Gaming · Problem / Solution: the viral playbook

The 12 best-performing problem / solution TikToks in this niche, broken down by hook, length, and structure. Study the pattern, then run it.

Talking head is the dominant format (58% of the standouts here), the bold claim is the most common opener, the median lands at 30-60s. The biggest outlier — @senpapi.gabe — pulled 415.6K views opening with “Problems with upgrading your PC #senpapi #gaming #videogames #pcgaming #pc ”.

Videos that combine 2-3 of these patterns typically see the strongest outlier scores.

Viral examples

156×

@senpapi.gabe

Problems with upgrading your PC #senpapi #gaming #videogames #pcgaming #pc

415.6K views

125×

@zackshutt

PlayStation Fans Are Quitting Sony For PC #fyp #techtok #pcgaming #gaming #ps5

331.4K views

108×

@bluethunder

Let’s try this ONE last time. Gaming laptop anyone? #gaming #pcgaming #gaminglaptop

794.6K views

76.2×

@alonet_33

Cyberpunk 2077 Rasterization vs Path Tracing #fyp #cyberpunk2077 #pathtracing #gaming #rtx #graphicscomparison #nvidia #pcgaming #cyberpunkgaming #rasterization #rtxon #graphicssettings #gamingtech #c

202.5K views

60.5×

@rickster2344

This is the worst thing about owning so many games. You think it would be better. Loads to play right?

161.0K views

43.0×

@carringtonxx

Replying to @btk #gaming #advice #socialmedia #socialmediaadvice #socialmediamarketing #marketing

114.3K views

30.1×

@leonistech

What should I do and test on them? 🤔 #Atomman #atommang1 #Gaming #Pc #Minipc @Minisforum

2.9M views

23.0×

@linaruns

What do you mean you can come back after TRAINING ON PEDS 😒😒😒

296.7K views

14.1×

@chrisbuildspc

This is why should always use toothpaste to cool your pc #gaming #pcsetup #pcgaming #pcmodding

868.3K views

7.2×

@vermaxtv

This Could Save Your PC! #gaming #gamingpc #gamingsetup #pctips

240.6K views

2.5×

@_panamerik_

Reduce Windows bloat, improve system responsiveness🔥🔥🔥 #rec #fyp #for #pc #gaming

6.7K views

1.9×

@exm.tweaks

Save Your PC Before It’s Too Late 😲 #windows #pcgaming #0delay #fpsboost #fortnite

187.6K views