List of best-selling video games

A list of best-selling video games ranks individual games by reported unit sales, usually combining sales across physical and digital releases and sometimes across multiple platforms or versions.

A list of best-selling video games ranks individual games by reported unit sales, usually combining sales across physical and digital releases and sometimes across multiple platforms or versions. Rankings vary by source and methodology, but *Tetris*, *Minecraft*, and *Grand Theft Auto V* are consistently among the top-selling titles. Canadian readers are likely to encounter these rankings through major global publishers and platform releases that were widely sold in Canada; several of the top-selling titles, including *Minecraft*, *Mario Kart*, and *Wii Sports*, were major sellers in the Canadian market as well.

Definition and methodology

This topic covers rankings of video games by reported sales. Different lists may count only standalone releases, combine multiple editions, or include mobile downloads and bundles, which can change the order.

All-time leaders

The most frequently cited leaders are *Tetris*, *Minecraft*, and *Grand Theft Auto V*. The exact ranking depends on whether all versions of *Tetris* are combined or only a specific edition is counted.

Platform-specific records

Some games are notable for sales on a single system rather than across all platforms. *Wii Sports* is the best-selling game on one console, with nearly 83 million copies sold on Wii.

Why rankings differ

Sales figures come from publishers, media compilations, and later updates, so totals are not always directly comparable. The inclusion of mobile versions, remasters, and bundle sales is a major source of variation.