NPD Group and The Entertainment Software Association, which follows of video game hardware and software sales across the United States, found that the Nintendo Switch family of systems proved to be the best-selling gaming hardware in 2022. The game console that made the most money (in dollar sales) was Sony’s PlayStation 5, although the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X|S were subject to ongoing inventory issues in 2022. The best-selling video game of 2022 in the United States was the latest entry in the popular Call of Duty series, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare II from Activision Blizzard.
The most popular games in the United States in 2022 |
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PC/Console (Full Game Sales Only) – Top Sellers | Mobile – the biggest profit | ||
Rank | Title | Rank | Title |
1 | Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 | 1 | Candy Crush Saga |
2 | An older ring | 2 | Roblox |
3 | Madden NFL 23 | 3 | Coin Master |
4 | God of War: Ragnarök | 4 | Royal match |
5 | LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga | 5 | Pokémon Go |
6 | Pokémon: Scarlet/Violet† | 6 | Evony |
7 | FIFA 23 | 7 | Clash of Clans |
8 | Pokémon Legends: Arceus† | 8 | Domestic landscapes |
9 | Horizon II: Forbidden West | 9 | Bingo BlitzTM – BINGO games |
10 | MLB: Show 22^ | 10 | Jackpot Party – Casino slots |
*Mobile consumption provided by Sensor Tower, Inc.
†Digital sales not included
^Xbox Digital sales not included