[Guide] Nintendo Switch | Every Nintendo Game That has Sold One Million Units

ByJack Longman

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*Last Updated: November 5, 2026 | Latest sales figures added.ย 

Such a varied line-up awaits.

In our continued efforts to document Nintendoโ€™s best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch, we have compiled every official sales figure released by Nintendo to bring you the most comprehensive list of Nintendo-published titles on the system that have each surpassed one million copies sold.

At the time of writing, we have a whopping 84ย games to share with you. Here is the full list:

Every Nintendo Developed and/or Published “Million Seller Game” for the Nintendo Switch:

*All Numbers Based on Console availability between March 3, 2017 โ€“ September 30, 2026)

 

*Games released in 2017 โ€“ Red

*Games released in 2018 โ€“ Blue

*Games released in 2019 โ€“ Green

*Games released in 2020 โ€“ Purple

*Games released in 2021 โ€“ Orange

*Games released in 2022 โ€“ Brown

*Games released in 2023 โ€“ Grey

*Games released in 2024 โ€“ Black

*Games released in 2025 โ€“ Pink

*Games released in 2026 โ€“ Peach

 

  1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe | 72.00ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between April 28, 2017 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons | 50.63ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 20, 2020 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate | 38.50ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 7, 2018 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild | 34.28ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 3, 2017 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  5. Super Mario Odyssey | 31.06 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 27, 2017 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  6. Pokรฉmon Scarlet & Pokรฉmon Violet | 28.66ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 18, 2022 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  7. Pokรฉmon Sword & Pokรฉmon Shield | 27.36 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 15, 2019 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  8. The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom | 22.90ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between May 12, 2023 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  9. Super Mario Party | 21.39ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 5, 2018 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  10. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe | 19.22ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between January 11, 2019 โ€“ June 30, 2026)
  11. Nintendo Switch Sports | 18.32ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between April 29, 2022 โ€“ June 30, 2026)
  12. Super Mario Bros. Wonder | 17.44ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 20, 2023 โ€“ June 30, 2025)
  13. Ring Fit Adventure | 15.38ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 18, 2019 โ€“ March 31, 2023)
  14. Pokรฉmon: Letโ€™s Go, Pikachu! & Pokรฉmon: Letโ€™s Go, Eevee! | 15.07ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 16, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  15. Pokรฉmon Brilliant Diamond & Pokรฉmon Shining Pearl |ย 15.06 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 19, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  16. Pokรฉmon Legends: Arceus | 14.83ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between January 28, 2022 โ€“ March 31, 2023)
  17. Luigiโ€™s Mansion 3 | 14.25ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 31, 2019 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  18. Mario Party Superstars | 14.00ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 29, 2021 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  19. Splatoon 2 | 13.60ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 21, 2017 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  20. Super Mario 3D World + Bowser’s Fury | 13.47ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 12, 2021 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  21. Splatoon 3 | 11.96ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 9, 2022 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  22. Super Mario Party Jamboree | 9.96 ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 7, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2026)
  23. Super Mario 3D All-Stars | 9.07ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 18, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2021)
  24. Super Mario Maker 2 | 8.42ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 28, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  25. Pokรฉmon Legends: Z-Aย | 8.85ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 16, 2025 โ€“ March 31, 2026)
  26. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream | 8.81 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between April 16, 2026 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  27. Kirby and the Forgotten Land | 7.52 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 25, 2022 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  28. The Legend of Zelda: Linkโ€™s Awakening | 6.63ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 20, 2019 โ€“ June 30, 2022)
  29. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics | 4.64ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 5, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  30. Donkey Kong Country: Tropical Freeze | 4.62ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between May 4, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  31. Mario Tennis Aces | 4.50ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 22, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  32. Kirby Star Allies | 4.38ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 16, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  33. The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword HD | 4.15ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 16, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  34. Fire Emblem: Three Houses | 4.12ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 26, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  35. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom | 4.09ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 26, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  36. Pokรฉmon FireRed Version & Pokรฉmon LeafGreen Version |ย 4ย million+ (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 27, 2026 โ€“ April 3, 2026)
  37. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Calamityย | 4.00ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 20, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2021)
