Top 100 best Super Nintendo games

81.Super Castlevania IV

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1991

Action Adventure

3 versions available

Japan

31/10/1991

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$ 33|120|300

Europe

04/12/1991

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$ 54|200|310

USA

04/12/1991

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$ 51|151|610

"Simon Belmont's Super Famicom return is a Konami masterclass. Freer controls, gothic mood and a genius soundtrack make this an absolute peak."

82.Pilotwings

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1990

Simulation

3 versions available

Europe

21/11/1990

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$ 6|31|85

Japan

21/11/1990

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$ 7|19|49

USA

21/11/1990

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$ 14|59|250

"Pilotwings is Nintendo's Mode 7 showcase, mixing hang gliding and flight. Short but charming, worth a try for retro aerial thrills."

83.Dragon Quest V - Tenkuu no Hanayome

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1992

RPG

1 version available

Japan

27/09/1992

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$ 10|29|76

"A uniquely moving Dragon Quest V centered on three generations and marriage. More touching than many modern stories, an absolute must."

84.Densetsu no Ogre Battle - The March of the Black Queen

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1993

Tactics

2 versions available

Japan / NP

12/03/1993

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$ 11|22|57

Japan

12/03/1993

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$ 11|22|57

"Quest's cult tactical RPG, with majestic staging and an original alignment system. Long, dense, still spellbinding today."

85.DoReMi Fantasy - Milon no Dokidoki Daibouken

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1996

Platformer

1 version available

Japan

22/03/1996

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$ 110|700|1 820

"A Japanese Hudson platformer with fairy tale colors and airy gameplay. A lovely Milon's Secret Castle follow up to rediscover."

86.Ignition Factor, The

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1995

Action Adventure

1 version available

USA

01/08/1995

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$ 44|145|659

"Human's firefighter game, brilliant in its constant tension and taut rhythm. Short but striking for atypical experience fans."

87.Blackthorne

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1994

Action

3 versions available

USA

01/09/1994

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$ 50|118|248

Europe

01/11/1994

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$ 50|118|248

Japan

11/08/1995

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$ 50|118|248

"An isometric tactical shooter by Blizzard, slow and strategic, with a truly unique feel. A standout curiosity well worth rediscovering."

88.Metal Warriors

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1995

Action

1 version available

USA

01/04/1995

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$ 410|1 199|3 747

"A LucasArts 2D mecha shooter with excellent coop, demanding and stylish. A lesser known gem to try absolutely in duo."

89.Tetris Attack

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1995

Puzzle

2 versions available

Europe

27/10/1995

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$ 16|28|59

USA

27/10/1995

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$ 16|43|170

"The Western name for Panel de Pon with Yoshi reskin, mechanically identical. Nintendo competitive puzzle peak, absolutely essential."

90.Dragon Quest VI - Maboroshi no Daichi

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1995

RPG

1 version available

Japan

09/12/1995

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$ 8|22|59

"A Dragon Quest VI with a rich job system and a dreamlike two world story. Long, dense, sometimes slow, but memorable."

91.Aero Fighters

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1994

Shooter

1 version available

USA

01/11/1994

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$ 2 125|3 500|4 125

"A pure arcade vertical shooter, short, intense and gloriously scored. Ideal for short adrenaline runs side by side with a friend."

92.Final Fight 2

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1993

Beat-'Em-Up

3 versions available

Europe

22/05/1993

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$ 34|411|1 069

Japan

22/05/1993

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$ 15|37|183

USA

22/05/1993

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$ 75|336|798

"A SNES exclusive proper sequel with coop and expanded roster. No revolution, but a solid Capcom brawler to share."

93.Marvelous - Mouhitotsu no Takara-jima

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "85/100" in 1996

RPG

1 version available

Japan

11/10/1996

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$ 30|69|180

"A Goonies like Japanese action puzzler, mixing exploration and cooperative puzzles. Charming and original, for Square fans."

94.Sid Meier's Civilization

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1995

Turn-Based Strategy

1 version available

USA

01/04/1995

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$ 45|105|200

"The SNES Civilization port, functional but awkward on pad. Rich strategy for hardcore Sid Meier console fans."

95.Super Star Wars

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1992

Action Adventure

3 versions available

Europe

01/11/1992

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$ 16|39|417

Japan

01/11/1992

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$ 36|112|347

USA

01/11/1992

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$ 16|43|179

"The SNES Super Star Wars port, a demanding, gorgeous action platformer. Hard but faithful to the trilogy, essential for fans."

96.Lufia II - Rise of the Sinistrals

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1995

RPG

2 versions available

Japan

24/02/1995

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$ 24|60|156

USA

01/12/1996

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$ 168|402|1 213

"Lufia II is a JRPG peak, blending adventure, brilliant puzzle dungeons and unforgettable music. A hidden classic worth discovering."

97.Firemen, The

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1994

Action Adventure

2 versions available

Europe

09/09/1994

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$ 185|825|2 146

Japan

09/09/1994

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$ 185|825|2 146

"An original firefighter game by Human, isometric and constantly tense. Short but a striking experience worth discovering."

98.Fire Emblem - Monshou no Nazo

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1994

Tactics

1 version available

Japan

21/01/1994

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$ 14|28|73

"The first Fire Emblem on SFC, a remake of the very first Famicom entry. Hard turn based tactics, brutal permadeath and a foundational story."

99.U.N. Squadron

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "84/100" in 1991

Shooter

3 versions available

Japan

29/03/1991

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$ 20|78|203

Europe

04/10/1991

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$ 31|114|437

USA

04/10/1991

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$ 32|95|303

"A Capcom shooter built on the Area 88 manga, with mission based progression and plane purchases. Gripping system, gorgeous mood, a SNES great."

100.Panel de Pon

Super Nintendo (SNES)

80 "86/100" in 1995

Puzzle

1 version available

Japan

27/10/1995

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$ 14|36|274

"Panel de Pon is one of the best SNES puzzlers, a Nintendo color matching peak. Competitive, deep, two player, essential."