Top NES/FC/FDS Games By Year (WIP)
1983:
Donkey Kong
Mario Bros.
Popeye
Donkey Kong Jr.
1984:
Excitebike
Pac-Man
Duck Hunt
Clu Clu Land
Nuts & Milk
Wild Gunman?
Tennis?
1985:
Super Mario Bros.
Battle City
Balloon Fight
Binary Land
Flappy
Dig Dug
Ice Climber
Star Force?
Galaga?
Elevator Action?
HM:
Bomberman, BurgerTime?
1986:
Solomon's Key
Legend of Zelda
Castlevania
Super Mario Bros. 2/SMB: The Lost Levels
Gradius
Kid Icarus
Metroid
Nazo no Murasame Jou
Zanac
Spy vs. Spy
Twinbee
Commando
Dragon Quest
The Goonies
King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch?
Super Pitfall (Hack ver.)
Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu?
Adventure Island
Star Soldier?
Arkanoid
HM:
Ghosts 'n Goblins, Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu?, Space Hunter?, Ikari Warriors, Castlequest/Castle Excellent?, Trojan?
1987:
Mega Man
Life Force/Salamander
Eggerland (FDS)
Yume Koujou: Doki Doki Panic
The Magic of Scheherazade?
Faxanadu
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Ai Senshi Nicol
The Goonies II
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
Wizards & Warriors
Guerrilla War/Guevara
Star Wars (Namco)
Rygar?
Final Fantasy
Dragon Quest II: Gods of the Evil Spirits
Ultima III: Exodus?
Majou Densetsu II: The Maze of Galious/Knightmare II: MoG?
Spy vs. Spy II - "The Island Caper"
Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard?
HM:
Getsu Fuuma Den, Fantasy Zone?, Joust, Metal Gear, Bio Senshi Dan: Increaser to no Tatakai/Bashi Bazook, Morphoid Masher (Complete Prototype, unreleased)?, Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei?, Bomber King/Robo Warrior, Defender II?, Rad Racer?, Air Fortress, Dragon Slayer Jr.: Romancia?, Karnov, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?
1988:
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Mega Man 2
The Guardian Legend
Bubble Bobble
Gradius II
Super Dodge Ball
Famicom Wars
Tetris (Tengen)
Jackal
Blaster Master
Contra
Gun.Smoke
Bio Miracle Bokkute Upa
Abadox
The Battle of Olympus
Ninja Gaiden
1943: Battle for Midway
Eggerland: Souzouhe no Tabidachi?
Bionic Commando
Ice Hockey?
Dragon Quest III
RC Pro-Am
Xexyz
Ys
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kokeisha?
Double Dragon
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2
Super Spike V'Ball?
HM:
Final Fantasy II, Kings of the Beach?, Alien Syndrome, Fantasy Zone 2?, Mitokoumon II: Sekai Manyuuki? - comical act adv, Captain Tsubasa?, Freedom Force? - light gun, Yokai Dochuki/Shadowland?, King of Kings (JP)?, Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom, Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode, Wai Wai World, Arkanoid II?, Tombs & Treasure, The Adventures of Bayou Billy/Mad City
1989:
DuckTales
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Mendel Palace
Adventures of Lolo
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
Tetris
River City Ransom
TwinBee 3: Poko Poko Dai Maou
Batman
Holy Diver
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/TMNT
Dragon Spirit: The New Legend
Little Ninja Brothers
Clash at Demonhead
Astyanax
Willow
Flying Hero
Sweet Home?
Mother/Earthbound Beginnings?
Destiny of an Emperor?
Cosmic Wars?
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shojo?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
Don Doko Don?
Marusa no Onna?
Ganbare Goemon 2?
Cobra Triangle? - hard
HM:
Dragon Buster II? - act adv/rogue-lite, Strider, Monster Party, Shadowgate, Ultima: Quest of the Avatar?, Wizardry II: Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario?, Rolling Thunder?, Adventures of Tom Sawyer?, P.O.W.: Prisoners of War?, Uninvited, Heracles no Eikou II?
1990:
Mega Man 3
Adventures of Lolo 2-3
Little Nemo: Dream Master
Gun Nac
Super C
Boulder Dash
Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun/Kid Dracula
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Crystalis (w/ hack)
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Moai Kun?
