Data reveals the video games that Americans are cheating in the most 

A new study has revealed the top ten video games, across all platforms, that Americans are cheating in the most.

CS gaming site Clash.gg analyzed the average number of Google searches each month in the U.S. for cheat-related terms combined with video games, such as ‘Minecraft walkthrough’ and ‘Lethal Company cheats’. Those with the highest search volume determined the ranking of the video games Americans are cheating in the most.

Fortnite takes first place as the game Americans are cheating in the most, with an impressive average monthly search volume of 8,812.73. Published by Epic Games in 2017, Fortnite took the number one spot as the most cheated-in game in 28 U.S. states, including Texas, where residents search for cheats an average of 750.91 times every month.

In second place is HELLDIVERS 2, following closely, with an average monthly search volume of 7,403.64. HELLDIVERS 2 is a cooperative third-person shooter game, released in 2024, and is one of Colorado’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 170.91 times every month on average.

VALORANT is in third place, with an average monthly search volume of 6,973.64.The study found that VALORANT is one of New York’s favorite games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 619.09 times every month on average.

Claiming fourth place is Fallout 4, with an average monthly search volume of 6,090.91. Bethesda released this post-apocalyptic role-playing game in 2015 and it is one of New Mexico’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 50.00 times every month on average.

Minecraft takes fifth place, with an average monthly search volume of 5,713.64 and is one of Oklahoma’s favorite games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 99.09 times every month on average.

In sixth place is Valheim, with an average monthly search volume of 5,409.09. This survival sandbox game was released in 2021 and is one of Oregon’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 144.55 times every month on average.

Baldur’s Gate 3 takes seventh place, with an average monthly search volume of 5,384.55. Baldur’s Gate 3 was released in 2023 by Larian Studios and was based on the system of the popular tabletop game, Dungeons & Dragons, and is one of Tennessee’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 123.64 times every month on average.

Seizing eighth place is Lethal Company, with an average monthly search volume of 5,304.55. This cooperative survival horror game was released in October 2023 and is one of Alaska’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 31.82 times every month on average.

Rust is in ninth place, with an average monthly search volume of 5,099.09. Rust is a multiplayer survival game that was released in 2018 and is one of West Virginia’s top games to cheat in, with residents searching for cheats 44.55 times every month on average.

In tenth place is Hearts of Iron IV, with an average monthly search volume of 4,327.27, less than half of the top-ranked game, Fortnite. This strategy computer wargame was developed by Paradox Interactive in 2016 and focuses on World War II.

Head of SEO and Research of Clash.gg, Gabriele Asaro, has commented on the findings,

“Video games have always tested our skills, patience, and puzzle-solving abilities, but as both gaming systems and technology advance, so does the demand for more challenging games. Developers meet these needs by adding more complex game mechanics, hiding Easter eggs for players to find, and adding extra layers to the storyline for gamers to delve into.

“However, sometimes these challenges can prove too difficult, and players look for convenient walkthroughs and guides online to help them through specific games.”