Best-Selling PC Games

The 100 best-selling PC games of all time on Amazon UK — ranked across every year the PC charted, so the games that sold for a single Christmas and the ones that sold for a decade both get their due.

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#1 — The Sims 2 (PC CD)

The Sims 2 (PC CD)

Peaked #2 · 2004–2007 · 4 yrs on chart

4.2

#2 — The Sims: Deluxe Edition (PC CD)

The Sims: Deluxe Edition (PC CD)

Peaked #15 · 2001–2004 · 4 yrs on chart

3.9

#3 — The Sims 3 (PC/Mac DVD)

The Sims 3 (PC/Mac DVD)

Peaked #14 · 2009–2012 · 4 yrs on chart

3.9

#4 — World of Warcraft (Mac/PC)

World of Warcraft (Mac/PC)

Peaked #8 · 2005–2007 · 3 yrs on chart

4.3

#5 — The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Hot Date Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #6 · 2001–2003 · 3 yrs on chart

4.5

#6 — The Sims: Unleashed Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Unleashed Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #3 · 2002–2004 · 3 yrs on chart

4.2

#7 — Rome: Total War (PC)

Rome: Total War (PC)

Peaked #8 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

4.3

#8 — Football Manager 2005 (Mac/PC CD)

Football Manager 2005 (Mac/PC CD)

Peaked #6 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

4.5

#9 — Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone [PC CD]

Peaked #1 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

4.0

#10 — Championship Manager: Season 00-01 (PC CD)

Championship Manager: Season 00-01 (PC CD)

Peaked #4 · 2000–2001 · 2 yrs on chart

4.5

#11 — Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight (PC CD)

Microsoft Flight Simulator 2004: A Century of Flight (PC CD)

Peaked #43 · 2003–2006 · 4 yrs on chart

4.2

#12 — The Sims 2: Nightlife Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims 2: Nightlife Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #10 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

4.5

#13 — Civilization IV (PC DVD)

Civilization IV (PC DVD)

Peaked #7 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

3.5

#14 — Far Cry (PC)

Far Cry (PC)

Peaked #16 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

4.5

#15 — Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? (PC)

Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? (PC)

Peaked #1 · 2000–2001 · 2 yrs on chart

4.1

#16 — Football Manager 2012 (PC/Mac DVD)

Football Manager 2012 (PC/Mac DVD)

Peaked #17 · 2011–2012 · 2 yrs on chart

3.6

#17 — The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (PC DVD)

The Lord of the Rings: The Battle for Middle-earth (PC DVD)

Peaked #17 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

4.1

#18 — Football Manager 2006 (Mac/PC CD)

Football Manager 2006 (Mac/PC CD)

Peaked #1 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

4.0

#19 — The Sims: On Holiday Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: On Holiday Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #6 · 2002–2003 · 2 yrs on chart

4.1

#20 — Championship Manager: Season 03-04 (PC CD)

Championship Manager: Season 03-04 (PC CD)

Peaked #8 · 2003–2004 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#21 — The Sims 2: University Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims 2: University Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #6 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#22 — Age of Empires III (PC)

Age of Empires III (PC)

Peaked #12 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

3.8

#23 — Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PC CD)

Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets (PC CD)

Peaked #7 · 2002–2003 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#24 — Football Manager 2013 (PC DVD)

Football Manager 2013 (PC DVD)

Peaked #17 · 2012–2013 · 2 yrs on chart

3.8

#25 — Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault (PC DVD)

Medal of Honor: Pacific Assault (PC DVD)

Peaked #24 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

3.4

#26 — Doom 3 (PC)

Doom 3 (PC)

Peaked #10 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

3.8

#27 — The Sims: House Party Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: House Party Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #15 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

4.3

#28 — Football Manager 2009 (PC) (MAC)

Football Manager 2009 (PC) (MAC)

Peaked #18 · 2008–2009 · 2 yrs on chart

2.7

#29 — Medieval: Total War (PC CD)

Medieval: Total War (PC CD)

Peaked #35 · 2002–2003 · 2 yrs on chart

4.3

#30 — The Sims: Makin' Magic Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Makin' Magic Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #14 · 2003–2004 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#31 — Football Manager 2007 (PC CD)

Football Manager 2007 (PC CD)

Peaked #9 · 2006–2007 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#32 — Zoo Tycoon (PC)

Zoo Tycoon (PC)

Peaked #42 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

4.4

#33 — RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)

RollerCoaster Tycoon 3 (PC)

Peaked #28 · 2004–2005 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#34 — The Sims 2: Pets Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

The Sims 2: Pets Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

Peaked #3 · 2006–2007 · 2 yrs on chart

4.4

#35 — Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (PC CD)

