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The Best Nintendo Games

The most popular Nintendo games as a daily ranking. The order comes from the answers players enter in the NintenDoku puzzle.

Today’s overall ranking

Best Nintendo games overall

1.419 games in this category, 1.107 of them with entries.

2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3
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👑1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2
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3Fire Emblem: Three Houses+3 % vs. #4
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1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three Houses+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

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Where the Data Comes From

In the Nintendo puzzle NintenDoku, players enter game titles every day that match given categories. Every correct answer is counted. These entries form the following ranking of the most popular Nintendo games: the more often a game is chosen as an answer, the more popular it is within the community. The database covers games published by Nintendo, third-party titles exclusive to Nintendo platforms (including timed exclusives) and Nintendo mobile games, always counting first releases only.

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This page is transparent about its data but deliberately publishes only the top 3 of each category and no absolute entry counts per game, just the percentage gaps. That keeps the puzzle fair and avoids giving away the full answer list. Only categories with more than 3 games in the database and at least 3 games with entries are shown, otherwise there is no full top 3.

🎮1.419Games in the database
📥56.790Total entries
1.107Games with entries
💤312Games without entries yet

This page currently shows 300 rankings: 290 categories derived directly from the game data (franchises, genres, platforms, release years and more) and 10 broader meta rankings such as the overall ranking, time periods and biggest risers. Not every possible category appears, only those with enough data for a meaningful top 3.

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Most Mentioned Games Yesterday

The top 12: the twelve games entered most often as answers in yesterday's (10.08.2026) NintenDoku daily puzzles, sorted by frequency. Click a game to see which categories it belongs to. The previous day is shown on purpose, the current day would give away the current puzzle.

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Categories

Click a group, then pick a category: the top 3 opens right away in a window, no scrolling needed. Alternatively search above for a category or directly for a game. Further down, the most sought-after rankings are written out in full, and every remaining one is one click away through the groups.

Quiz: Guess the Number 1

Three games, one category: which of them ranks first among NintenDoku players? All three belong to the top 3, you only guess the order.

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Compare Categories

Pick two categories and see their top 3 side by side, for example Zelda versus Mario or two release years going head to head.

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Overall Rankings

Featured in the Most Top 3 Lists

These games appear most often in a top 3 on this page.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild26 top 3 appearances

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall.

2Fire Emblem: Three Houses24 top 3 appearances

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category.

3Super Smash Bros. Ultimate21 top 3 appearances

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It rounds out the top 3 of this ranking.

The Clearest Number 1 Victories

These categories show the biggest gap between first and second place.

1Secret of Mana+950 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and RPG was released on August 6, 1993 first in Japan for SNES. The game later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 1.83 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Its primary developer is Square Enix. The game world is shown in a top-down view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 22 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Mana games and sits 950 percent ahead of #2.

2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+777 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 2018 releases and sits 777 percent ahead of #2.

3Super Mario Bros.+614 % vs. #2

The Platformer game arrived on September 13, 1985 first in Japan as a launch title for NES. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The main story takes around 1.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It is played in a side view. Approximately 40.24 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 1985 releases and sits 614 percent ahead of #2.

Biggest rise over the last 7 days

Games with the strongest increase compared to the 7 days before. Only games that already had enough entries in the prior window are considered.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall. It was entered about 3,757 percent more often than in the 7 days before.

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2Super Metroid

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on March 19, 1994 first in Japan for SNES. Its primary developer is Nintendo. Roughly 1.42 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game world is shown in a side view. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. The main story takes around 7.6 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category. It was entered approximately 350 percent more often than in the 7 days before.

3Metroid Prime

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. It rounds out the top 3 of this ranking. It was entered about 202 percent more often than in the 7 days before.

Biggest rise over the last 30 days

Games with the strongest increase compared to the 30 days before. Only games that already had enough entries in the prior window are considered.

1Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall. It was entered about 1,945 percent more often than in the 30 days before.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category. It was entered roughly 417 percent more often than in the 30 days before.

3Super Smash Bros. Brawl

The mix of Action and Fighting was released on January 31, 2008 first in Japan for Wii. Roughly 13.32 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a side view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 11.6 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. Its primary developer is Project Sora. Critics awarded a Metascore of 93, the community a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. It rounds out the top 3 of this ranking. It was entered roughly 3,144 percent more often than in the 30 days before.

Most mentioned game yesterday

Based on entries in yesterday’s daily puzzles.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+67 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer yesterday and sits 67 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Red / Blue+2 % vs. #3

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based arrived on September 28, 1996 first in Japan for Game Boy. The main story takes around 26.6 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Roughly 31.38 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. Game Freak served as the primary developer. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a top-down view. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions and has no online features at all. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place yesterday and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask+37 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on April 27, 2000 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 21.4 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. About 3.36 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 95, the community a user score of 9.2. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. It is played from a third-person perspective. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 37 percent ahead of #4.

Most mentioned game of the last 7 days

Based on entries in the daily puzzles of the last 7 days.

1Metroid Prime+1 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field over the last 7 days and sits 1 percent ahead of #2.

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2The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+5 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place over the last 7 days and sits 5 percent ahead of #3.

3The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+9 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 9 percent ahead of #4.

Most mentioned game of the last 30 days

Based on entries in the daily puzzles of the last 30 days.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+6 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer over the last 30 days and sits 6 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS+8 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place over the last 30 days and sits 8 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+25 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 25 percent ahead of #4.

Most mentioned game of the last 90 days

Based on entries in the daily puzzles of the last 90 days, roughly a season.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+41 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer over the last 90 days and sits 41 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+5 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place over the last 90 days and sits 5 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three Houses

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and is tied with #4.

Most mentioned game of the last 365 days

Based on entries in the daily puzzles of the last 365 days.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+47 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer over the last 365 days and sits 47 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place over the last 365 days and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three Houses+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best new releases

32 games in this category, 29 of them with entries.

Covers games released within the last 24 months.

