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The graph shows the distribution of U.S. video game sales by genre. In 2018, 11.1 percent of all video games sold in the United States were sports games.
Video game sales in the United States in 2018, by genre
| Characteristic | Share of units sold |
|---|---|
| Action | 26.9% |
| Shooter | 20.9% |
| Role-playing | 11.3% |
| Sport | 11.1% |
| Adventure | 7.9% |
| Fighting | 7.8% |
| Racing | 5.8% |
| Strategy | 3.7% |
| Other | 4.6% |
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