If a gamer is reading a list of the most popular or most downloaded games on a platform for 2019, there’s a good chance Fortnite is at the top. Well, longtime Nintendo authority Nintendo Life has shared a list of the 25 most downloaded games on the Nintendo Switch in 2019 and guess who’s number one: Fortnite.
Technically, the list Nintendo released outlines the top 25 games “based on Nintendo eShop sales in 2019.” However, Nintendo Life changed the name of the list because Fortnite is free to play, and they don’t want to confuse readers.
The game that has come in second-place is none other than Super Smash Bros. Ultimate. The game came out at the end of 2018, and has been a force ever since. A popular addition to the franchise, Super Smash Bros. Ultimate has been at the top of the Nintendo sales charts since its release.
The rest of the list has some real heavy-hitters, including Nintendo franchise games Luigi’s Mansion 3, Super Mario Party, and Pokemon Sword and Pokemon Shield.
Everyone’s favorite goose game made it onto the list as well. Untitled Goose Game has undoubtedly been one of the most successful indie games of the year.
The beloved anime and manga Dragon Ball Z has two representatives on the list, and with Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot coming out in a few weeks, the franchise isn’t going anywhere.
Here are the top 25 most downloaded Nintendo Switch games of 2019:
Fortnite
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Minecraft
Cuphead
Untitled Goose Game
Pokemon Sword
Fire Emblem: Three Houses
NBA 2K19
New Super Mario Bros. U Deluxe
Dragon Ball FighterZ
Pokemon Shield
Super Mario Maker 2
Overcooked 2
Hollow Knight
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Luigi’s Mansion 3
Cadence of Hyrule: Crypt of the NecroDancer Featuring Legend of Zelda
Super Mario Party
Final Fantasy VII
Dragon Ball Xenoverse 2 for Nintendo Switch
Marvel Ultimate Alliance 3: The Black Order
Undertale
Crypt of the NecroDancer
Warframe
Mortal Kombat 11
Nintendo Switch continues to be a force in the gaming industry. The console has featured some excellent games this year and has supplied countless players with excitement and memorable moments. It will be interesting to see if any of these games will be on the list next year. With the immense popularity of Fortnite, something drastic may have to happen to remove Fortnite out of the number one spot.
