Games

The most dreamlike and most personal Zelda ever — no Hyrule, just the mysterious island of Koholint.

The game that defined the whole „gotta catch 'em all" genre. A cultural phenomenon, not just a game.

Wario appears here for the first time. Bigger, more colorful, and more playable than the first game.

The slower, exploration-focused counterpart to Mario. Collecting treasure and hunting for secret exits is addictive.

The pack-in title that sold the Game Boy. Possibly the most perfect puzzle of all time.

A cute but surprisingly rich platformer with animal companions and ability combinations.

A brilliant hybrid of platformer and puzzle game; 100+ levels, far beyond the original arcade.

A dark, claustrophobic hunting expedition. It was ahead of its time in atmosphere.

The peak of the GB Mega Mans with its own bosses (not NES recycling). Excellent level design.

The roots of the Mana series; an action RPG that had no rival on the handheld.

A Ghosts 'n Goblins spin-off with RPG elements; cult and unexpectedly deep.

A demanding classic; more a historical milestone than a smooth ride.

A lighthearted, funny Castlevania spin-off. A hidden Konami treasure.

No jumping, just grappling — addictively different controls.

Contra on a handheld that works better than it should.

A Sunsoft curiosity with gorgeous animation; rare and beloved.

You play a ghost that possesses enemies and uses their abilities. An original idea.

A „match-three“ puzzle with viruses; endlessly replayable, ideal for short sessions.

A Sokoban by Atlus with humor; pure logic.

A Miyamoto-produced puzzle where you dig underground. An underrated gem.

Classic Sokoban; straightforward, devilish logic.

A logic game with a time-rewind mechanic — revolutionary for its time.

Build pipes before the liquid arrives. A simple, stressful addiction.

Claim territory, dodge the enemy. Abstract, hypnotic.

A pentomino puzzler; peace of mind.

Nonograms with Mario; if you like logic crosswords, you'll lose hours.

Breakout refined to perfection; nerves and reflexes.

Retro mini-games in two versions (classic + modern). Nostalgia in your pocket.

Farming and calm; the first portable installment of the series.

A digital adaptation of the collectible TCG with a story and travel, not a dry rules simulator.

A legendary shmup; challenging, iconic.

A classic shooter with a power-up bar; a treat for fans of the genre.

A sequel to Balloon Fight as a platformer; cute and nimble.

A more text-heavy RPG/adventure; for fans of a slower pace.

An action RPG in the style of Zelda; a hidden title for enthusiasts.

Island survival with crafting — a forerunner of modern survival games.

A modern homebrew game posing as a nineties classic for the original Game Boy.

An enhanced edition for Game Boy Color that adds color to a fresh vertical arcade game.

Horror on the Game Boy? The monochrome display and chiptune music create a chilling atmosphere.

A fast homebrew arcade game; you grab sheep and climb.

A cute homebrew puzzle-platformer.

A community platformer; a lovely little project.

Iconic blades and a ticking clock, translated surprisingly faithfully to the small screen.

Little dragons spitting bubbles in Taito's arcade classic, an addictive single-screen action game.

The classic that defined the beat 'em up genre, now in a pocket-sized version for the Game Boy.

A controversial, brutal fighting game on the monochrome Game Boy — a curious piece of history.

Brisk cockpit-view racing that proved even the Game Boy could deliver a sense of speed.

The first Final Fantasy on a handheld — though actually the first entry in an entirely different series, SaGa.

The peak of Square's pocket trilogy, with a clearer story and a more elaborate world.

A modest project on an aging Game Boy that turned into a worldwide phenomenon.

The arcade hit that defined fighting games, crammed into a handheld console — a bold move.

A modest preview of the famous Nintendo 64 title — jet ski racing on the Game Boy.

An arcade soccer brawl where slide tackles and physics don't apply — just a bunch of friends and pure fun.

The Game Boy's star launch title and the very first portable Mario.

The debut of the pink puffball who swallows anything — Masahiro Sakurai's brilliantly simple concept.

Wario can't die, he just turns into grotesque forms; a puzzle more than an action game.

Mega Man's handheld debut; a shrunken remix of bosses from four NES entries.

The second handheld entry remixes bosses from multiple NES games into one package.

The third handheld spin-off again assembles bosses and levels from several NES entries.

Direct sequel to Adventure with smoother controls and fairer difficulty.