Top 10 Most Successful Video Game Franchises Ever

Nintendo's flagship franchise has sold over 800 million games and Mario is considered the most recognizable video game character.

Activision's FPS franchise has sold over 400 million copies and generates billions annually through Warzone and mobile.

Rockstar's open-world crime series has sold over 410 million copies with GTA V alone surpassing 200 million units.

EA's football franchise dominated the sports gaming market for 30 years before rebranding as EA Sports FC in 2023.

Nintendo's adventure franchise has sold over 140 million copies and includes multiple all-time greatest game lists toppers.

Mojang's sandbox franchise is the best-selling single game ever at 300 million copies and spawned spin-offs and a movie.

Square Enix's JRPG series has sold over 180 million games across 16 mainline entries since its 1987 debut.

Capcom's survival horror franchise has sold over 150 million copies and continues to thrive with critically acclaimed remakes.

Microsoft's flagship FPS series has sold over 90 million copies and was instrumental in the success of Xbox consoles.

Nintendo's flagship franchise has sold over 800 million games and Mario is considered the most recognizable video game character.

Activision's FPS franchise has sold over 400 million copies and generates billions annually through Warzone and mobile.

Rockstar's open-world crime series has sold over 410 million copies with GTA V alone surpassing 200 million units.

EA's football franchise dominated the sports gaming market for 30 years before rebranding as EA Sports FC in 2023.

Nintendo's adventure franchise has sold over 140 million copies and includes multiple all-time greatest game lists toppers.

Mojang's sandbox franchise is the best-selling single game ever at 300 million copies and spawned spin-offs and a movie.

Square Enix's JRPG series has sold over 180 million games across 16 mainline entries since its 1987 debut.

Capcom's survival horror franchise has sold over 150 million copies and continues to thrive with critically acclaimed remakes.

Microsoft's flagship FPS series has sold over 90 million copies and was instrumental in the success of Xbox consoles.