Top-Selling Stealth Game Franchises Globally

The stealth genre has produced numerous successful franchises that prioritize evasion and tactical approaches over direct combat.

The top 3

1. Metal Gear Series Leads Stealth Sales: The Metal Gear series is the best-selling stealth video game franchise, having sold over 65.5 million units worldwide across 17 games, remakes, and remasters as of December 2025.
2. Hitman: World of Assassination's Milestone: The Hitman franchise, particularly with Hitman: World of Assassination, has surpassed 25 million sales and welcomed over 80 million players, solidifying its place as an enduring stealth series.
3. Splinter Cell's Enduring Legacy: The Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell series has sold over 32 million units by 2016 and was once considered one of Ubisoft's flagship franchises, known for its emphasis on light and shadow mechanics.

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