r/gaming
39M members
A subreddit for (almost) anything related to games - video games, board games, card games, etc. (but not sports).
Subreddit comparisonr/gaming vs r/Games
Last updated June 2026
A side-by-side look at two of Reddit's communities - size, focus, and which one is the better fit for you.
r/Games
3.3M members
The goal of /r/Games is to provide a place for informative and interesting gaming content and discussions. Submissions
Which should you join?
r/gaming is the larger community at roughly 39M members, so it moves faster and surfaces more content and breaking discussion. r/Games is more focused, which usually means higher signal and a tighter community. If you want volume and the broadest range of posts, start with r/gaming; if you want depth and less noise, r/Games is the better home. Many people simply join both and mute whichever gets too noisy.
Frequently asked questions
Is r/gaming or r/Games bigger?
r/gaming is the bigger community, with approximately 39M members compared with r/Games. Size is not everything, though - a larger subreddit means more posts and faster conversation, but also more noise and lower-effort content, while a smaller community is often more focused and higher-signal. The right choice depends on whether you value breadth and activity or depth and quality. Member counts here are approximate and refreshed periodically; for the exact current numbers, open each community on Reddit, where the subscriber count is shown in the sidebar.
Should I join r/gaming or r/Games?
r/gaming is the larger community at roughly 39M members, so it moves faster and surfaces more content and breaking discussion. r/Games is more focused, which usually means higher signal and a tighter community. If you want volume and the broadest range of posts, start with r/gaming; if you want depth and less noise, r/Games is the better home. Many people simply join both and mute whichever gets too noisy. There is no cost to trying both for a week and seeing which one fits how you actually use Reddit - the feeds will quickly tell you which community's tone, rules, and post style you prefer.