It has been a good year for the Nintendo Switch. The hybrid console received critically acclaimed exclusives likePikmin 4,The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, andSuper Mario RPG. Recently, Nintendo revealed the top 30most 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 seePikmin 4clinching third place. It didn’t cause too much of a splash in the West, butFamitsu lists reveal that it has been selling well in Japan. It may also be a shock to see thatTears of the Kingdomisn’t in the number one spot and sits in second place instead.
That’s becauseSuika Gametakes first place, a game that hasaccumulated over 5 million downloads worldwide. The whole top 30 list looks like this:
The usual suspects also make an appearance.PokemonhasPokemon Violetat number thirteen whileScarletsits at number twenty-seven. The indomitableMario Kart 8 Deluxesits in sixth place andSuper Mario Bros. Wonderappears 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 toTomb Raider I-III RemasteredandMario vs. Donkey Kong.
