List of Super Famicom and Super Nintendo games by genre
The following is a list of games developed and released for the SUPER Famicom System and Super Nintendo Entertainment System. These have been classified according to established Video game genres, based on their gameplay interaction.
The list of games here is based on the two main game lists: List of Super Famicom games and List of Super Nintendo Entertainment System games.
The "Ref" column shows the page(s) used to decide the genre for a particular game. Here is a key to abbreviations used in this column:
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NSRT |
Natch's SNES Rom Tool, an all-around SNES Rom utility. Among other capabilities, NSRT could sort games by genre. |
Trans |
English Translator's web page. |
WP |
Wikipedia Page. Either the game page, game series page, or a genre game list page. |
Action
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North American Title |
European Title |
Japanese Title |
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Coron Land |
Coron Land |
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[...] 2 |
[...] 2 |
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Ignition Factor, The |
Ignition Factor, The |
Fire Fighting |
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Otoboke Ninja Colosseum |
Otoboke Ninja Colosseum |
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Outlander |
Outlander |
Outlander |
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Panic in Nakayoshi World |
Panic in Nakayoshi World |
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Shien's Revenge |
Shien's Revenge |
Shien: The Blade Chaser |
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Snoopy Concert |
Snoopy Concert |
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Soukou Kihei Votoms: The Battling Road |
Soukou Kihei Votoms: The Battling Road |
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Spark World |
Spark World |
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Spindizzy Worlds |
Spindizzy Worlds |
Spindizzy Worlds |
Spindizzy Worlds |
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Super Back to the Future Part II |
Super Back to the Future Part II |
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Super Bomberman |
Super Bomberman |
Super Bomberman |
Super Bomberman |
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Super Bomberman 2 |
Super Bomberman 2 |
Super Bomberman 2 |
Super Bomberman 2 |
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Super Bomberman 3 |
Super Bomberman 3 |
Super Bomberman 3 |
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Super Bomberman 4 |
Super Bomberman 4 |
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Super Bomberman 5 |
Super Bomberman 5 |
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Super Ninja-kun |
Super Ninja-kun |
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Super Tekkyuu Fight! |
Super Tekkyuu Fight! |
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Super Troll Islands |
Super Troll Islands |
Super Troll Islands |
Super Troll Islands |
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Super Wagyan Land |
Super Wagyan Land |
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Super Wagyan Land 2 |
Super Wagyan Land 2 |
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Super Widget |
Super Widget |
Super Widget |
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Taz-Mania |
Taz-Mania |
Taz-Mania |
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Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends |
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends |
Thomas the Tank Engine & Friends |
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Thunderbirds: Kokusai Kyuujotai Juudou Seyo! |
Thunderbirds: Kokusai Kyuujotai Juudou Seyo! |
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Time Trax |
Time Trax |
Time Trax |
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Toys: Let the Toy Wars Begin! |
Toys: Let the Toy Wars Begin! |
Toys: Let the Toy Wars Begin! |
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Untouchables |
Untouchables |
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Ushio to Tora |
Ushio to Tora |
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Wagyan Paradise |
Wagyan Paradise |
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Waterworld |
Waterworld |
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We're Back!: A Dinosaur Story |
We're Back!: A Dinosaur Story |
We're Back!: A Dinosaur Story |
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Wizard of Oz, The |
Wizard of Oz |
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Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai |
Whirlo |
Xandra no Daibōken: Valkyrie to no Deai |
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YamYam |
YamYam |
Multi-Genre Action
Games in this category feature gameplay from a number of sub-genres, but generally would be considered Action games.
