The Top 5 Video Games of all time

The matter of the top video games of all time is subjective, with personal preferences dictating agreement or disagreement with presented lists.

However, in this instance, we shall instead use only one piece of evidence rather than rely on opinion. The game’s sales, in units sold, shall determine which five games are at the top.

5. PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds

PlayerUnknown’s Battle (PUBG) took the online community by storm and is often considered the title that popularised the battle royale genre. As a result, it is not surprising it has sold 70 million units since its release, given the success of other battle royale titles such as Fortnite and Apex Legends.

4. Wii Sports

Released with the Wii Console, Wii Sports resort became a rapid success with its numerous simulated sports, from bowling to cricket and even jogging. Likewise, the game’s availability as a title included with the Wii console may have also assisted with its sales of 82.9 million units. However, the appeal of playing a sport in one’s living room cannot be underestimated.

3. Tetris (EA)

Tetris is among the most iconic games ever developed and has been published by numerous different companies since its creation in 1984. Therefore, it is logical that a juggernaut of the industry like Electronic Arts (EA) would also come to develop and publish its own game with the IP, with significant success. Despite the game servers being shut down in 2020, the EA Tetris Mobile app sold 100 million units before its end.

2. Grand Theft Auto 5

Coming as no surprise to anyone vaguely acquainted with the gaming industry, Grand Theft Auto 5 (GTA 5) is the second highest-grossing game of all time. Not only is the legendary title beloved for its campaign and characters, the true source of its massive success likely comes from its online component, which allowed players to write their own stories in a player-driven environment. GTA 5 has sold 150 million units thus far. It is a figure that is liable to continue to rise, especially considering the eventual release of a remastered version of the classic.

1. Minecraft

The number 1 game of all time comes as no surprise to anyone. A game that has given rise to so many different spin-off games, alternative titles, physical media and memorabilia and of course, hundreds of copycat games seeking to share in this titan’s successes. Having sold 238 million units and rising since its release, Minecraft is the top game of all time. At least in terms of sales, that is.