Parodius Da!/Parodius
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Final Fantasy III
Dr. Mario
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Shadow of the Ninja
Whomp 'Em
TMNT II
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team
Power Blade
Kickle Cubicle
StarTropics
Burai Fighter
Nintendo World Cup
Solstice
Dragon Quest IV?
North & South
Conquest of the Crystal Palace?
Journey to Silius
HM:
Little Magic? - tbs, Captain Tsubasa II?, Kabuki: Quantum Fighter, Heavy Barrel, Ys II, New Ghostbusters II?, Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei II?, Snake Rattle 'n Roll?, Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai?, Dragon Fighter, Zombie Nation?, Skull & Crossbones?, Maniac Mansion, Quarth?, Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi/Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light?, Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru?, Déjà Vu, Code Name: Viper?, Thunder & Lightning? - breakout clone, Might & Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum?, Yo! Noid?, Ikari Warriors III?, Street Fighter 2010?, Wizardry III?, Don Doko Don?, Times of Lore?, Bard's Tale?
1991:
Metal Storm
Mega Man 4
TMNT III
Micro Machines
Crisis Force
Ufouria: The Saga/Hebereke
Vice: Project Doom
Yume Penguin Monogatari
Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki Dayo Zenin Shuugou!?
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (JP ver./Restored hack)
Shatterhand
Bomberman II
Hammerin' Harry/Daiku no Gen-San
Rampart (JP ver.)
Cocoron
Lagrange Point? — jrpg by Konami
Radia Senki: Reimeihen? - jrpg/arpg? by Tecmo
Toki/JuJu Densetsu
Over Horizon
Rockin' Kats
Star Wars (US/E)
Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee?
Snow Bros
Max Warrior/Isolated Warrior
AD&D: Pool of Radiance?
Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle?
Tiny Toon Adventures
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen/Super Robot Wars II?
Magical Taruruuto-kun: Fantastic World!!?
HM:
Ski or Die, Asmik-Kun Land?, Super Chinese 3 aka Litte Ninja Brothers 2?, Batman: Return of the Joker, Disney's TaleSpin, Adventure Island II, Kiwi Kraze/New Zealand Story, Western Kids/Cowboy Kid? - act adv by Visco, Shikinjo? - td block sliding puzzle by Toei Animation, Battletoads JP?, Trog!?, Ys III?, Banana Prince, Robocco Wars, Tetra Star? - rail shooter
Tenchi o Kurau II aka Destiny of an Emperor 2? - jrpg by Capcom, Kaiketsu Yancha Maru 2: Karakuri Land? - platformer/beu by Irem, Dragon Wars? - crpg port, translated, Gemfire/Royal Blood? - tbs by Koei, Fuzzical Fighter? rpg/shoot 'em up -- May 17, 1991 Sigma Entertainment, Grand Master? - arpg, Chitei Senkou Bazolder/Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth? - action plat/vehicle by SOFEL, Metal Slader Glory? - visual novel by HAL, Battle Storm? - tbs, modern day or ww2, Daikoukai Jidai: Uncharted Waters? - sim/jrpg, pirates-like, Fushigi no Umi no Nadia? - basic tbs, Palamedes 2? tetris-like by Hot B, Metal Max? jrpg by Data East, Family Circuit '91? - racing, Chaos World? - jrpg by Natsume, Chojin Sentai Jetman? - action plat/beu, Spartan X 2? - action plat/beu, Battle Formula/Super Spy Hunter? - Sunsoft, Heisei Tensai Bakabon? action plat by Namco, Paaman Part 2? - action plat by Irem, Tetris 2 + Bombliss?, Yoshi/Mario & Yoshi?, Hyaku no Sekai no Monogatari/100 World Story: The Tales On A Watery Wilderness? - rpg/board game, translated, Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijou 3? - board/card game by Taito, SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story? - tbs by Bandai, untranslated, Ultraman Club 3? - jrpg by Bandai, untranslated, Werewolf?
1992:
Mega Man 5
R.C. Pro-Am II
Solomon's Key 2/Fire 'n Ice
Bucky O'Hare
Gargoyle's Quest II/Red Arremer II
Mitsume ga Tooru
Gimmick!/Mr. Gimmick
Little Samson
Esper Dream 2
Darkwing Duck
Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu: Subette Koronde Dairantou?
Moon Crystal?
RodLand?
KickMaster
Summer Carnival '92: Recca
Panic Restaurant? - platformer
Just Breed? - tbs, translated?
