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Best-selling games of the 2010s

Minecraft tops this ranking with over 425 million copies, ahead of Grand Theft Auto V (over 230 million copies) and Red Dead Redemption 2 (over 85 million copies). Copies sold, according to publishers' latest official figures. 151 games ranked.

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1MinecraftAll editions and platforms combinedover 425 million copiesSeptember 2026GamesRadar+
2Grand Theft Auto VWorldwide sell-in, all platforms (includes access to GTA Online)over 230 million copiesJune 2026Take-Two Interactive (SEC)
3Red Dead Redemption 2Worldwide sell-in, all platformsover 85 million copiesJune 2026Take-Two Interactive (SEC)
4PUBG: BattlegroundsPaid copies sold on PC + consoles, before going free-to-playover 75 million copiesJanuary 2022KRAFTON
5Mario Kart 8 DeluxeLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, physical + digital71.53 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
6The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimAll editions and platforms since 2011over 60 million copiesJune 2023Nintendo Life
7Human: Fall FlatCumulative sales, all platforms58 million copiesDecember 2025No Brakes Games / Curve Games (Steam)
8Stardew ValleyCopies sold, all platforms50 million copiesFebruary 2026ConcernedApe (stardewvalley.net)
9Call of Duty: Black Ops IIICumulative sales, all platforms (Activision court filing, late 2024)over 43 million copiesDecember 2024GamingBolt
10Call of Duty: Modern WarfareCopies sold (lifetime)41 million copiesDecember 2024Game File
11TerrariaPC only39.6 million copiesMay 2026GamesRadar+
12Super Smash Bros. UltimateLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, physical + digital38.14 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
13Fallout 4Copies sold (lifetime)over 35 million copiesJuly 2026VGC
14The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch version only (excluding Wii U)34.06 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
15Super Mario OdysseyLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, physical + digital30.8 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
16Pokémon Sword and Pokémon ShieldLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Sword + Shield combined, Nintendo Switch27.26 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
17God of War (2018)Lifetime sales, PS4 + PC, worldwideover 23 million copiesNovember 2022Gematsu
18Monster Hunter: WorldLifetime sales (shipments + digital) of the base game only, PS4/Xbox One/PC; excluding Iceborne Master Edition22.4 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
19Super Mario PartyLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch21.36 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
20Borderlands 2Units shipped (sell-in), all platforms, "around" 20M20 million copiesMay 2019GameSpot
21Dying LightCumulative sales, all platforms, April 2022over 20 million copiesApril 2022Push Square
22Resident Evil 2 (2019)Lifetime sales (shipments + digital) of the 2019 remake, all platforms19.7 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
23New Super Mario Bros. U DeluxeLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, physical + digital19.1 million copiesJune 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
24Mario Kart 7Worldwide cumulative sales (sell-in, incl. hardware bundles)18.99 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
25Resident Evil 7: BiohazardLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms (physical + digital)18.4 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
26Pokémon X and YLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of Pokémon X + Pokémon Y, Nintendo 3DS16.8 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
27Pokémon Sun and MoonLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of both versions, Nintendo 3DS, physical + digital16.34 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
28Pokémon Black and WhiteLifetime worldwide sales, Nintendo DS (Black + White combined)15.64 million copiesMarch 2024Nintendo Co., Ltd.
29Ring Fit AdventureLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch15.38 million copiesMarch 2023Nintendo
30Battlefield 3Copies shipped (sell-in), all platforms, May 201215 million copiesMay 2012GamingBolt
31Borderlands 3Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), all platformsover 15 million copiesDecember 2021GRYOnline.pl
32Detroit: Become HumanLifetime sales, PS4 + PCover 15 million copiesJanuary 2026Push Square
33Hollow KnightCumulative sales, approximately, all platforms (per Team Cherry, August 2025)15 million copiesAugust 2025Nintendo Life
34Mortal Kombat 11Worldwide cumulative sales, all platformsover 15 million copiesOctober 2022Warner Bros. Games (via Games Press)
35Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Omega Ruby + Alpha Sapphire combined, Nintendo 3DS14.68 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
36Tomb RaiderCumulative sales, all versions (incl. Definitive Edition)14.5 million copiesOctober 2021Square Enix (site Tomb Raider 25th Anniversary)
37Luigi's Mansion 3Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch14.25 million copiesMarch 2024GamesMarket
38New Super Mario Bros. 2Cumulative sales (Nintendo 3DS), including downloads13.42 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
39Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, both versions combined13.28 million copiesMarch 2021Nintendo Co., Ltd.
