Nintendo Switch has been one of the most successful gaming consoles ever since it was released in 2017. As of December 31, 2022, the Nintendo Switch has sold an astonishing 122.55 million units, making it the third-best-selling console of all time. With so many people buying the Switch and its games, it is no wonder that some of the most popular games on the console have also become some of the best-selling. Here is a list of the top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch games as of December 2022. 

1. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe – 29.93 million
2. Animal Crossing: New Horizons – 26.04 million
3. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate – 22.85 million
4. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – 20.02 million
5. Super Mario Odyssey – 19.01 million
6. Pokémon Sword and Shield – 18.22 million
7. Minecraft – 17.06 million
8. Splatoon 2 – 11.90 million
9. New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe – 10.55 million
10. Luigi's Mansion 3 – 9.78 million

These top 10 best-selling games on the Nintendo Switch account for an impressive total of 159.31 million units sold. It is no surprise that Mario Kart 8 Deluxe tops the list, as it is the best-selling game of all time on the Switch and the only game on the list to have sold over 30 million copies. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild is also a popular game, having sold 20 million copies and becoming the best-selling game in the series. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate, Super Mario Odyssey, and Pokémon Sword and Shield are also popular, having sold over 20 million copies each. 

These top 10 best-selling Nintendo Switch games represent the overwhelming success of the console since it was released in 2017. With 122.55 million units sold and over 159 million copies of the top 10 best-selling games, the Nintendo Switch has cemented its place as one of the most successful and beloved gaming consoles of all time.