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Circana (NPD) Full Year Software Top 20 Results from 1995 to 2022 (Ranked by Revenue)

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Sales data via our good friends from InstallBase and NPD:

Placement19951996199719981999
1Mortal Kombat IIISuper Mario 64Mario Kart 64The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeDonkey Kong 64
2Madden Nfl 96Mortal Kombat TrilogySuper Mario 64007: Goldeneye (N64)Pokemon: Red/Blue
3Nba Jam Trnmt EdtMadden NFL 97 [EA Sports]Star FoxWWE WarzonePokemon Red
4All pre-2000 titles onlyDonkey Kong Country 2007: Goldeneye (N64)NFL BlitzPokemon Snap
5Mortal Kombat IIMadden Nfl 97Diddy Kong RacingWCW/NWO RevengePokemon Yellow
6Donkey Kong CountryKiller InstinctStar Wars Shadow Of EmpireResident Evil 2Super Smash Bros.
7Lion KingNBA Live 97Final Fantasy VIIBanjo-KazooieWWE Attitude
8MystWave RaceTurok: Dinosaur HunterGran TurismoPokemon: Pinball
9Nba Live 96Star Wars Shadow Of EmpireCruisin USAMadden NFL 99 [EA Sports]The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
10Killer InstinctNba Live 96Wave RaceSuper Mario 64Mario Party
1196 NhlDonkey Kong Country 3NFL Qtrback Club 98Tekken 3Driver
12Yoshi's IslandMystMadden NFL 98 [EA Sports]Mario Kart 64Final Fantasy VIII
13Donkey Kong Country 2All pre-2000 titles onlyTomb Raider 2Metal Gear SolidMadden NFL 2000 [EA Sports]
14Toy Story [Disney's]Resident EvilNFL GameDay 98Yoshi's StoryStar Wars: Episode I: Racer
15NBA Live 95Mortal Kombat IIINba Live 981080 SnowboardingNFL Blitz 2000
16Primal RageTekken 2Madden Football 64NFL GameDay 99WWE Wrestlemania 2000
17Donkey Kong LandToy StoryRiven: The Sequel to MystCrash Bandicoot 3: WarpedReady 2 Rumble: Boxing
18College Football UsaUltimate Mk3Tomb RaiderTomb Raider III: Adventures of Lara Croft007: Goldeneye (N64)
19Doom IISuper Mario RpgNBA HangtimeStar Wars: Rogue SquadronGran Turismo
20Batman ForeverPilotWingsFlight Simulator For Windows 95WCW Vs NWO:World TourSyphon Filter
Placement20002001200220032004
1Pokemon Gold/SilverMadden NFL 2002 [EA Sports]Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityMadden NFL 2004 [EA Sports]Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
2Pokemon StadiumGrand Theft Auto IIIMadden NFL 2003 [EA Sports]Need for Speed: UndergroundHalo 2
3Tony Hawk's Pro SkaterTony Hawk's Pro Skater 2Grand Theft Auto IIIPokemon: Ruby/SapphireMadden NFL 2005 [EA Sports]
4Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 2Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Spider-Man: The MovieEnter the MatrixNeed for Speed: Underground 2
5Legend Zelda:Majora'sHarry Potter and the Sorcerer's StoneMedal of Honor: FrontlineTony Hawk's UndergroundSpider-Man 2
6Madden NFL 2001 [EA Sports]Metal Gear Solid 2: Sons of LibertyHarry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsThe SimsPokemon: FireRed/LeafGreen
7The SimsGran Turismo 3: A-SpecTony Hawk's Pro Skater 4True Crime: Streets of LANCAA Football 2005 [EA Sports]
8Diablo IIThe SimsKingdom Hearts [Disney, Square Enix]Medal of Honor: Rising SunStar Wars: Battlefront
9Pokemon YellowPokemon Gold/SilverNCAA Football 2003 [EA Sports]NCAA Football 2004 [EA Sports]NBA Live 05 [EA Sports]
10Perfect DarkPokemon Stadium 2The Two Towers [The Lord of the Rings]The Legend of Zelda: The Wind WakerMVP Baseball 2004 [EA Sports]
11Mario Party 2NBA Live 02 [EA Sports]007: NightfireNBA Live 04 [EA Sports]Tony Hawk's Underground 2
12WWE No MercyPokemon: Crystal VersionMortal Kombat: Deadly AllianceGrand Theft Auto: Vice CityNeed for Speed: Underground
13WWE SmackdownMax PayneWarCraft III: Reign of ChaosThe Return of the King [The Lord of the Rings]NFL Street
14Gran Turismo 2Halo: Combat EvolvedTony Hawk's Pro Skater 3Mario Kart: Double Dash!!Call of Duty: Finest Hour
15007: The World is Not EnoughFinal Fantasy XHalo: Combat EvolvedSoulCalibur IIThe Sims 2
16Donkey Kong 64Super Mario AdvanceMax PayneNBA Street Vol. 2Shrek 2
17WWE Smackdown 2Madden NFL 2001 [EA Sports]SOCOM: U.S. Navy SealsSplinter Cell [Tom Clancy's]NFL 2K5 [ESPN]
18RollerCoaster TycoonSuper Smash Bros. MeleeSuper Mario SunshineRockstar Games Double Pack: Grand Theft Auto: Grand Theft Auto III + Grand Theft Auto: Vice CityThe Incredibles
