Nintendo reveals Japan’s best-selling Switch 2 and Switch eShop games for first half of 2026
Posted on July 17, 2026 by Brian(@NE_Brian)
in News, Switch 2, Switch eShop
This week, Nintendo put out a new list revealing the best-selling games on the Switch 2 and Switch eShops in Japan for the first half of 2026.
On Nintendo Switch 2, the winner is probably no surprise – indeed, it’s Pokemon Pokopia. The game made a splash worldwide this year, including in Japan.
For Nintendo Switch, it’s also not a huge surprise with the phenomenon that is Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream taking the top spot. Pokemon FireRed and LeafGreen round out the top three.
Below is the full set of data:
1. Pokemon Pokopia
2. Mario Kart World
3. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
4. Mario Tennis Fever
5. Momotaro Dentetsu 2
6. Pokemon Legends ZA
7. Monster Hunter Stories 3
8. Animal Crossing New Horizons
9. Star Fox
10. Kirby Air Riders
11. Yoshi and the Mysterious Book
12. Dynasty Warriors Origins
13. Final Fantasy 7 Remake
14. Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
15. eFootball Kick-Off
16. Pragmata
17. Dragon Quest 1 & 2 HD-2D Remake
18. Super Mario Party Jamboree
19. Super Bomberman Collection
20. The Adventures of Elliot: The Millennium Tales
1. Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream
2. Pokemon FireRed
3. Pokemon LeafGreen
4. Power Pro Baseball 2
5. Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined
6. Rhythm Heaven Groove
7. Animal Crossing: New Horizons
8. Minecraft
9. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
10. Splatoon 3
11. Pokemon Champions
12. Momotaro Dentetsu 2
13. Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics
14. Super Mario Party Jamboree
15. Paranormasight: The Mermaid’s Curse
16. Pokemon Legends Z-A
17. Persona 5 Royal
18. Mega Man Star Force Legacy Collection
19. Fitness Boxing 3
20. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe
You can keep track of other sales data charts as they’re released here.