Medal of Honor: Allied Assault (PC CD)

Peaked #5 · 2002–2003 · 2 yrs on chart

3.9

#36 — The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC DVD)

The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim (PC DVD)

Peaked #24 · 2011–2012 · 2 yrs on chart

4.4

#37 — Medieval II: Total War (PC DVD)

Medieval II: Total War (PC DVD)

Peaked #12 · 2006–2007 · 2 yrs on chart

4.2

#38 — Call of Duty (PC CD)

Call of Duty (PC CD)

Peaked #16 · 2003–2005 · 3 yrs on chart

4.5

#39 — Football Manager 2011 (PC)

Football Manager 2011 (PC)

Peaked #21 · 2010–2011 · 2 yrs on chart

4.0

#40 — Football Manager 2010 (PC/MAC DVD)

Football Manager 2010 (PC/MAC DVD)

Peaked #40 · 2009–2010 · 2 yrs on chart

4.1

#41 — Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse USB for PC Windows, Mac and Linux, …

Logitech M185 Wireless Mouse USB for PC Windows, Mac and Linux, …

Peaked #5 · 2020

4.6

#42 — Escape from Monkey Island (PC)

Escape from Monkey Island (PC)

Peaked #5 · 2000

4.1

#43 — The Sims 2: Open for Business Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims 2: Open for Business Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #7 · 2006

4.2

#44 — The Sims: Superstar Expansion Pack (PC CD)

The Sims: Superstar Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #11 · 2003

4.4

#45 — Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (PC CD)

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War (PC CD)

Peaked #12 · 2004

4.5

#46 — The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC DVD)

The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion (PC DVD)

Peaked #14 · 2006

4.3

#47 — Diablo III (PC/Mac DVD)

Diablo III (PC/Mac DVD)

Peaked #15 · 2012

3.2

#48 — Battlefield 2 (PC DVD)

Battlefield 2 (PC DVD)

Peaked #16 · 2005–2006 · 2 yrs on chart

4.4

#49 — Grand Theft Auto III (PC)

Grand Theft Auto III (PC)

Peaked #16 · 2002

4.4

#50 — World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack (PC…

World of Warcraft: The Wrath of the Lich King Expansion Pack (PC…

Peaked #17 · 2008

3.9

#51 — Football Manager 2008 (PC/Mac)

Football Manager 2008 (PC/Mac)

Peaked #19 · 2007

3.4

#52 — Football Manager 2014 (PC DVD)

Football Manager 2014 (PC DVD)

Peaked #21 · 2013

3.8

#53 — Call of Duty 2 (PC DVD)

Call of Duty 2 (PC DVD)

Peaked #21 · 2005

4.0

#54 — Max Payne (PC CD)

Max Payne (PC CD)

Peaked #23 · 2001

4.5

#55 — Command & Conquer: Generals (PC CD)

Command & Conquer: Generals (PC CD)

Peaked #24 · 2003

3.9

#56 — Star Wars: Empire At War (PC DVD)

Star Wars: Empire At War (PC DVD)

Peaked #26 · 2006

3.7

#57 — Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (PC CD)

Star Wars Jedi Knight II: Jedi Outcast (PC CD)

Peaked #26 · 2002

4.4

#58 — Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (PC CD)

Operation Flashpoint: Cold War Crisis (PC CD)

Peaked #26 · 2001

4.3

#59 — Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PC)

Grand Theft Auto: Vice City (PC)

Peaked #30 · 2003–2004 · 2 yrs on chart

4.6

#60 — Football Manager 2015 (PC/Mac)

Football Manager 2015 (PC/Mac)

Peaked #27 · 2014

4.3

#61 — Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition (PC DVD)

Battlefield 3 - Limited Edition (PC DVD)

Peaked #27 · 2011

2.6

#62 — Warhammer: 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade (PC)

Warhammer: 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade (PC)

Peaked #27 · 2006

4.4

#63 — Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #27 · 2005

3.8

#64 — SimCity 4 (PC)

SimCity 4 (PC)

Peaked #27 · 2003

3.7

#65 — Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Mac/PC CD)

Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos (Mac/PC CD)

Peaked #32 · 2002–2003 · 2 yrs on chart

3.9

#66 — The Sims 2: Seasons Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

The Sims 2: Seasons Expansion Pack (PC DVD)

Peaked #29 · 2007

4.7

#67 — Empire Earth (PC)

Empire Earth (PC)

Peaked #47 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

4.5

#68 — Command & Conquer Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (PC CD)

Command & Conquer Red Alert 2: Yuri's Revenge (PC CD)

Peaked #31 · 2001

4.3

#69 — World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Expansion Pack (PC/Mac DVD)

