The Playstation 4 was a massive success, with many believing it's one of the best consoles ever made let alone the best console ever made by Sony. The console was a great upgrade hardware-wise, but what made the system so great was its games. The library was deep, filled with exclusives and blockbuster hits that sold well on the PS4. We have ushered in a new generation with the release of the PlayStation 5. Many people have turned their focus to the new console, looking forward to all the exciting exclusives that are on the horizon. Still, it's worth remembering how Sony got here. Here are Sony Playstation’s bestselling games that made it the indisputable champion of the console world.
10. Horizon Zero Dawn: With 10 million copies sold, Guerrilla Game and Sony entertainment’s Horizon Zero Dawn takes the 10th spot in the list. The game first launched in 2017 has been made exclusive for Playstation owners by Sony which may have impeded its sales but the popularity of the console itself makes up for it.
9. The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt: Launched in the summer of 2015, The Witcher is an action role-playing game with an intrinsic storyline. Developed by CD Projekt Red, The Witcher has sold 10.8 million copies ever since its release, taking the number 9 spot on the list.
8. FIFA 18: EA Sports’ FIFA line has always been relevant for all these years and is one of the bestselling series of all time. Sports games are always rather popular, so it's no surprise at one game in the genre made it into the top 10. FIFA 18 is the eighth highest-selling PS4 game with 11.8 million copies sold.
7. God of War: The Action-adventure/hack and slash genre God of War has been widely known in the gaming world for its engaging story plot and thrilling action. The seventh-best selling game racked up 12 million copies sold. Developed by Santa Monica Studios, the revival of the franchise came in a shift in origin as the setting revolves around Norse mythology rather than Greek mythology.
6. Marvel’s Spiderman: Spiderman has been running at the forefront of major public forums. Movies and entertainment are some categories where Spiderman’s presence runs deeply with success and video games are only second to them. Marvel's Spider-Man comes in at sixth overall, selling 13.2 million copies.
5. Call of Duty: WWII: Another household name in the gaming world, the Call of Duty franchise has been ruling console gaming for years now. The classic first-person shooter is featured twice in the top five best-selling PS4 games. The first entry on the list is Call of Duty: WWII, coming in at five. The game sold 13.4 million units.
4. Red Dead Redemption 2: Launched in 2018, the first Rockstar game in the list is surprisingly a newer launch. Taking a cue from its predecessor which was launched for PS3, the fourth-best selling game from the PS4 era was Red Dead Redemption 2, selling around 14 million copies.
3. Call of Duty Black Ops III: If this does not prove the likability of the Call of Duty’s franchise, nothing else does. Activision’s another masterclass, set in 2065, Call of Duty Black Ops III makes it to the top 3 with 15 million copies sold until now.
2. Uncharted 4: A Thief’s End: Another PS4 exclusive game, Sony Interactive Entertainment’s Uncharted 4 went viral for its mind-boggling graphics and unmatchable plotline. It is the highest-selling exclusive on the PS4 and comes in a number 2 with 16 million units sold.
1. Grand Theft Auto V: The undisputed champion of the gaming world, Grand Theft Auto V tops the list and it comes with no surprise. GTA franchise has been dominant for years in almost every platform in the world and the fifth part of this series tops with a broad and engaging storyline with free-world interactive gaming mode. Rockstar has sold over 20 million copies of GTA V making it the best selling game of all time.