40Marvel's Spider-Man (2018)Copies sold on PS4, worldwideover 13.2 million copiesJuly 2019Sony Interactive Entertainment
41Animal Crossing: New LeafLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo 3DS, including Welcome amiibo13.07 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
42A Way OutCumulative sales, all platforms13 million copiesApril 2026TechRaptor
43Euro Truck Simulator 2Cumulative base-game sales (excluding DLC), PCover 13 million copiesOctober 2022GamingOnLinux
44Super Mario 3D LandCumulative worldwide sales (Nintendo consolidated)12.89 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
45Assassin's Creed IIICumulative sales, retail + digital, all platformsover 12.5 million copiesMay 2013MCV/DEVELOP
46Splatoon 2Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, as of June 30, 202112.45 million copiesJune 2021Nintendo Co., Ltd.
47Devil May Cry 5Lifetime sales (original edition PS4/Xbox One/PC, physical + digital), excluding Special Edition12.3 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
48Green HellCopies sold, all platformsover 12 million copiesMay 2026Creepy Jar (annonce Steam)
49Naruto Shippuden: Ultimate Ninja Storm 4Cumulative sales per a December 2022 Bandai Namco reportover 12 million copiesDecember 2022Everyeye.it
50NBA 2K20Units sold in (shipped), all platforms, May 2020over 12 million copiesMay 2020The Motley Fool (transcription)
51Gran Turismo 5Lifetime worldwide sales, PS311.95 million copiesApril 2018Polyphony Digital
52Rise of the Tomb RaiderCumulative sales, all platforms11.8 million copiesMay 2021Square Enix
53Tekken 7Cumulative worldwide sales, all platformsover 11.8 million copiesFebruary 2024Bandai Namco Entertainment Europe
54Resident Evil 6Original PS3 / Xbox 360 version (and digital), excluding PS4/Xbox One and Switch re-releases11.1 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
55Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagSales to retailers and digital, all platforms, May 201411 million copiesMay 2014GamesBeat
56BioShock InfiniteCumulative sales, all platforms11 million copiesMay 2015MCV/DEVELOP
57Red Dead RedemptionUnits shipped (sell-in) since May 2010, including 2M of the standalone Undead Nightmare discover 11 million copiesAugust 2011Game Developer
58Rocket LeagueCopies sold across all platforms (before going free-to-play)10.5 million copiesMarch 2017Game Informer
59Persona 5 / Persona 5 RoyalPersona 5 + Persona 5 Royal combined, worldwide sales (excluding spin-offs Strikers, Tactica, Dancing)over 10.46 million copiesAugust 2025Atlus (Persona Channel)
60Dark Souls IIILifetime worldwide sales (physical shipments + downloads)over 10 million copiesMay 2020FromSoftware
61Dead CellsLifetime sales, all platforms (excluding DLC)over 10 million copiesJune 2023GamesIndustry.biz
62DRAGON BALL FighterZCumulative worldwide shipments and digital salesover 10 million copiesMay 2023Gematsu
63Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2Cumulative shipments worldwideover 10 million copiesMay 2023Bandai Namco Entertainment America (via Anime News Network)
64Far Cry 3Lifetime worldwide sales, all platformsover 10 million copiesOctober 2014Game World Observer
65Far Cry 5Cumulative sales (sell-in), all platforms, March 2020over 10 million copiesMarch 2020Ubisoft (GlobeNewswire)
66Final Fantasy XVCumulative worldwide sales, all versions and platformsover 10 million copiesMay 2022Push Square
67Horizon Zero DawnLifetime worldwide sales (PS4), two years after launchover 10 million copiesFebruary 2019PlayStation.Blog
68Metro ExodusCumulative worldwide sales, all platformsover 10 million copiesFebruary 2024Game Developer
69Muse DashCumulative sales, all platforms (mobile, PC, Switch)over 10 million copiesAugust 2023GoNintendo
70NieR: AutomataLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms (physical + digital)over 10 million copiesFebruary 2026GamesRadar+
71Sekiro: Shadows Die TwiceLifetime worldwide sales, PS4/Xbox One/PC, physical + digital (Steam included)over 10 million copiesSeptember 2023FromSoftware
72Watch Dogs 2Cumulative sales, all platforms, end of fiscal 2019-20over 10 million copiesMarch 2020GameSpot
73Wii PartyCumulative worldwide sales (Nintendo consolidated figure, bundled units included)9.35 million copiesSeptember 2022Nintendo Co., Ltd.
74Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonCumulative worldwide sales of both versions (Ultra Sun + Ultra Moon)9.28 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
75Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeWorldwide shipments + digital sales, all versions (incl. XI S), all platformsover 9 million copiesJanuary 2026Twisted Voxel
76RustLifetime sales, PC (Steam), since early access (2013)9 million copiesDecember 2019PC Gamer
77Watch DogsCopies shipped (sell-in), all platforms, five months after release9 million copiesOctober 2014MCV/DEVELOP
78Kingdom Come: DeliveranceLifetime worldwide sales, all platformsover 8 million copiesNovember 2024Radio Times
79Star Wars Jedi: Fallen OrderUnits sold as of Dec. 31, 2019 (approx., top of the 6-8M range)8 million copiesDecember 2019The Motley Fool
80Street Fighter VCumulative sales, all editions (PS4, PC, digital)8 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
81Assassin's Creed BrotherhoodUnits sold (sell-in) as of March 31, 2011, all platforms7.2 million copiesMarch 2011Gematsu
82Super Mario Maker 2Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, as of March 31, 20217.15 million copiesMarch 2021Nintendo Co., Ltd.
83American Truck SimulatorCopies sold (SCS Software press page figure)over 7 million copiesOctober 2026SCS Software
84Just Dance 3Sell-through in three months, Ubisoft internal estimate, all platformsover 7 million copiesJanuary 2012GamesBeat (VentureBeat)
85Star Wars Battlefront IIUnits sold in the launch quarter (Oct-Dec 2017)7 million copiesDecember 2017MP1st
86This War of MineLifetime worldwide sales, all platformsover 7 million copiesMay 202211 bit studios (Games Press)
87Tomodachi LifeWorldwide cumulative sales (sell-in, incl. hardware bundles)6.73 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo Co., Ltd.
88ControlLifetime sales, all platformsover 6 million copiesMarch 2026GamesIndustry.biz
89CupheadCopies sold on Xbox, Switch, PC and Mac (before the PS4 release)over 6 million copiesJuly 2020Studio MDHR (communiqué via Gamespress)
90Heavy RainCumulative salesover 6 million copiesDecember 2023Game World Observer
91Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainShipments + downloads, all platforms, end of 2015over 6 million copiesDecember 2015IGN
92Super Mario 3D WorldWorldwide sales of the Wii U version (excluding the Switch "+ Bowser's Fury" re-release)5.89 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo
93Saints Row: The ThirdCumulative sales, all platforms (excluding the Humble THQ Bundle), sell-in vs sell-through unclear5.5 million copiesDecember 2012GameSpot
94Sid Meier's Civilization VILifetime worldwide sales, all platforms (Take-Two statement, 2019)over 5.5 million copiesAugust 2019PCGamesN
95Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS / Wii ULifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of the Wii U version5.38 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo
96The ForestCumulative PC sales, four years after early access began (November 2018)over 5.3 million copiesNovember 2018Gamasutra
97SubnauticaCumulative sales on PC (Steam, Epic), Xbox One and PS4, excluding free downloads5.23 million copiesJanuary 2020GamesIndustry.biz
98Ace Combat 7: Skies UnknownCumulative sales, all platformsover 5 million copiesNovember 2023Push Square
99FrostpunkCumulative sales, all platforms, over 6 yearsover 5 million copiesApril 2024Game Developer
100Papers, PleaseCumulative sales, all platforms, over 10 years5 million copiesAugust 2023Engadget
101Slime RancherCumulative salesover 5 million copiesJanuary 2022Monomi Park (Steam)
102South Park: The Stick of TruthUnits shipped (sell-in), all platforms, February 20165 million copiesFebruary 2016Game Informer
103The Long DarkCumulative salesover 5 million copiesMarch 2021VG247
104SplatoonLife-to-date sales (Wii U)4.95 million copiesMarch 2026Nintendo
105Batman: Arkham Asylum Game of the Year EditionWorldwide sales of Batman: Arkham Asylum (all editions and platforms), as of 20114.3 million copiesOctober 2011Variety
106Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenLifetime sales of the 2013 PS3/Xbox 360 release (including digital)4.3 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
107Resident Evil Revelations 2Cumulative sales (March 2015 release: PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, Xbox One, PC, digital)4.3 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
108Shadow of the Tomb RaiderLifetime worldwide shipments, all platforms, end of 20184.12 million copiesDecember 2018GamesIndustry.biz
109Beat SaberCumulative base-game sales, all platformsover 4 million copiesFebruary 2021Oculus (Facebook)
110Donkey Kong Country: Tropical FreezeCumulative sales, Wii U + Switch (end of 2018)over 4 million copiesDecember 2018Gamereactor