Fire Emblem Gaiden?
Pizza Pop!? - basic platformer
Adventure Island 3
HM:
Don Doko Don 2? - scrolling platformer, Hello Kitty World? - balloon kid gb port?, The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy?, Hono no Dokyuji: Dodge Danpei? - sports rpg, Dream Master? - jrpg, translated, Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge? - like track & fied, summer games etc., AD&D: Dragons of Flame? - arpg port w/ zelda 2 style battles (a lot smoother than the pc and ami versions), translated, Yoshi's Cookie?, The Bard's Tale II?, Power Blade 2?
1993:
DuckTales 2
Mega Man 6
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2
Kirby's Adventure
Super Turrican (Plus hack)
Kunio-Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League?
Mighty Final Fight
Bubble Bobble Part 2?
Ms. Pac-Man?
Joy Mech Fight?
Nekketsu Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes?
HM:
Puyo Puyo?, The Jetsons? - platformer, Bonk's Adventure/FC Genjin?, Tetris 2/Tetris Flash?, Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken 2? - basic platformer, Momotarou Densetsu Gaiden? - jrpg, untranslated?
1994:
Wario's Woods
Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II?
Adventure Island IV/Takahashi Meijin no Boken Jima IV?
The Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak?
TMNT: Tournament Fighters?
1983:
Donkey Kong
Mario Bros.
Popeye
Donkey Kong Jr.
1984:
Excitebike
Pac-Man
Duck Hunt
Clu Clu Land
Nuts & Milk
Wild Gunman?
Tennis?
1985:
Super Mario Bros.
Battle City
Balloon Fight
Binary Land
Flappy
Dig Dug
Ice Climber
Star Force?
Galaga?
Elevator Action?
HM:
Bomberman, BurgerTime?
1986:
Solomon's Key
Legend of Zelda
Castlevania
Super Mario Bros. 2/SMB: The Lost Levels
Gradius
Kid Icarus
Metroid
Nazo no Murasame Jou
Zanac
Spy vs. Spy
Twinbee
Commando
Dragon Quest
The Goonies
King Kong 2: Ikari no Megaton Punch?
Super Pitfall (Hack ver.)
Valkyrie no Bouken: Toki no Kagi Densetsu?
Adventure Island
Star Soldier?
Arkanoid
HM:
Ghosts 'n Goblins, Ganbare Goemon! Karakuri Douchuu?, Space Hunter?, Ikari Warriors, Castlequest/Castle Excellent?, Trojan?
1987:
Mega Man
Life Force/Salamander
Eggerland (FDS)
Yume Koujou: Doki Doki Panic
The Magic of Scheherazade?
Faxanadu
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
Ai Senshi Nicol
The Goonies II
Mike Tyson's Punch-Out!!
Wizards & Warriors
Guerrilla War/Guevara
Star Wars (Namco)
Rygar?
Final Fantasy
Dragon Quest II: Gods of the Evil Spirits
Ultima III: Exodus?
Majou Densetsu II: The Maze of Galious/Knightmare II: MoG?
Spy vs. Spy II - "The Island Caper"
Dragon Slayer IV: Drasle Family/Legacy of the Wizard?
HM:
Getsu Fuuma Den, Fantasy Zone?, Joust, Metal Gear, Bio Senshi Dan: Increaser to no Tatakai/Bashi Bazook, Morphoid Masher (Complete Prototype, unreleased)?, Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei?, Bomber King/Robo Warrior, Defender II?, Rad Racer?, Air Fortress, Dragon Slayer Jr.: Romancia?, Karnov, Wizardry: Proving Grounds of the Mad Overlord?
1988:
Super Mario Bros. 2
Super Mario Bros. 3
Mega Man 2
The Guardian Legend
Bubble Bobble
Gradius II
Super Dodge Ball
Famicom Wars
Tetris (Tengen)
Jackal
Blaster Master
Contra
Gun.Smoke
Bio Miracle Bokkute Upa
Abadox
The Battle of Olympus
Ninja Gaiden
1943: Battle for Midway
Eggerland: Souzouhe no Tabidachi?
Bionic Commando
Ice Hockey?
Dragon Quest III
RC Pro-Am
Xexyz
Ys
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kokeisha?
Double Dragon
Rainbow Islands: The Story of Bubble Bobble 2
Super Spike V'Ball?
