What are the best Nintendo games of all time?

From genre-defining platformers to competitive multiplayer juggernauts, this lineup spans decades of Nintendo magic. Cast your vote!

1

Zelda: Ocarina of Time

The groundbreaking 3D adventure that defined a generation of gaming

2

Super Mario Galaxy

A gravity-defying platformer that took Mario to the stars

3

Zelda: Breath of the Wild

Open-world masterpiece that reinvented the Zelda formula

4

Super Metroid

The atmospheric sci-fi classic that perfected exploration-based gameplay

5

Super Mario Bros. 3

The NES masterpiece that expanded Mario's world with suits and flight

6

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

The ultimate crossover fighting game with every character ever

7

Pokémon Red & Blue

The original monster-catching RPG that launched a global phenomenon

8

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The definitive kart racer with tight controls and chaotic fun

9

Metroid Prime

A revolutionary first-person adventure on an alien world

10

Animal Crossing: New Horizons

The cozy island life sim that captivated millions during lockdown

11

Super Mario World

The SNES launch title that introduced Yoshi and perfected 2D platforming

12

Splatoon 3

Nintendo's vibrant ink-splatting shooter franchise at its peak