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Arcade's Greatest Hits: The Atari Collection 1 |
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Barbie Super Model |
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Barbie: Vacation Adventure |
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Crayon Shin-chan: Arashi wo yobu Enji |
JP |
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Naruhodo! The World |
JP |
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Nichibutsu Arcade Classics |
JP |
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Nichibutsu Arcade Classics 2: Heiankyo Alien |
JP |
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Virtual Bart |
NA EU JP |
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Williams Arcade's Greatest Hits |
NA EU |
Ball and Paddle
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Arkanoid: Doh it Again |
NA EU JP |
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Block Kuzushi |
JP |
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Firestriker |
Holy Striker (JP) |
NA JP |
Beat 'em up and hack and slash
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3 Ninjas Kick Back |
NA |
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ActRaiser 2 |
Actraiser 2: Chinmoku heno Seisen (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Adventures of Batman & Robin, The |
NA EU |
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Alien vs Predator |
Aliens vs. Predator (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Armored Police Metal Jack |
JP |
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Batman Forever |
NA EU JP |
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Batman Returns |
NA EU JP |
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Battle Zeque Den |
JP |
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Battletoads & Double Dragon |
NA EU |
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Battletoads in Battlemaniacs |
NA EU JP |
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Bebe's Kids |
NA |
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Birume Sentai Bara Yarō |
JP |
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon |
Sailor Moon (FR) |
FR JP |
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon R |
JP Trans |
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Bishoujo Senshi Sailormoon S - Jougai Rantou!? Shuyaku Soudatsusen |
JP |
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Brawl Brothers |
Brawl Brothers - Rival Turf! 2 (EU) |
NA EU JP |
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Captain America and the Avengers |
NA EU |
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Captain Commando |
NA EU JP |
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CB Chara Wars - Ushinawareta Gag |
JP |
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Cliffhanger |
NA EU |
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Combatribes, The |
NA JP |
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Cosmo Police Galivan II: Arrow of Justice |
JP |
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Death and Return of Superman |
NA EU |
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Edona Kiba |
JP |
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Final Fight |
NA EU JP |
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Final Fight 2 |
NA EU JP |
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Final Fight 3 |
Final Fight Tough (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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First Samurai |
NA EU JP |
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Ganbare Daiku no Gensan |
JP |
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Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shogun Magginesu |
JP |
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Ganbare Goemon Kirakira Douchuu: Boku ga Dancer ni Natta Wake |
JP |
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Ghost Chaser Densei |
JP |
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Godzilla: Kaijuu Daikessen |
JP |
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Great Battle Gaiden 2, The |
JP |
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Great Battle III, The |
JP |
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Hagane: The Final Conflict |
Hagane (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Iron Commando: Koutetsu no Senshi |
JP |
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Jim Lee's WildC.A.T.S: Covert Action Teams |
NA |
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Kamen Rider |
JP |
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''[[Kamen Rider SD: Shutsugeki |
Rider Machine]]'' |
JP |
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Kendo Rage |
Makeruna! Makendou (JP) |
NA JP |
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King of Dragons, The |
NA EU JP |
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Kishin Douji Zenki: Batoru Raiden |
JP |
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Kishin Douji Zenki: Denei Raibu |
JP |
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Kishin Douji Zenki: Tenchi Meidou |
JP |
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Knights of the Round |
NA EU JP |
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Koryu no Mimi |
JP Trans |
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Last Action Hero |
NA EU |
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Last Fighter Twin |
JP |
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Legend |
NA EU |
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Magic Sword |
NA EU JP |
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Marvel Super Heroes: War of the Gems |
NA EU JP |
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers |
NA EU JP |
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: The Movie |
NA EU |
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Ninja Gaiden Trilogy |
Ninja Ryuukenden Tomoe (JP) |
NA JP |
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Ninja Warriors, The |
Ninja Warriors Again, The (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Peace Keepers, The |
Rushing Beat Syura (JP) |
NA JP |
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Pirates of Dark Water |
NA EU |
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Psycho Dream |
JP |
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Rival Turf! |
Rushing Beat (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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RoboCop 3 |
NA EU |
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Run Saber |
NA EU |
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Sengoku Denshou |
JP |
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Shin Nekketsu Kouha: Kunio-tachi no Banka |
JP Trans) |
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Shodai Nekketsu Kouha Kunio-kun |
JP Trans |
