The video game industry has become one of the most profitable sectors of modern entertainment. This ranking, based on an updated report from HP for 2026, reveals the world's most popular and commercially successful games. Zamin.uz presents a list of the best-selling legendary projects.
Tetris: Absolute leader or controversial record holder?
The top spot in the ranking has been held since 1984 by nearly 520 million copies sold, the legendary Tetris However, experts interpret its leadership differently. The game achieved such high figures because it has been re-released on almost all existing platforms for decades. If each interpretation were counted separately, the ranking landscape could change.
Minecraft: The new king of the digital age
If considered as a 'single product', Minecraft is the best-selling game in history. Introduced by Mojang Studios in 2009, this virtual world has sold 350 million copies to date.
A billion-dollar deal: In 2014, Microsoft acquired this project for $2.5 billion, a decision that fully paid off.
In the world of cinema: The film 'A Minecraft Movie,' released on the big screen in 2025, grossed $960 million worldwide, further increasing the game's popularity.
Grand Theft Auto: A money-making machine
The anticipation for GTA VI , expected to be released in November 2026, is not without reason. Its predecessor — GTA V — set a record by earning $1 billion in just three days after its release in 2013. To date, the game's total sales have exceeded 225 million copies.
Other mega-hits and records
Another masterpiece from Rockstar Games — Red Dead Redemption 2 — showed phenomenal results, selling 82 million (considering a potential error of 282 million in the text — editor's note) copies. While overshadowed by these projects, the following games also boast impressive figures:
Wii Sports: 83 million copies;
Mario Kart 8 Deluxe: 79 million copies;
The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim: 60 million copies;
Super Mario Bros.: 58 million copies.
Dear readers, in your opinion, can GTA VI, expected in 2026, break the records set by Minecraft or Tetris? Which video game are you a passionate fan of?
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