1Donkey Kong Bananza+43 % vs. #2

The mix of Platformer, Adventure and Action launched on July 17, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. Critics awarded a Metascore of 91, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The title can also be played with others. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a side view. At The Game Awards 2025 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Roughly 4.52 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 18.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall and sits 43 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Pokopia+9 % vs. #3

The simulation launched on March 5, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. The main story takes around 34.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 4 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Koei Tecmo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario Kart World+2 % vs. #4

The Racing game was released on June 5, 2025 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Approximately 14.70 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 86, with a user score of 6.9. Critically that counts as good, among players as bad. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. At The Game Awards 2025 it won the Best Sports/Racing award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. The title can also be played with others. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 2 percent ahead of #4.

Best classics

743 games in this category, 538 of them with entries.

Covers games that are at least 20 years old.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+9 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Across all categories, it is the most popular answer in NintenDoku overall and sits 9 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario 64+29 % vs. #3

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in this category and sits 29 percent ahead of #3.

3Metroid Prime

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. It rounds out the top 3 and is tied with #4.

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Franchises

Best Donkey Kong games

33 games in this category, 31 of them with entries.

1Donkey Kong Bananza+115 % vs. #2

The mix of Platformer, Adventure and Action launched on July 17, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. Critics awarded a Metascore of 91, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The title can also be played with others. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a side view. At The Game Awards 2025 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Roughly 4.52 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 18.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Donkey Kong games and sits 115 percent ahead of #2.

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2Donkey Kong 64+18 % vs. #3

The mix of Platformer, Adventure and Action was released on November 22, 1999 first in North America for Nintendo 64. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Approximately 5.27 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 90, with a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Its primary developer is Rare. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 25.3 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Donkey Kong games and sits 18 percent ahead of #3.

3Donkey Kong Country+35 % vs. #4

The Platformer game launched on November 18, 1994 first in Europe for SNES. Its primary developer is Rare. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Approximately 9.30 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. The main story takes around 3.9 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 35 percent ahead of #4.

Best Final Fantasy games

20 games in this category, 20 of them with entries.

1Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on February 14, 2003 first in Japan for Game Boy Advance. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 45.1 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 87, with a user score of 8.6. Critics and community agree, rating it good. It was primarily developed by Square Enix. The game has no online features at all. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a top-down view. About 1.71 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among the Final Fantasy games and is tied with #2.

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2Final Fantasy I+57 % vs. #3

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on December 18, 1987 first in Japan for NES. The main story takes around 15.5 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Its primary developer is Square Enix. The game world is shown in a side view and in a top-down view. Approximately 1.22 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game has no online features at all. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Final Fantasy games and sits 57 percent ahead of #3.

3Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles+8 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and RPG arrived on August 8, 2003 first in Japan for GameCube. The title has no online features at all. Its primary developer is Square Enix. The main story takes around 20.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Roughly 1.30 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Critics awarded a Metascore of 80, the community a user score of 7.7. Critics and community agree, rating it mediocre. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. It is played in a side view and in a top-down view. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 8 percent ahead of #4.

Best Kirby games

35 games in this category, 34 of them with entries.

1Kirby Air Riders+54 % vs. #2

The Racing game launched on November 20, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 3.9 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. It was primarily developed by Bandai Namco. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 8.3. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Approximately 1.87 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game supports amiibo. The title can also be played with others. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Kirby games and sits 54 percent ahead of #2.

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2Kirby Air Ride+17 % vs. #3

The Racing game launched on July 11, 2003 first in Japan for GameCube. The game has no online features at all. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 2.2 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title can also be played with others. It is played from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 61, with a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as bad, among players as good. Critics and community diverge sharply, a true cult classic. About 1.35 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Kirby games and sits 17 percent ahead of #3.

3Kirby's Return to Dream Land+3 % vs. #4

The Platformer game launched on October 24, 2011 first in North America for Wii. It is played in a side view. The game later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 1.93 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 77, with a user score of 8.8. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good. Players celebrate it noticeably more than the press. HAL Laboratory served as the primary developer. The main story takes around 6.6 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best games: Kirby Spinoff

21 games in this category, 20 of them with entries.

1Kirby Air Riders+54 % vs. #2

The Racing game launched on November 20, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 3.9 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. It was primarily developed by Bandai Namco. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 8.3. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Approximately 1.87 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game supports amiibo. The title can also be played with others. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Kirby Spinoff games and sits 54 percent ahead of #2.

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2Kirby Air Ride+20 % vs. #3

The Racing game launched on July 11, 2003 first in Japan for GameCube. The game has no online features at all. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 2.2 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title can also be played with others. It is played from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 61, with a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as bad, among players as good. Critics and community diverge sharply, a true cult classic. About 1.35 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Kirby Spinoff games and sits 20 percent ahead of #3.

3Kirby and the Rainbow Curse+19 % vs. #4

The Platformer game launched on January 22, 2015 first in Japan for Wii U. The main story takes around 5.5 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Its primary developer is HAL Laboratory. The game has no online features at all and supports amiibo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 73, with a user score of 8.0. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 580,000 copies were sold worldwide, a rather modest sales result. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a side view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 19 percent ahead of #4.

Best Mario games

134 games in this category, 129 of them with entries.

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1Super Mario 64+4 % vs. #2

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Mario games and sits 4 percent ahead of #2.

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2Mario Kart 8+39 % vs. #3

The Racing game arrived on May 29, 2014 first in Japan for Wii U. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 88, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. About 8.46 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. At The Game Awards 2014 it won several awards: Best Family Game and Best Sports/Racing Game. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Mario games and sits 39 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario Odyssey+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Platformer and Adventure was released on October 27, 2017 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The main story takes around 12.5 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a third-person perspective. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Approximately 30.50 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. At The Game Awards 2017 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Its primary developer is Nintendo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. The game supports amiibo. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best Mario 2D games

20 games in this category, 20 of them with entries.

