nd place keeps sliding, PUBG might just be looking at another lengthy reign at the top.

Ah, let us wrap up the corner by introducing one more debutant on this week's Steam chart. The protagonist is 'Onimusha: Way of the Sword', which comfortably secured 14th place. Its opening scorecard is rather brilliant. It is a brand-new entry in the Onimusha series returning after 20 years, launched on September 4. Starring the master swordsman Miyamoto Musashi in a quest for the pinnacle of swordsmanship, the game holds a 'Very Positive' rating in Korean on Steam as of September 9, matching its global reviews. If you are a fan of the Onimusha series, definitely give it a look.

Pre-registration - A Rather Quiet Affair All Around

The pre-registration chart for the second week of September was relatively quiet. With Rogue W: Remains of God vacating its spot, lower-ranking titles simply shuffled up one by one to fill the gap. Amidst this shuffle, a brand-new name emerged: 'Petit Planet'. Published under HoYoverse's banner, it is a casual life simulation game slated for a winter release, supporting cross-platform play across PC, iOS, and Android.