Nintendo has shared the top downloading list in 2018 for Japan that includes both digital-only and digital + retail games. Here’s what is included in this list.
According to the list that was posted on the official Nintendo Japan website, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate remains the undisputed king despite launching near the end of the year. The game has already outsold all of its predecessors.
The big surprise was Overcooked 2, which received a retail release in Japan and managed to keep it in the Top 3 spot in digital downloads. The full list can be viewed below.
Nintendo Switch Retail Top Selling List In 2018 (Japan)
- Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
- Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
- Overcooked 2
- Splatoon 2
- Super Mario Party
- Octopath Traveler
- Kirby Star Allies
- Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu
- Minecraft
- Mario Tennis Aces
Nintendo Switch Digital Top Selling List In 2018 (Japan)
- Human Fall Flat
- Stardew Valley
- Puyo Puyo Sports
- Overcooked: Special Edition
- Hollow Knight
- Nyanko Great War
- Arcade Archives vs. Super Mario Bros.
- Dragon Quest X Basic Pack
- Everyone Read Air
- Wizard of Legend
Indies are the big winner for the Nintendo Switch and they seem to be doing great. 2018 saw the release of many great indie games and Stardew Valley along with Hollow Knight.