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Shounen Ninja Sasuke |
JP |
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Skyblazer |
Karuraou (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Sonic Blast Man |
NA EU JP |
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Sonic Blast Man II |
NA JP |
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Spawn |
NA EU JP |
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Spider-Man and Venom: Maximum Carnage |
NA EU |
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Spider-Man and Venom: Separation Anxiety |
NA EU |
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Stone Protectors |
NA JP |
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Super Double Dragon |
Return of Double Dragon (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time |
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles IV: Turtles in Time (EU) |
NA EU JP AU |
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Terminator 2: Judgment Day |
NA EU |
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Tick, The |
NA |
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Timecop |
NA EU JP |
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UFO Kamen Yakisoban: Kettler no Kuroi Inbou |
JP |
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Ultimate Fighter |
Hiryuu no Ken S: Golden Fighter (JP) |
NA JP |
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Wolfchild |
NA |
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Wolverine: Adamantium Rage |
NA EU JP |
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Xardion |
Choukou Goukami Xardion (JP) |
NA JP |
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X-Kaliber 2097 |
Sword Maniac (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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X-Men: Mutant Apocalypse |
NA EU JP |
Fighting
Wikipedia Main Title |
North American Title |
European Title |
Japanese Title |
Alternate Titles |
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Art of Fighting |
Art of Fighting |
Art of Fighting |
Ryuuko no Ken |
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Art of Fighting 2 |
Ryuuko no Ken 2 |
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Ballz |
Ballz 3D |
Ballz 3D |
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''[[[...] |
(SNES)|[...] |
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''[...] |
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Battle Blaze |
Battle Blaze |
Battle Blaze |
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Battle Master - Kyuukyoku no Senshitachi |
Battle Master - Kyuukyoku no Senshitachi |
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Battle Tycoon: Flash Hiders SFX |
Battle Tycoon: Flash Hiders SFX |
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''[[Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S - Zenin Sanka |
Shuyaku Soudatsusen]]'' |
''Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon Super S - Zenin Sanka |
Shuyaku Soudatsusen'' |
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Brutal: Paws Of Fury |
Brutal: Paws Of Fury |
Brutal: Paws Of Fury |
Brutal: Paws of Fury |
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Chō Aniki: Bakuretsu Rantouden |
Chō Aniki: Bakuretsu Rantouden |
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ClayFighter |
ClayFighter |
ClayFighter |
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ClayFighter 2: Judgement Clay |
ClayFighter 2: Judgement Clay |
ClayFighter 2: Judgement Clay |
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Death Brade |
Death Brade |
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Doomsday Warrior |
Doomsday Warrior |
''Taiketsu |
Brass Numbers'' |
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Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls |
Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls |
Double Dragon V: The Shadow Falls |
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Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story |
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story |
Dragon: The Bruce Lee Story |
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Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension |
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension |
Dragon Ball Z: Hyper Dimension (FR) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butouden |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden (FR) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2 |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 2 |
Dragon Ball Z 2: La Legende Saien (FR) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3 |
Dragon Ball Z: Super Butōden 3 |
Dragon Ball Z 3: Ultime Menace (FR) |
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Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden - Totsugeki-Hen |
Dragon Ball Z: Chou Gokuuden Totsugeki Hen |
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Dragon Ball Z: Super Gokuden - Kakusei-Hen |
Dragon Ball Z: Chou Gokuuden Kakusei Hen |
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Fatal Fury: King of Fighters |
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters |
Fatal Fury: King of Fighters |
Garō Densetsu Shukumei no Tatakai |
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Fatal Fury 2 |
Fatal Fury 2 |
Fatal Fury 2 |
Garō Densetsu Tsū Aratanaru Tatakai |
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Fatal Fury Special |
Fatal Fury Special |
Fatal Fury Special |
Garō Densetsu Supersharu |
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Fighter's History |
Fighter's History |
Fighter's History |
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''[[Fighter's History: Mizoguchi Kikiippatsu |
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''Fighter's History: Mizoguchi Kikiippatsu |
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Hokuto no Ken 6 |
Hokuto no Ken 6 |
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Hokuto no Ken 7 |
Hokuto no Ken 7 |
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Justice League Task Force |
Justice League Task Force |
Justice League Task Force |
Justice League Task Force |
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Killer Instinct |
Killer Instinct |
Killer Instinct |
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King of the Monsters |
King of the Monsters |
King of the Monsters |
King of the Monsters |
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King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing |
King of the Monsters 2: The Next Thing |
King of the Monsters 2 |
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Makeruna! Makendou 2 |
Makeruna! Makendou 2 |
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Matsumura Kuni Hiroden: Saikyou no Rekishi wo Nurikaero! |
Matsumura Kuni Hiroden: Saikyou no Rekishi wo Nurikaero! |
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Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fighting Edition |