World of Warcraft: Cataclysm Expansion Pack (PC/Mac DVD)

Peaked #32 · 2010

4.1

#70 — Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II (PC DVD)

Lord of the Rings: Battle for Middle Earth II (PC DVD)

Peaked #34 · 2006

3.9

#71 — The Sims 2: Christmas Party Pack (PC CD)

The Sims 2: Christmas Party Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #34 · 2005

3.8

#72 — Tomb Raider Chronicles (PC)

Tomb Raider Chronicles (PC)

Peaked #34 · 2000

3.8

#73 — Aliens vs Predator 2 (PC)

Aliens vs Predator 2 (PC)

Peaked #62 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

4.3

#74 — Spore (Mac/PC DVD)

Spore (Mac/PC DVD)

Peaked #36 · 2008

2.3

#75 — Microsoft Train Simulator with Free Official Strategy Guide (PC)

Microsoft Train Simulator with Free Official Strategy Guide (PC)

Peaked #36 · 2001

3.8

#76 — Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC DVD)

Battlefield: Bad Company 2 (PC DVD)

Peaked #37 · 2010

3.8

#77 — Microsoft Flight Sim 2002 - Professional Edition (PC)

Microsoft Flight Sim 2002 - Professional Edition (PC)

Peaked #37 · 2001

4.6

#78 — Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC DVD)

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (PC DVD)

Peaked #38 · 2009

3.0

#79 — Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Limited Edition (PC DVD)

Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Limited Edition (PC DVD)

Peaked #38 · 2005

4.3

#80 — Roller Coaster Tycoon (PC)

Roller Coaster Tycoon (PC)

Peaked #38 · 2000

4.5

#81 — Pippa Funnell (PC CD)

Pippa Funnell (PC CD)

Peaked #40 · 2005

4.2

#82 — Battlefield Vietnam (PC)

Battlefield Vietnam (PC)

Peaked #40 · 2004

4.2

#83 — FIFA Football 2003 (PC)

FIFA Football 2003 (PC)

Peaked #41 · 2002

3.7

#84 — Hornby Virtual Railway (PC CD)

Hornby Virtual Railway (PC CD)

Peaked #65 · 2001–2002 · 2 yrs on chart

3.1

#85 — Guild Wars 2 - Standard Edition (PC DVD)

Guild Wars 2 - Standard Edition (PC DVD)

Peaked #42 · 2012

4.2

#86 — Quake 4 (PC DVD)

Quake 4 (PC DVD)

Peaked #42 · 2005

3.6

#87 — Diablo II: Lord of Destruction - Expansion Set (PC)

Diablo II: Lord of Destruction - Expansion Set (PC)

Peaked #42 · 2001

4.4

#88 — Football Manager 2016 (PC DVD)

Football Manager 2016 (PC DVD)

Peaked #43 · 2015

4.4

#89 — Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC DVD)

Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare (PC DVD)

Peaked #43 · 2007

4.3

#90 — The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff (PC CD)

The Sims 2: Family Fun Stuff (PC CD)

Peaked #44 · 2006

3.7

#91 — RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (PC CD)

RollerCoaster Tycoon 2 (PC CD)

Peaked #44 · 2002

3.8

#92 — Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Deluxe Edition (PC)

Microsoft Flight Simulator X: Deluxe Edition (PC)

Peaked #57 · 2006–2007 · 2 yrs on chart

3.8

#93 — Total War Rome II (PC DVD)

Total War Rome II (PC DVD)

Peaked #45 · 2013

3.1

#94 — Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Command & Conquer: Generals - Zero Hour Expansion Pack (PC CD)

Peaked #45 · 2003

4.4

#95 — Tomb Raider: Legend (PC DVD)

Tomb Raider: Legend (PC DVD)

Peaked #47 · 2006

3.6

#96 — The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff (PC CD)

The Sims 2: Glamour Life Stuff (PC CD)

Peaked #49 · 2006

3.7

#97 — Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (PC CD)

Max Payne 2: The Fall of Max Payne (PC CD)

Peaked #50 · 2003

4.3

#98 — Half-Life: Blue Shift (PC)

Half-Life: Blue Shift (PC)

Peaked #50 · 2001

3.1

#99 — Battlefield 4 (PC DVD) - Limited Edition

Battlefield 4 (PC DVD) - Limited Edition

Peaked #51 · 2013

3.5

#100 — Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Mac/PC DVD-ROM)

Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty (Mac/PC DVD-ROM)

Peaked #51 · 2010

4.1

Ranking is derived from the Amazon UK video-game bestseller charts for every year from 2000 to 2026. Each game scores on both how high it climbed and how many years it kept selling, then we de-duplicate re-releases and exclude hardware and accessories. Browse another platform →