Nintendo reveals top 30 most-downloaded games on Japan’s eShop in 2023

It has been a good year for the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console received critically acclaimed exclusives like Pikmin 4, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, and Super Mario RPG. Recently, Nintendo revealed the top 30 most downloaded games on Japan’s eShop in 2023.

The list doesn’t come with too many surprises, although if you haven’t been paying attention, it may be unexpected to see Pikmin 4 clinching third place. It didn’t cause too much of a splash in the West, but Famitsu lists reveal that it has been selling well in Japan. It may also be a shock to see that Tears of the Kingdom isn’t in the number one spot and sits in second place instead.

That’s because Suika Game takes first place, a game that has accumulated over 5 million downloads worldwide. The whole top 30 list looks like this:

Suika Game The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Pikmin 4 Super Mario Bros. Wonder Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince Mario Kart 8 Deluxe Splatoon 3 Overcooked 2 Super Mario RPG Fire Emblem Engage Monster Hunter Rise The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Pokémon Violet Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 2 Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics Animal Crossing: New Horizons Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy Minecraft Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol. 1 Kirby’s Return to Dream Land Deluxe Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Human: Fall Flat Persona 4 Golden Among Us Momotaro Dentetsu World: Chikyuu wa Kibou de Mawatteru Pikmin 2 Pokémon Scarlet Nintendo Switch Sports Pikmin 1 Momotaro Dentetsu: Showa, Heisei, Reiwa mo Teiban The usual suspects also make an appearance. Pokemon has Pokemon Violet at number thirteen while Scarlet sits at number twenty-seven. The indomitable Mario Kart 8 Deluxe sits in sixth place and Super Mario Bros. Wonder appears nearby in fourth place.

Next year has the potential to be another phenomenal year for Nintendo. Princess Peach: Showtime! arrives in March, and you can also look forward to Tomb Raider I-III Remastered and Mario vs. Donkey Kong.

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