Dive into a world of gaming greatness, where beloved classics clash with bold new contenders, and niche gems compete against towering giants of the industry. Are you ready to make your mark and decide which franchise reigns supreme?
1Grand Theft AutoOpen-world action series focused on crime and exploration1000pts
2FIFAAnnual soccer video game series featuring real teams and players833pts
3Super MarioIconic platformer featuring Mario's adventures to save Princess Peach772pts
4Gran TurismoRealistic racing simulator emphasizing car performance and physics772pts
5The WitcherRPG series following Geralt of Rivia in a fantasy world699pts
6Resident EvilSurvival horror series featuring zombie outbreaks and puzzles699pts
7Half-LifeFirst-person shooter series known for its innovative gameplay699pts
8Sonic the HedgehogPlatformer series featuring Sonic's speed and adventures699pts
9The Legend of ZeldaAction-adventure series centered around Link's quest to save Hyrule610pts
10Final FantasyLong-running RPG series known for its epic stories and characters610pts
11FalloutPost-apocalyptic RPG series focusing on survival and exploration610pts
12ForzaRacing game series known for realistic driving and car customization610pts
13Metal Gear SolidStealth action series focusing on espionage and military themes610pts
14Counter-StrikeTactical shooter focusing on team-based gameplay and strategy610pts
15CivilizationTurn-based strategy game series about building and managing empires610pts
16Mortal KombatFighting game series famous for its brutal combat and fatalities610pts
17Call of DutyPopular first-person shooter series known for its multiplayer modes499pts
18Assassin's CreedAction-adventure series exploring historical events through assassins499pts
19FortniteBattle royale game combining building mechanics and survival gameplay499pts
20God of WarAction-adventure series following Kratos in mythological settings499pts
21Gears of WarThird-person shooter series focused on combat against monstrous Locusts499pts
22OverwatchTeam-based shooter featuring diverse heroes with unique abilities499pts
23DotaMultiplayer online battle arena game known for its competitive scene499pts
24StarCraftReal-time strategy game set in a sci-fi universe with three factions499pts
25WarcraftFantasy strategy series known for its rich lore and gameplay499pts
26DiabloAction RPG series focusing on dungeon crawling and loot collection499pts
27Mass EffectSci-fi RPG series known for its branching narratives and characters499pts
28PortalPuzzle-platformer featuring a unique portal gun mechanic499pts
29Left 4 DeadCooperative shooter focusing on surviving against zombie hordes499pts
30Street FighterIconic fighting game series known for its diverse characters499pts
31MetroidAction-adventure series featuring exploration and platforming elements499pts
32Donkey KongClassic platformer featuring Donkey Kong and various challenges499pts
33PokémonFranchise about capturing and battling creatures called Pokémon0pts
34MinecraftSandbox game allowing players to build and explore blocky worlds0pts
35The Elder ScrollsOpen-world RPG series set in the fantasy realm of Tamriel0pts
36Dark SoulsChallenging action RPG known for its deep lore and difficulty0pts
37BloodborneAction RPG set in a gothic horror world with fast-paced combat0pts
38Elden RingAction RPG combining open-world exploration with Souls-like mechanics0pts
39The Last of UsNarrative-driven game exploring survival in a post-apocalyptic world0pts
40UnchartedAction-adventure series featuring treasure hunter Nathan Drake0pts
41HaloSci-fi shooter series centered around the conflict with the Covenant0pts
42Madden NFLFootball simulation game series based on the NFL0pts
43NBA 2KBasketball simulation game series known for its realistic gameplay0pts
44Silent HillPsychological horror series known for its unsettling atmosphere0pts
45BattlefieldMultiplayer-focused shooter series emphasizing large-scale warfare0pts
46League of LegendsMultiplayer online battle arena game with strategic gameplay0pts
47ValorantTactical shooter combining character abilities with traditional gunplay0pts
48World of WarcraftMassively multiplayer online RPG set in the Warcraft universe0pts
49Dragon AgeFantasy RPG series focusing on character-driven storytelling0pts
50BioShockNarrative-driven shooter exploring themes of power and morality0pts
51Team FortressClass-based multiplayer shooter with distinct character roles0pts
52BorderlandsLoot-driven shooter with a distinctive cel-shaded art style0pts
53XCOMTactical strategy series focused on combating alien invasions0pts
54Total WarStrategy series combining turn-based management with real-time battles0pts
55Age of EmpiresHistorical real-time strategy series focusing on civilization building0pts
56TekkenLong-running fighting game series featuring a diverse roster of fighters0pts
57Super Smash Bros.Crossover fighting game featuring characters from various franchises0pts
58Mega ManAction platformer series known for its challenging gameplay0pts
59CastlevaniaAction-adventure series focusing on vampire hunting and exploration0pts
60KirbyPlatformer series starring Kirby, known for his ability to copy powers0pts
61Animal CrossingLife simulation game focused on building and managing a village0pts
62SplatoonTeam-based shooter featuring colorful ink-based combat0pts
63Red Dead RedemptionOpen-world action-adventure set in the American Wild West0pts
64Spider-ManAction-adventure game featuring the iconic superhero's web-slinging0pts
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Sixty-four franchises, and the record on it is 893,464,669 units sold. The nearest series to that number is Tetris, around 520 million: https://youpick.best/articles/super-mario-vs-legend-of-zelda https://youpick.best/articles/final-fantasy-ranked-many-ways
Selling more than anyone else does not settle this ballot, which is where Grand Theft Auto runs into trouble: https://youpick.best/articles/grand-theft-auto-ranked-many-ways
Sixty-four franchises in this field, and Halo is the one that spent 25 years tied to a single console: https://youpick.best/articles/halo-ranked-many-ways
Of more than sixty franchises, two are horror, and Capcom counts Resident Evil as its best-selling series: https://youpick.best/articles/resident-evil-vs-silent-hill-ranked



















