Switch 1 & 2 Top Famitsu’s 2025 Best-Selling Games List
Famitsu has published its list of the best-selling games in Japan for 2025, showcasing a strong performance for Nintendo. The rankings factor in various platforms, highlighting Nintendo Switch and PlayStation games, but only one non-Switch title managed to break into the top ten.
Top 10 Best-Selling Games in Japan for 2025
- 1. Mario Kart World (Switch 2) – 2,668,381 units
- 2. Pokémon Legends: Z-A (Switch) – 1,529,823 units
- 3. Pokémon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition (Switch 2) – 1,004,154 units
- 4. Monster Hunter Wilds (PS5) – 838,319 units
- 5. Super Mario Party Jamboree (Switch) – 498,397 units (Total: 1,452,658)
- 6. Donkey Kong Bananza (Switch 2) – 435,206 units
- 7. Kirby Air Riders (Switch 2) – 424,837 units
- 8. Minecraft (Switch) – 346,606 units (Total: 4,109,192)
- 9. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe (Switch) – 342,866 units (Total: 6,510,483)
- 10. Dragon Quest I & II HD-2D Remake (Switch) – 316,439 units
The standout title was “Mario Kart World,” recording over 2.5 million sales since the launch of Switch 2 in June. Pokémon Legends: Z-A featured prominently, occupying two of the top three spots. Additionally, titles such as Donkey Kong Bananza and Kirby Air Riders also made their mark in the new console lineup.
Hardware Sales Overview for 2025
In terms of hardware sales, the Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 dominated the market. The Switch 2 sold nearly 3.8 million units since its release. The original Switch maintained a solid second position, with over 1.5 million units sold.
- 1. Switch 2 – 3,784,067 units
- 2. Switch – 1,520,384 units (Total: 36,416,143)
- 3. PlayStation 5 – 879,204 units (Total: 7,298,210)
- 4. Xbox Series X|S – 31,226 units (Total: 688,927)
- 5. PlayStation 4 – 1,087 units (Total: 9,505,874)
Famitsu’s data reflected a robust growth in Japan’s gaming market, estimating an increase of 38.8% over the past year. Hardware spending reached 282.69 billion yen, up by 49.3%, while software spending saw a rise of 21%, totaling 135.44 billion yen.
The results emphasize a bright future for gaming in Japan, particularly for Nintendo, as both games and consoles demonstrate strong sales. What are your thoughts on these figures? Share your insights in the comments section.