1Super Mario Bros.+88 % vs. #2

The Platformer game arrived on September 13, 1985 first in Japan as a launch title for NES. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The main story takes around 1.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It is played in a side view. Approximately 40.24 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Mario 2D games and sits 88 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario Bros. Wonder+4 % vs. #3

The Platformer game was released on October 20, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. About 17.44 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. At The Game Awards 2023 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It is played in a side view. The title supports amiibo. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The main story takes around 10 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Mario 2D games and sits 4 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario WorldNew+3 % vs. #4

The Platformer game was released on November 21, 1990 first in Japan as a launch title for SNES. The game world is shown in a side view. Its primary developer is Nintendo. Roughly 20.61 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 5 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best Mario Sport games

29 games in this category, 28 of them with entries.

1Mario Tennis+11 % vs. #2

The Sports game arrived on July 21, 2000 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 91, with a user score of 8.2. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. The title has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. About 2.32 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The title can also be played with others. It was primarily developed by Camelot. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Mario Sport games and sits 11 percent ahead of #2.

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2Mario Tennis Aces+7 % vs. #3

The Sports game launched on June 22, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 75, with a user score of 7.0. Both rate it mediocre, with critics a bit higher. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 6 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. It was primarily developed by Camelot. Roughly 4.50 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2018 it was nominated for Best Family Game, plus one more category. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Mario Sport games and sits 7 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario Golf+34 % vs. #4

The mix of Sports and RPG was released on June 11, 1999 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. The title has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. It is played from a third-person perspective. The main story takes around 9.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Critics awarded a Metascore of 91, the community a user score of 7.3. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It was primarily developed by Camelot. About 1.50 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 34 percent ahead of #4.

Best Pokemon games

80 games in this category, 69 of them with entries.

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1Pokémon Red / Blue+3 % vs. #2

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based arrived on September 28, 1996 first in Japan for Game Boy. The main story takes around 26.6 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Roughly 31.38 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. Game Freak served as the primary developer. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a top-down view. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions and has no online features at all. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Pokemon games and sits 3 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Scarlet / Violet+5 % vs. #3

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on November 18, 2022 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. About 28.28 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 72, with a user score of 3.5. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as disastrous. Critics and community diverge sharply, a typical critics favorite. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. It is played in a top-down view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 31 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions and offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Game Freak. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Pokemon games and sits 5 percent ahead of #3.

3Pokémon Pokopia+6 % vs. #4

The simulation launched on March 5, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. The main story takes around 34.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 4 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Koei Tecmo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 6 percent ahead of #4.

Best games: Pokemon Spinoff

58 games in this category, 55 of them with entries.

1Pokémon Pokopia+66 % vs. #2

The simulation launched on March 5, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. The main story takes around 34.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 4 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Koei Tecmo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Pokemon Spinoff games and sits 66 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Puzzle League+32 % vs. #3

The Puzzle game was released on September 25, 2000 first in North America for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 81, with a user score of 9.0. Critically that counts as good, among players as excellent; the scores stay close, though. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Pokemon Spinoff games and sits 32 percent ahead of #3.

3Pokémon Picross+44 % vs. #4

The Puzzle game launched on December 2, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. Jupiter served as the primary developer. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The title offers optional in-game purchases. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 75, with a user score of 5.0. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as disastrous. Critics and community diverge sharply, a typical critics favorite. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 44 percent ahead of #4.

Best standalone games

162 games in this category, 77 of them with entries.

Games without any franchise ties: original standalone IPs without series spin-offs.

1ARMS+14 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Fighting and Sports launched on June 16, 2017 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2017 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Roughly 2.72 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Critics awarded a Metascore of 77, the community a user score of 7.2. Both rate it mediocre, with critics a bit higher. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. It is played from a third-person perspective. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among the Standalone IPs games and sits 14 percent ahead of #2.

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2Nintendo Land+40 % vs. #3

The mix of Party and Adventure launched on November 18, 2012 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Wii U. About 5.21 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective, from a third-person perspective, in a side view and in a top-down view. Critics awarded a Metascore of 77, the community a user score of 8.0. Critics and community agree, rating it mediocre. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Standalone IPs games and sits 40 percent ahead of #3.

3Duck Hunt+60 % vs. #4

The mix of On-Rail-Shooter and Shooter launched on April 21, 1984 first in Japan as a launch title for NES. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 0.7 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title has no online features at all. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Roughly 28.31 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 60 percent ahead of #4.

Best Wario games

21 games in this category, 21 of them with entries.

1WarioWare: Smooth Moves+18 % vs. #2

The Party game launched on December 2, 2006 first in Japan as a launch title for Wii. The game has no online features at all. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. The title can also be played with others. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Approximately 2.35 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 83, with a user score of 8.3. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The game world is shown in an abstract view. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Wario games and sits 18 percent ahead of #2.

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2WarioWare Gold+3 % vs. #3

The Party game was released on July 27, 2018 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. About 280,000 copies were sold worldwide, commercially more of a niche title. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The title has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 78, with a user score of 8.3. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Wario games and sits 3 percent ahead of #3.

3WarioWare: Touched!+32 % vs. #4

The Party game was released on December 2, 2004 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo DS. About 2.47 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The title has no online features at all. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 81, with a user score of 7.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The game world is shown in an abstract view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. Its primary developer is Nintendo. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 32 percent ahead of #4.

Best Zelda games

26 games in this category, 25 of them with entries.

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1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+94 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the Zelda games and sits 94 percent ahead of #2.

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2The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+11 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the Zelda games and sits 11 percent ahead of #3.

3The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom+96 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on May 12, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2023 it won several awards: Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. It also earned nominations in 3 more categories. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 59.1 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. About 22.40 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The title has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 96, the community a user score of 8.8. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 96 percent ahead of #4.

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Genres

Best Action games

487 games in this category, 347 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer in the Action genre and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+5 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Action genre and sits 5 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS+26 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 26 percent ahead of #4.

Best Adventure games

198 games in this category, 172 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+94 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer in the Adventure genre and sits 94 percent ahead of #2.

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2The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeNew+11 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Adventure genre and sits 11 percent ahead of #3.

3The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom+28 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on May 12, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2023 it won several awards: Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. It also earned nominations in 3 more categories. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 59.1 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. About 22.40 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The title has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 96, the community a user score of 8.8. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 28 percent ahead of #4.

Best Platformer games

237 games in this category, 190 of them with entries.

