The Super Nintendo Entertainment System was one of the most quintessential stepping stones in the evolution of gaming consoles, and it has one of the greatest libraries of video games for a console to date. Because of its fantastic lineup of games, it’s hard to pick which ones are the absolute best. I’ll try anyway with the list below.

This list is based on a mixture of my personal opinion as well as how each game has withstood the test of time, how the gaming community as a whole views them, and how impactful they were when they were released. Some honorable mentions that absolutely deserve to be mentioned include Street Fighter II: Turbo, Super Mario Kart, Joe & Mac, and F-Zero. Remember, not making this list doesn’t make a game bad by any means.

10) Zombies Ate My Neighbors

Zombies Ate My Neighbors is a run-and-gun, top-down shooter that’s perfect for any comedy-horror fan. It’s action-packed, silly, suspenseful, and offers some of the most entertaining 2-player co-op on the SNES. Its aesthetic is fun and unique, and its wide array of weapons and enemies makes the game a blast from start to finish.

9) Super Bomberman 2

Most Bomberman games are a blast. Whether it’s the single-player campaign, the team-based multiplayer matches, or the battles to the end against computer players, there’s nothing quite like using bombs in clever ways to outsmart your opponents, defeat bosses, or fight your way through a level. Super Bomberman 2 in particular improves on the first game in just about every way, from the graphics and music to the more varied gameplay. This is still easily one of the best Bomberman games in the franchise.

8) The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past may not have been the first, and isn’t often considered to be better than Majora’s Mask or Breath of the Wild, but it’s still an incredible gameplay experience. It perfected the 2D Zelda formula, and solidified a lot of what goes into the action-adventure formula. The Light/Dark World elements are brilliant, and the game rewards the player’s exploration. It set the standard for 2D adventure games going forward.

7) Donkey Kong Country

Donkey Kong Country’s visuals were some of the most revolutionary at the time. Bringing pre-rendered 3D graphics to the 16-bit SNES made everything look impressive before actual 3D gaming consoles were released. With that partnered with some excellent platforming mechanics, a memorable soundtrack, and the introduction to some iconic gaming characters like Diddy Kong and King K. Rool, it’s one of the most memorable games on the console. Who would have thought launching a gorilla in a neck tie from rocket-powered wooden barrels would make for such a great video game?

6) Super Metroid

Super Metroid holds up better than most games over 30 years old. Its eerie and isolating atmosphere is enough to send a tingle down your spine as it immerses you into its alien environments. The non-linear exploration makes the player think and feel rewarded. Something that’s especially impressive is that it tells most of the story through the gameplay and environments, which makes it all even more immersive. The gameplay is intense, and it set a high standard for the “Metroidvania” genre.

5) Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest

Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy’s Kong Quest takes everything that made its predecessor so good and improved upon them. The music is fantastic, the boss fights are better, the inclusion of Dixie Kong shakes up the gameplay and allows for more variety in the platforming, and the animal transformations offer more for the gameplay. The controls feel tighter, and the pirate theme is just plain awesome.

4) Chrono Trigger

Chrono Trigger is often considered a masterpiece, and it’s no surprise. The storytelling is essentially perfect and comes equipped with multiple possible endings. The combat system is innovative. The characters are memorable. The art style is simply iconic. It’s also perfectly paced, where other RPGs can be too long and some games are too short, this one hits the sweet spot. It’s an extremely emotional game that’s a must-play for any gamer.

3) Super Mario All-Stars + Super Mario World

Super Mario World on its own is often cited as people’s favorite SNES game. What’s even better than Super Mario World is having it come on a single cartridge with four other classic Mario games. Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels, Super Mario Bros. 3, and Super Mario World altogether make up one incredible gaming experience. These 2D platformers perfected and popularized the genre. The tight controls, the iconic music, the fan-favorite characters, and the exciting power-ups make these all phenomenal games worth playing and an important part of gaming history.

2) Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

There are plenty of side-scrolling beat ‘em ups on the Super Nintendo, but it’s rare to find one as fun and greatly made as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time. The SNES version adds more content than its arcade counterpart, making it far superior. The controls feel better than most in the genre at the time, making each combo feel extra satisfying. It’s also worth noting that these controls are simple-enough that any gamer can pick it up and have a good time with it. The soundtrack and colorful cartoon art style are simply iconic. Throwing ninjas at the screen, memorable boss fights, chaotic cooperative multiplayer, collecting pizza, and jamming out to incredible music make this an especially fun experience.

1) Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island

When thinking of fun gameplay experiences on the Super Nintendo, it’s hard not to think about Yoshi’s Island. Its unique art style and music are memorable and helped to create the aesthetic for Yoshi’s own franchise. The platforming mechanics with the flutter-jumping and the mid-air egg-launching make for one-of-a-kind gameplay. The non-linear level design makes exploring fun. The transformation abilities shake up the gameplay a lot, enough that it was impressive at the time and still holds up today. This game is charming, challenging, unique, and a blast to play decades later.

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