In recent years, video games have graduated to the upper echelon of popular entertainment, enchanting massive audiences with gripping narratives, groundbreaking mechanics, and memorable characters. Though there have been an uncountable number of titles to have had an impact, only a handful have had stratospheric success. Here’s a look at the top 10 best-selling video games of all time.
From Tetris to GTA 5: The Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games of All Time and Their Record-Breaking Sales
Tetris – 520 Million Copies
With its easy-to-understand but fiendishly addictive gameplay, Tetris has over 520 million sales to full thanks to numerous versions on platforms as wide ranging as mobile, console and handheld. A lot of these were also sold with some type of hardware, most notably the Game Boy.
Minecraft – 300 Million Copies
Mojang’s sandbox sensation comes to dominate with its infinite creativity and cross-platform appeal, making it the best-selling standalone game of all time.
Grand Theft Auto V – 215 Million Copies
Rockstar’s open-world epic brought a level of storytelling and freedom never seen before, keeping it near the top sellers page to this day, over a decade later.
Wii Sports – 82.9 Million Copies
Bundled with the Nintendo Wii, Wii Sports brought motion-controlled gaming to millions of households and became a cultural staple.
Mario Kart 8 + Deluxe – 76.66 Million Copies
This breakneck racer still ranks as one of the most cherished multiplayer experiences crafted by Nintendo, with sales driven by millions of pack-in copies on the Switch.
PUBG: Battlegrounds – 75 Million Copies
PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds launched the battle royale genre and became a breakout hit, especially on PC and mobile.
Red Dead Redemption II – 74 Million Copies
Rockstar’s gritty Western epic also won plaudits for its storytelling, world, and open-world realism, becoming a global hit.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – 60 Million Copies
An enduring RPG classic, Skyrim has thrived across console generations and modding communities.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt – 50 Million Copies
CD Projekt Red’s award-winning RPG stands out for its complex characters, detailed world-building, and replay value.
Super Mario Bros. – 50 Million Copies
Nintendo’s genre-defining platformer helped shape the modern gaming landscape, with many copies sold through NES bundles.
FAQs
Which is the best-selling video game ever?
Tetris holds the top spot with over 520 million copies sold.
Is GTA V still among the top-selling games?
Yes, GTA V ranks third with 215 million copies sold worldwide.