1Super Mario 64+30 % vs. #2

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer in the Platformer genre and sits 30 percent ahead of #2.

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2MetroidNew

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on August 6, 1986 first in Japan for NES. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. It is played in a side view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Approximately 2.73 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The main story takes around 6.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Platformer genre and is tied with #3.

3Metroid DreadNew+7 % vs. #4

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on October 7, 2021 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The game has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 88, the community a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it good. MercurySteam served as the primary developer. The game world is shown in a side view. At The Game Awards 2021 it won the Best Action/Adventure award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. About 3.07 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The main story takes around 9.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 7 percent ahead of #4.

Best Puzzle games

206 games in this category, 165 of them with entries.

1Tetris 99+2 % vs. #2

The Puzzle game launched on February 13, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The Metascore sits at 83, while there are too few ratings for a reliable user score yet. Critically, that counts as good. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. At The Game Awards 2019 it was nominated for Best Multiplayer Game. It was primarily developed by Arika. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The game can only be played online with an internet connection, offers optional in-game purchases and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer in the Puzzle genre and sits 2 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Puzzle League+32 % vs. #3

The Puzzle game was released on September 25, 2000 first in North America for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 81, with a user score of 9.0. Critically that counts as good, among players as excellent; the scores stay close, though. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Puzzle genre and sits 32 percent ahead of #3.

3Pokémon Picross+10 % vs. #4

The Puzzle game launched on December 2, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. Jupiter served as the primary developer. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The game world is shown in an abstract view. The title offers optional in-game purchases. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 75, with a user score of 5.0. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as disastrous. Critics and community diverge sharply, a typical critics favorite. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 10 percent ahead of #4.

Best RPG games

335 games in this category, 257 of them with entries.

1Fire Emblem: Three Houses+32 % vs. #2

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the RPG genre and sits 32 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the RPG genre and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+64 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 64 percent ahead of #4.

Best Shooter games

113 games in this category, 78 of them with entries.

1Metroid PrimeNew+23 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the Shooter genre and sits 23 percent ahead of #2.

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2Metroid Prime 3: CorruptionNew+32 % vs. #3

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on August 27, 2007 first in North America for Wii. The main story takes around 13.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Approximately 1.40 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective. The title has no online features at all. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Critics awarded a Metascore of 90, the community a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Shooter genre and sits 32 percent ahead of #3.

3Splatoon 2+8 % vs. #4

The Shooter game was released on July 21, 2017 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Roughly 13.60 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The main story takes around 8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. At The Game Awards 2017 it was nominated for Best Family Game. It is played from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 83, with a user score of 8.4. Critics and community agree, rating it good. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 8 percent ahead of #4.

Best simulations

105 games in this category, 92 of them with entries.

1Animal Crossing: New Horizons+1 % vs. #2

The simulation was released on March 20, 2020 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The main story takes around 62 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. Roughly 49.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. At The Game Awards 2020 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 90, with a user score of 5.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as disastrous. Critics and community diverge sharply, a typical critics favorite. It is played in a top-down view. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the Simulation genre and sits 1 percent ahead of #2.

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2Pokémon Pokopia+54 % vs. #3

The simulation launched on March 5, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. The main story takes around 34.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 4 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Koei Tecmo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Simulation genre and sits 54 percent ahead of #3.

3Tomodachi Life+21 % vs. #4

The simulation launched on April 18, 2013 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. Nintendo served as the primary developer. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The title can also be played with others. About 6.72 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Critics awarded a Metascore of 71, the community a user score of 8.0. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Family Game. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 21 percent ahead of #4.

Best Sports games

101 games in this category, 89 of them with entries.

1Wii Sports+38 % vs. #2

The Sports game was released on November 19, 2006 first in North America as a launch title for Wii. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective and from a third-person perspective. The title has no online features at all. Critics awarded a Metascore of 76, the community a user score of 8.1. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Roughly 82.90 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the Sports genre and sits 38 percent ahead of #2.

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2ARMS+92 % vs. #3

The mix of Action, Fighting and Sports launched on June 16, 2017 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2017 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Roughly 2.72 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Critics awarded a Metascore of 77, the community a user score of 7.2. Both rate it mediocre, with critics a bit higher. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. It is played from a third-person perspective. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Sports genre and sits 92 percent ahead of #3.

3Wii Sports Resort+18 % vs. #4

The Sports game launched on June 25, 2009 first in Japan for Wii. The title has no online features at all. It is played from a first-person perspective and from a third-person perspective. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 80, with a user score of 8.5. Both rate it good, with players a bit higher. About 33.14 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. Its primary developer is Nintendo. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 18 percent ahead of #4.

Best Strategy games

99 games in this category, 77 of them with entries.

1Fire Emblem: Three Houses+32 % vs. #2

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the Strategy genre and sits 32 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Strategy genre and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+64 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 64 percent ahead of #4.

Best turn-based games

183 games in this category, 152 of them with entries.

1Fire Emblem: Three Houses+32 % vs. #2

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the Turn-Based genre and sits 32 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the Turn-Based genre and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+64 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 64 percent ahead of #4.

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Best Nintendo Switch games

117 games in this category, 111 of them with entries.

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1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for Nintendo Switch and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Nintendo Switch and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three Houses+43 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 43 percent ahead of #4.

Best games on hybrid consoles

134 games in this category, 125 of them with entries.

Switch and Switch 2 combine handheld and home console, which is why they form their own hybrid category.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for Hybrid and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Hybrid and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three Houses+43 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 43 percent ahead of #4.

Best Wii games

130 games in this category, 111 of them with entries.

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1Super Smash Bros. Brawl+41 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting was released on January 31, 2008 first in Japan for Wii. Roughly 13.32 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a side view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 11.6 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. Its primary developer is Project Sora. Critics awarded a Metascore of 93, the community a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for Wii and sits 41 percent ahead of #2.

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2Metroid Prime 3: Corruption+44 % vs. #3

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on August 27, 2007 first in North America for Wii. The main story takes around 13.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Approximately 1.40 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective. The title has no online features at all. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Critics awarded a Metascore of 90, the community a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Wii and sits 44 percent ahead of #3.