19Final Fantasy IXNBA Live 2001 [EA Sports]The SimsThe Simpsons: Hit & RunFight Night 2004 [EA Sports]
20NFL 2K1 [Sega Sports]Luigi's Mansion007: Agent Under FireFinal Fantasy X-2SpongeBob SquarePants: The Movie [Nickelodeon]
Placement20052006200720082009
1Madden NFL 06 [EA Sports]Madden NFL 07 [EA Sports]Guitar Hero III: Legends of RockRock BandCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
2Star Wars: Battlefront IIGears of WarMadden NFL 08 [EA Sports]Guitar Hero: World TourWii Fit
3Call of Duty 2NCAA Football 07 [EA Sports]Guitar Hero IIWii FitNew Super Mario Bros.
4Need for Speed: Most WantedGuitar Hero IICall of Duty 4: Modern WarfareGuitar Hero III: Legends of RockMadden NFL 10 [EA Sports]
5Star Wars: Episode III: Revenge of the SithLEGO Star Wars II: The Original TrilogyHalo 3Madden NFL 09 [EA Sports]Wii Fit Plus
6NCAA Football 06 [EA Sports]Call of Duty 3Wii PlayWii PlayWii Sports Resort
7Gran Turismo 4: The Real Driving SimulatorCarsRock BandCall of Duty: World at WarGuitar Hero: World Tour
8Grand Theft Auto: San AndreasNeed for Speed: CarbonAssassin's CreedGrand Theft Auto IVHalo 3
9NBA Live 06 [EA Sports]Kingdom Hearts II [Disney, Square Enix]Pokemon: Diamond/PearlMario Kart: WiiRock Band 2
10LEGO Star WarsFight Night: Round 3 [EA Sports]Super Mario GalaxySuper Smash Bros. BrawlMario Kart: Wii
11Midnight Club 3: DUB EditionThe Elder Scrolls IV: OblivionMario Party 8Rock Band 2Wii Play
12Pokemon: Emerald VersionGhost Recon: Advanced Warfighter [Tom Clancy's]NCAA Football 08 [EA Sports]Call of Duty 4: Modern WarfareAssassin's Creed II
13The Sims 2The Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessWWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2008: Featuring ECWGears of War 2Resident Evil 5
14Tony Hawk's American WastelandCall of Duty 2World of Warcraft: Burning CrusadeStar Wars: The Force UnleashedCall of Duty: World at War
15MVP Baseball 2005 [EA Sports]Need for Speed: Most WantedTransformers: The GameGuitar Hero: AerosmithUFC 2009: Undisputed
16Resident Evil 4New Super Mario Bros.Spider-Man 3Fallout 3The Beatles: Rock Band
17NintendogsFinal Fantasy XIIThe Legend of Zelda: Twilight PrincessLEGO Indiana Jones: The Original AdventuresDJ Hero
18Need for Speed: Underground 2NintendogsGod of War IIMario & Sonic at the Olympic GamesBatman: Arkham Asylum
19World of WarcraftWWE SmackDown! vs. Raw 2007NintendogsNCAA Football 09 [EA Sports]Left 4 Dead 2
20Splinter Cell: Chaos Theory [Tom Clancy's]Guitar HeroBioshockRainbow Six: Vegas 2 [Tom Clancy's]NCAA Football 10 [EA Sports]
Placement20102011201220132014
1Call of Duty: Black OpsCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Call of Duty: Black Ops IIGrand Theft Auto VCall of Duty: Advanced Warfare
2Halo: ReachThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimHalo 4Call of Duty: GhostsDestiny
3Wii Fit PlusMadden NFL 12 [EA Sports]Madden NFL 13 [EA Sports]Madden NFL 25: 1989 - 2014 [EA Sports]Grand Theft Auto V
4Madden NFL 11 [EA Sports]Battlefield 3Assassin's Creed IIIBattlefield 4Madden NFL 15 [EA Sports]
5New Super Mario Bros.Call of Duty: Black OpsBorderlands 2Assassin's Creed IV: Black FlagWatch Dogs
6Red Dead RedemptionJust Dance 3NBA 2K13NBA 2K14NBA 2K15
7Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2Gears of War 3Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3Call of Duty: Black Ops IISuper Smash Bros. (2014)
8Pokemon: HeartGold/SoulSilverBatman: Arkham CityJust Dance 4Pokemon X/YTitanfall
9Assassin's Creed: BrotherhoodPokemon Black/WhiteMass Effect 3Disney InfinityFIFA 15 [EA Sports]
10NBA 2K11Assassin's Creed: RevelationsSkylanders: GiantsBioshock: InfiniteMinecraft
11Battlefield: Bad Company 2Mortal Kombat (2011)The Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimFIFA 14 [EA Sports]Far Cry 4
12Just Dance 2NBA 2K12FIFA Soccer 13 [EA Sports]Skylanders: Swap ForceCall of Duty: Ghosts
13Super Mario Galaxy 2New Super Mario Bros.Diablo IIIInjustice: Gods Among UsPokemon: Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire
14God of War IIINCAA Football 12 [EA Sports]NCAA Football 13 [EA Sports]The Last of UsMiddle-Earth: Shadow of Mordor
