Nintendo has released its latest data highlighting the best-selling digital games in Japan for December 2025. This report focuses on sales figures from the Nintendo Switch 2 and the Nintendo Switch eShops.

Top Digital Games in Japan for December 2025

December brought some new entries and returning favorites in the sales charts. Notably, “Metroid Prime 4: Beyond” made its debut at #8 on the Switch 2 list, although it did not rank in the top 20 for the original Switch. The franchise has struggled to gain popularity in Japan, which may explain its performance.

Sales Rankings for Nintendo Switch 2

1. Kirby Air Riders
2. Momotarou Dentetsu 2
3. Pokemon Legends: Z-A – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
4. Mario Kart World
5. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
6. Octopath Traveler 0
7. Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprisonment
8. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
9. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake
10. Donkey Kong Bananza
11. Dragon Quest HD-2D Erdrick Trilogy Collection
12. Octopath Traveler 0 Digital Deluxe Edition
13. Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
14. Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Jamboree TV
15. Tamagotchi Plaza – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
16. Story of Seasons: Grand Bazaar – Nintendo Switch 2 Edition
17. Street Fighter 6
18. Dragon Ball: Sparking Zero
19. Trails in the Sky 1st Chapter
20. Street Fighter 6 Years 1-2 Fighters Edition

Sales Rankings for Original Nintendo Switch

1. Momotarou Dentetsu 2
2. Pokemon Legends: Z-A
3. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road
4. Minecraft
5. Inazuma Eleven: Victory Road Deluxe Edition
6. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
7. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake
8. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
9. Octopath Traveler 0
10. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
11. Nintendo Switch Sports
12. Super Mario Party Jamboree
13. Jinsei Game for Nintendo Switch
14. Splatoon 3
15. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
16. Fitness Boxing 3
17. Dragon Quest 3 HD-2D Remake
18. Pikmin 4
19. Super Mario Galaxy + Super Mario Galaxy 2
20. Mamon King

For those interested in more sales data, including previous months’ rankings and additional charts, they can visit Filmogaz.com.