Welcome back to the Canadian edition of Charting in the Clouds, our monthly look at Canada’s top-selling video games. Thanks to new data from the Entertainment Software Association of Canada (ESA) and Circana, we’ve got another clear snapshot of what Canadians have been buying.
April’s rankings featured a mix of long-running favourites and newer releases, along with a few games finding new life on PlayStation 5. Microsoft had a strong presence on the chart, with three of the top four titles published under its label. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered led the way, followed by Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle—both of which launched on PS5 in April after previously releasing on Xbox and PC.
As with last month, a few notes about the data: Xbox and Nintendo Switch digital sales were not included for MLB The Show 25. Minecraft’s digital sales on Nintendo platforms were also excluded, so the actual numbers for both could be even higher.
We’ve also included cloud gaming availability again this month. Many of April’s top titles can be streamed in the cloud through platforms like GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Amazon Luna, and Boosteroid. If you missed it, you can check out Canada’s Top-Selling Games of March 2025.
Let’s take a closer look at Canada’s top-selling games for April 2025.
Canada’s Top-Selling Games of April 2025
Here’s a look at Canada’s 10 top-selling games of April 2025, along with their cloud gaming availability. Some of these games can be streamed from the cloud on multiple platforms, while others remain exclusive to traditional hardware.
| Rank | Title | Cloud Gaming Availability | Review link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered | Boosteroid, GeForce NOW, PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming, AirGPU, CloudDeck, Shadow PC | |
| 2 | Forza Horizon 5 | GeForce NOW, PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Xbox Cloud Gaming, AirGPU, CloudDeck, Shadow PC | Review |
| 3 | Indiana Jones and the Great Circle | Boosteroid, GeForce NOW, PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Sora Stream, Xbox Cloud Gaming, AirGPU, CloudDeck, Shadow PC | Review |
| 4 | Assassin’s Creed: Shadows | Amazon Luna, Boosteroid, GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, AirGPU, CloudDeck, Shadow PC | Review |
| 5 | Minecraft | PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Shadow, AirGPU | |
| 6 | Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 | Boosteroid, GeForce NOW, Xbox Cloud Gaming, AirGPU, CloudDeck, Shadow PC | Review |
| 7 | Split Fiction | GeForce NOW, Boosteroid, Shadow, CloudDeck, AirGPU | Review |
| 8 | MLB: The Show 25 | Review | |
| 9 | The Last of Us Part II | Boosteroid, PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Shadow, AirGPU, CloudDeck | |
| 10 | WWE 2K25 | PlayStation Cloud Gaming, Boosteroid, CloudDeck, AirGPU, Shadow PC, CloudDeck | Review |
April’s chart showed strong momentum for Microsoft, with The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion Remastered debuting at number one. Forza Horizon 5 and Indiana Jones and the Great Circle also climbed high, boosted by their new PS5 launches. These familiar games found new audiences while reinforcing the ongoing appeal of long-supported games.
Assassin’s Creed: Shadows continued to perform well, and Split Fiction remained in the top ten for a second month. Call of Duty: Black Ops 6 and Minecraft kept their spots, with both titles benefiting from broad platform support, including cloud streaming.
The Last of Us Part II returned to the top 10, while sports games like MLB The Show 25 and WWE 2K25 showed steady demand. Even with limited digital data for some platforms, these games continue to hold ground month after month.
With familiar names and multiplatform access leading the way, April kept the momentum going as we head deeper into 2025.
April 2025 Wrap-Up and a Look Ahead
April continued to show how a mix of established franchises, cross-platform availability, and cloud support can shape Canada’s gaming landscape. Microsoft had a fantastic month, with multiple titles ranking high and extending their reach to new platforms.
We’ll be back next month to break down Canada’s top-selling games for May 2025. With more big releases on the horizon, it’ll be interesting to see what rises, what falls, and what catches us off guard.
Stay tuned, and if you’ve been playing any of these games, let us know what you’ve been playing in the comments below.
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