The following is a list of the most expensive video games ever developed, with a minimum total cost of and sorted by the total cost adjusted for
inflation
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. Most game budgets are not disclosed, so this list is not indicative of industry trends.
Lists
– Indicates ongoing costs of development post-release
Official figures
Cancelled games
Unofficial figures
Analyst estimations
Press estimations
The following budgets have been estimated by press outlets without naming any specific analyst or firm.
See also
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Lists of video games
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Video games
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Video game development
Lists of video games