Game Theory
Join Game Theory host Tom as he breaks down the real-world science, math, and lore from ALL your favorite video games!
AI overview.Game Theory is hosted by Tom, an independent podcast creator known for his engaging and informative approach to video game culture. With a focus on the intersec…
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- Game Theory19 eps
- Tom4 eps
- MatPat1 ep
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- 🇺🇸United States · GamesHOME#3560K to 3.0M
- 🇮🇳India · Games#240K to 214K
- 🇦🇺Australia · Games#320K to 104K
- 🇨🇦Canada · Games#419K to 102K
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom · Games#913K to 67K
- Per-Episode Audience
Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days
699K to 3.7M🎙 ~2x weekly·288 episodes·Last published 2d ago - Monthly Reach
Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)
1.4M to 7.4M🇺🇸80%🇮🇳6%🇦🇺3%+6 more - Active Followers
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769K to 4.1M3.5K real followers tracked across platforms
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 10/26/26 | How Deep is Poppy Playtime?! | How DEEP does Poppy Playtime actually go?! Every new chapter takes us further underground, but just how massive is Playtime Co.'s creepy toy factory? Today, Theorists, we're teaming up with TetraBitGaming to break open the game files, map out EVERY chapter, and uncover the truly INSANE size of this underground nightmare. And trust us, the numbers are even crazier than you think! | 20m 15s | ||||||
| 10/17/26 | Minecraft's NEW Dimension Changes EVERYTHING! | Minecraft just got a BRAND NEW dimension, Theorists, and it changes EVERYTHING we thought we knew about the lore! From the mysterious Sift to the terrifying origins of the Warden, Minecraft Dungeons 2 may have FINALLY revealed what happened to the Ancient Builders… and the truth is darker than we ever imagined! | 13m 52s | ||||||
| 10/13/26 | The ENTIRE Happy’s Humble Universe Explained! | Happy’s Humble Burger Farm is WAY bigger than we ever realized, Theorists! What looks like a creepy fast-food horror game is actually just one piece of a massive connected universe filled with mind control, secret experiments, cults, and an impending ALIEN invasion. So grab your grease apron, because we’re uncovering the COMPLETE lore of the Scythe Saga! | 34m 16s | ||||||
| 10/5/26 | Julie’s DARK Secret! (Welcome Home) | Julie Joyful has been hiding a DARK secret, Theorists, and the latest Welcome Home update may have finally exposed it. We’re digging into Frank’s house to uncover what REALLY happened in Julie’s past… and why someone desperately wants the truth to stay buried. | 15m 26s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 | 7 Years of Bendy Lore | Bendy and the Cage may be taking its sweet time getting here, but we’ve got PLENTY of ink to spill while we wait! Join us as we revisit EVERY Bendy Theory we’ve ever made, from our earliest predictions to the theories that aged… questionably. | 1h 55m 47s | ||||||
| 9/22/26 | I SOLVED Endacopia's Confusing Lore | Endacopia is FULL of monsters, twisted experiments, and some of the strangest lore we’ve ever encountered… but what if we’ve been looking for the villain in all the wrong places? Today, we’re stitching together Endacopia’s bizarre clues to uncover what’s REALLY going on… and our role in it may be much darker than we thought. | 21m 13s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 | Eddie Dear Changes EVERYTHING! (Welcome Home) | We’ve been WRONG about Welcome Home this whole time! The latest update is packed with hidden messages and creepy new clues, but could the REAL secret behind Home change everything we thought we knew about the Neighborhood? | 19m 44s | ||||||
| 8/31/26 | MinecraftVerity mod+3 | — | VerityMinecraft | — | MinecraftVerity+5 | — | 15m 25s | ||
| 8/28/26 | card gamesstrategy+3 | — | — | — | card gamesstrategy+4 | — | 10m 32s | ||
| 8/27/26 | FNAFgaming community+3 | — | FNAF | — | FNAFFive Nights at Freddy's+3 | — | 24m 29s | ||
| 8/24/26 | Robloxmanagement sim+3 | — | Animal HospitalRoblox | — | Animal HospitalRoblox+3 | — | 16m 57s | ||
| 8/10/26 | SansDeltarune+3 | — | Deltarune Chapter 5Sans is Ness | — | SansDeltarune+4 | — | 16m 32s | ||
| 8/3/26 | Poppy PlaytimeChapter 5+3 | — | Poppy Playtime | — | Poppy PlaytimeLily Lovebraids+3 | — | 19m 57s | ||
| 7/27/26 | physical gamingSony+3 | — | Sony | — | physical gamesSony+3 | — | 27m 53s | ||
| 7/20/26 | Deltarunevideo games+3 | — | Deltarune | — | DeltaruneChapter 5+3 | — | 15m 39s | ||
| 7/14/26 | Among UsTV show+3 | — | Among Us | — | Among Uscrewmates+3 | — | 18m 32s | ||
