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The Top 20 SNES Games of All-Time, According to pwnRank

September 30, 2014
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The Super Nintendo Entertainment System (SNES) was an excellent bridge between the 8-bit and 3D gaming chasm. With an enormous game library, there was something for everyone. The greatness of this gaming platform giant rings true with pwnRank. There are 9 SNES classics in the Top 100, and 21 among the Top 500. It’s also represented in the Top 10 , with The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past in the number 8 spot. Also, the system’s launch game, Super Mario World, ranks 11th.

Here are the “Top 20 SNES Games of All-Time*”, according to pwnRank. Enjoy!
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1. The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (1991)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 35 | Top 25 Appearances: 25 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
8
4,522p
2. Super Mario World (1990)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 30 | Top 25 Appearances: 21 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
11
4,113p
3. Chrono Trigger (1995)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 32 | Top 25 Appearances: 20 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
19
3,739p
4. Super Metroid (1994)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Action-Adventure | More
Appearances: 30 | Top 25 Appearances: 16 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
33
2,840p
5. Super Mario Kart (1992)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Racing | More
Appearances: 24 | Top 25 Appearances: 14 | Highest Rank In Lists: 1
42
2,414p
6. Street Fighter II (1991)
Platforms: SNES, Arcade | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 25 | Top 25 Appearances: 17 | Highest Rank In Lists: 3
46
2,178p
7. Final Fantasy VI (1994)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 17 | Top 25 Appearances: 5 | Highest Rank In Lists: 4
65
1,569p
8. Mortal Kombat (1992)
Platforms: Arcade, Sega Genesis, SNES | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 14 | Top 25 Appearances: 8 | Highest Rank In Lists: 9
75
1,375p
9. Donkey Kong Country (1994)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 16 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 2
87
1,146p
10. Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island (1995)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 10 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 10
138
714p
11. EarthBound (1995)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 12 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 21
145
687p
12. Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (1996)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 9 | Top 25 Appearances: 3 | Highest Rank In Lists: 19
167
578p
13. NBA Jam (1993)
Platforms: Arcade, SNES, Sega Genesis | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 6 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 29
186
520p
14. Secret of Mana (1993)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Action RPG | More
Appearances: 8 | Top 25 Appearances: 1 | Highest Rank In Lists: 23
228
414p
15. Final Fantasy IV (1991)
Platforms: SNES, PlayStation | Genre: RPG | More
Appearances: 4 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 29
137
715p
16. Mortal Kombat II (1993)
Platforms: Arcade, SNES, Sega Genesis | Genre: Fighting | More
Appearances: 5 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 32
319
256p
17. Super Mario All-Stars (1993)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Platform | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 68
366
195p
18. Star Fox (1993)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Rail Shooter | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 28
376
188p
19. NBA Jam Tournament Edition (1994)
Platforms: SNES, Sega Genesis | Genre: Sports | More
Appearances: 1 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 42
436
142p
20. Super Bomberman (1993)
Platforms: SNES | Genre: Action | More
Appearances: 2 | Top 25 Appearances: 0 | Highest Rank In Lists: 29
492
108p

*Data from 9/30/14