GTA V’s success at the top of the list further demonstrates its status as a phenomenon in the gaming world. First released for PlayStation 3 in 2013, the game subsequently joined PlayStation 4 and 5, reaching millions of new players.

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GTA Online, the game’s constantly updated online mode, has kept players engaged for many years. This has allowed GTA V to consistently increase its sales figures and maintain its top spot. The fact that the game has been a best-seller not only in a single generation but across three different console generations demonstrates its success.

One of the most striking features of the list is the sheer number of games from the series. The Call of Duty and Grand Theft Auto series each feature multiple titles on the list, demonstrating the strength of player loyalty and brand loyalty.

For example, the inclusion of six different Call of Duty games on the list demonstrates the series’ ability to dominate the market with a new game each year. This demonstrates the effectiveness of gaming companies’ strategies to build strong communities around specific brands and nurture them with new titles.

Among the individual games on the list, Minecraft and Red Dead Redemption 2 also top the list. Minecraft’s creative and limitless gameplay has captivated millions of players. The game’s success not only on PlayStation but also on other platforms is noteworthy.

Red Dead Redemption 2, however, is not just a game; it also deeply impressed players with its compelling storytelling and vast open world. The fact that these individual titles have had the same impact as the series titles on the list demonstrates the importance of not only a brand but also strong content.

1- GTA V
2- Minecraft
3- Red Dead Redemption 2
4- GTA: San Andreas
5- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare (2019)
6- Marvel’s Spider-Man
7- Call of Duty: Black Ops 3
8- Call of Duty: Black Ops: Cold War
9- GTA: Vice City
10- Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (2022)
11- Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
12- Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales
13- The Last of Us
14- God of War (2018)
15- The Elder Scrolls 5: Skyrim
16- Call of Duty: Black Ops 1
17- Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six: Siege
18- Call of Duty: Black Ops 2
19- Call of Duty: WW2
20- Call of Duty: Black Ops 4