Hollow Knight: Silksong Dominates Nintendo Switch eShop Charts for September 2025

The week of September 6, 2025, brings familiar and exciting news for Nintendo Switch fans as the latest eShop charts have been released, with Team Cherry’s Hollow Knight: Silksong claiming the highly coveted number one spot.

This much-anticipated sequel continues the tradition of outstanding indie titles capturing the attention of the Switch community, spotlighting the enduring popularity of the Hollow Knight series and the robust health of Nintendo’s digital marketplace. Hollow Knight: Silksong, developed by the Australian studio Team Cherry, has rapidly become a digital best-seller since its long-awaited release on the Nintendo Switch eShop.

Its atmospheric world-building, challenging gameplay, and striking hand-drawn visuals have resonated with players and critics alike.

Reflecting that strong momentum, the original Hollow Knight also surged to the number two position, highlighting a renewed enthusiasm for the series as both titles hold top billing on the eShop charts this week. The latest eShop charts provide insight into player preferences and the continued success of established franchises.

Super Mario Party Jamboree, Super Smash Bros.

Ultimate, and Mario Kart 8 Deluxe maintained their presence among the best-sellers.

Notably, Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots made a notable debut, earning a place in the top ten.

Other long-standing favorites such as Minecraft, Animal Crossing: New Horizons, and Pokémon Legends: Arceus also retained high spots on the list, underscoring the broad appeal and expansive library of the Nintendo Switch platform. The download-only games ranking revealed similar trends, with Silksong and the original Hollow Knight leading, followed by the fresh entry of Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots.

Titles such as Tiny Bookshop and Stardew Valley demonstrated the ongoing popularity of indie and simulation genres on Switch.

These results affirm the Nintendo eShop's reputation as a marketplace where both blockbuster series and independent games thrive side by side. In a statement reflecting the industry’s recognition of indie achievements, Team Cherry expressed appreciation for the ongoing support from the Nintendo and Switch player community, emphasizing their commitment to delivering memorable experiences for fans old and new.

This sentiment was echoed in Nintendo’s latest official communications, highlighting the growing diversity of successful titles on the eShop. Nintendo Switch eShop charts have historically offered a snapshot of gaming trends and consumer interests.

With the availability of these rankings across both the original Switch and the new Switch 2 hardware, Nintendo continues to provide transparency for fans eager to track top-performing games in real time.

The success of Hollow Knight: Silksong at launch, coupled with the staying power of legacy titles, reiterates the Nintendo Switch ecosystem's vibrancy and the strong relationship between developers and the platform. For those wishing to follow weekly digital sales, the eShop charts remain an essential resource, reflecting not only the success of blockbuster debuts but also the sustained love for indie gems and franchise mainstays alike.

Nintendo Switch Nintendo Hollow Knight: Silksong eShop Switch Switch eShop Nintendo Switch eShop Hollow Knight Silksong Team Cherry Hollow Knight Silksong Super Mario Party Jamboree Everybody’s Golf Hot Shots Minecraft Story of Seasons Hogwarts Legacy Animal Crossing: New Horizons Tiny Bookshop Pokemon Legends: Arceus Nintendo Switch Sports Pokemon Violet Super Mario Bros. Wonder It Takes Two No Man’s Sky Red Dead Redemption Just Dance 2025 Edition Deluxe Pokemon Scarlet Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom Zelda: Breath of the Wild Super Mario Odyssey Stardew Valley GTA: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition Mario + Rabbids Sparks of Hope Gold Edition MLB The Show 25 Assassin’s Creed Mega Bundle Hello Kitty Island Adventure Deltarune Shinobi: Art of Vengeance Nine Sols Disney Dreamlight Valley Shuten Order Camper Van: Make it HOme Dark Deity 2 Tunic Disco Elysium Subnautica South Park: The Stick of Truth Sonic x Shadow Generations Wobbly Life UFO 50 Celeste Fantasy Life i: The Girl Who Steals Time Date Everything Super Robot Wars Y Wylde Flowers Is This Seat Taken Grounded Ace Combat 7 The Jackbox Party Pack 3 Sonic Origins