3Wii Sports+13 % vs. #4

The Sports game was released on November 19, 2006 first in North America as a launch title for Wii. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The game world is shown from a first-person perspective and from a third-person perspective. The title has no online features at all. Critics awarded a Metascore of 76, the community a user score of 8.1. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Roughly 82.90 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 13 percent ahead of #4.

Best GameCube games

80 games in this category, 76 of them with entries.

1Metroid PrimeNew+17 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for GameCube and sits 17 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Melee+27 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on November 21, 2001 first in Japan for GameCube. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The game has no online features at all. About 7.41 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. It is played in a side view. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for GameCube and sits 27 percent ahead of #3.

3Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door+16 % vs. #4

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on July 22, 2004 first in Japan for GameCube. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Approximately 1.91 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The main story takes around 30.9 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The game later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 87, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it good. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 16 percent ahead of #4.

Best Nintendo 64 games

86 games in this category, 72 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+9 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for Nintendo 64 and sits 9 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario 64+38 % vs. #3

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Nintendo 64 and sits 38 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Smash Bros.+77 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Fighting was released on January 21, 1999 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. It is played in a side view. The title has no online features at all. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Its primary developer is HAL Laboratory. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Approximately 5.55 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 77 percent ahead of #4.

Best SNES games

119 games in this category, 75 of them with entries.

1Super MetroidNew+72 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on March 19, 1994 first in Japan for SNES. Its primary developer is Nintendo. Roughly 1.42 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game world is shown in a side view. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. The main story takes around 7.6 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for SNES and sits 72 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario World+2 % vs. #3

The Platformer game was released on November 21, 1990 first in Japan as a launch title for SNES. The game world is shown in a side view. Its primary developer is Nintendo. Roughly 20.61 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 5 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for SNES and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars+21 % vs. #4

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based was released on March 9, 1996 first in Japan for SNES. The game later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. It is played in a top-down view. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 17.7 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. About 2.14 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Square Enix served as the primary developer. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 21 percent ahead of #4.

Best NES games

133 games in this category, 96 of them with entries.

1Metroid+14 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on August 6, 1986 first in Japan for NES. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. It is played in a side view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Approximately 2.73 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The main story takes around 6.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for NES and sits 14 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario Bros.+74 % vs. #3

The Platformer game arrived on September 13, 1985 first in Japan as a launch title for NES. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The main story takes around 1.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It is played in a side view. Approximately 40.24 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for NES and sits 74 percent ahead of #3.

3The Legend of Zelda+52 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Adventure launched on February 21, 1986 first in Japan for NES. The main story takes around 8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. The game world is shown in a top-down view. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. About 6.51 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 52 percent ahead of #4.

Best home console games

603 games in this category, 479 of them with entries.

Switch and Switch 2 are hybrid consoles and are deliberately not counted here, they have their own category. This keeps both the handheld and the home console ranking undistorted.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+94 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games for Home console and sits 94 percent ahead of #2.

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2The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeNew+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Home console and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario 64New+4 % vs. #4

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 4 percent ahead of #4.

Best Nintendo 3DS games

168 games in this category, 151 of them with entries.

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1Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS+28 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for Nintendo 3DS and sits 28 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Nintendo 3DS and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+192 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 192 percent ahead of #4.

Best Nintendo DS games

227 games in this category, 164 of them with entries.

1Rhythm Heaven+12 % vs. #2

The Rhythm game arrived on July 31, 2008 first in Japan for Nintendo DS. It is played in an abstract view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. The game has no online features at all. About 3.04 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 83, with a user score of 8.3. Critics and community agree, rating it good. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for Nintendo DS and sits 12 percent ahead of #2.

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2Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story+15 % vs. #3

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based arrived on February 11, 2009 first in Japan for Nintendo DS. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 90, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 22.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. The game world is shown in a side view and in a top-down view. Roughly 4.56 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The game later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Alpha Dream served as the primary developer. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Nintendo DS and sits 15 percent ahead of #3.

3Pokémon Black / White+7 % vs. #4

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on September 18, 2010 first in Japan for Nintendo DS. Game Freak served as the primary developer. The game world is shown in a top-down view. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions. Critics awarded a Metascore of 87, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Approximately 15.62 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 27 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The title can also be played with others. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 7 percent ahead of #4.

Best Game Boy Advance games

103 games in this category, 75 of them with entries.

1Metroid FusionNew+29 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania was released on November 17, 2002 first in North America for Game Boy Advance. The main story takes around 5.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. Roughly 1.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. It is played in a side view. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for Game Boy Advance and sits 29 percent ahead of #2.

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2Golden SunNew+6 % vs. #3

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on August 1, 2001 first in Japan for Game Boy Advance. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Critics awarded a Metascore of 91, the community a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Its primary developer is Camelot. Roughly 1.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The title can also be played with others. The main story takes around 22.2 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Game Boy Advance and sits 6 percent ahead of #3.

3Golden Sun: The Lost AgeNew+15 % vs. #4

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based was released on June 28, 2002 first in Japan for Game Boy Advance. The title has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 31.8 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. Approximately 1.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 86, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Camelot served as the primary developer. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 15 percent ahead of #4.

Best handheld games

602 games in this category, 479 of them with entries.

Switch and Switch 2 are hybrid consoles and are deliberately not counted here, they have their own category. This keeps both the handheld and the home console ranking undistorted.

1Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS+28 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games for Handheld and sits 28 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games for Handheld and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+82 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 82 percent ahead of #4.

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Best 2026 games

13 games in this category, 11 of them with entries.

1Pokémon Pokopia+33 % vs. #2

The simulation launched on March 5, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. The main story takes around 34.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title can also be played with others. Approximately 4 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The game offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Koei Tecmo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 2026 releases and sits 33 percent ahead of #2.

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2Rhythm Heaven Groove+104 % vs. #3

The Rhythm game was released on July 2, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The title has no online features at all. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title can also be played with others. The Metascore sits at 82, while there are too few ratings for a reliable user score yet. Critically, that counts as good. It is played in an abstract view. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2026 releases and sits 104 percent ahead of #3.