  38. 1-2 Switch | 3.74ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 3, 2017 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  39. Pikmin 4 | 3.48ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 21, 2023 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  40. Paper Mario: The Origami King | 3.47ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 17, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  41. Yoshiโ€™s Crafted World | 3.35ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 29, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  42. Super Mario RPG | 3.31ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 17, 2023 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  43. Metroid Dread | 3.04ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 8, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  44. Rhythm Heaven Grooveย | 2.89 million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 2, 2026 โ€“ September 30, 2026)
  45. Xenoblade Chronicles 2 | 2.74ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 1, 2017 โ€“ June 30, 2022)
  46. New Pokรฉmon Snap | 2.74ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between April 30, 2021 โ€“ March 31, 2022)
  47. ARMS | 2.72ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 16, 2017 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  48. Mario Strikers: Battle League / Battle League Football โ€“ 2.63ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 10, 2022 โ€“ June 30, 2023)
  49. Mario Golf: Super Rush | 2.48ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 25, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  50. Super Mario Galaxy 2 | 2.42ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 2, 2025 โ€“ Decemberย  31, 2025)
  51. Pikmin 3 Deluxe | 2.40ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 30, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  52. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker | 2.35ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 13, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  53. Super Mario Galaxy | 2.28ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 2, 2025 โ€“ Decemberย  31, 2025)
  54. Octopath Traveler | 2.16 million excluding Japanese sales (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 13, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2021)
  55. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door | 2.10ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between May 23, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  56. Pokkรฉn Tournament DX | 2.04ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 22, 2017 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  57. Pokรฉmon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX | 1.99ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 6, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  58. Mario & Luig: Brothership | 1.97ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between November 7, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  59. Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brainย | 1.94ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 3, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  60. Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive Edition | 1.91ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between May 29, 2020 โ€“ June 30, 2022)
  61. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 | 1.91ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 29, 2022 โ€“ June 30, 2023)
  62. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD | 1.88ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 27, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  63. Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe | 1.82ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 24, 2023 โ€“ June 30, 2023)
  64. Miitopia | 1.79ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between May 21, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  65. Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit | 1.73ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 16, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  66. Fire Emblem Engageย | 1.68ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between January 20, 2023 โ€“ June 30, 2023)
  67. MARVEL ULTIMATE ALLIANCE 3: The Black Order | 1.60ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between July 19, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  68. Luigi’s Mansion 2 HD | 1.84ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 27, 2024 โ€“ December 31, 2024)
  69. Nintendo Labo โ€“ Toy-Con 01: Variety Kit | 1.42ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between April 20, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  70. Metroid Prime Remastered | 1.36ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 8, 2023 โ€“ June 30, 2023)
  71. WarioWare: Get it Together! | 1.34ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 10, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  72. ASTRAL CHAIN | 1.33ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between August 30, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  73. Princess Peach: Showtime! | 1.30ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between March 22, 2024 โ€“ June 30, 2024)
  74. Dr Kawashima’s Brain Training for Nintendo Switch | 1.27ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 27, 2019 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  75. Donkey Kong Country Returns HD | 1.27ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between January 16, 2025 โ€“ March 31, 2025)
  76. Bayonettaย | 1.24ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 16, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  77. Bayonetta 2 | 1.23ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 16, 2018 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  78. Game Builder Garage | 1.15ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 11, 2021 โ€“ December 31, 2022)
  79. Mario vs. Donkey Kong | 1.12ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between February 16, 2024 โ€“ March 31, 2024)
  80. Bayonetta 3 |ย 1.07ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between October 28, 2022 โ€“ March 31, 2023)
  81. Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopesย | 1.00ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between June 24, 2022 โ€“ July 31, 2022)
  82. Fire Emblem Warriorsย | 1.00ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between September 28, 2017 โ€“ December 31, 2021)
  83. Fitness Boxing 2: Rhythm & Exercise | 1ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 4, 2020 โ€“ December 31, 2021)
  84. Fitness Boxing | 1ย million (Sales numbers based on game availability between December 20, 2018 โ€“ September 8, 2020)

[Editor’s Note] Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle was both developed and published by Ubisoft. Although it surpassed 2 million sales, it is not included in this list.

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By Jack Longman

In 2015, when rumours of the NX and Zelda U were everywhere, my brother and I started Miketendo64 and we've been running it ever since. As the Editor-in-Chief, I have attended video gaming events in three different countries, been to preview events, and penned more than 4,000 articles to date, ranging from news, to features, reviews, interviews and guides. I love gaming and I love all things Nintendo. I also love Networking, so don't be afaid to reach out.

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