Best-selling RPGs
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim tops this ranking with over 60 million copies, ahead of Stardew Valley (50 million copies) and Cyberpunk 2077 (over 40 million copies). Copies sold, according to publishers' latest official figures. 85 games ranked.
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| # | Game | Number | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimAll editions and platforms since 2011 | over 60 million copies | June 2023 | Nintendo Life |
| 2 | Stardew ValleyCopies sold, all platforms | 50 million copies | February 2026 | ConcernedApe (stardewvalley.net) |
| 3 | Cyberpunk 2077Lifetime base game sales, all platforms (excluding the Phantom Liberty expansion) | over 40 million copies | September 2026 | CD PROJEKT RED |
| 4 | Hogwarts LegacyLifetime sales, all platforms (PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, Xbox Series, Switch, Switch 2) | over 40 million copies | December 2025 | Gematsu |
| 5 | Fallout 4Copies sold (lifetime) | over 35 million copies | July 2026 | VGC |
| 6 | Elden RingWorldwide shipments + digital sales, all platforms (base game) | over 30 million copies | April 2025 | Gematsu |
| 7 | Pokémon Scarlet and VioletLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Scarlet and Violet combined, Nintendo Switch | 28.46 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 8 | Pokémon Sword and Pokémon ShieldLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Sword + Shield combined, Nintendo Switch | 27.26 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 9 | Monster Hunter: WorldLifetime sales (shipments + digital) of the base game only, PS4/Xbox One/PC; excluding Iceborne Master Edition | 22.4 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 10 | Final Fantasy XLifetime worldwide sales (shipments + downloads), all versions including HD Remaster | over 20.8 million copies | September 2021 | Famitsu |
| 11 | Baldur's Gate 3Lifetime sales, all platforms | over 20 million copies | December 2025 | GamingBolt |
| 12 | Borderlands 2Units shipped (sell-in), all platforms, "around" 20M | 20 million copies | May 2019 | GameSpot |
| 13 | Monster Hunter RiseLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms (excluding the Sunbreak expansion) | 19.3 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 14 | Pokémon Diamond and PearlLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Diamond + Pearl combined, Nintendo DS | 17.67 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 15 | Pokémon X and YLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of Pokémon X + Pokémon Y, Nintendo 3DS | 16.8 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 16 | Pokémon Sun and MoonLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) of both versions, Nintendo 3DS, physical + digital | 16.34 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 17 | Pokémon Ruby and SapphireLifetime worldwide sales of both versions (Ruby + Sapphire), Game Boy Advance | 16.22 million copies | May 2014 | Siliconera |
| 18 | Pokémon Black and WhiteLifetime worldwide sales, Nintendo DS (Black + White combined) | 15.64 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 19 | Ring Fit AdventureLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch | 15.38 million copies | March 2023 | Nintendo |
| 20 | Borderlands 3Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), all platforms | over 15 million copies | December 2021 | GRYOnline.pl |
| 21 | Pokémon Legends: ArceusLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch | 14.83 million copies | March 2023 | Nintendo |
| 22 | Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha SapphireLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Omega Ruby + Alpha Sapphire combined, Nintendo 3DS | 14.68 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 23 | Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining PearlLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), both versions combined, Nintendo Switch | 14.65 million copies | March 2022 | Video Games Chronicle |