15Starcraft II: Wings of LibertyJust Dance 2New Super Mario Bros.MinecraftDragon Age: Inquisition
16Fallout: New VegasL.A. NoireBattlefield 3Batman: Arkham OriginsDisney Infinity 2.0: Marvel Super Heroes
17Wii Sports ResortZumba FitnessNBA 2K12Just Dance 2014Mario Kart 8
18Mario Kart: WiiFIFA Soccer 12 [EA Sports]Far Cry 3NCAA Football 14 [EA Sports]NBA 2K14
19NCAA Football 11 [EA Sports]Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureLEGO Batman 2: DC Super HeroesNBA 2K13Diablo III
20Final Fantasy XIIIMarvel vs. Capcom 3Skylanders: Spyro's AdventureTomb Raider (2013)Skylanders: Trap Team
Placement20152016201720182019
1Call of Duty: Black Ops IIICall of Duty: Infinite WarfareCall of Duty: WWIIRed Dead Redemption IICall of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
2Fallout 4Battlefield 1NBA 2K18Call of Duty: Black Ops 4NBA 2K20
3Grand Theft Auto VThe Division [Tom Clancy's]Destiny 2NBA 2K19Madden NFL 20 [EA Sports]
4Star Wars: Battlefront (2015)NBA 2K17Madden NFL 18 [EA Sports]Super Smash Bros. UltimatePokemon: Sword/Shield
5Madden NFL 16 [EA Sports]Madden NFL 17 [EA Sports]The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildMadden NFL 19 [EA Sports]Borderlands 3
6NBA 2K16Grand Theft Auto VGrand Theft Auto VMarvel's Spider-Man (Sony)Mortal Kombat 11
7Mortal Kombat XPokemon: Sun/MoonGhost Recon: Wildlands [Tom Clancy's]Far Cry 5Star Wars: Jedi: Fallen Order
8DestinyOverwatchStar Wars: Battlefront II (2017)God of War (2018)Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
9Halo 5: GuardiansThe Elder Scrolls V: SkyrimSuper Mario OdysseyMonster Hunter: WorldKingdom Hearts III [Disney, Square Enix]
10Batman: Arkham KnightCall of Duty: Black Ops IIIMario Kart 8Pokemon: Let's GoThe Division 2 [Tom Clancy's]
11Battlefield: HardlineFIFA 17 [EA Sports]Assassin's Creed: OriginsGrand Theft Auto VMario Kart 8
12FIFA 16 [EA Sports]Final Fantasy XVFIFA 18 [EA Sports]Assassin's Creed: OdysseyGrand Theft Auto V
13Call of Duty: Advanced WarfareDoom (2016)For HonorMario Kart 8Red Dead Redemption II
14Dying LightDark Souls IIIInjustice 2Fallout 76Minecraft
15MinecraftMinecraftHorizon: Zero DawnFIFA 19 [EA Sports]Anthem
16Metal Gear Solid V: The Phantom PainUncharted 4: A Thief's EndMass Effect: AndromedaBattlefield VFIFA 20 [EA Sports]
17The Elder Scrolls: OnlineFar Cry: PrimalResident Evil 7: BiohazardSuper Mario OdysseyResident Evil 2 (2019)
18Dragon Ball: XenoverseTitanfall 2Rainbow Six: Siege [Tom Clancy's]Dragon Ball FighterZLuigi's Mansion 3
19LEGO: Jurassic WorldWatch Dogs 2OverwatchThe Legend of Zelda: Breath of the WildDays Gone
20The Witcher 3: Wild HuntGears of War 4Middle-Earth: Shadow of WarCall of Duty: WWIINew Super Mario Bros.
Placement202020212022
1Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold WarCall of Duty: VanguardCall of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
2Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)NBA 2K22Elden Ring
3NBA 2K21Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold WarNBA 2K23
4Animal Crossing: New HorizonsMadden NFL 22 [EA Sports]Madden NFL 23 [EA Sports]
5Madden NFL 21 [EA Sports]Pokemon: Brilliant Diamond/Shining PearlGod of War: Ragnarok
6Assassin's Creed: ValhallaBattlefield 2042LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga
7The Last of Us: Part IIMarvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Sony)Pokemon: Scarlet/Violet
8Grand Theft Auto VMario Kart 8FIFA 23 [EA Sports]
9Ghost of TsushimaGrand Theft Auto VPokemon Legends: Arceus
10Doom EternalResident Evil: VillageHorizon II: Forbidden West
11Mario Kart 8MLB: The Show 21Grand Theft Auto V
12Super Mario 3D All-StarsFar Cry 6WWE 2K22
13Final Fantasy VII: RemakeSuper Mario 3D WorldTiny Tina's Wonderlands
14Marvel's AvengersFIFA 22 [EA Sports]MLB: The Show 22
15Marvel's Spider-Man: Miles Morales (Sony)MinecraftMario Kart 8
16MinecraftAnimal Crossing: New HorizonsCall of Duty: Vanguard
17NBA 2K20NBA 2K21NBA 2K22
18Super Smash Bros. UltimateAssassin's Creed: ValhallaGran Turismo 7
19FIFA 21 [EA Sports]Super Smash Bros. UltimateRed Dead Redemption II
20Red Dead Redemption IIBack 4 BloodKirby and the Forgotten Land

