These Were the Top Games in Germany Released in 2024

The 2024 game annual charts spotlight Germany’s most successful new PC and console releases, reflecting the nation’s diverse gaming tastes. Compiled by Games Sales Data (GSD), operated by Video Games Europe (VGE), the rankings combine physical and digital sales across platforms, offering a clear snapshot of market trends and consumer preferences.

Topping the list of top games in Germany is EA SPORTS FC 25 by Electronic Arts, a football simulation that dominated charts since its September launch. The top five—Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, Helldivers 2, Farming Simulator 25, and Super Mario Party Jamboree—showcase the broad range of gaming experiences that captivated players in 2024.

The 2024 charts spotlight top publishers dominating Germany’s gaming industry. Electronic Arts led with EA SPORTS FC 25 and EA SPORTS F1 24, excelling in sports simulations. Activision Blizzard had a successful year with Call of Duty: Black Ops 6, while Sony Interactive Entertainment impressed with Helldivers 2 and The Last of Us Part II Remastered. Nintendo delivered hits like Super Mario Party Jamboree and The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom, and Ubisoft stood out with Star Wars Outlaws, Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown, and Skull and Bones.

Excluded from the list of top games in Germany were digital sales from the Nintendo eShop and games like Black Myth: Wukong, whose publishers did not submit data.

1. EA SPORTS FC 25
   Electronic Arts
2. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6
   Activision Blizzard
3. Helldivers 2
   Sony Interactive Entertainment
4. Farming Simulator 25
   GIANTS Software
5. Super Mario Party Jamboree
   Nintendo
6. Dragon Ball: Sparking! Zero
   Bandai Namco Entertainment
7. The Last of Us Part II Remastered
   Sony Interactive Entertainment
8. Dragon’s Dogma II
   Capcom
9. EA SPORTS F1 24
   Electronic Arts
10. Star Wars Outlaws
    Ubisoft
11. Final Fantasy VII Rebirth
    Square Enix
12. Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine II
    Focus Entertainment
13. Dragon Age: The Veilguard
    Electronic Arts
14. The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom
    Nintendo
15. Astro Bot
    Sony Interactive Entertainment
16. NBA 2K25
    2K
17. WWE 2K24
    2K
18. Tekken 8
    Bandai Namco Entertainment
19. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown
    Ubisoft
20. Skull and Bones
    Ubisoft