TheSuper Nintendois one of the greatest consoles of all time, housing some of the most iconic video games of all time that fans still adore to this day. The retro palette featured in these games has become the stuff of legends, withmany players having a soft spot for the SNESand its many amazing offerings.
There aremany games on this consolethat players can enjoy with their friends, with some offerings being better than others. Regardless, players who want to enjoy some retro goodness with their friends will be more than pleased by the wide array of amazing games that players can check out on the legendary SNES.
Updated on July 30, 2025, by Gerardo Molina:For most veteran players, the SNES was likely the first console they ever owned, which makes it have a very special place in their hearts and a ton of feelings of nostalgia revolving around it. While it’s true that most of the console’s titles looked better on CRT monitors than they do on modern TVs, the colors and the art style used still stand out and look amazing.
The SNES was somewhat limited by the hardware available at the time, so its titles are clearly not as complex as what players can expect to see today; however, developers knew this and made up for it by creating wonderful experiences, designing great game mechanics, and presenting interesting topics.
14NBA Jam
The Ultimate Basketball Experience For The SNES
Back in the day of the SNES, sports games were already becoming very popular. And even though there were some considerable limitations regarding what the graphics could look like and how game mechanics worked, it was still possible to deliver an amazing experience, andNBA Jamproves that.
This title not only offered players fun basketball matches, but it also allowed up to two players to cooperate during competitions to plan strategies and keep control of the ball for as long as possible. Many veteran players will likely remember this title fondly as part of their childhood memories.
13Tetris Attack
A Fun Take On A Stacking Classic
Tetrishas been around for more than four decades at the time of writing this article, so it’s only natural that some alternate and more modern versions have been released since it first came out.Tetris Attackpresents players with a new and improved version of the stacking classic, adding more colors, vibrant characters, and a more entertaining way to stack the incoming blocks.
By matching the different shapes, players can eliminate different blocks and complete the various levels available. It’s also possible for two players to collaborate to make the game more fun and the challenge less daunting.
12Ghoul Patrol
An Amazing Concept With A Great Art Style
After the underappreciated success ofZombies Ate My Neighbors, it was only a matter of time before a sequel to this charming action title would make its way on the Super Nintendo. Unfortunately, this game didn’t capture the same magic in a bottle that its predecessor achieved.
That being said, fans ofZombies Ate My Neighborswould still love whatGhoul Patrolbrings to the table. The controls can be a bit finicky compared to its predecessor, andGhoul Patroldoesn’t try to expand on what made the first game such a blast to play through, but it’s still a safe recommendation for fans ofZombies Ate My Neighbors.
11Goof Troop
A Disney Classic From The SNES Era
No one expected a game based on a popular animated series to feature some of the most engaging co-op gameplay on the SNES, but that’s preciselywhatGoof Troopmanages to accomplish. The game is as simple as they come, but fans of these characters will find something to enjoy about this title.
The puzzles are engaging enough without being too hard, and having to fight an enemy using indirect methods of damage makes every combat encounter pretty frenetic in multiplayer. It’s a great gem that fans of charming and fun experiences on the SNES should check out.
10Knights Of The Round
Fun Combat And Character Variety
An arcade beat-‘em-up loosely based on the Knights of the Round Table, this underrated action game never really got the love and adoration it deserved despite being a fun title by Capcom. The kings of arcade gaming at the time let players enjoy a fun experience where players control King Arthur, Sir Lancelot, or Sir Perceval.
Players can team up in this game as they take out a wealth of enemies and surpass numerous tough stages in the process. It’s a simple and fun co-op game players can check out on the SNES, with the artwork being pretty engaging to boot.
9Battletoads In Battlemaniacs
Outstanding Level Design And A Nice Platforming Experience
Battletoadsisone of the hardest video game series of all time, and it’s only a given that this title is no slouch in this department. Twitch reflexes and a lot of trial and error are required to get through these titles’ engaging levels.
Battletoads in Battlemaniacsfeatures many unique takes on the levels from the originalBattletoads, making this game perfect for fans of this title if they haven’t played through it already. Once players conquer the initial difficulty curve, the result is bound to be a blast!
A shooting game with one of the wildest settings ever seen in a game on the SNES,Wild Gunscombines the Western genre with sci-fi and steampunk elements to make for a fun game where the simple act of shooting enemies and avoiding damage is presented in an immaculate manner. The sheer strength of this setting alone makes the game worth the price of admission.
It helps that the shooting action is simple yet engaging, making it easy for two people to jump into the action in no time. It may not be the deepest title on the SNES, but that shouldn’t take away from the allure ofWild Gunsin the slightest.
Side-scrolling run-and-gun games are a rarity now, so it’s nice to see that players who want to check out the SNES and its wide range of offerings will love whatSunset Ridershas to offer. This simple shoot-‘em-up game lets players explore a colorful take on the Wild West as they shoot down wave after wave of outlaws.
Players must utilize every trick in their arsenal to ensure that they can take out most enemies without taking too much damage. Nintendo Hard is a term thrown around quite a bit for games on both the NES and SNES, withSunset Ridersbeing a great example of the challenge most games from this era had.
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtleshas enjoyed a great string of retro titles, mainly in the form of engaging beat-em-ups where players control one of the Ninja Turtles to foil whatever evil plan Shredder may be concocting. As expected fromTurtles in Time, the beat-‘em-up action is top-notch and is enhanced even more with a friend!
The engrossing setting of this game leads to the turtles exploring many unique stages that Shredder has sent them to in a bid to prevent them from stopping him. The title can be pretty challenging at times, but players who keep a clear head and learn from their mistakes will be able to clear the game’s toughest stages in no time flat.
Agame on the SNES that didn’t get the love it deserved at launch,Zombies Ate My Neighborshas enjoyed a resurgence in modern times as more and more people have discovered why this game is such an overlooked gem. The unique art style, wacky setting, and engaging gameplay make it a great title to experience with a friend.
Despite all the attention this title has received in the modern era, there are still many gamers who are completely unaware of this game, which is a shame. It takes one playthrough with a friend to establish whyZombie Ate My Neighborsis such a gem of a title.