HM:
Final Fantasy II, Kings of the Beach?, Alien Syndrome, Fantasy Zone 2?, Mitokoumon II: Sekai Manyuuki? - comical act adv, Captain Tsubasa?, Freedom Force? - light gun, Yokai Dochuki/Shadowland?, King of Kings (JP)?, Princess Tomato in the Salad Kingdom, Golgo 13: Top Secret Episode, Wai Wai World, Arkanoid II?, Tombs & Treasure, The Adventures of Bayou Billy/Mad City
1989:
DuckTales
Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse
Mendel Palace
Adventures of Lolo
Splatterhouse: Wanpaku Graffiti
Tetris
River City Ransom
TwinBee 3: Poko Poko Dai Maou
Batman
Holy Diver
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles/TMNT
Dragon Spirit: The New Legend
Little Ninja Brothers
Clash at Demonhead
Astyanax
Willow
Flying Hero
Sweet Home?
Mother/Earthbound Beginnings?
Destiny of an Emperor?
Cosmic Wars?
Famicom Tantei Club Part II: Ushiro ni Tatsu Shojo?
Double Dragon II: The Revenge
The Bugs Bunny Crazy Castle
Don Doko Don?
Marusa no Onna?
Ganbare Goemon 2?
Cobra Triangle? - hard
HM:
Dragon Buster II? - act adv/rogue-lite, Strider, Monster Party, Shadowgate, Ultima: Quest of the Avatar?, Wizardry II: Legacy of Llylgamyn - The Third Scenario?, Rolling Thunder?, Adventures of Tom Sawyer?, P.O.W.: Prisoners of War?, Uninvited, Heracles no Eikou II?
1990:
Mega Man 3
Adventures of Lolo 2-3
Little Nemo: Dream Master
Gun Nac
Super C
Boulder Dash
Akumajou Special: Boku Dracula-kun/Kid Dracula
Jackie Chan's Action Kung Fu
Crystalis (w/ hack)
Ninja Gaiden II: The Dark Sword of Chaos
Moai Kun?
Parodius Da!/Parodius
Gremlins 2: The New Batch
Final Fantasy III
Dr. Mario
Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers
Shadow of the Ninja
Whomp 'Em
TMNT II
S.C.A.T.: Special Cybernetic Attack Team
Power Blade
Kickle Cubicle
StarTropics
Burai Fighter
Nintendo World Cup
Solstice
Dragon Quest IV?
North & South
Conquest of the Crystal Palace?
Journey to Silius
HM:
Little Magic? - tbs, Captain Tsubasa II?, Kabuki: Quantum Fighter, Heavy Barrel, Ys II, New Ghostbusters II?, Digital Devil Monogatari: Megami Tensei II?, Snake Rattle 'n Roll?, Downtown Nekketsu Koushinkyoku: Soreyuke Daiundoukai?, Dragon Fighter, Zombie Nation?, Skull & Crossbones?, Maniac Mansion, Quarth?, Fire Emblem: Ankoku Ryu to Hikari no Tsurugi/Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light?, Ganbare Goemon Gaiden: Kieta Ougon Kiseru?, Déjà Vu, Code Name: Viper?, Thunder & Lightning? - breakout clone, Might & Magic: Secret of the Inner Sanctum?, Yo! Noid?, Ikari Warriors III?, Street Fighter 2010?, Wizardry III?, Don Doko Don?, Times of Lore?, Bard's Tale?
1991:
Metal Storm
Mega Man 4
TMNT III
Micro Machines
Crisis Force
Ufouria: The Saga/Hebereke
Vice: Project Doom
Yume Penguin Monogatari
Downtown Special: Kunio-kun no Jidaigeki Dayo Zenin Shuugou!?
Ninja Gaiden III: The Ancient Ship of Doom (JP ver./Restored hack)
Shatterhand
Bomberman II
Hammerin' Harry/Daiku no Gen-San
Rampart (JP ver.)
Cocoron
Lagrange Point? — jrpg by Konami
Radia Senki: Reimeihen? - jrpg/arpg? by Tecmo
Toki/JuJu Densetsu
Over Horizon
Rockin' Kats
Star Wars (US/E)
Samurai Pizza Cats/Kyatto Ninden Teyandee?
Snow Bros
Max Warrior/Isolated Warrior
AD&D: Pool of Radiance?
Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley Castle?
Tiny Toon Adventures
G.I. Joe: A Real American Hero
Dai-2-Ji Super Robot Taisen/Super Robot Wars II?
