'Game with KookminTree' presents the big data game rankings for the 2nd week of January 2026. KookminTree compiles these rankings weekly based on search engine big data. Let's dive into which titles players were hunting for information on this week.

Mobile – A Fierce Scuffle Outside the Top 7

Greetings. Here is our second big data game ranking for January 2026. The frozen stagnation that gripped the mobile game top 10 last week has finally thawed. 'Goddess of Victory: NIKKE' climbed three spots, while 'Odin: Valhalla Rising' nudged up by one, breaking the icy spell.

Of the two, Goddess of Victory: NIKKE surged thanks to new characters and content updates introduced to kick off the Year of the Fire Horse. With limited-time combat content, fresh story events, and a flurry of activities, a spike in search volume was inevitable. Given the momentum, it seems likely they will maintain this strong position for a while.

'Wuthering Waves' (12th, +1) and 'Zenless Zone Zero' (26th, re-entry) followed a similar trajectory. The former benefited from its 3.0 update, while the latter saw a search boost following its New Year update featuring Yanbi. It appears these three subculture titles are set to dominate the skirmishes within their respective brackets.

Meanwhile, the hierarchy from the top-ranked 'Aion 2' down to the 6th-placed 'Seven Knights Re:Verse' remained unmoved. The real carnage is happening from 7th place downwards. In the 34 slots between 7th and 40th, only four titles managed to hold onto their previous positions—a testament to how brutal the competition has become.

Amidst this chaos, 'Gui Pan Wu Fen Zhuan' and 'Trickcal Revive' have been soaring. 'Gui Pan Wu Fen Zhuan', in particular, seems to have captured significant interest in its second week since launch. It rocketed up 12 places and is now knocking on the door of the mid-tier. It will be interesting to see how high it climbs before the initial launch hype fades.

Conversely, 'Star Savior' (24th, -7), 'CABAL RED' (32nd, -7), and 'Lineage W' (35th, -5) have hit a rough patch. Search volume for top-tier MMORPGs like Aion 2, 'Mabinogi Mobile', 'Lineage M', and 'Vampir' also dipped. However, the impact isn't severe enough to shake the rankings just yet, so we will keep a watchful eye on them.

Online – Diablo 4's March Toward the Summit

'Diablo 4' is on a warpath. It jumped a staggering four spots this week to land at 6th. In the typically static world of online games, such a leap within the top 10 is quite remarkable. Interest in the latest season and the Paladin class remains high. If they can build a solid foundation before the expansion hits in April, we might see an explosive rise in metrics.

The climb of two veterans outside the top 10 is also worth noting: 'Lineage' and 'LaTale'. LaTale has been consistently building its presence lately, moving past the 20s and now eyeing a spot in the top 10. The momentum seems to be fueled by anticipation for the second part of their winter update, following the initial one in mid-December.

As for Lineage, which rose four spots, the interest likely stems from news regarding its successor rather than the game itself—specifically, the upcoming 'Lineage Classic' launching in February. We will touch more on that in the pre-registration section below.

Meanwhile, the top 4 online games remain an impenetrable fortress. 'League of Legends', 'FC Online', 'MapleStory', and 'Lost Ark' are holding their ground with enviable stability. From 5th place 'Valorant' down to 10th place 'Sudden Attack', the competition is so tight that any of them could easily shift next week. Let's see who comes out on top.

Steam – Top 5 Frozen, But Cracks Are Forming

The Steam chart mirrors the trends seen in mobile and online sectors. The top 5—starting with 'Yanyun', followed by 'PUBG', 'Hogwarts Legacy', 'ARC Raiders', and 'Clair Obscur: Expedition 33'—remains unchanged. The gap between games in the 5th to 7th range is negligible, while the competition further down is fierce. Overall, the atmosphere across all charts feels remarkably similar this week.

Of course, given that the Steam chart is essentially a 'chaos zone', we might see a sudden shake-up at the top soon. The detailed figures for the new darlings, Yanyun and ARC Raiders, are slowly slipping. Since old stalwarts like PUBG and the now-free-to-play Hogwarts Legacy saw slight gains this week, we could see an overtake by next week.

Outside the top 5, 'Hades', 'Elden Ring' (13th, +4), 'Split Fiction' (16th, +4), and 'Goose Goose Duck' (28th, +5) stood out with significant upward curves. Conversely, 'Octopath Traveler 0' (18th, -8), 'Red Dead Redemption' (34th, -5), and 'Black Myth: Wukong' (40th, -6) struggled.

Pre-registration – Lineage Classic Debuts at No. 1

A new powerhouse has emerged on the pre-registration chart: 'Lineage Classic', which claimed the top spot immediately upon arrival. The combination of pre-registration opening and the announcement of the release date, paired with gameplay aimed at nostalgia-seeking fans, has sparked a massive surge in searches. It also inevitably begs the question, 'Lineage again?'

Lineage Classic was first unveiled back in 2021, even opening pre-registrations at the time, only for the news to go silent. Now, after five years, it has suddenly reopened its doors in 2026. The pre-open date is set for February 7th at 8 PM. It will be fascinating to see what form this 'classic' iteration takes.