Highest Grossing Video Games
Dungeon Fighter Online, a beat ’em up, has grossed $22 billion worldwide as of 2023, becoming the highest-grossing video game of all time. It surpassed the records held by Space Invaders and Pac-Man. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom seems to be the surefire Game of the Year for 2023. Dungeon Fighter Online combines classic 2D action with role-playing elements, attracting millions of players globally. Despite facing challenges, it has shown resilience, bouncing back and achieving the title of the highest grossing video game of all time in 2023. Pac-Man, one of the most iconic games in history, started as a simple coin-operated arcade game back in 1980. It has earned $19.2 Billion.
Top Grossing Video Games
Mario has made Nintendo a lot of money over the years, with the Super Mario series alone bringing in nearly $15.9 billion. Call of Duty continues to gain more traction over time. The Wii console appealed to a novice gamer audience in a family-focused environment.
Best-Selling Video Games
- Minecraft is the best-selling video game ever, selling more than 300 million copies.
- Grand Theft Auto V and EA’s Tetris have sold over 100 million copies each.
- The best-selling game on a single platform is Wii Sports, with nearly 83 million sales.
- Over half of the top 50 best-selling video games were developed or published by Nintendo.
The Number 1 Best-Selling Game
Minecraft
With over 238 million copies sold, Minecraft is the number 1 best-selling video game of all time. It is a sandbox video game created by Markus “Notch” Persson in 2009 for a wide range of platforms. The game allows players to play freely, with no set missions. This freedom is part of why it is so popular. Its blocky, procedurally generated 3D world also makes it unique.
Grand Theft Auto V
Grand Theft Auto 5 has sold over 185 million units, making it the best-selling console/PC-only game ever. Its online mode, Grand Theft Auto Online, has been instrumental. Released in 2013, it quickly reached $1 billion in revenue faster than any other entertainment release in history.
Red Dead Redemption 2
In 2018, Red Dead Redemption 2 sold 50 million copies. The game is a prequel to 2010’s Red Dead Redemption, going back to explain events leading up to that game. Set in 1899’s American West, its sprawling open world enticed many players.
Pokémon Red/Blue/Green/Yellow
With 47.25 million copies sold, Pokémon Red/Blue/Green/Yellow have an enduring popularity beyond sales numbers. Fans and critics alike consider these 1996 Game Boy releases to be among the best video games ever made.
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim has sold 60 million copies since its 2011 release. Expanding upon The Elder Scrolls open world RPG formula, the game continues to enthrall gamers.