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As the year comes to a close, many outlets choose to reflect on activity throughout 2023, and Nintendo is no different. In a recent update, Nintendo unveiled the official rankings of the most-downloaded titles throughout 2023 in the Nintendo Switch eShop.
The final ranking might surprise you!
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2023 Nintendo Switch eShop Japan Video Game Download Ranking
The top-ranking title of the list is none other than the highly addictive Suika Game, which released a few months ago. Notably, Suika Game beat out Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom for the first-place spot, solidifying the second open-world Zelda title in the second place on this year's list.
Titles such as Pokémon Violet found themselves in the middle of the pack, likely boosted by DLC expansion packs that released throughout the year.
Top-20 2023 Nintendo Switch eShop Titles
The Top-20 titles are below:
20. Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
19. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol.1
18. Minecraft
17. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney Trilogy
16. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
15. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
14. Mega Man Battle Network Legacy Collection Vol.2
13. Pokémon Violet
12. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
11. Monster Hunter Rise
10. Fire Emblem Engage
9. Super Mario RPG
8. Overcooked 2
7. Splatoon 3
6. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
5. Dragon Quest Monsters: The Dark Prince
4. Super Mario Bros. Wonder
3. Pikmin 4
2. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
1. Suika Game
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