The top 20 best-selling Sega Dreamcast games of all time have been unveiled, with iconic titles like Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi leading the charts. From sports games such as NFL and NBA series to classics like SoulCalibur and Shenmue, these Dreamcast games were the standout successes on Sega’s last home console.
The Sega Dreamcast launched in North America on September 9, 1999, introducing the innovative system to a broader audience. Despite gaining a loyal following, the console struggled against the PlayStation 2, which debuted in March 2000, ultimately forcing Sega to exit the console market after just a year.
Top 20 Best-Selling Dreamcast Games (United States)
In celebration of the system’s anniversary, Mat Piscatella, a senior director and thought leader in the video game industry, shared a list on BlueSky highlighting the top 20 Dreamcast games in the U.S. based on revenue and units sold. Notably, NFL 2K and NFL 2K1 proved to be the highest-grossing titles, while Sonic Adventure led in overall sales volume.
| Rank | Top Games (Dollars) | Top Games (Units) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NFL 2K [Sega Sports] | Sonic Adventure |
| 2 | NFL 2K1 [Sega Sports] | NFL 2K [Sega Sports] |
| 3 | Sonic Adventure | Crazy Taxi |
| 4 | NBA 2K [Sega Sports] | NFL 2K1 [Sega Sports] |
| 5 | NBA 2K1 [Sega Sports] | NBA 2K1 [Sega Sports] |
| 6 | Crazy Taxi | NBA 2K [Sega Sports] |
| 7 | SoulCalibur | SoulCalibur |
| 8 | Ready 2 Rumble: Boxing | Ready 2 Rumble: Boxing |
| 9 | Shenmue | Shenmue |
| 10 | Resident Evil: Code: Veronica | World Series Baseball 2K1 [Sega Sports] |
Overall, sports games dominate the rankings, with Sega Sports titles comprising almost half of both sales metrics. In addition to Sonic Adventure and Crazy Taxi, popular games include SoulCalibur, Shenmue, House of the Dead 2, Resident Evil: Code: Veronica, and Tomb Raider: The Last Revelation.
Piscatella revealed this list in response to requests after he had previously shared similar lists for the 30th anniversary of the PlayStation’s launch in North America. Following Sega’s eventual departure from the console wars nearly 25 years ago, the company continues to have a significant impact in the video gaming industry.
