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Best Action games on Wii U

The 36 best Action games on Wii U, ranked from 12,858 critic and player ratings.

The best Action game on Wii U right now is Metroid Fusion, with a critic score of 92/100 — updated November 2026.

How this ranking is built
  • Games are ranked on the aggregated critic score out of 100 imported from IGDB and Metacritic, never on Tier's own grades.
  • A game only enters the ranking with at least 80 external ratings, so a single enthusiastic review never outranks a proven classic.
  • Each game is ranked in one genre only, the one that defines it best, so the same title never tops two different genre charts.
  • Community grades from F to S are shown next to every game, and only stated as a fact above 5 Tier ratings.
  • Release window covered: 1970 to 2026.
  • 36 games are listed on this page, carrying 12,858 ratings between them.
  • Rankings are recomputed hourly; this one was last rebuilt on 13 November 2026.

Top 36

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01 Metroid Fusion Metroid Fusion 2002 · 316 ratings Metroid Fusion is a side-scrolling action-adventure game that combines exploration, combat, and progression within a structured environment. Players navigate distinct sectors, acquire new abilities, and unlock access to previously restricted areas as they advance. The game emphasizes guided objectives alongside ability-based traversal, with a focus on atmospheric tension, evolving threats, and progression through upgrades. 92 /100
02 Bayonetta 2 Bayonetta 2 2014 · 237 ratings The witching hour strikes again. Brimming with intricate battles that take place in, on and all over epic set pieces, Bayonetta 2 finds our sassy heroine battling angels and demons in unearthly beautiful HD. You’re bound to love how it feels to string together combos with unimaginable weapons and to summon demons using Bayonetta’s Umbran Weave in this frantic stylized action game. 91 /100
03 Castlevania: Circle of the Moon Castlevania: Circle of the Moon 2001 · 127 ratings Castlevania: Circle of the Moon is the first of the series to be based on the action/RPG structure of Castlevania:Symphony of the Night rather than the level-based action style of all previous Castlevania games. Dracula's castle is a single continuous building, and as Nathan discovers artifacts within it he gains new abilities that allow him to explore more of it. While Nathan can only use his Killer Whip as a weapon, he can find and equip different kinds of armor and accessories that change his stats. Unique to this entry in the series is the Dual Set-up System, where a combination of two cards will give Nathan unique magical abilities. For example, equipping a fire type card with a whip card will give the Killer Whip a fire attribute, while equipping it with a summon card will let Nathan summon a fire demon to attack onscreen enemies. 91 /100
04 Metroid: Zero Mission Metroid: Zero Mission 2004 · 299 ratings The full story of Samus Aran's first mission finally unfolds... The first Metroid game just scratched the surface of the cataclysmic events on planet Zebes, and at long last the rest of the tale has come to light. Experience the first of Samus's legendary adventures through all-new cut-scenes and action sequences as the bounty hunter races through the deeps toward her showdown with the leader of the Space Pirates. But will the end of Mother Brain really mean the end of the story...? Completion of the game unlocks an emulated version of the original Metroid game. Zero Mission also allow players to unlock the Metroid Fusion picture gallery by linking between Zero Mission and Fusion cartridges via the Game Boy Advance Game Link Cable. 89 /100
05 WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! 2003 · 113 ratings Frantic action! Prepare for lightning-quick game play as you blaze through over 200 bizarre microgames designed by a crazy crew of Wario's cronies! There are even two-player contests that can be played on a single Game Boy Advance! Pick up and play! Ultra-simple controls make each game easy to get into...until the games start coming faster... and faster...and FASTER! 89 /100
06 Hyper Light Drifter Hyper Light Drifter 2016 · 258 ratings · finished by 15% Echoes of a dark and violent past resonate throughout a savage land, steeped in treasure and blood. Hyper Light Drifter is an action adventure RPG in the vein of the best 16­-bit classics, with modernized mechanics and designs on a much grander scale. 89 /100
