So Far In 2018, Japan’s Most Downloaded Nintendo Switch Game Is Minecraft 

Minecraft isn’t only popular in Japan, it’s also popular on the Nintendo Switch.

Minecraft is the most downloaded game on Nintendo Switch in Japan during the first half of this year, according to lists Nintendo published this week.

Here are the top five for package and download versions. Note that Nintendo did not release download figures.

5. Mario Tennis Ace

Released: 22 June 2018

4. Splatoon 2 

21 July 2017

3. Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

28 April 2017

2. Kirby Star Allies

16 March 2018

1. Minecraft

21 June 2018

And here are the top five download-only games.

5. Arcade Archives vs Super Mario Bros.

Released: 22 December 2017

4. Overcooked: Special Edition

12 October 2017

3. Stardew Valley

11 January 2018

2. Human Fall Flat

28 December 2017

1. Minecraft: Nintendo Switch Edition

12 May 2017