111Max Payne 3Worldwide copies shipped (sell-in), all platforms, one year after releaseover 4 million copiesMay 2013VideoGamer
112The Legend of Zelda: Skyward SwordSales of the Switch HD version (Skyward Sword HD) as of March 31, 20223.91 million copiesMarch 2022Nintendo
113DmC: Devil May CryCumulative sales (PS3, Xbox 360, digital), excluding Definitive Edition3.6 million copiesJune 2026Capcom
114Alan WakeCumulative sales, Xbox 360 and PC (2015)over 3.2 million copiesApril 2015Polygon
115Fire Emblem: Three HousesLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch3.02 million copiesJune 2020Nintendo Life
116BastionCumulative sales, all platformsover 3 million copiesJanuary 2015GameSpot
117GRISCumulative sales, all platformsover 3 million copiesSeptember 2024Gamereactor
118Jurassic World EvolutionCumulative sales, all platformsover 3 million copiesMarch 2020Gamasutra / Game Developer
119KenshiCumulative sales (PC)over 3 million copiesMay 2026PC Gamer
120Life is StrangeUnique paying players, all platformsover 3 million copiesMay 2017DONTNOD Entertainment (Steam)
121LimboCumulative sales, all platforms available at the time (before iOS)over 3 million copiesJune 2013Polygon
122The Binding of IsaacCumulative sales (including bundle and DRM-free sales)over 3 million copiesJuly 2014IGN
123Dark Souls IIWorldwide sales, all platforms, April 20152.5 million copiesApril 2015PlayStation Universe
124FirewatchCumulative sales, all platformsover 2.5 million copiesMay 2018Rock Paper Shotgun
125Persona 4 GoldenCumulative sales, Vita + PC (Steam)2.5 million copiesJune 2021Crunchyroll News
126StarboundCumulative sales, early access includedover 2.5 million copiesJanuary 2017Gamasutra
127Dark SoulsLifetime worldwide sales (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) as of April 2013over 2.3 million copiesApril 2013Eurogamer
128Chivalry: Medieval WarfarePC sales, before the console versions2 million copiesOctober 2014Eurogamer
129Kerbal Space ProgramCumulative sales since the 1.0 release (April 2015), announced by Take-Twoover 2 million copiesMay 2017Tom's Hardware
130Little NightmaresLifetime "franchise" sales (in practice the first game, before Little Nightmares II), all platformsover 2 million copiesMay 2020GamesIndustry.biz
131Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus EditionCumulative sales, all platformsover 2 million copiesJanuary 2025Game World Observer
132Project ZomboidCumulative customer base before the Build 41 release (late 2021)over 2 million copiesJanuary 2022GamesIndustry.biz
133SUPERHOTSUPERHOT owners who received Mind Control Delete for free (2020)over 2 million copiesDecember 2020SUPERHOT Team (annonce Steam)
134CelesteCumulative sales, all platforms1.7 million copiesJanuary 2025PC Gamer
135The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsCumulative sales, PC + Xbox 360, May 20121.7 million copiesMay 2012Legit Reviews
136Hotline MiamiCumulative sales, all platforms, May 2015over 1.5 million copiesMay 2015Game Informer
137Metro 2033 ReduxCombined sales of both Metro Redux remasters (Metro 2033 Redux + Metro: Last Light Redux), all platformsover 1.5 million copiesApril 2015GameSpot
138Shovel KnightLifetime sales, all platforms (late 2016)over 1.5 million copiesDecember 2016Gamereactor
139Slay the SpireCumulative sales (mostly PC/Steam), March 2019over 1.5 million copiesMarch 2019GamesBeat (VentureBeat)
140Conan Exiles EnhancedCumulative sales (July 2018, two months after 1.0)over 1.4 million copiesJuly 2018GamesIndustry.biz
141Gujian3Cumulative sales (mostly China), July 20201.3 million copiesJuly 2020PC Gamer
142Trine: Enchanted EditionSales of the original Trine (2009), all platforms, by December 20111.1 million copiesDecember 2011IndustryGamers
143Nintendo LaboCumulative sales of Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit (starter kit), Nintendo Switch1.09 million copiesMarch 2019Nintendo Co., Ltd.
144Crusader Kings IICumulative base-game sales (PC, Mac, Linux)over 1 million copiesSeptember 2014Gamasutra
145Darkest DungeonLifetime sales, all platforms (late 2016)over 1 million copiesNovember 2016Game Developer (blog Red Hook Studios)
146Grim DawnCumulative sales announced by Crate (May 2017)over 1 million copiesMay 2017Kotaku Australia
147Jetpack JoyridePaid iOS sales (at $1) before going free (mid-December 2011)1 million copiesDecember 2011Engadget
148Monaco: What's Yours Is MineCumulative sales, about 17 months after launchover 1 million copiesSeptember 2014Destructoid
149The Stanley ParableCopies sold one year after release (October 2014)over 1 million copiesOctober 2014VG247
150TransistorCumulative sales, all platforms, a year and a half after releaseover 1 million copiesDecember 2015Supergiant Games
151Brothers - A Tale of Two SonsCopies sold, January 2015 (all platforms)over 800,000 copiesJanuary 2015GamesIndustry.biz

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