Magical Taruruuto-kun: Fantastic World!!?
HM:
Ski or Die, Asmik-Kun Land?, Super Chinese 3 aka Litte Ninja Brothers 2?, Batman: Return of the Joker, Disney's TaleSpin, Adventure Island II, Kiwi Kraze/New Zealand Story, Western Kids/Cowboy Kid? - act adv by Visco, Shikinjo? - td block sliding puzzle by Toei Animation, Battletoads JP?, Trog!?, Ys III?, Banana Prince, Robocco Wars, Tetra Star? - rail shooter
Tenchi o Kurau II aka Destiny of an Emperor 2? - jrpg by Capcom, Kaiketsu Yancha Maru 2: Karakuri Land? - platformer/beu by Irem, Dragon Wars? - crpg port, translated, Gemfire/Royal Blood? - tbs by Koei, Fuzzical Fighter? rpg/shoot 'em up -- May 17, 1991 Sigma Entertainment, Grand Master? - arpg, Chitei Senkou Bazolder/Wurm: Journey to the Center of the Earth? - action plat/vehicle by SOFEL, Metal Slader Glory? - visual novel by HAL, Battle Storm? - tbs, modern day or ww2, Daikoukai Jidai: Uncharted Waters? - sim/jrpg, pirates-like, Fushigi no Umi no Nadia? - basic tbs, Palamedes 2? tetris-like by Hot B, Metal Max? jrpg by Data East, Family Circuit '91? - racing, Chaos World? - jrpg by Natsume, Chojin Sentai Jetman? - action plat/beu, Spartan X 2? - action plat/beu, Battle Formula/Super Spy Hunter? - Sunsoft, Heisei Tensai Bakabon? action plat by Namco, Paaman Part 2? - action plat by Irem, Tetris 2 + Bombliss?, Yoshi/Mario & Yoshi?, Hyaku no Sekai no Monogatari/100 World Story: The Tales On A Watery Wilderness? - rpg/board game, translated, Bakushou!! Jinsei Gekijou 3? - board/card game by Taito, SD Gundam Gachapon Senshi 4: New Type Story? - tbs by Bandai, untranslated, Ultraman Club 3? - jrpg by Bandai, untranslated, Werewolf?
1992:
Mega Man 5
R.C. Pro-Am II
Solomon's Key 2/Fire 'n Ice
Bucky O'Hare
Gargoyle's Quest II/Red Arremer II
Mitsume ga Tooru
Gimmick!/Mr. Gimmick
Little Samson
Esper Dream 2
Darkwing Duck
Ike Ike! Nekketsu Hockey-bu: Subette Koronde Dairantou?
Moon Crystal?
RodLand?
KickMaster
Summer Carnival '92: Recca
Panic Restaurant? - platformer
Just Breed? - tbs, translated?
Fire Emblem Gaiden?
Pizza Pop!? - basic platformer
Adventure Island 3
HM:
Don Doko Don 2? - scrolling platformer, Hello Kitty World? - balloon kid gb port?, The Flintstones: The Rescue of Dino & Hoppy?, Hono no Dokyuji: Dodge Danpei? - sports rpg, Dream Master? - jrpg, translated, Crash 'n the Boys: Street Challenge? - like track & fied, summer games etc., AD&D: Dragons of Flame? - arpg port w/ zelda 2 style battles (a lot smoother than the pc and ami versions), translated, Yoshi's Cookie?, The Bard's Tale II?, Power Blade 2?
1993:
DuckTales 2
Mega Man 6
Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers 2
Kirby's Adventure
Super Turrican (Plus hack)
Kunio-Kun no Nekketsu Soccer League?
Mighty Final Fight
Bubble Bobble Part 2?
Ms. Pac-Man?
Joy Mech Fight?
Nekketsu Street Basket: Ganbare Dunk Heroes?
HM:
Puyo Puyo?, The Jetsons? - platformer, Bonk's Adventure/FC Genjin?, Tetris 2/Tetris Flash?, Kero Kero Keroppi no Daibouken 2? - basic platformer, Momotarou Densetsu Gaiden? - jrpg, untranslated?
1994:
Wario's Woods
Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II?
Adventure Island IV/Takahashi Meijin no Boken Jima IV?
The Flintstones: Surprise at Dinosaur Peak?
TMNT: Tournament Fighters?