Let’s embark on a whimsical journey through the top 20 best-selling Nintendo Switch games as of March 31, 2025. Prepare for a blend of humor and impressive sales figures!
🎮 1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 68.2 million copies
The undisputed champion of the Switch racetrack! This game has sold more copies than there are banana peels on Rainbow Road.
🏝️ 2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 47.82 million copies
The game that turned us all into virtual interior designers and debt-ridden raccoon tenants. Who knew paying off a mortgage could be so fun?
🥊 3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 36.24 million copies
Where else can a plumber, a space bounty hunter, and a pink puffball duke it out? It’s the ultimate family reunion—if your family enjoys chaotic battles.
🗺️ 4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 32.81 million copies
Link’s open-world adventure where cooking dubious food and climbing every surface became national pastimes.
🍄 5. Super Mario Odyssey – 29.28 million copies
Mario’s globe-trotting quest to rescue Princess Peach—again. This time, with a sentient hat. Because why not?
🛡️ 6. Pokémon Sword and Shield – 26.72 million copies
The games that introduced us to the Galar region and a giant cake Pokémon. Deliciously entertaining!
🧬 7. Pokémon Scarlet and Violet – 26.79 million copies
New regions, new Pokémon, and new glitches that made us question reality. Still, we caught ’em all.
🌋 8. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – 21.73 million copies
Link returns with even more puzzles, more enemies, and more reasons to get lost for hours.
🎉 9. Super Mario Party – 21.16 million copies
Friendships were tested, controllers were thrown, but the mini-games kept us coming back for more.
👨👩👧👦 10. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 18.25 million copies
A classic side-scrolling adventure that reminded us of simpler times—like when Bowser only kidnapped Peach once a game.
🏋️ 11. Ring Fit Adventure – 15.38 million copies
The game that tricked us into exercising. Who knew squats could defeat dragons?
🏓 12. Nintendo Switch Sports – 14.37 million copies
Bringing back the joy of virtual sports and the pain of accidentally throwing your Joy-Con at the TV.
🐭 13. Pokémon: Let’s Go, Pikachu! / Let’s Go, Eevee! – 14.33 million copies
A nostalgic trip with our favorite electric mouse and fluffy fox. Catching Pokémon never felt so cuddly.
💎 14. Pokémon Brilliant Diamond / Shining Pearl – 13.97 million copies
Remakes that shone bright, reminding us why we fell in love with Sinnoh in the first place.
🧠 15. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury – 13.36 million copies
Team up with friends or go solo in this feline-filled adventure. Bowser’s never been this furious—or this big.
🧩 16. Luigi’s Mansion 3 – 12.44 million copies
Luigi steps out of his brother’s shadow to vacuum up ghosts in style. Who you gonna call? Luigi!
🏰 17. Super Mario 3D All-Stars – 9.07 million copies
Three classic Mario games in one package. Nostalgia hit us like a Koopa shell to the face.
🧙 18. Fire Emblem: Three Houses – 8.82 million copies
Strategic battles, deep storytelling, and tea time with students. War has never been so genteel.
🐉 19. Monster Hunter Rise – 8.7 million copies
Join forces to take down massive monsters. Just don’t forget to carve the loot!
🧱 20. Minecraft (Switch Edition) – 8.5 million copies
Build, explore, and survive in blocky bliss. The only limit is your imagination—and creepers.
These games have not only topped the sales charts but also brought countless hours of joy, laughter, and the occasional controller-throwing rage. Whether you’re racing, battling, or crafting, the Nintendo Switch library has something for everyone.