| 7/5/26 | game strategypsychology+3 | — | Meccha Chameleon | — | Meccha Chameleongame strategy+3 | — | 14m 36s | ||
| 6/23/26 | PokémonAsh Ketchum+3 | — | — | — | Ash KetchumPokémon+3 | — | 30m 06s | ||
| 6/23/26 | RobloxMulberry County+3 | — | RobloxFallen Angels | Mulberry County | RobloxMulberry County+3 | — | 15m 21s | ||
| 6/12/26 | horrorchildren+4 | — | Dark Pals | — | Dark Palshorror lore+3 | — | 16m 19s | ||
| 5/29/26 | mystery gameChica+3 | — | Chica’s Secret Party | — | Chica’s Secret Partymystery game+3 | — | 23m 32s | ||
| 5/22/26 | Robloxlore+4 | — | Roblox Forsaken | — | RobloxForsaken+5 | — | 19m 35s | ||
| 5/15/26 | game designcheese+3 | — | Mouse P.I.IGN | — | cheeseMouse P.I.+3 | — | 13m 14s | ||
| 5/9/26 | anniversarygiveaway+3 | — | Theorist | — | Game Theory15th Anniversary+5 | — | 22m 32s | ||
| 5/8/26 | game endingsgame analysis+3 | — | Subliminal | — | game theorySubliminal+3 | — | 18m 42s | ||
| 5/1/26 | mascot horrorvideo game genres+3 | — | — | — | mascot horrorgaming+4 | — | 20m 08s | ||
| 4/24/26 | Dandy's WorldToons+4 | — | Dandy's World | Gardenview Center | Dandy's WorldToons+5 | — | 19m 28s | ||
| 4/10/26 | pain perceptionvideo game characters+3 | — | Game Theory | — | Mariopain+3 | — | 16m 01s | ||
| 3/27/26 | identitygaming+3 | — | Poppy Playtime | — | Poppy Playtimeplayer identity+3 | — | 19m 58s | ||
| 3/20/26 | loresymbolism+3 | — | — | — | Reanimallore+3 | — | 16m 04s | ||
| 3/13/26 | Prototypeintentions+3 | — | The Prototype | — | Prototypeintentions+3 | — | 19m 13s | ||
| 3/5/26 | console wargaming+3 | — | Steam MachinePlayStation+1 | — | Steam MachinePlayStation+3 | — | 21m 28s | ||
| 2/26/26 | Falloutcanon timeline+3 | — | FalloutFallout TV show | — | FalloutTV show+3 | — | 21m 37s | ||
| 2/20/26 | Poppy Playtimegame lore+3 | — | Poppy Playtime | — | Poppy Playtimegame lore+3 | — | 34m 30s | ||
| 2/12/26 | HytaleMinecraft+3 | — | HytaleMinecraft+1 | — | HytaleMinecraft+3 | — | 13m 56s | ||
| 2/6/26 | Minecraftgame design+3 | — | Minecraft | — | Minecraftmob+3 | — | 15m 05s | ||
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About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Distribution & Reach
About the show, platforms, and key insights.
Game Theory is hosted by Tom, an independent podcast creator known for his engaging and informative approach to video game culture. With a focus on the intersection of real-world science, mathematics, and gaming lore, Tom brings a unique perspective to the discussions surrounding popular video games. The podcast stands out for its in-depth analyses and entertaining breakdowns of various gaming topics, blending education with entertainment. Each episode explores not only game mechanics but also the underlying principles that make those games tick, appealing to both casual gamers and enthusiasts alike. With an estimated listenership of over 250,000, the audience comprises gamers seeking deeper understanding and insights into their favorite titles. Listeners gain valuable knowledge that enhances their gaming experience, making Game Theory a go-to resource for those passionate about the gaming world.
By the numbers
- Total followers: 2.4M
- Total plays: 82M
- Total reviews: 2.5K
Platforms
TuneIn
- Followers: 238
Castbox
- Followers: 664
- Plays: 31K
- Reviews: 39
YouTube
- Subscribers: 2.4M
- Views: 82M
- Videos: 146
Podcast App
- Followers: 2.5K
- Reviews: 2.5K
Podcast Republic
- Followers: 105
- Reviews: 3
Audience
kids
Chart history for Game Theory
Peaked at #1 in AE, top 10 in 20 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in AE.
| Market | Genre | Peak | Current | Trend |
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| AE | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| SG | — | #1 | #1 | — |
| AE | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| SA | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| India | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| NG | — | #2 | #2 | — |
| United States | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Australia | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Finland | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| VN | — | #3 | #3 | — |
| Canada | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| Norway | — | #4 | #4 | — |
| MY | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| South Africa | — | #6 | #6 | — |
| Sweden | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| India | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| HK | — | #7 | #7 | — |
| United Kingdom | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| Ireland | — | #9 | #9 | — |
| KE | — | #9 | #9 | — |
Chart Positions
50 placements across 36 markets.
Chart Positions
50 placements across 36 markets.