The Official GOAT List: Ranking the Greatest Original NES Games of All Time
GoatWars fans rank Super Mario Bros. the greatest of all time among Original NES Games, with a 83.0% Goatscore.
Chasing the crown: #2 The Legend of Zelda (69.3%), #3 Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!! (49.7%).
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.
All Time ranks by all-time win rate across every head-to-head battle. Latest ranks by latest fan sentiment, updated as new battles are voted on.
GOAT List FAQs
Who is the greatest of all time among Original NES Games?
GoatWars fans rank Super Mario Bros. the greatest of all time among Original NES Games, with a 83.0% Goatscore.
How is the GOAT List calculated?
The GOAT List ranks every contender in Original NES Games by Goatscore: the percentage of head-to-head GoatWars battles they have won, as voted by fans.
How many votes is this ranking based on?
This GOAT List is based on 684 fan votes in head-to-head battles, as of October 13, 2026.
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