| 24 | Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!Lifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch, both versions combined | 13.28 million copies | March 2021 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 25 | Pokémon Legends: Z-ALifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Switch + Switch 2 Edition | 13.09 million copies | June 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 26 | Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilverLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), both versions, Nintendo DS | 12.72 million copies | March 2024 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 27 | Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreenLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Game Boy Advance, both versions combined | 11.82 million copies | March 2008 | Nintendo |
| 28 | Monster Hunter WildsLifetime sales (shipments + digital), PS5/Xbox Series/PC | 11.8 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 29 | Dark Souls IIILifetime worldwide sales (physical shipments + downloads) | over 10 million copies | May 2020 | FromSoftware |
| 30 | Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2Cumulative shipments worldwide | over 10 million copies | May 2023 | Bandai Namco Entertainment America (via Anime News Network) |
| 31 | Final Fantasy XVCumulative worldwide sales, all versions and platforms | over 10 million copies | May 2022 | Push Square |
| 32 | Horizon Zero DawnLifetime worldwide sales (PS4), two years after launch | over 10 million copies | February 2019 | PlayStation.Blog |
| 33 | NieR: AutomataLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms (physical + digital) | over 10 million copies | February 2026 | GamesRadar+ |
| 34 | The WitcherCumulative sales since 2007, all editions | 10 million copies | January 2026 | GRYOnline.pl |
| 35 | Final Fantasy VIIWorldwide sales of the PlayStation version, end of 2005 (incl. 4M in Japan) | 9.8 million copies | December 2005 | Square Enix |
| 36 | Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra MoonCumulative worldwide sales of both versions (Ultra Sun + Ultra Moon) | 9.28 million copies | March 2026 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 37 | Dragon Quest XI: Echoes of an Elusive AgeWorldwide shipments + digital sales, all versions (incl. XI S), all platforms | over 9 million copies | January 2026 | Twisted Voxel |
| 38 | Final Fantasy IXCumulative sales across all versions (shipments + downloads) | over 8.9 million copies | March 2025 | PR TIMES (Intermestic / Zoff) |
| 39 | Horizon Forbidden WestCopies sold on PS4 + PS5, worldwide | over 8.4 million copies | April 2023 | Video Games Chronicle |
| 40 | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33Copies sold, all platforms | over 8 million copies | April 2026 | Sandfall Interactive / Kepler (compte X officiel du jeu) |
| 41 | Dragon Ball Z: KakarotCumulative shipments and digital sales, all platforms | over 8 million copies | July 2024 | Gematsu |
| 42 | Kingdom Come: DeliveranceLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms | over 8 million copies | November 2024 | Radio Times |
| 43 | Pokémon PlatinumWorldwide cumulative sales, Nintendo DS | 7.43 million copies | March 2011 | Siliconera |
| 44 | Pokémon EmeraldLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in) as of 31 March 2007, Game Boy Advance | 6.32 million copies | March 2007 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 45 | Kingdom Come: Deliverance IILifetime sales, all platforms | over 6 million copies | June 2026 | Warhorse Studios / Deep Silver (via Gamespress) |
| 46 | Chrono TriggerCumulative sales, all versions | over 5 million copies | March 2025 | Push Square |
| 47 | South Park: The Stick of TruthUnits shipped (sell-in), all platforms, February 2016 | 5 million copies | February 2016 | Game Informer |
| 48 | Dragon's Dogma: Dark ArisenLifetime sales of the 2013 PS3/Xbox 360 release (including digital) | 4.3 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 49 | Dragon's Dogma 2Cumulative sales (sell-in), all platforms, physical + digital | 4.2 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 50 | Mirror 2: Project XCopies sold, DLC included (per the studio) | 4.2 million copies | March 2023 | KAGAMI WORKs |
| 51 | Crusader Kings IIICumulative sales, all platforms | over 4 million copies | April 2025 | PC Gamer |
| 52 | Diablo IICopies sold (sell-through, NPD + retailers) | 4 million copies | July 2001 | PureDiablo (reproduction du communiqué Blizzard) |
