The gaming industry is saturated with big-scale games that promise an “experience like never before”, but rarely does any game ever truly become successful in delivering this promise. But when it does, it becomes one with the history! Below we discuss such games that left a mark both in the critical and sales charts. 

In this article, we explore 10 games that have made history by selling over 20 million copies, leaving an indelible mark on the gaming industry.

10 games that sold over 20 million copies:

Here’s the list of the games that made records on the global sales charts in the gaming industry. 

#10 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)

The 2019 version of the popular game, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare, wowed fans with its fresh graphics, meticulous attention to detail, and improved multiplayer system. Over 30 million copies of the captivating single-player campaign and furious multiplayer experience were sold as a result of the game’s widespread appeal.

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#9 Telltale’s The Walking Dead

The episodic visual adventure game series The Walking Dead by Telltale Games and Skybound Games won praise for its narrative-focused gameplay. Players connected with the emotionally charged tale, player decisions, and character development, which resulted in large sales figures.

#8 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim

Elder Scrolls was the epitome of RPG Games. Unlike its characters, Skyrim didn’t take an arrow to the knee when it came to making massive sales on the market, selling millions of copies and making millions for Bethesda. 

#7 The Last of Us

Players all over the world fell in love with Naughty Dog’s action-adventure masterpiece The Last of Us. The game established a benchmark for gaming narrative excellence with its intense gameplay, emotionally riveting tale, and fascinating characters. With over 37 million copies sold and favorable reviews, it cemented its position in gaming history.

#6 Super Mario World

Mario, the recognizable plumber from Nintendo, is a pillar of video game history. With its endearing aesthetics, creative level design, and endearing gameplay, the 1990s video game Super Mario World exemplified the finest of 2D platforming. The game’s accessibility and level of difficulty both contributed to its 40 million copy sales.

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#5 Dying Light

Techland’s survival horror game Dying Light established a new bar for the genre. Dying Light provided a distinctive and immersive experience because of its movement features that were modeled by parkour, furious combat, and an exciting day-night cycle. Over 30 million copies of the game were sold, thanks in large part to its atmospheric gameplay and devoted fan base.

#4 The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Gamers are still enthralled by the venerable adventure franchise The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild. This installment of the series immersed players in a sizable, open world full of secrets, opportunities for adventure, and difficult challenges. Its astounding popularity was largely attributed to the flawless integration of stunning aesthetics, cutting-edge gameplay, and an engaging narrative.

#3 Grand Theft Auto V

GTA: V is the first of the top 3 best-selling games on our list. The 2013 action-adventure game Grand Theft Auto V was created by Rockstar North and released by Rockstar Games. Following 2008’s Grand Theft Auto IV, it is the series’ seventh primary installment and its fifteenth overall. GTA V sold an astounding number of copies.

#2 The Witcher 3

No one can question The Witcher’s inclusion in this list. The trilogy is a statement in the gaming industry. From masterpiece levels of story writing and attention to detail, the series is held in the highest regard among the fans. Especially the third installment, the Wild Hunt, is considered “the best RPG” ever made. The series as a whole has sold over 75 million copies. 

#1 Red Dead Redemption 2

“Experience like no other” is how The Rockstar Games’ Red Dead Redemption 2 may be described. There are so many things to do, so many people to meet, and so many places to explore that it’s giddily overwhelming in this sprawling Western tale of devotion, conviction, and the cost of notoriety. The open world is the most authentic and lived-in ever. This incredible game alone sold almost 75 million copies!

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