Some of these rebuilds barely changed a pixel of the gameplay, while others tore the original down to the studs. Handheld revivals, Switch makeovers and a few decades-old cult picks all get a second shot here.
1Link's Awakening (2019)A toy-like Switch remake of the 1993 Game Boy Zelda adventure, rebuilt with a tilt-shift diorama art style.1000pts
2Metroid Prime RemasteredA 2023 Switch rebuild of the GameCube classic with new models, lighting and modern twin-stick controls.751pts
3Kirby Super Star UltraThe 2008 DS remake of the SNES Kirby anthology that added new sub-games and animated cutscenes.745pts
4Mario vs. Donkey Kong (2024)The Switch remake of the 2004 GBA puzzle-platformer with new worlds and two-player co-op.678pts
5Famicom Detective Club: The Missing HeirThe 2021 Switch remake of the 1988 Famicom Disk System visual-novel mystery with full voice acting.657pts
6Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of ValentiaThe 2017 3DS remake of the Famicom Fire Emblem Gaiden with full voice acting and dungeon exploration.635pts
7Super Mario RPG (2023)The Switch remake of the 1996 Square-developed SNES RPG, rebuilt in 3D with a new post-game.586pts
8Majora's Mask 3DGrezzo's 2015 3DS remake of the eerie three-day N64 Zelda, with reworked bosses and a friendlier save system.532pts
9Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story + Bowser Jr.'s JourneyThe 2018 3DS remake of the DS RPG, adding a strategy-based Bowser Jr. campaign.532pts
10Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (2024)The Switch remake of the GameCube Paper Mario sequel, with redrawn visuals and a rearranged soundtrack.532pts
11Star Fox 64 3DThe 2011 3DS remake of the N64 rail shooter with stereoscopic visuals and gyro aiming.397pts
12Super Mario All-StarsThe 1993 SNES collection that remade the NES Super Mario Bros. games with 16-bit graphics and save files.397pts
13Super Mario 64 DSThe 2004 DS launch remake of Super Mario 64 that added Yoshi, Luigi and Wario as playable characters.397pts
14Metroid: Zero MissionThe 2004 Game Boy Advance retelling of the original Metroid, with new areas and an extended ending.397pts
15Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot CampThe 2023 Switch remake of the first two Game Boy Advance tactics games in a toy-like 3D style.397pts
16Metroid: Samus ReturnsMercurySteam's 2017 3DS reimagining of Metroid II, adding a melee counter and Aeion abilities.313pts
17Xenoblade Chronicles: Definitive EditionThe 2020 Switch remake of the Wii RPG with rebuilt character models and the Future Connected epilogue.313pts
18Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreenThe 2004 Game Boy Advance remakes of the original Red and Green that added the Sevii Islands.313pts
19The Wind Waker HDThe 2013 Wii U overhaul of the cel-shaded GameCube Zelda with new lighting, a faster sail and a trimmed Triforce quest.213pts
20Ocarina of Time 3DThe 2011 3DS remake of the landmark N64 Zelda with refreshed visuals, touch-screen inventory and Master Quest.213pts
21Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining PearlThe 2021 Switch remakes of the Sinnoh games, faithful to the originals in a chibi art style.213pts
22Luigi's Mansion (3DS)The 2018 3DS remake of the GameCube ghost-hunting launch title, adding local co-op.213pts
23Pokémon HeartGold & SoulSilverThe 2009 DS remakes of Gold and Silver, beloved for walking Pokémon and two full regions to explore.0pts
24Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha SapphireThe 2014 3DS remakes of the Hoenn games, adding Mega Evolutions, soaring and the Delta Episode.0pts
25Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga + Bowser's MinionsThe 2017 3DS remake of the Game Boy Advance RPG, bundled with a new Bowser's Minions side story.0pts
26Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! & Eevee!The 2018 Switch reimagining of Pokémon Yellow with Pokémon Go-style catching and co-op play.0pts
