The Italian video game industry is thriving, as evidenced by the latest IIDEA report. According to the report, football remains a major player in Italy, with EA SPORTS FC 24 (formerly FIFA) taking the top spot in the country’s best-selling video games for 2023. This is followed closely by Hogwarts Legacy, a magical adventure game set in the Harry Potter universe.
The popularity of football-themed games and magical adventures among Italian gamers reflects their diverse interests. In addition to these two genres, the top-selling games of 2023 showcase a mix of other popular genres as well, including action-adventure and sports games like Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III and Super Mario Bros Wonder.
It’s worth noting that these rankings are based on unit sales tracked by Global Sales Data (GSD), which only includes retail and network sales data. Nintendo’s digital sales data was not included in this report. Despite this limitation, however, the information provided offers valuable insights into gaming preferences and trends in Italy.
Overall, the selection of top games for 2023 showcases a wide range of gaming preferences among Italian players. From sports to action-adventure and beyond, there is something for everyone in this diverse list of best-selling video games from Italy in 2023.