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fighting Edition |
Mighty Morphin Power Rangers Fighting Edition |
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Mobile fighter G Gundam |
Kidou Butouden G-Gundam |
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Mobile Suit Victory Gundam |
Kidou Senshi V Gundam |
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Mortal Kombat |
Mortal Kombat |
Mortal Kombat |
Mortal Kombat |
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Mortal Kombat II |
Mortal Kombat II |
Mortal Kombat II |
Mortal Kombat II: Kyuukyoku Shinken |
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Mortal Kombat 3 |
Mortal Kombat 3 |
Mortal Kombat 3 |
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Natsuki Crisis Battle |
Natsuki Crisis Battle |
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New Mobile Report Gundam Wing: Endless Duel |
Shin Kidou Senki Gundam W: Endless Duel |
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''[[Ossu |
Karatebu]]'' |
''Ossu |
Karatebu'' |
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Pit-Fighter |
Pit-Fighter |
Pit-Fighter |
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Power Instinct |
Power Instinct |
Gōketsuji Ichizoku |
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Power Moves |
Power Moves |
Power Athlete |
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Primal Rage |
Primal Rage |
Primal Rage |
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Ranma ½: Hard Battle |
Ranma ½: Hard Battle |
Ranma ½ |
Ranma ½: Bakuretsu Rantouhen |
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Ranma ½: Super Battle |
Ranma ½: Chougi Rambuhen |
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Ranma ½: Neighborhood Combat |
Street Combat |
Street Combat |
Ranma ½: Chōnai Gekitōhen |
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Rise of the Robots |
Rise of the Robots |
Rise of the Robots |
Rise of the Robots |
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Samurai Shodown |
Samurai Shodown |
Samurai Shodown |
Samurai Spirits |
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SD Hiryuu no Ken |
SD Hiryuu no Ken |
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Seifuku Densetsu: Pretty Fighter |
Seifuku Densetsu: Pretty Fighter |
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Shaq Fu |
Shaq Fu |
Shaq Fu |
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Street Fighter Alpha 2 |
Street Fighter Alpha 2 |
Street Fighter Alpha 2 |
Street Fighter Zero 2 |
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Street Fighter II: The World Warrior |
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior |
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior |
Street Fighter II: The World Warrior |
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Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting |
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting |
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting |
Street Fighter II Turbo: Hyper Fighting |
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Super Bikkuriman |
Super Bikkuriman |
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Super Chinese Fighter |
Super Chinese Fighter |
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Super Godzilla |
Super Godzilla |
Super Godzilla |
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Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers |
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers |
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers |
Super Street Fighter II: The New Challengers |
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Super V.G. |
Super V.G. |
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Taekwon-Do |
Taekwon-Do |
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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters |
Teenage Mutant Hero Turtles: Tournament Fighters |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Warriors |
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters (AU) |
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Tuff E Nuff |
Tuff E Nuff |
Tuff E Nuff |
Dead Dance |
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Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 |
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 |
Ultimate Mortal Kombat 3 |
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Ultra Seven |
Ultra Seven |
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Ultraman: Towards the Future |
Ultraman: Towards the Future |
Ultraman: Towards the Future |
Ultraman |
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Weaponlord |
Weaponlord |
Weaponlord |
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World Heroes |
World Heroes |
World Heroes |
World Heroes |
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World Heroes 2 |
World Heroes 2 |
World Heroes 2 |
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Yu Yu Hakusho |
Yu Yu Hakusho |
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Yu Yu Hakusho 2 |
Yu Yu Hakusho 2 |
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YuYu Hakusho Final |
Yu Yu Hakusho Final |
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Yu Yu Hakusho: Tokubetsuhen |
Yu Yu Hakusho: Tokubetsuhen |
Maze
Wikipedia Main Title |
North American Title |
European Title |
Japanese Title |
Alternate Titles |
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Bakuto Dochers |
Bakuto Dochers |
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Cameltry |
On the Ball |
On the Ball |
Cameltry |
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Gan Gan Ganchan |
Gan Gan Ganchan |
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Mr. Do! |
Mr. Do! |
Mr. Do! |
Mr. Do! |
WP |
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Ms. Pac-Man |
Ms. Pac-Man |
Ms. Pac-Man |
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Whizz |
Whizz |
Whizz |
Pinball
Wikipedia Main Title |
Alternate Titles |
Regions |
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American Battle Dome |
JP |
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Battle Pinball |
JP |
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Jaki Crush |
JP |
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Pinball Dreams |
Pinball Pinball (JP) |
NA EU JP |
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Pinball Fantasies |
NA EU |
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Super Pinball: Behind the Mask |
NA EU JP |
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Super Pinball II: Amazing Odyssey |
JP |
Platform
This action sub-genre typically entails side-scrolling levels with the player jumping or climbing from one on-screen platform to the next. Starting with Super Mario World, one of the first two games available for the Super Famicom system, and a pack-in game for the Super Nintendo, the platform genre saw a large number of releases for this family of systems.
