Super Nintendo games are now available on the Nintendo Switch! Rejoice.
In order to play Super Nintendo Games on the Nintendo Switch, you must be a Nintendo Switch Online subscriber and download the Super Nintendo Entertainment System – Nintendo Switch Online app from the Nintendo Switch eShop store. Then, open the software and start playing an ever growing library of 16-bit, retro classics anywhere.
This is my childhood dream come true, but you aren’t here to hear about me gush over these games: You want to know what games are available for the service at launch.
You will be happy to hear that there are 20 stellar classics for you to choose from, offering hundreds of hours of gameplay altogether.
This list of games includes some of the best games of all time. From classics such as Super Metroid and The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past to niche role playing games such as Breath of Fire 1, there is something here for everyone.
Really, the list of Super Nintendo Games includes puzzle, brawling, racing, role playing, adventure, and platforming games among other genres. There is so much fun to be had here from day one, it’s simply nuts!
But first, you will need a Nintendo Switch Online membership to play these games.
I will be going over a few topics in this article:
- What is Nintendo Switch Online Membership?
- The First 20 Super Nintendo Games Available For the Nintendo Switch
- Super Nintendo Switch Games in Pictures!
►What is Nintendo Switch Online Membership?
The Nintendo Switch Online membership allows Nintendo Switch owners to play their favorite online enabled games online with friends and strangers around the world.
The membership also includes other membership-only perks such as clouds saves (the ability to access save files no matter what Nintendo Switch you are playing on as long as you have stable internet connection) as well as a treasure trove of Nintendo and Super Nintendo Entertainment system games.
There are two options for the Nintendo Switch membership–individual and a family plan–and both will provide you these membership perks.
You can check out an individual membership plan available on Amazon here and a family membership plan here.
Choose the best one for you so you can start playing Super Nintendo games today.
Now, on to the list.
►THE LIST: The First 20 Super Nintendo Games Available for Nintendo Switch Online Members
- Brawl Brothers
- Breath of Fire
- Demon’s Crest
- F-Zero
- Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
- Kirby’s Dream Course
- Kirby’s Dream Land 3
- Pilotwings
- Star Fox
- Stunt Race FX
- Super E.D.F. Earth Defense Force
- Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
- Super Mario Kart
- Super Mario World
- Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
- Super Metroid
- Super Puyo Puyo 2
- Super Soccer
- Super Tennis
- The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
►Super Nintendo Nintendo Switch Games in Pictures!
We aren’t done, yet!
Let’s take a look at a screenshot of each game so you can get a better idea of what each Super Nintendo Game on Nintendo Switch is all about.
I grew up with the Super Nintendo, and I even didn’t know what some of these games were–take a look for yourself!
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Brawl Brothers
Brawl Brothers is an arcade, side scrolling brawler game about beating up enemies on roads, streets, and more.
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Breath of Fire
Breath of Fire is an epic role playing game with a compelling story.
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Demon’s Crest
Demon’s Crest is an action platforming game with demons, dragons, and undead monsters to fight.
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F-Zero
F-Zero is a futuristic racing game with boosts, high speeds, and sharp turns.
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Joe & Mac 2: Lost in the Tropics
Joe & Mac 2 is a prehistoric action adventure game set in the very far-off past.
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Kirby’s Dream Course
Kirby’s Dream Course is a golf game set in the world of Kirby.
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Kirby’s Dream Land 3
Kirby’s Dream Land 3 is a traditional, suck-up-your-enemy Kirby adventure game set in a whimsical world.
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Pilotwings
Pilotwings is a flight simulator game made by Nintendo.
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Star Fox
Star Fox is an epic, 3D space shooter game introducing the world to iconic Nintendo characters such as Fox and Falco.
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Stunt Race FX
Stung Race FX is a 3D racing game featuring over-sized vehicles.
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Super E.D.F. Earth Defense Force
Super E.D.F. is a traditional arcade shooter game where the goal is to shoot enemies, get power ups, and make it to the end without dying.
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Super Ghouls ’n Ghosts
Super Ghouls’ n Ghosts is a difficult and challenging action adventure game about fighting undead enemies as a knight.
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Super Mario Kart
Super Mario Kart is a fun kart racing game featuring cool items, great tracks, and Mario characters.
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Super Mario World
Super Mario World is an adventure platforming game about jumping on enemies across so many levels.
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Super Mario World 2: Yoshi’s Island
Yoshi’s Island is an adventure platforming game featuring Yoshi as he carries baby Mario through levels to fight enemies and bosses.
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Super Metroid
Super Metroid is a classic sci-fi action game about fighting aliens on a distant and hostile planet.
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Super Puyo Puyo 2
Super Puyo Puyo 2 is a puzzle game that was once a Japanese exclusive (the game’s text is in Japanese because of this).
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Super Soccer
Super Soccer is a soccer game.
Super Tennis
Super Tennis is a tennis game.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
The Legend of Zelda: Link to the Past is a grand adventure about a boy named Link where the goal is to collect items and fight many enemies inside dungeons and across an open world.
►Conclusion
Congratulations!
You now know the first 20 Super Nintendo Games that are available for the Nintendo Switch.
More games will be added at irregular intervals in the future so stay tuned for even more classic Super Nintendo titles from the 1990s.
Enjoy playing with super power, friends!
By Wally
(Screenshots taken by me. Images sourced from product pages on the Nintendo website. Logos, characters, and images are owned by their respective owners)