3Tomodachi Life: Living the DreamNew+6 % vs. #4

The simulation arrived on April 16, 2026 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Approximately 3.80 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The title has no online features at all. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The Metascore sits at 77, while there are too few ratings for a reliable user score yet. Critically, that counts as mediocre. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 6 percent ahead of #4.

Best 2025 games

13 games in this category, 12 of them with entries.

1Donkey Kong Bananza+56 % vs. #2

The mix of Platformer, Adventure and Action launched on July 17, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. Critics awarded a Metascore of 91, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The title can also be played with others. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a side view. At The Game Awards 2025 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Roughly 4.52 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 18.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 2025 releases and sits 56 percent ahead of #2.

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2Mario Kart World+2 % vs. #3

The Racing game was released on June 5, 2025 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch 2. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Approximately 14.70 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 86, with a user score of 6.9. Critically that counts as good, among players as bad. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. At The Game Awards 2025 it won the Best Sports/Racing award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. The title can also be played with others. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2025 releases and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Hyrule Warriors: Age of ImprisonmentNew+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Hack & Slash launched on November 6, 2025 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch 2. Critics awarded a Metascore of 79, the community a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 1 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. The game supports amiibo. Its primary developer is Koei Tecmo. It is played from a third-person perspective. The main story takes around 23.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title can also be played with others. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best 2024 games

9 games in this category, 8 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom+1 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure launched on September 26, 2024 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view and in a top-down view. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Critics awarded a Metascore of 85, the community a user score of 8.4. Critics and community agree, rating it good. It was primarily developed by Grezzo. At The Game Awards 2024 it was nominated for Best Action/Adventure, plus one more category. The title has no online features at all and supports amiibo. The main story takes around 21.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. About 4.09 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among the 2024 releases and sits 1 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario Party Jamboree+82 % vs. #3

The Party game launched on October 17, 2024 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2024 it was nominated for Best Family Game, plus one more category. The game later received a re-release on a different platform. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Critics awarded a Metascore of 82, the community a user score of 8.2. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The title can also be played with others. About 9.96 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. The game world is shown in a top-down view. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2024 releases and sits 82 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario & Luigi: Brothership+87 % vs. #4

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based was released on November 7, 2024 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. Critics awarded a Metascore of 77, the community a user score of 7.7. Critics and community agree, rating it mediocre. The game world is shown in a side view and in a top-down view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 41 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. Roughly 1.97 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. At The Game Awards 2024 it was nominated for Best RPG. The game has no online features at all. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It was primarily developed by Acquire. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 87 percent ahead of #4.

Best 2023 games

12 games in this category, 12 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom+73 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on May 12, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. At The Game Awards 2023 it won several awards: Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. It also earned nominations in 3 more categories. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 59.1 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. Nintendo served as the primary developer. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. About 22.40 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The title has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 96, the community a user score of 8.8. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 2023 releases and sits 73 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem Engage+59 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on January 20, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. About 1.68 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. At The Game Awards 2023 it was nominated for Best Strategy Game. Critics awarded a Metascore of 80, the community a user score of 7.0. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The title can also be played with others. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 41.2 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2023 releases and sits 59 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario Bros. Wonder+95 % vs. #4

The Platformer game was released on October 20, 2023 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. About 17.44 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. At The Game Awards 2023 it won the Best Family Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It is played in a side view. The title supports amiibo. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The main story takes around 10 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 95 percent ahead of #4.

Best 2022 games

14 games in this category, 14 of them with entries.

1Pokémon Scarlet / Violet+28 % vs. #2

The mix of RPG and Turn-Based launched on November 18, 2022 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. About 28.28 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 72, with a user score of 3.5. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as disastrous. Critics and community diverge sharply, a typical critics favorite. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. It is played in a top-down view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 31 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions and offers optional in-game purchases. It was primarily developed by Game Freak. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among the 2022 releases and sits 28 percent ahead of #2.

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2Xenoblade Chronicles 3+9 % vs. #3

The RPG game launched on July 29, 2022 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. Its primary developer is Monolith Soft. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.7. Critics and community agree, rating it good. Roughly 1.86 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. At The Game Awards 2022 it was nominated for Game of the Year, plus one more category. The main story takes around 62.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2022 releases and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Splatoon 3+52 % vs. #4

The Shooter game arrived on September 9, 2022 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played from a third-person perspective. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Roughly 11.96 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The main story takes around 8.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. At The Game Awards 2022 it won the Best Multiplayer award. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 83, with a user score of 7.2. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 52 percent ahead of #4.

Best 2021 games

15 games in this category, 15 of them with entries.

1Metroid Dread+387 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on October 7, 2021 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The game has no online features at all and supports amiibo. Critics awarded a Metascore of 88, the community a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it good. MercurySteam served as the primary developer. The game world is shown in a side view. At The Game Awards 2021 it won the Best Action/Adventure award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. About 3.07 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The main story takes around 9.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among the 2021 releases and sits 387 percent ahead of #2.

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2New Pokémon Snap+20 % vs. #3

The mix of On-Rail-Shooter and Simulation launched on April 29, 2021 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. The main story takes around 11.2 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. At The Game Awards 2021 it was nominated for Best Family Game. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 7.8. Critics and community agree, rating it mediocre. It is played from a first-person perspective. Its primary developer is Bandai Namco. About 2.74 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among the 2021 releases and sits 20 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario Party SuperstarsNew+23 % vs. #4

The Party game launched on October 28, 2021 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Roughly 14 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 80, with a user score of 7.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. At The Game Awards 2021 it was nominated for Best Family Game. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 23 percent ahead of #4.

Release Era

Best games: 1995-2004

366 games in this category, 288 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+9 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer in the "1995-2004" category and sits 9 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario 64+29 % vs. #3

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the "1995-2004" category and sits 29 percent ahead of #3.

3Metroid PrimeNew+7 % vs. #4

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 7 percent ahead of #4.

Best games of 2000 to 2009

514 games in this category, 404 of them with entries.

