TikTok’s gaming community continues to explode in May 2025, with billions of views pouring in from fan-favorite games, viral memes, and cinematic crossovers. Whether it’s Minecraft’s reign, animated adaptations, or edgy text-story formats, gaming on TikTok isn’t just for gameplay anymore—it’s culture, comedy, and storytelling all in one. TikTok marketing for brands in the gaming space is evolving fast, with creators leading the charge and brands tapping into trends to connect with massive audiences.
Here’s your definitive look at the top 20 gaming hashtags on TikTok in the U.S. for May 2025, ranked by viewership and relevance.
1. #minecraft
Posts: 353KViews: 7B
Trend: The undisputed king. Whether it’s build battles, survival stories, or parody skits, Minecraft continues to dominate TikTok’s gaming scene.
2. #clips
Posts: 246KViews: 2B
Trend: A go-to hashtag for short, punchy highlights from gameplay, fails, wins, and hilarious moments across all genres.
3. #minecraftmovie
Posts: 119KViews: 2B
Trend: Buzz around the Minecraft Movie has pushed fans to post theories, edits, and countdown content ahead of the release.
4. #invincible
Posts: 126KViews: 2B
Trend: With the animated series tying into fan-made games and meme formats, this hashtag blends fandom and gaming content seamlessly.
5. #brookeandjubal
Posts: 144KViews: 920M
Trend: Not strictly gaming, but voice prank segments from this radio show are being used in gameplay and machinima-style videos.
6. #baddies
Posts: 74KViews: 716M
Trend: Character edits and gaming avatars styled as “baddies” dominate, often with bold VFX and sassy voiceovers.
7. #brainrot
Posts: 65KViews: 2B
Trend: A Gen Z favorite—chaotic, random, and absurd game edits that fit under this intentionally "nonsense" tag.
8. #phonecall
Posts: 123KViews: 813M
Trend: Popular in storytelling games and mods—this hashtag includes dramatic or hilarious voice overlays.
9. #repo
Posts: 78KViews: 487M
Trend: Features content related to roleplay games or narrative-heavy mods involving law enforcement or city sims.
10. #forsaken
Posts: 65KViews: 392M
Trend: Often seen in edits of dark or lore-heavy games like Destiny, Elden Ring, or fan horror titles.
11. #textstory
Posts: 102KViews: 469M
Trend: These interactive text-based games are booming—users simulate phone messages with suspenseful plotlines.
12. #cookierunkingdom
Posts: 59KViews: 493M
Trend: This mobile favorite keeps users hooked with character pulls, voiceovers, and massive lore drops.
13. #labubu
Posts: 57KViews: 620M
Trend: Quirky collectibles and pop figures tied into gaming aesthetics are trending under this character-driven hashtag.
14. #crk
Posts: 57KViews: 419M
Trend: The abbreviation for Cookie Run Kingdom—used in speed comps and strategy breakdowns.
15. #minecraftmemes
Posts: 38KViews: 1B
Trend: From Steve jokes to creeper fails, this tag is all about the comedy side of Minecraft culture.
16. #seconddate
Posts: 74KViews: 503M
Trend: Narrative or prank videos styled around awkward second-date scenarios—popular in GTA and Sims edits.
17. #schedule1
Posts: 39KViews: 422M
Trend: Possibly linked to horror games or ARG-style content. This vague tag is catching fire in niche communities.
18. #omniman
Posts: 25KViews: 536M
Trend: With Invincible's Omni-Man now appearing in fan games and edits, this hashtag is a crossover hit.
19. #plsdontflop (New)
Posts: 32KViews: 240M
Trend: Used humorously by creators launching new game series, mods, or characters—asking viewers to support them.
20. #popmart
Posts: 36KViews: 388M
Trend: Tied to collectible figurines and pop culture miniatures with crossover appeal to mobile gamers.