Best-Selling Video Games of All Time (2026)
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What are the best-selling video games of all time? This page ranks them for 2026 — with the caveat that Tetris and Minecraft are debated for the top spot depending on how versions are counted.
Key Takeaways for Journalists
- Tetris (~520M across all versions) and Minecraft (350M+) top the all-time list.
- GTA V (~225M) is the best-selling game on modern consoles.
- Wii Sports (~83M) is the best-selling single-platform game.
- PUBG (~75M) and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (~67M) round out the top tier.
- The list is dominated by sandbox, party and open-world titles.
- Minecraft is the best-selling single game (one title, all platforms).
What Is the Best-Selling Video Game of All Time?
It depends how you count. Tetris, combining every version across four decades, is estimated at around 520 million — but as a single, unified game, Minecraft (350 million-plus, up to ~400M by some counts) is the best-seller. Below them, GTA V (~225M) is the best-selling game ever released on modern consoles.
| # | Game | Copies sold | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tetris (all versions) | ~520 million | Combined across platforms |
| 2 | Minecraft | 350M+ (up to 400M) | Best-selling single game |
| 3 | Grand Theft Auto V | ~225 million | Best-selling on modern consoles |
| 4 | Wii Sports | ~83 million | Best-selling single-platform |
| 5 | PUBG: Battlegrounds | ~75 million | Premium version |
| 6 | Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | ~67 million | Best-selling Mario Kart |
Why These Games?
The list is dominated by games that appeal far beyond the traditional ‘gamer’: sandbox creativity (Minecraft), pick-up-and-play puzzles (Tetris), party gaming (Wii Sports, Mario Kart) and cultural-phenomenon open worlds (GTA V). Each broke out of the core audience into the mainstream — the key to selling hundreds of millions.
Dive Deeper
For the full picture on the biggest titles, see our dedicated research on Minecraft, GTA sales and the best-selling Switch games.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-selling video game of all time?
It’s debated: Tetris (~520M across all versions) or Minecraft (350M+ as a single game). GTA V (~225M) is the best-seller on modern consoles.
How many copies has Minecraft sold?
Over 350 million copies (some counts put it near 400M), making it the best-selling single video game ever.
Is GTA 5 the best-selling game?
GTA V (~225M) is the third best-selling game of all time and the best-seller on modern consoles, behind Tetris and Minecraft.
What is the best-selling console-exclusive game?
Wii Sports (~83 million) is the best-selling single-platform game, though it was largely bundled with the Wii.
Methodology & Sourcing
Figures are from publisher announcements, Statista and Wikipedia’s best-selling-games records. Tetris totals combine many versions; Minecraft is counted as a single game across platforms (sources range 350–400M). Rounded and updated as new sales are reported.
Sources
- Wikipedia — List of best-selling video games
- Statista — all-time best-selling games
- Publisher sales announcements (Mojang, Take-Two, Nintendo)
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