What 3D modeling software to use?

^^This List is a Joke.

First of all, zBrush shouldn’t be listed at all in a top 10 list of architecture visualisation Programms.
Also there are a few major software packages missing that are often used in ArchVis,
while others that are listed are questionable to be there at all.

Last but not least, the OP didn’t ask specifically for 3d apps with ArchVis in mind, but surely game development.

Beside that, I’ve seen much better listings of 3D apps.

Also it might be a good idea to have them devided into categories.
Like 3d Allround Packages (, Maya, LW, XSI, Blender, C4D, Modo,…)
sculpting (zBrush, 3dCoat, Mudbox,…)
3d texturing & texturepaint (substance Painter/designer, dDo, Mari,…)
CAD applications (AutoCAD, Revit, Allplan,…)

Within some of these categories it might be possible to compare these applications,
but in the end it all comes down to personal preference and taste.

At least in the 3D Allrounder category, every app has a few things it shines on and some features
another app does better.