SNES Games Collection
The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES), released in 1990 (Japan) and 1991 (North America), was Nintendo's 16-bit successor to the NES. It featured significantly improved graphics and sound capabilities, with Mode 7 scaling/rotation effects that created pseudo-3D environments in games like F-Zero and Super Mario Kart. The SNES introduced shoulder buttons to standard controllers and maintained Nintendo's reputation for quality with classics such as Super Mario World, The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, and Super Metroid. The console competed fiercely with Sega's Genesis, with the 'console wars' becoming a defining aspect of 1990s gaming culture. The SNES sold approximately 49 million units worldwide and remained popular well into the 32-bit era due to its strong first-party titles and innovative accessories like the Super Scope light gun. Many consider the SNES library to contain some of the greatest games ever made.
All SNES Games
Donkey Kong Country
1994
Platformer
Series: Donkey Kong Country
Revolutionary platformer featuring pre-rendered 3D graphics that pushed the SNES to its limits. Play as Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong to recover their stolen banana hoard from King K. Rool and the Kremlings.
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest
1995
Platformer
Series: Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest is a platform game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As the sequel to Donkey Kong Country, it follows Diddy Kong and Dixie Kong as they venture through various islands to rescue Donkey Kong from the villainous King K. Rool.
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble!
1996
Platformer
Series: Donkey Kong Country
Donkey Kong Country 3: Dixie Kong's Double Trouble! is a 1996 platform game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The final entry in the SNES trilogy stars Dixie Kong and her toddler cousin Kiddy Kong as they search for the missing Donkey Kong and Diddy Kong across the Northern Kremisphere.
Mega Man X
1993
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man X
Mega Man X is a 1993 action-platform game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The first installment in the Mega Man X series introduces X, a powerful android with advanced AI, and his mentor Zero as they battle against rogue Reploids led by the sinister Sigma.
Mega Man X2
1994
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man X
Mega Man X2 is a 1994 action-platform game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The direct sequel to Mega Man X continues X's battle against the Maverick Hunters' new threat - the X-Hunters who seek to rebuild Sigma from his remaining fragments.
Mega Man X3
1995
Action-Platformer
Series: Mega Man X
Mega Man X3 is a 1995 action-platform game developed and published by Capcom for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. The third installment in the Mega Man X series follows X and Zero as they confront the mysterious Dr. Doppler and his Doppler Army, while uncovering secrets about Reploid evolution and Zero's origins.
Super Mario World
1990
Platformer
Series: Super Mario
Super Mario World is a 1990 platform game developed by Nintendo EAD and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As a launch title for the SNES, it introduces Yoshi and expands the Mushroom Kingdom to the dinosaur-filled Dinosaur Land, where Mario and Luigi must rescue Princess Peach from Bowser and his Koopalings.
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island
1995
Platformer
Series: Yoshi
Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island is a 1995 platform game developed by Nintendo EAD for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This stylistic sequel shifts focus to Yoshi, who must protect Baby Mario while navigating through 48 inventive levels to reunite him with Baby Luigi, kidnapped by the evil Magikoopa Kamek.
Super Mario All-Stars
1993
Platformer
Series: Super Mario
Definitive 16-bit remaster of Nintendo's NES Mario classics, featuring enhanced versions of Super Mario Bros. 1-3 and The Lost Levels with upgraded graphics, sound, and save functionality. The compilation set new standards for game preservation and re-releases.
Super Mario Kart
1992
Kart Racing
Series: Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart is a 1992 kart racing game developed by Nintendo EAD for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. As the first entry in the Mario Kart series, it features eight playable Mario characters racing in go-karts across 20 tracks, using iconic power-ups like Banana Peels and Shells to gain competitive advantage.
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
1996
RPG
Series: Mario RPG
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars is a 1996 role-playing game developed by Square and published by Nintendo for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System. This groundbreaking collaboration blends Mario's platforming world with Square's RPG expertise, featuring an original story where Mario teams with Bowser and new allies to recover seven stars from the villain Smithy.
Super Metroid
1994
Action-Adventure
Series: Metroid
Super Metroid is a landmark action-adventure game developed and published by Nintendo for the SNES. Released in 1994, it perfected the 'Metroidvania' formula with its non-linear exploration, ability-gated progression, and atmospheric storytelling. Players control bounty hunter Samus Aran as she investigates the Space Pirate base on planet Zebes to recover a stolen Metroid larva.
Kirby Super Star
1996
Action-Platformer
Series: Kirby
Kirby Super Star is a compilation of platforming games featuring Kirby, developed by HAL Laboratory for the SNES. Known for introducing Kirby's signature 'Helper' system and multiple gameplay modes, it's considered one of the best Kirby titles.
Kirby's Avalanche
1995
Puzzle
Series: Kirby
A Western localization of Panel de Pon featuring Kirby characters in a competitive falling-block puzzle game. Players clear colored blobs by making matches while sabotaging opponents with garbage blocks.
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
1993
Run and Gun
Series: Zombies Ate My Neighbors
A cult classic run-and-gun shooter where players battle through 55 levels of B-movie horror tropes, rescuing neighbors from zombies, werewolves, and other monsters. Known for its dark humor and cooperative gameplay.
Contra III: The Alien Wars
1992
Run and Gun
Series: Contra
Contra III: The Alien Wars is a run-and-gun shooter developed and published by Konami for the SNES in 1992. The third main entry in the Contra series introduces Mode 7 effects, multi-plane scrolling, and intense boss battles while maintaining the franchise's signature high difficulty. Players control Bill Rizer and Lance Bean battling alien invaders across six action-packed stages.
Aladdin
1993
Platformer
Series: Disney
Aladdin is a platform game developed and published by Capcom for the SNES in 1993. Based on Disney's animated film, it features vibrant animation, authentic Middle Eastern-inspired music, and fluid gameplay. Players control Aladdin through Agrabah and other iconic locations, using his acrobatic skills and apples to defeat enemies.
Killer Instinct
1995
Fighting
Series: Killer Instinct
Killer Instinct is a groundbreaking fighting game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo for the SNES. Known for its fast-paced combat, combo system, and digitized characters, it became famous for its 'Combo Breaker' mechanic and heavy metal soundtrack.