Top 10 Best Selling Video Games

May 24 2025, by Patrick Hetherton, 2 min reading time

Here is a list of the top 10 best-selling video games of all time, based on available sales data as of the latest reports:

1. Tetris (1984) - Over 520 million copies sold. This iconic puzzle game, created by Alexey Pajitnov, has been released on nearly every platform, with its simple yet addictive gameplay driving its massive success.
   
   
2. Minecraft (2011) - Over 300 million copies sold. Mojang’s sandbox game allows players to build and explore blocky worlds, with cross-platform availability and constant updates fueling its global popularity.
   
   
3. Grand Theft Auto V (2013) - Over 215 million copies sold. Rockstar’s open-world action-adventure game, bolstered by GTA Online, has sustained sales across multiple console generations and PC.
   
   
4. Wii Sports (2006) - 82.9 million copies sold. Bundled with the Nintendo Wii in most regions, this motion-controlled sports game became a cultural phenomenon due to its accessibility and family-friendly appeal.
   
   
5. PUBG: Battlegrounds (2017) - 75 million copies sold (before going free-to-play in 2022). This battle royale pioneer, developed by PUBG Studios, achieved massive sales on PC and consoles due to its innovative 100-player matches.
   
   
6. Mario Kart 8 / Deluxe (2014/2017) - Over 72 million copies sold (combined). Nintendo’s racing game, particularly the Deluxe version for the Switch, has thrived with its vibrant tracks and multiplayer fun.
   
   
7. Super Mario Bros. (1985) - 58 million copies sold. This Nintendo classic for the NES revitalized the gaming industry and introduced Mario to millions, often bundled with the console.
   
   
8. Red Dead Redemption 2 (2018) - 55 million copies sold. Rockstar’s Western epic offers a rich open-world experience, with deep storytelling and immersive gameplay driving its success.
   
   
9. Pokémon Red / Blue / Green / Yellow (1996-1998) - Over 60 million copies sold (combined). These Game Boy titles launched the Pokémon franchise, captivating players with their collect-and-battle gameplay.
   
   
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt (2015) - Over 50 million copies sold. CD Project Red’s RPG masterpiece is lauded for its expansive world and narrative, with steady sales boosted by expansions and media adaptations.
    
    

Notes:

• Sales figures are approximate and based on the latest available data from sources like publishers, financial reports, and industry analyses.
  
  
• Some games, like Wii Sports, benefited from being bundled with consoles, inflating their numbers.
  
  
• Tetris sales include various versions across platforms, while Minecraft and GTA V reflect multi-platform releases.
  
  
• Free-to-play games like Fortnite are excluded, as their "sales" are not tracked in the same way.
  
  

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