The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Original NES Games of All Time
The NES sparked the golden age of gaming—and now, fans are deciding which classics still reign supreme.
From the mustache-powered jumps of Super Mario Bros. to the banger soundtracks of Mega Man 2 and Castlevania, this is where nostalgia turns competitive. Fans vote in head-to-head battles to rank the best NES games of all time.
Think your favorite deserves a pixel-perfect crown? Grab the controller and make your pick.
1. SUPER MARIO BROS.
Super Mario Bros. is currently the #1 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 87.2% head-to-head battles.
2. MIKE TYSON'S PUNCH-OUT!!
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! is currently the #2 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 75.0% head-to-head battles.
3. THE LEGEND OF ZELDA
The Legend of Zelda is currently the #3 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 55.3% head-to-head battles.
4. CONTRA
Contra is currently the #4 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 51.3% head-to-head battles.
5. MEGA MAN 2
Mega Man 2 is currently the #5 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 38.2% head-to-head battles.
6. CASTLEVANIA
Castlevania is currently the #6 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 35.3% head-to-head battles.
7. METROID
Metroid is currently the #7 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 27.0% head-to-head battles.
8. FINAL FANTASY
Final Fantasy is currently the #8 Greatest Original NES Games of All Time winning 17.2% head-to-head battles.
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