1Super Smash Bros. Brawl+15 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting was released on January 31, 2008 first in Japan for Wii. Roughly 13.32 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The title can also be played with others. The game world is shown in a side view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 11.6 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. Its primary developer is Project Sora. Critics awarded a Metascore of 93, the community a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games from the 2000s and sits 15 percent ahead of #2.

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2Metroid PrimeNew+17 % vs. #3

The mix of Action, Adventure and Shooter arrived on November 17, 2002 first in North America for GameCube. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 97, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. Approximately 2.84 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 13.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It is played from a first-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Retro Studios. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games from the 2000s and sits 17 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Smash Bros. Melee+5 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on November 21, 2001 first in Japan for GameCube. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The game has no online features at all. About 7.41 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. It is played in a side view. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 5 percent ahead of #4.

Best games: 2005-2014

512 games in this category, 412 of them with entries.

1Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS+28 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on September 13, 2014 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The title can also be played with others. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 8.8. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. At The Game Awards 2014 it was nominated for Best Fighting Game, plus one more category. It is played in a side view. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 9.65 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field in the "2005-2014" category and sits 28 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+11 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place in the "2005-2014" category and sits 11 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario Kart 8New+2 % vs. #4

The Racing game arrived on May 29, 2014 first in Japan for Wii U. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 88, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Nintendo served as the primary developer. About 8.46 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. At The Game Awards 2014 it won several awards: Best Family Game and Best Sports/Racing Game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 2 percent ahead of #4.

Best games of 2010 to 2019

367 games in this category, 315 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games from the 2010s and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games from the 2010s and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three HousesNew+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best games released before 2000

447 games in this category, 301 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time+9 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games released before 2000 and sits 9 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Mario 64+30 % vs. #3

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games released before 2000 and sits 30 percent ahead of #3.

3MetroidNew+6 % vs. #4

The mix of Action, Adventure and Metroidvania launched on August 6, 1986 first in Japan for NES. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. It is played in a side view. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. It was primarily developed by Nintendo. Approximately 2.73 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The main story takes around 6.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 6 percent ahead of #4.

Best games released from 2000 onwards

972 games in this category, 806 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+48 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games from 2000 onwards and sits 48 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Ultimate+2 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on December 7, 2018 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. It is played in a side view. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. Bandai Namco served as the primary developer. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 24.1 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 8.7. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Approximately 37.76 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. At The Game Awards 2019 it won the Best Fighting Game award. It also earned a nomination in one more category. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games from 2000 onwards and sits 2 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem: Three HousesNew+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

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Developers

Best games by Capcom

57 games in this category, 51 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages / Seasons+113 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on February 27, 2001 first in Japan for Game Boy Color. Capcom served as the primary developer. The game was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 3.99 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The title can also be played with others. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 16.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown in a top-down view. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games by Capcom and sits 113 percent ahead of #2.

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2Resident Evil 4New+17 % vs. #3

The mix of Survival and Shooter launched on January 11, 2005 first in North America for GameCube. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by Capcom. Roughly 1.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 16.2 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. It is played solo only, there is no multiplayer mode. The title later received a re-release on a different platform and has no online features at all. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 93, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by Capcom and sits 17 percent ahead of #3.

3Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney+2 % vs. #4

The mix of Adventure and Visual Novel was released on October 12, 2001 first in Japan for Game Boy Advance. The game has no online features at all. Its primary developer is Capcom. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a first-person perspective and in a side view. The main story takes around 18.2 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 2 percent ahead of #4.

Best games by HAL Laboratory

47 games in this category, 43 of them with entries.

1Super Smash Bros.+10 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Fighting was released on January 21, 1999 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. It is played in a side view. The title has no online features at all. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as mediocre, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. Its primary developer is HAL Laboratory. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Approximately 5.55 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games by HAL Laboratory and sits 10 percent ahead of #2.

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2Super Smash Bros. Melee+133 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Fighting arrived on November 21, 2001 first in Japan for GameCube. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 92, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The game has no online features at all. About 7.41 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. There is no classic story with credits, the title is built for endless sessions. It is played in a side view. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by HAL Laboratory and sits 133 percent ahead of #3.

3Kirby Air Ride+17 % vs. #4

The Racing game launched on July 11, 2003 first in Japan for GameCube. The game has no online features at all. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 2.2 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. The title can also be played with others. It is played from a third-person perspective. It was primarily developed by HAL Laboratory. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 61, with a user score of 8.5. Critically that counts as bad, among players as good. Critics and community diverge sharply, a true cult classic. About 1.35 million copies were sold worldwide, a solid sales result. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 17 percent ahead of #4.

Best games by Hudson

39 games in this category, 33 of them with entries.

1Mario Party+2 % vs. #2

The Party game arrived on December 18, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. The title can also be played with others. The title has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Its primary developer is Hudson. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 79, with a user score of 7.8. Critics and community agree, rating it mediocre. Approximately 2.70 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The game world is shown in a top-down view. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games by Hudson and sits 2 percent ahead of #2.

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2Mario Party DS+28 % vs. #3

The Party game arrived on November 8, 2007 first in Japan for Nintendo DS. Critics awarded a Metascore of 72, the community a user score of 7.8. Both rate it mediocre, with players a bit higher. The title has no online features at all. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. Hudson served as the primary developer. Approximately 9.31 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by Hudson and sits 28 percent ahead of #3.

3Mario Party 8+30 % vs. #4

The Party game was released on May 29, 2007 first in North America for Wii. The title can also be played with others. Roughly 8.85 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. Critics awarded a Metascore of 62, the community a user score of 6.9. Both rate it bad, with players a bit higher. It was primarily developed by Hudson. There is no fixed ending, the game is designed for endless play. The game world is shown in a top-down view. The title has no online features at all. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 30 percent ahead of #4.

Best games by Intelligent Systems

61 games in this category, 55 of them with entries.

1Fire Emblem: Three Houses+32 % vs. #2

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on July 26, 2019 worldwide at the same time for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It is played from a third-person perspective and in a top-down view. About 4.12 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Its primary developer is Intelligent Systems. At The Game Awards 2019 it won several awards: Best Strategy Game and Player's Voice. Critics awarded a Metascore of 89, the community a user score of 8.9. Critics and community agree, rating it good. The main story takes around 49.3 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a long, meaty game. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. Among NintenDoku players it tops the field among games by Intelligent Systems and sits 32 percent ahead of #2.

