What True Gamer Doesn't Own These?
Some video games aren't just games, but cultural phenomena, selling millions of copies and making a lasting impact on pop culture. These games have broken sales records, captivated millions of players worldwide, and become iconic. Here are the five most popular video games ever made.
1. Minecraft
Minecraft is a sandbox-style game that gives players free rein over their own experience, allowing endless creativity, exploration, and entertainment. It's sold over 300 million copies.
2. Grand Theft Auto V
What gamer hasn't played GTA V? The open-world game that lets you live out your wildest petty criminal fantasies has sold over 215 million copies.
3. Red Dead Redemption 2
Red Dead Redemption 2, set in the Wild West in 1899, follows a gang member as he struggles to survive the transition from lawlessness to law enforcement. A resounding success, 77 million copies have been sold.
4. Mario Kart 8
Mario Kart is a long-established racing game featuring all your favorite classic video game characters. The eighth edition, released on Wii U and Nintendo Switch, has sold almost 70 million copies.
5. Super Mario Bros.
Super Mario Bros. follows Mario and Luigi as they journey through the Mushroom Kingdom to rescue Princess Toadstool from Bowser. The classic video game, released in 1985, is one of the best-selling games ever, with more than 58 million copies sold.
