As an expert in the gaming industry, I have been closely following the recent surge in popularity of the Roblox game Grow a Garden. According to ROMonitor Stats, on June 21, the maximum number of simultaneous players of the game reached 21.3 million, making it the highest mark in history for the gaming industry. This record was then surpassed on August 23, 2025, when Grow a Garden reached a new peak of 22,346,725 simultaneous players, according to data from Romonitor statistics. This incredible achievement solidifies Grow a Garden's position as the highest single-game player count in history. It has even surpassed its previous record of 21.33 million set in June, further cementing its dominance in the gaming world.
The gradual rise of a game called “Steal a Brainrot” has been witnessed by players, which has reliably eliminated one million simultaneous games. This may seem like just one patch in Grow a Garden, but it was enough to beat the concurrent records of almost all Steam games.This remarkable feat places Grow a Garden at the top of the list of the most played video games of all time, based on the maximum number of simultaneous players. This is a significant milestone for Roblox as a platform, as it helps to move from volatility to predictable growth and increase investor confidence. Developed by a 16-year-old, Grow a Garden has surpassed even the record set by Fortnite with 16.4 million simultaneous players, making it the most played video game by maximum number of users. The game reached its all-time high this morning with just under 22 million simultaneous players online, coinciding with the release of its summer season update.
This update focuses on the week-long Admin War, a live show in which Jandel, the creator of Grow a Garden, faces Sammy Spyder, the developer of Steal a Brainrot.Unlike many Roblox titles that focus on player interaction or fast-paced action, Grow a Garden allows users to progress at their own pace in a low-pressure environment. This unique gameplay has helped to make Grow a Garden the most profitable Roblox game and the fastest game to reach 1 billion lifetime plays. While some may criticize the game for being mostly about waiting for plants to grow, it has an incredibly dedicated audience that is willing to fight for its success. This was evident when some players even blamed Grow a Garden for recent problems with the Roblox server. Since its peak of 21 million players, Grow a Garden has not been able to match that number again.
In fact, it has struggled to exceed half that number. However, it is still an enormous amount of players and a testament to the game's popularity. According to Justin Yuan, Roblox's Grow a Garden recently reached 16.4 million concurrent users (CCU), setting a new record for concurrent players in a video game. The game's name and its luck-based mechanics have led to a new challenge for players, forcing them to buy increasingly valuable creatures called Brainrots and store them in their bases. As digital platforms continue to evolve, the record set by Grow a Garden provides a clear indication of how player participation is changing in the industry.
This Gacha Gaming's answer to Stardew Valley or Farmville has amassed more than 21 million concurrent users earlier this month, making it the most played video game in history by maximum number of simultaneous users. With its new record, Grow a Garden now ranks first among the fifteen best video games of all time according to the maximum number of simultaneous users. It has truly solidified its place in the gaming world and continues to attract more players every day.
