Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games Ever: The Global Gaming Legends
From block-building adventures to open-world epics, these top 10 best-selling video games have left an undeniable mark on the industry and captivated millions of players around the globe.
Video games have evolved from simple pixelated fun to massive multimedia empires. Across consoles, PCs, and mobile platforms, a handful of games have reached legendary status by selling tens — even hundreds — of millions of copies. These titles have not only shaped the gaming industry but also redefined entertainment as we know it. Here are the top 10 best-selling video games of all time, ranked by total units sold worldwide.
1. Minecraft
Units Sold: Over 300 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: With endless creative possibilities, multiplayer modes, and cross-generational appeal, Minecraft remains a global phenomenon since its release in 2011.
2. Grand Theft Auto V
Units Sold: Over 185 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: An open-world masterpiece filled with story-driven missions, online multiplayer chaos, and near-endless modding potential.
3. Tetris (EA Mobile Version)
Units Sold: Over 100 million
Platform: Mobile
Why It’s Popular: A timeless puzzle game with simple mechanics that took the mobile world by storm during the early smartphone era.
4. Wii Sports
Units Sold: Over 82 million
Platform: Nintendo Wii
Why It’s Popular: Bundled with the Wii console, its intuitive motion controls and family-friendly mini-games made it a household hit.
5. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG)
Units Sold: Over 75 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: One of the first games to popularize the battle royale genre, sparking a global competitive gaming trend.
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
Units Sold: Over 63 million
Platform: Nintendo Switch
Why It’s Popular: The ultimate arcade racer packed with iconic characters, tight controls, and endless replay value.
7. Red Dead Redemption 2
Units Sold: Over 61 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: A cinematic western epic praised for its story, realism, and immersive open world.
8. Pokémon Red/Blue/Green/Yellow
Units Sold: Over 60 million (combined)
Platform: Game Boy
Why It’s Popular: The originals that started the Pokémon craze, sparking decades of games, anime, and merchandise.
9. Terraria
Units Sold: Over 53 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: A 2D sandbox adventure game with crafting, combat, exploration, and endless content updates.
10. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Units Sold: Over 50 million
Platform: Multi-platform
Why It’s Popular: A critically acclaimed RPG with deep storytelling, complex characters, and rich gameplay.
