August 2025’s Nintendo Best-Sellers: A Familiar Face Leads, But a Sports Giant is Hot on Its Heels
The gaming world is buzzing with the latest sales data from Circana, offering a fascinating glimpse into the top-performing titles on Nintendo platforms for August 2025. While Donkey Kong Bananza continues its reign at the top, mirroring its success from the previous month, the real story lies in the runner-up spot. Madden NFL 26 has stormed onto the scene, securing a strong second place and proving that sports simulations still have a massive appeal. But here's where it gets interesting: Story of Season: Grand Bazaar follows closely in third, showcasing the enduring popularity of life simulation games.
Below is the complete list of the top-selling games on Nintendo Switch 2 and Switch for August 2025:
- Donkey Kong Bananza – Nintendo
- Madden NFL 26 – EA
- Story of Season: Grand Bazaar – Marvelous
- Super Mario Party Jamboree – Nintendo
- Hogwarts Legacy – Warner Bros. Games
- Kirby and the Forgotten Land – Nintendo
- Mario Kart 8 – Nintendo
- Minecraft – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Nintendo
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild – Nintendo
And this is the part most people miss: The rankings for Nintendo-published games only account for physical sales, excluding digital data. This raises the question: How much higher would these titles rank if digital sales were included? It’s a controversial point that often sparks debate among industry analysts and gamers alike. If you’re curious about how these games stack up across all platforms, you can check out the overall top twenty for August 2025 here.
A special shoutout to Mat Piscatella here for providing today’s insightful chart. Now, here’s a thought-provoking question for you: With Madden NFL 26 making such a strong debut, does this signal a resurgence in sports games on Nintendo platforms, or is it just a one-off success? Let us know your thoughts in the comments—we’d love to hear your take!
