Rhythm Heaven Groove Returns to Number One in Japan as Sales Approach One Million

Rhythm Heaven Groove once again ranked as the best-selling game in Japan for the week, with its physical sales approaching the 1 million copy milestone.

Famitsu magazine published its physical game sales chart for Japan covering the period from August 17 to August 23. The rhythm game Rhythm Heaven Groove for the Nintendo Switch claimed first place again, selling 37,402 copies during the week and bringing its lifetime total to 911,241 units.

Japan Top 10 Sales:

1. [NS] Rhythm Heaven Groove — 37,402 (total: 911,241)
2. [NS2] Splatoon Raiders — 13,224 (626,371)
3. [NS] Tomodachi Life: Living the Dream — 12,558 (1,574,773)
4. [NS2] Steins;Gate Reboot — 7,613
5. [PS5] Steins;Gate Reboot — 4,002
6. [NS] Minecraft — 3,953 (4,265,941)
7. [NS] Powerful Pro Baseball 2026-2027 — 3,718 (205,769)
8. [NS2] Pokemon Pokopia — 3,701 (1,115,493)
9. [NS] Steins;Gate Reboot — 3,538
10. [NS2] Starsand Island — 3,415

Rhythm Heaven Groove maintains a clear lead over its competition. If sales continue at their current pace, the game could surpass 1 million physical copies sold within the coming weeks.