Highlights
Nintendo Switch has a strong lineup of best-selling games, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe leading the pack with 55.46 million units sold.
The Switch has seen exceptional performance from enhanced Wii U titles like Mario Kart 8 Deluxe and New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe.
In the future, games like Pokemon Scarlet and Violet and The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom have the potential to climb higher on the best-selling list.
Nintendo's latest financial reports have unveiled an updated ranking of the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch games since the console's launch in 2017. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild made a strong debut as a release title in 2017, and Nintendo has continued to support its innovative hybrid console with a consistent flow of new game releases.
Following the underwhelming performance of the Wii U, Nintendo has ensured that there is never a shortage of games to enjoy on the Switch. In addition to fresh releases, the Switch's library has been enriched with improved versions of Wii U games and access to timeless classics through the Switch Online service. For those interested in the success of Nintendo's games on the platform, the company has recently published an updated list of the all-time top 10 best-selling Switch games.
Best-Selling Nintendo Switch Games of All Time
The top-selling game is Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, which has an astonishing sales figure of 55.46 million units. Following closely behind is Animal Crossing: New Horizons, with 42.79 million units sold. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has reached a sales milestone of 31.77 million units. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild has an impressive sales figure of 30.65 million units. Super Mario Odyssey has sold a substantial 26.44 million units. Pokemon Sword and Shield have achieved a commendable sales figure of 25.92 million units. Pokemon Scarlet and Violet have garnered a sizable 22.66 million units in sales. Super Mario Party has sold 19.39 million units so far. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom has reached a sales figure of 18.51 million units. Lastly, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe has sold 16.17 million units.
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe - 55.46 million
Animal Crossing: New Horizons - 42.79 million
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate - 31.77 million
The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild - 30.65 million
Super Mario Odyssey - 26.44 million
Pokemon Sword and Shield - 25.92 million
Pokemon Scarlet and Violet - 22.66 million
Super Mario Party - 19.39 million
The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom - 18.51 million
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, with a total of 16.17 million copies sold, stands out as one of the top games in the lineup. Two of the games included in this count are improved versions of titles initially launched on the Wii U. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe, originally an exclusive for the Wii U, was reworked and enhanced by Nintendo for the Switch, resulting in its status as the best-selling game on the platform. This highly popular kart racing game not only received new content but also continues to receive updates with fresh tracks. Similarly, New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, once a Wii U game, was wisely chosen by Nintendo to be ported to the Switch, considering the underperformance of the Wii U compared to its successor console.
It is highly likely that by this time next year, the lineup of the top 10 bestselling Switch games will undergo significant changes. The record-breaking sales of Pokemon Scarlet and Violet indicate that they will undoubtedly climb up the charts. Similarly, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, which has been available for only a few months, has already soared to the top 10. Furthermore, given the remarkable success of New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe, it is a safe assumption that Super Mario Bros. Wonder will also achieve tremendous popularity and secure a spot among the top 10 bestselling Switch games in the near future.
