Their ranking of 50 games showcases titles that not only sold millions of copies but also left a lasting impact on gaming culture. At the top of the list are:
• Minecraft
• Grand Theft Auto V
• Tetris
• Wii Sports
• PUBG: Battlegrounds
• Mario Kart 8
• Super Mario Bros
• Red Dead Redemption 2
• Overwatch
• The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
These games span different decades, platforms, and genres, highlighting the diversity of gaming’s most profitable hits. The oldest title, Pac-Man (1980), became a cultural phenomenon in arcades and home consoles, while Animal Crossing: New Horizons (2020) soared in popularity due to its timely pandemic-era release.
One major takeaway from the study? Nintendo dominates. More than half of the top-grossing titles were published by Nintendo or its affiliates, including Super Mario, Zelda, Wii Sports, and Tetris. This is particularly impressive considering Nintendo’s exclusivity to its own consoles, like the Switch and GameBoy.
As digital sales continue to evolve, tracking game profits may become more complex, but one thing is clear: gaming is bigger than ever, and these legendary titles prove that great gameplay and massive sales go hand in hand.