Shooter
This Action sub-genre involves firing at enemies in one form or another, whether through hand-held weapons, or vehicle-mounted artillery.
Adventure
The action adventure and adventure genres have been combined on the page linked here. The Adventure games for Nintendo tended to be more of the point-and-click variety, as the Nintendo did not have a good interface for text adventure games. Action adventure games listed here include some games that have minimal RPG elements, but not enough to classify them as full RPG's, like the Zelda series.
Puzzle
Puzzle games consist primarily of solving some form of puzzle. This may involve placing blocks into a form in specified patterns, like Tetris, or any of a number of other challenges. The player may need to perform actions in a specified time limit, or may have unlimited time to act, and the game mechanics may allow for multiple players, but the main focus is solving the puzzle. For games that balance puzzle elements with platform elements (like Lemmings or The Lost Vikings), look for the puzzle sub-genre under Platform games.
Role-playing
This category covers categories of Role-Playing games, including Tactical Role-Playing games. Some games with only minor RPG elements may be classified in Action Adventure games.
Simulation
Although every game could be described as a simulation, this genre is reserved for management or lifestyle simulations. This could bmean managing a theme park, city, or world, or managing social relationships.
Sports
This category covers all depictions of any sports game. This includes games that either depict the playing of a sport or the management of a sports team(s). Racing games involving vehicles are covered under vehicular simulation.
Strategy
This category covers all combat-related strategy games. Tactical RPG's are listed in the RPG area, For other types of strategic games, see Construction and Management Simulation or Other Notable Genres / Puzzle.
Traditional
This category covers gameplay similar to non-computer games. Games based on basic board-style games (whether existing in the real world, or made specifically for SFC/SNES), gambling games, and game show style games can all be found here. Educational games are also clustered in this genre.
Vehicle simulation
This category covers games that simulate driving or utilizing a vehicle. Racing games, flight simulators, and other vehicle simulations can all be found here.
Other notable genres
Party
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North American Title |
European Title |
Japanese Title |
Alternate Titles |
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Kakinoki Shougi |
Kakinoki Shougi |
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Katou Ichi-Ni-San Kudan Shougi Club |
Katou Ichi-Ni-San Kudan Shougi Club |
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Pro Kishi Jinsei Simulation: Shougi no Hanamichi |
Pro Kishi Jinsei Simulation: Shougi no Hanamichi |
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Shodan Morita Shougi |
Shodan Morita Shougi |
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Shougi Club |
Shougi Club |
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Shougi: Fuurinkazan |
Shougi: Fuurinkazan |
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Shougi Saikyou |
Shougi Saikyou |
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Shougi Saikyou 2: Jissen Taikyoku Hen |
Shougi Saikyou 2: Jissen Taikyoku Hen |
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Shougi Sanmai |
Shougi Sanmai |
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Super Shougi |
Super Shougi |
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Super Shougi 2 |
Super Shougi 2 |
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Super Shougi 3: Kitaihei |
Super Shougi 3: Kitaihei |
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Super Tsume Shougi 1000 |
Super Tsume Shougi 1000 |
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Turbo Toons |
Turbo Toons |
Multi-game Collections
This section lists cartridge collections made available to these systems. These cartridges are unclassifiable under a specific genre because they include games from a number of different genres.
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North American Title |
European Title |
Japanese Title |
Alternate Titles |
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Fun 'N' Games |
Fun 'N' Games |
Fun 'N' Games |
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Nichibutsu Collection 1 |
Nichibutsu Collection 1 |
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Nichibutsu Collection 2 |
Nichibutsu Collection 2 |
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SameGame + Tengai Makyou Zero Jikei |
SameGame + Tengai Makyou Zero Jikei |