The 3 Most Popular Video Slot Releases in 2020!

2020 has already seen more video slot releases compared to subsequent years. With licensing and regulations now safer than ever, a flurry of new software providers hitting the online slots scene, and a consistent HTML5 technology so players can easily play slots via their mobile or desktop, have all helped to make 2020 the most flamboyant year yet for online slots players, aggregators, and developers!

Perhaps the most appealing aspect to online slots gaming is that they are available to play on both tablets and smartphones. Casino players love to bet while on the move and thanks to HTML5 web browser tech and mobile apps, online slots and online casinos are becoming the most popular mobile games online.

However, not every new slot release is popular. Some start by being popular and fade away, others never really pick up any steam and are eventually trashed, while there are those video slots that hit the ground running and become an instant hit amongst slot fanatics!
We are going to look at 3 video slots that made it to the top of the iGaming industry's ‘most played' slots this 2020. Check out each slot's amazing combination of feature and high RTP!

1. Dead or Alive II (96.82% RTP)

This HTML5 mobile and desktop online slot is the sequel to the original Dead or Alive produced by NetEnt. Of course, this title was always going to become a hit because its prequel Dead or Alive was already one of the most popular video slots by NetEnt produced.

The slot's theme is set in the good old Wild West of USA and gives players a treat of 3D graphics and outstanding animations while shooting their way through some amazing features.

Features include Buy Feature, Free Spins, Free Spins Multiplier, Multiplier, Respins, Scatter symbols, Sticky Wilds, and standard Wild symbols. With combination win and bonus features, players get an incredible 96.82% RTP. As for the gameplay, you will spin on 5x3 reels with 9 pay lines making this slot ideal for low stakes players that want to spin at just 0.09 a go while you can ramp up spin bets to 19.00 a spin!

If you enjoy Dead or Alive II, then check out Dead or Alive too!

2. The Immortal Captain Rizk (96.86% RTP)

There is no shortage of slot players that love their fantasy cartoon style superhero games, and that's exactly why ‘The Immortal Captain Rizk' by Microgaming hit the online slots scene with an almighty bang.

New slots site reviewed on JustSlot gave this slot a great review and reveals this superhero themed slot only just came to the online slots arena just this month and provides us with stats such as the incredible 96.86% RTP. This slot also has a 31.21% hit frequency and when you win, you win big making it a high variance game.

For those that spin the reels on this superhero adventure, there are 243 ways to win on any spin and tons of features. Hold your breath and see if you can read them all in one spurt - Avalanche/Cascading wins a.k.a. Tumbling Reels, Free Spins, Free Spins Multiplier, Random multiplier, Random Wilds, Additional Wilds, Scatter symbols, and Symbol Swaps.

Pretty impressive, and there is the chance to win 12,000x your spin bet!

3. Gonzo's Quest Megaways

As soon as Gonzo's Quest Megaways came out in July this year, it was an instant hit. Produced by Red Tiger and Netent, this is an online slot that takes you on a historical journey with Gonzo. The original Gonzo's Quest video slot came out in 2011, courtesy of NetEnt. Its popularity never seemed to die off, and so in conjunction with Red Tiger, NetEnt decided to release a brand new Megaways version.

Megaways are a novel way to play ‘no pay line slots' which derive from the original 243 and 1024 ways to win concept. Except Megaways takes things a step further, giving you 6 ‘shapeshifting' reels that give you a random number of symbols between 2 and 7 every spin. With this many symbols, the slot can offer you massive 117,649 ways to win!

On top of this, there are Avalanche/Cascading wins, Free Spins, Multipliers, Scatter symbols, and Wildcards. The only let down that we did spot was the RTP is a little low at 94.66% but that has not deterred slot players who seem to not mind about the low RTP because this is now the most played video slot released in 2020.

Choosing the Right Online Slots

When looking for online slots you will find that there are thousands of slots with multiple themes and features.

To choose the right slot for you, make sure you understand the slot's min-max bet limits, the slot's RTP, and of course, always choose enjoyable slots. For example, despite NetEnt and Red Tiger's low RTP Gonzo's Quest Megaways, slot players seem to love this title and its gameplay, and an RTP of 94.66% isn't that low, anyway.