Top 10 Best-Selling Video Games of The Game Awards 2025

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Ignacio Weil

Gaming - November 28th 2025, 08:30 GMT+1

Cropped Death Stranding 2 — 10. Death Stranding 2: On the Beach – Over 1.4 million copies

It’s hard not to get pulled in the moment the game presents its vast, desolate coastlines – this sequel embraces its strangeness with a confidence that makes every quiet step feel intentional. The world is heavier now, full of new emotional threads and unsettling hints that reward players who like piecing things together. Between its meditative pace and sudden bursts of tension, the experience settles into a rhythm that feels uniquely its own. Discussions around its themes and hidden details have kept the community buzzing since release, adding to the game’s lasting draw. With that level of engagement, its current estimated sales track comfortably with the attention it continues to generate. | © Kojima Productions

9. Hades II – Over 2 million copies

What really sets this sequel apart is how naturally it pulls you back into its labyrinth of gods, grudges, and beautifully choreographed combat. Every run brings some new twist – a fresh interaction, a new build idea, or a tiny narrative beat that nudges the story forward. The game thrives on that sense of discovery, letting players carve out their own pace without losing its sharp sense of style. Its expanded cast has already inspired countless strategies and debates, a sign of just how comfortably it has settled into the community. Given how enthusiastically it was received right out of the gate, the sales estimate matches its ongoing momentum. | © Supergiant Games

Ghost of yotei 3 — 8. Ghost of Yōtei – Over 3.3 million copies

One of the first things players noticed about this northern adventure was how different its energy feels – tighter, colder, and more deliberate, shaped by narrow ridges and dense, icy forests. Combat hits with a sharper edge here, pushing duels into tense standoffs where every movement matters. The quieter stretches between encounters add a reflective tone that suits the story’s personal stakes, giving the world a sense of weight that doesn’t rely on spectacle alone. Since its release, clips and impressions have spread quickly, highlighting the game’s striking art direction and measured pacing. That early traction makes its reported sales feel well aligned with the enthusiasm surrounding it. | © Sucker Punch Productions

7. Donkey Kong Bananza – Over 3.49 million copies

Instead of easing players in, the game jumps straight into joyful destruction, turning each level into an excuse to push the environment to its limits. The freedom to punch through walls, burrow under platforms, or send entire structures tumbling gives the adventure a personality that’s loud in the best possible way. Every stage feels like a playground built for experimentation, filled with playful surprises that keep the pacing lively. Its humor lands with that familiar Nintendo charm, striking a balance between nostalgia and fresh ideas without leaning too heavily on either. With its instant pick-up-and-play appeal, the strong early sales come as no shock. | © Nintendo

Kingdom Come Deliverance II — 6. Kingdom Come: Deliverance II – Over 4 million copies

There’s a grounded intensity to this sequel that has resonated with players from the moment they stepped back into its meticulously recreated Bohemian countryside. The world moves at a human pace – characters gossip, tensions simmer, and choices ripple outward in ways that feel both subtle and meaningful. Combat remains gritty and demanding, but it’s the quieter moments that give the story its power, filling villages and forests with small details that make them feel lived in. The community has continued uncovering new threads and hidden paths since launch, a testament to how layered the design truly is. With all that depth on display, its strong sales trajectory fits naturally with the reception it’s earned. | © Warhorse Studios

5. Split Fiction – Over 4 million copies

This game sneaks up on you: one minute you’re laughing at its playful conceit, the next you’re getting oddly invested in its emotional reveals, and the mix sticks in your head like a song you can’t stop humming. It’s a cooperative ride that rewards both teamwork and the occasional, glorious betrayal, folding inventive level design into moments that land emotionally as well as mechanically. Players kept discovering clever little details that made replaying chapters feel worthwhile, and that kind of stickiness is exactly why it climbed past four million copies. The dialogue is sharp without being smug, the pacing rarely lags, and when the game hits its quieter beats they actually matter – so you leave more than a little satisfied. Oh, and good luck with Laser Hell. | © Hazelight Studios

Clair Obscur Expedition 33 — 4. Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 – Over 5 million copies

Some games wear their art direction like a statement; this one wears it like a secret you have to earn, slowly revealing surreal, painterly corners that beg to be paused and screenshot. The combat cleverly blends rhythm-based timing with party tactics, which keeps encounters feeling both cinematic and tactical at the same time. Story beats land with a theatrical flair, but the emotional through-line keeps the spectacle grounded, so players end up caring about the people behind the masks. Word-of-mouth pushed the game hard after launch, and that steady chatter helped it cross the five-million mark. | © Sandfall Interactive

Hollow Knight Silksong — 3. Hollow Knight: Silksong – Over 6 million copies

This sequel turned patience into reward: the world is denser, the platforming tighter, and the bosses are exactly the sort of memorable punctuation the series does so well. Exploration never feels wasted – every nook and vertical shaft hides something that alters how you move through the map, which makes backtracking feel clever instead of tedious. The combat keeps the iconic precision players expect while adding tools that invite new approaches and tricks. Given how quickly it reached the six-million-download milestone, it’s clear the game didn’t just meet expectations – it found new ones to shatter. | © Team Cherry

2. Battlefield 6 – Over 7 million copies

If you want a reminder that multiplayer can still be overwhelming in the best possible way, launch a match here and wait for the glorious mess: tanks that carve new routes, helicopters that spark last-minute chaos, and squads that turn a single objective into a movie-length set piece. The maps encourage improvisation and reward players who think in three dimensions, which means the sandbox often produces those “I can’t believe that happened” stories people clip and share. Early sales were huge, and they reflected something console and PC players had been missing – epic scale delivered with polish. | © DICE / Electronic Arts

1. Mario Kart World – Over 9.57 million copies

There’s something instantly charming about the first time you blast around a corner here, because the game wastes no time showing off how much personality it packs into every track. The course layouts feel like they were designed by someone who really loves controlled chaos: shortcuts hide in bold places, hazards are playful rather than punishing, and the whole thing moves with a rhythm that keeps races unpredictable. Items hit harder, drifts feel smoother, and the roster mixes the familiar with just enough surprises to spark plenty of “one more round” nights. It’s clear the formula hasn’t just stayed alive – it’s evolved into something even more effortless to enjoy. | © Nintendo EPD / Nintendo

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Every year, The Game Awards turn the gaming world into a lively mix of hype, heartbreak, and very opinionated group chats. So naturally, looking at the best-selling games leading up to the 2025 ceremony feels a bit like sneaking a peek at everyone’s guilty pleasures. Keep in mind these rankings are based on sales estimates, not sacred truths carved into some ancient gamer tablet.

Still, these numbers give us a solid snapshot of which titles actually convinced players to open their wallets this year. Some picks will feel totally deserved, others might spark a dramatic eyebrow raise, but that’s half the fun. Think of this list as a friendly starting point for your next round of “how is that game selling so much?” debates.