Digital Leader Panel Participating PublishersNintendo eShop Digital Full GamesPlayStation Digital Full GamesSTEAM Digital Full GamesXbox Digital Full Games
Activision Blizzard (Corp)YesYesNoYes
AtlusYesYesYesYes
Bandai Namco EntertainmentYesYesYesYes
Capcom USAYesYesYesYes
Crystal DynamicsNoYesYesYes
Disney Interactive StudiosYesYesYesYes
EidosNoYesYesYes
Electronic ArtsYesYesNoYes
GameMillYesYesYesYes
Gearbox PublishingYesYesYesYes
Konami Digital Ent.YesYesYesYes
Krafton Games UnionNoYesYesYes
Marvelous EntertainmentYesYesYesYes
Microsoft (Corp)NoYesYesYes
NCsoftNoNoYesNo
PlaionYesYesYesYes
SegaYesYesYesYes
Sony (Corp)NoYesYesYes
Splash DamageYesYesYesNo
Square Enix Inc (Corp)YesYesYesYes
Take-Two Interactive (Corp)*YesYesYesYes
UbisoftYesYesYesYes
Warner Bros. GamesYesYesYesYes
Wizards of the CoastNoYesYesYes
* Digital revenues not included for Sep 2023 through Nov 2023
 

Iced Arcade

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It's kind of bizarre that Playstation did not have a title in the top 5 until 2022 with God of War: Ragnarok coming in at #5 given how dominant they have been.


some of the placements are surprising
 
Seeing games like Metal Gear and Socom charting so high makes me think those were the good old days.
I was chatting with a friend recently about Xenogears, and we joked about how ugly the greatest hits labels were, but then it sort of hit me - can you believe at one point Xenogears sold well enough to be considered a greatest hit? XENOGEARS.
 
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