The most sold PlayStation 3 (PS3) game is Grand Theft Auto V, with an impressive 29.52 million copies sold on the platform. This action-adventure title, developed by Rockstar North and published by Rockstar Games, significantly outpaced other popular games on the console, demonstrating its massive commercial success.
Top-Selling PlayStation 3 Games
Grand Theft Auto V's sales figures highlight its dominant position in the PS3 library. To put its success into perspective, here's a look at some of the best-selling titles on the PlayStation 3, based on available sales data:
Game | Copies Sold (PS3 only) | Genre(s) |
---|---|---|
Grand Theft Auto V | 29.52 million | Action-adventure |
Gran Turismo 5 | 11.95 million | Sim racing |
The Last of Us | 7 million | Action-adventure, survival horror |
Uncharted 3: Drake's Deception | 6.6 million | Action-adventure, third-person shooter |
Sales figures are approximate and primarily reflect units sold on the PlayStation 3 platform.
Grand Theft Auto V was released towards the end of the PS3's lifecycle, in September 2013, yet it quickly became a phenomenon. Its expansive open world, compelling storyline, and the introduction of Grand Theft Auto Online contributed significantly to its enduring popularity and massive sales on the platform. The game's multi-platform release and subsequent re-releases on newer generations of consoles further cemented its status as one of the best-selling video games of all time across all platforms.
While other titles like Gran Turismo 5 and critically acclaimed games such as The Last of Us also achieved significant sales on the PS3, none came close to the commercial success of Grand Theft Auto V. Its impact on the gaming industry and its financial performance on the PS3 remain unparalleled for the console.