| 53 | Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed KingCumulative worldwide shipments, PlayStation 2 (early 2006) | over 4 million copies | January 2006 | GameSpot |
| 54 | Kingdom HeartsWorldwide cumulative sales, PS2 (including Final Mix in Japan) | over 4 million copies | March 2004 | RPGFan |
| 55 | Kingdom Hearts IIUnits shipped worldwide as of March 31, 2007 | over 4 million copies | March 2007 | Square Enix |
| 56 | Lies of PLifetime "franchise" sales (game + Overture DLC, possibly counted together), all platforms | over 4 million copies | March 2026 | RPG Site |
| 57 | The Elder Scrolls III: MorrowindCumulative sales, all platforms (PC, Xbox), August 2005 | over 4 million copies | August 2005 | Bethesda Softworks (elderscrolls.com) |
| 58 | Monster Hunter Freedom UniteCumulative sales (PSP + download), including the Japanese version Monster Hunter Portable 2nd G | 3.8 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 59 | Dragon Age: OriginsUnits shipped (sell-in) worldwide, February 2010 | over 3.2 million copies | February 2010 | Electronic Arts / BioWare |
| 60 | Fire Emblem: Three HousesLifetime worldwide sales (sell-in), Nintendo Switch | 3.02 million copies | June 2020 | Nintendo Life |
| 61 | BastionCumulative sales, all platforms | over 3 million copies | January 2015 | GameSpot |
| 62 | Dead Island 2Lifetime sales, all platforms, May 2024 | 3 million copies | May 2024 | GamesIndustry.biz |
| 63 | KenshiCumulative sales (PC) | over 3 million copies | May 2026 | PC Gamer |
| 64 | Persona 3 ReloadLifetime worldwide sales, all platforms | over 3 million copies | June 2026 | RPG Site |
| 65 | Tales of AriseWorldwide shipments + digital sales | over 3 million copies | February 2024 | Gematsu |
| 66 | Monster Hunter Stories 2: Wings of RuinCumulative sales (Capcom Platinum Titles), all platforms | 2.7 million copies | June 2026 | Capcom |
| 67 | Dark Souls IIWorldwide sales, all platforms, April 2015 | 2.5 million copies | April 2015 | PlayStation Universe |
| 68 | Lords of the FallenCumulative sales as of end of February 2026 | over 2.5 million copies | February 2026 | Gematsu |
| 69 | Nioh 2 – The Complete EditionNioh 2 cumulative shipments and digital sales, all platforms (PS4, PS5, PC) | over 2.5 million copies | February 2022 | Gematsu |
| 70 | Persona 4 GoldenCumulative sales, Vita + PC (Steam) | 2.5 million copies | June 2021 | Crunchyroll News |
| 71 | Metaphor: ReFantazioWorldwide cumulative sales through March 2026 (all platforms) | 2.46 million copies | March 2026 | Persona Central |
| 72 | Dark SoulsLifetime worldwide sales (PS3, Xbox 360, PC) as of April 2013 | over 2.3 million copies | April 2013 | Eurogamer |
| 73 | Granblue Fantasy: RelinkShipments and digital sales, all platforms | over 2 million copies | July 2025 | Gematsu |
| 74 | No Rest for the WickedCumulative early access sales | over 2 million copies | July 2026 | Moon Studios (Steam) |
| 75 | Pathfinder: Kingmaker — Enhanced Plus EditionCumulative sales, all platforms | over 2 million copies | January 2025 | Game World Observer |
| 76 | Secret of ManaUnits shipped (Japan + overseas), Super Nintendo | 1.83 million copies | March 2003 | Square Enix |
| 77 | Xenoblade Chronicles 3Worldwide sales (sell-in) as of 30 September 2022, two months after launch | 1.72 million copies | September 2022 | Nintendo Co., Ltd. |
| 78 | The Witcher 2: Assassins of KingsCumulative sales, PC + Xbox 360, May 2012 | 1.7 million copies | May 2012 | Legit Reviews |
| 79 | Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of SkyCumulative worldwide sales, end of March 2010 | 1.4 million copies | March 2010 | Nintendo |
| 80 | Gujian3Cumulative sales (mostly China), July 2020 | 1.3 million copies | July 2020 | PC Gamer |
| 81 | Darkest DungeonLifetime sales, all platforms (late 2016) | over 1 million copies | November 2016 | Game Developer (blog Red Hook Studios) |
| 82 | Grim DawnCumulative sales announced by Crate (May 2017) | over 1 million copies | May 2017 | Kotaku Australia |
| 83 | OMORICumulative sales, all platforms | 1 million copies | December 2022 | GamingBolt |
| 84 | TransistorCumulative sales, all platforms, a year and a half after release | over 1 million copies | December 2015 | Supergiant Games |
| 85 | Volcano PrincessCumulative sales, about 2.5 months after launch | over 600,000 copies | July 2023 | 3DM |
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