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2Fire Emblem: Awakening+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based was released on April 19, 2012 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 30.7 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. Critics awarded a Metascore of 92, the community a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. Intelligent Systems served as the primary developer. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The game offers optional in-game purchases. Approximately 2.37 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by Intelligent Systems and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Fire Emblem Fates (Dual Paths)+64 % vs. #4

The mix of Strategy, RPG and Turn-Based launched on June 25, 2015 first in Japan for Nintendo 3DS. The game world is shown in a top-down view. It was primarily developed by Intelligent Systems. Beyond the single player mode there is a multiplayer mode. The main story takes around 26 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The title was released as a dual version in multiple parallel editions, supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. About 3.05 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. At The Game Awards 2016 it was nominated for Best Mobile/Handheld Game, plus 2 more categories. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 88, with a user score of 7.7. Critically that counts as good, among players as mediocre. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 64 percent ahead of #4.

Best games by Konami

64 games in this category, 51 of them with entries.

1Contra+18 % vs. #2

The mix of Action, Shooter and Platformer was released on February 9, 1988 first in Japan for NES. The title can also be played with others. It is played in a side view. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 1.1 hours on average, which makes it a fairly short game. Approximately 2 million copies were sold worldwide, a strong sales result. The game has no online features at all. Konami served as the primary developer. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games by Konami and sits 18 percent ahead of #2.

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2Castlevania: Aria of SorrowNew+17 % vs. #3

The mix of Action, Metroidvania and RPG arrived on May 6, 2003 first in Japan for Game Boy Advance. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 91, with a user score of 9.0. Critics and community agree, rating it excellent. The game has no online features at all. The main story takes around 8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. The game world is shown in a side view. It was primarily developed by Konami. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by Konami and sits 17 percent ahead of #3.

3Castlevania+3 % vs. #4

The mix of Action and Platformer arrived on September 26, 1986 first in Japan for NES. The game has no online features at all. Konami served as the primary developer. The main story takes around 3.1 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a fairly short game. It is played in a side view. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 3 percent ahead of #4.

Best games by Nintendo

319 games in this category, 253 of them with entries.

1The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild+94 % vs. #2

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on March 3, 2017 worldwide at the same time as a launch title for Nintendo Switch. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. About 35.54 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The title supports amiibo and offers optional in-game purchases. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 50.3 hours on average, which makes it a long, meaty game. At The Game Awards 2017 it won several awards: Game of the Year, Best Game Direction and Best Action/Adventure. Nintendo served as the primary developer. Critics awarded a Metascore of 97, the community a user score of 8.9. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good; the scores stay close, though. In NintenDoku it is the most popular answer among games by Nintendo and sits 94 percent ahead of #2.

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2The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of TimeNew+9 % vs. #3

The mix of Action and Adventure arrived on November 21, 1998 first in Japan for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. The title later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Approximately 7.60 million copies were sold worldwide, a commercially very successful title. According to HowLongToBeat, the single-player main story takes around 26.8 hours on average, which makes it a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 99, with a user score of 9.1. Both rate it excellent, with critics a bit higher. Among NintenDoku players it takes second place among games by Nintendo and sits 9 percent ahead of #3.

3Super Mario 64+1 % vs. #4

The Platformer game launched on June 23, 1996 first in Japan as a launch title for Nintendo 64. Its primary developer is Nintendo. On Metacritic it holds a Metascore of 94, with a user score of 8.4. Critically that counts as excellent, among players as good. The press rates it noticeably higher than players. The main story takes around 11.8 hours on average according to HowLongToBeat (single-player), so a medium-length game. The game world is shown from a third-person perspective. The game later received a re-release on a different platform, has no online features at all and is or was available through Nintendo Switch Online. Roughly 11.91 million copies were sold worldwide, making it one of the big commercial hits. There is no multiplayer mode, the title is a pure single player affair. It rounds out the top 3 and sits 1 percent ahead of #4.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is the ranking of the most popular Nintendo games created?

The ranking is based on the daily Nintendo puzzle NintenDoku. Players enter game titles that match given categories, and every correct answer is counted. The more often a game is chosen as an answer, the higher it ranks in the respective category.

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Out of fairness to the puzzle. A complete list would reveal which answers fit most often in NintenDoku. That is why only the three most popular games per category are published, with percentage gaps instead of absolute numbers.

Which games are included in the database?

The database covers more than 1,350 titles from the NES to the Nintendo Switch 2: Nintendo first-party productions, third-party games released exclusively (including timed exclusives) on Nintendo platforms, plus mobile and arcade games. Only the first release counts, so no ports, remastered re-releases or re-launches: a Nintendo Switch 2 Edition of an existing game does not count as its own entry, and neither do Switch Online releases of old classics. Example: Mario Kart 8 is listed as the 2014 Wii U game, while Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is not. If a game later also appears on a non-Nintendo platform, it still remains included, what matters is the exclusivity at release. Not all games have Metacritic scores, for example many older titles released before 2000.

What does "popular" mean on this page?

Popular here means: frequently entered as an answer in NintenDoku. The ranking therefore measures how present a game is in the minds of the community, not sales figures or review scores. Sales numbers, Metascore and playtime are listed for each game as additional context.

Where do the Metascore, playtime and sales figures come from?

The review scores come from Metacritic, the playtimes from HowLongToBeat. Listed playtimes are the average for the single-player main story; if there are too few data points, the playtime is omitted. Sales figures are based on official statements by Nintendo and publishers as well as Japanese trackers like Famitsu and Media Create.

Can I play something myself on this page?

Yes, the page has two small interactive games that run right in the browser, no sign-up needed.

Compare categories: Put two categories head to head and see their top 3 side by side, either hand-picked, as a random duel, or as a blind duel where you guess which number 1 leads by a clearer margin.

"Guess the Number 1" quiz: You get three games from a category in random order and guess which one ranks first among NintenDoku players.

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