'Gaming with KookminTree's Big Data Game Rankings for the 2nd week of November 2025. KookminTree provides these rankings weekly, pulling from portal site search trends. Let’s dive into what titles have been capturing the attention of the gaming community this week.

Mobile – Maple Growing Debuts at 7th

Welcome back to our second set of big data game rankings for November 2025. The mobile chart has gained some fresh energy this month, specifically with a new face crashing the top 10 at 7th place. The protagonist is NEXON's new release 'Maple Growing,' an idle mobile RPG co-developed with Able Games. Built on the 'MapleStory' IP, it offers an effortless, vertical progression experience.

The game launched globally on November 6th. By blending a familiar world with a new genre, it managed to stand out in its first week of tracking thanks to a slew of launch events. Given that the 'new game effect' usually lasts two to three weeks, we might see this title riding high for the rest of the month.

Meanwhile, 'Chaos Zero Nightmare' climbed three spots to 4th. While the rapid rise is impressive, it is worth noting that a high search volume paired with persistent negative sentiment is a bit of a red flag. It suggests the developers are facing a mounting list of issues, and whether they can clear the air remains to be seen.

Outside the top 10, the 'Lineage' brothers, 'Lineage 2M' and 'Lineage W,' made significant moves, jumping 8 and 12 places respectively. Both titles are celebrating anniversary events and major updates this November. 'Lineage 2M' is particularly interesting, as search interest is already surging even before its major content drop at the end of the month.

Other titles seeing meaningful gains in the 30s include 'Dungeon & Fighter Mobile' (+6 to 29th), 'Honkai: Star Rail' (+7 to 30th), 'Goddess Order' (+4 to 32nd), and 'Cheonsangbi K' (+3 to 36th). Conversely, titles like 'Yulgang: Return' (-6 to 20th), 'Wuthering Waves' (-5 to 23rd), 'The Starlight' (-10 to 37th), and 'Memory Shop' (-12 to 40th) have hit a rough patch.

While the rest of the board remains chaotic, the top 3 spots—'Roblox', 'Architect', and 'Mabinogi Mobile'—are currently standing firm like an impenetrable wall. Unless something drastic happens, expect these three to simply trade places within the podium for the time being.

Online – A Leap for Lost Ark

After lying dormant for quite some time, 'Lost Ark' has finally made its move. Climbing five spots from last week, it has secured 4th place. The catalyst? The announcement of the 2025 Winter Showcase and a special broadcast celebrating the game’s 7th anniversary.

The 7th-anniversary broadcast aired on November 7th via the game’s official YouTube channel. Director Jeon Jae-hak stepped up to share various updates, which naturally sent search traffic soaring. Through this, the Loa-on schedule and parts of the winter update were revealed.

According to the stream, the winter update is scheduled for December 10th. The core changes include adjustments to Ark Grid and a shift from removing Story Express to providing it as a permanent support feature. Additionally, on November 19th, a feature will be added to display total combat power when applying for parties.

Loa-on is set for December 7th, where the team will present the full roadmap. The event will be held offline at the Grand Walkerhill Seoul in Gwangjin-gu. Note that the minimum requirement for application is an item level of 1,640, and online registration for the venue closes on November 23rd via the official website.

Meanwhile, the current chart-topper 'League of Legends' is expected to see a slight cooling off now that the 2025 LoL World Championship has concluded. That said, as the Stove League kicks off, we might see another spike in interest as the community turns its eyes to the off-season roster shuffles.

Steam – Arc Raiders and Tarkov Maintain Momentum

Last week’s Steam stars, 'Arc Raiders' and 'Escape from Tarkov' (hereafter 'Tarkov'), are still going strong in the second week of November. Arc Raiders rose three spots to 2nd, while Tarkov climbed one to 3rd. It is quite a sight to see two extraction shooters dominating the top 3. Unlike other categories, the Steam chart remains a revolving door of activity.

Arc Raiders, in particular, has been a massive hit since its October 30th release. NEXON's earnings report on November 11th revealed that over 4 million copies have been sold across all platforms. Given the local retail price of 58,900 won, that is an estimated 240 billion won in package revenue alone.

The peak concurrent player count is equally staggering, exceeding 700,000 globally, with 460,000 of those on Steam. With massive content updates including new maps, mechanical lifeforms, and missions on the horizon, one has to wonder if it can eventually topple the long-standing king of the Steam charts, 'PUBG'.

We also have new arrivals, though the reception has been mixed. 'Football Manager 26' returned after a two-year wait, debuting at 11th. The sentiment is far from positive; concerns were raised during early access, and the full launch hasn't helped. As of November 12th, Steam user reviews are 'Mostly Negative' (24% positive out of 10,637). The Korean reviews are even harsher, sitting at 'Overwhelmingly Negative' (7% positive out of 54).

Players are venting about UI frustrations, missing features, and the removal of key game modes from previous titles. While there is some praise for improved tactical freedom and match graphics, it hasn't been enough to turn the tide of public opinion. The developers are pushing out hotfixes, but it will take more than that to repair the game's reputation.

Pre-registration – A Surge of November Titles

While 'AION 2' continues its solitary march at the top, a few new names have caught our eye this week: 'Dugun Dugun Town', 'Bleach: Soul Resonance', and 'Neverness to Everness'. The latter two are slated for a November release, while 'Dugun Dugun Town' hasn't announced a date, though it did start its first closed beta on November 5th.

Additionally, 'Dragon Flight 2', which has confirmed its launch for November 27th, has broken into the top 3. It is a true successor to the original, reimagining the classic flight shooter with a roster of anime-style characters. If you have fond memories of the original, it is definitely worth keeping an eye on.