07 Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance 2002 · 122 ratings Nearly fifty years has past since Simon Belmont rescued the land from the curse of Dracula. Now, Simon's descendant Juste Belmont, must acquire the relics of Dracula to unravel the disappearance of his childhood friend Lydie. The castle's enchanting mysteries and danger await all those who dare enter. 87 /100
08 The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth S The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth 2014 · 557 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 13% The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth is a top down, procedurally-generated roguelike game, remade based on the original game The Binding of Isaac. You play as Isaac, a little boy who is chased to the basement by his mother who intends to kill Isaac for her savior. You explore different levels, collect items and try to defeat your mother.. and whatever other evil awaits you. If you die, you restart with none of your items you collected, and you must explore the basement and beyond again. 86 /100
09 Darksiders II Darksiders II 2012 · 299 ratings · finished by 13% Become Death - The most feared of the legendary Four Horseman. Epic Universe – Unlike anything the player has seen before, delivered in the unique style of Joe Mad. Player Choice & Customization – Customize your experience with varied armor sets, weapons, and skill trees allowing players to create their own Death. Explore a vast open world, complete dozens of side quests and customize your Death with a full leveling system, skill trees and endless equipment combinations. Death is a nimble and agile character capable of incredible acrobatic feats allowing the player to explore the world like never before. 86 /100
10 LEGO Marvel Super Heroes B LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2013 · 261 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 17% Lego Marvel Super Heroes is a 2013 Lego-themed action-adventure video game developed by Traveller's Tales and published by Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment. The game features gameplay similar to other Lego titles, alternating between various action-adventure sequences and puzzle-solving scenarios. The game's storyline sees various heroes from the Marvel Universe joining forces to foil the schemes of Doctor Doom and Loki, who have also recruited several villains to aid them, and seek to conquer the Earth using the Doom Ray of Doom, a device built from the shards of the Silver Surfer's board called "Cosmic Bricks". 85 /100
11 Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag S Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag 2013 · 1,809 ratings · 5 Tier votes · finished by 35% · 25 h to beat 85 /100
12 Axiom Verge Axiom Verge 2015 · 155 ratings · finished by 17% 84 /100
13 WarioWare: Smooth Moves WarioWare: Smooth Moves 2006 · 100 ratings 83 /100
14 Darksiders Warmastered Edition Darksiders Warmastered Edition 2016 · 109 ratings · finished by 11% 82 /100
15 Assassin's Creed III A Assassin's Creed III 2012 · 1,507 ratings · 5 Tier votes 81 /100
16 Watch Dogs B Watch Dogs 2014 · 1,167 ratings · 6 Tier votes · finished by 31% 81 /100
17 WarioWare: Touched! WarioWare: Touched! 2004 · 105 ratings 81 /100
18 LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes 2012 · 159 ratings · finished by 13% 81 /100
19 Assassin’s Creed III Assassin’s Creed III 2012 · 2,201 ratings · finished by 42% 80 /100
20 Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist B Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist 2013 · 346 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 25% 78 /100
21 Metroid: Other M Metroid: Other M 2010 · 82 ratings 78 /100
22 Resident Evil: Revelations Resident Evil: Revelations 2013 · 114 ratings · finished by 16% 77 /100
23 LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens 2016 · 108 ratings · finished by 13% 76 /100
24 LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham 2014 · 98 ratings · finished by 8% 76 /100
25 Nintendo Land Nintendo Land 2012 · 86 ratings 75 /100
26 Hyrule Warriors Hyrule Warriors 2014 · 115 ratings 75 /100
27 Octodad: Dadliest Catch Octodad: Dadliest Catch 2014 · 99 ratings · finished by 13% 74 /100
28 LEGO Jurassic World S LEGO Jurassic World 2015 · 109 ratings · 1 Tier vote · finished by 12% 73 /100
29 LEGO The Hobbit LEGO The Hobbit 2014 · 123 ratings · finished by 6% 72 /100
30 The LEGO Movie - Videogame The LEGO Movie - Videogame 2014 · 232 ratings · finished by 11% 72 /100
31 Batman: Arkham Origins A Batman: Arkham Origins 2013 · 827 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 23% 71 /100
32 LEGO Marvel's Avengers B LEGO Marvel's Avengers 2016 · 89 ratings · 2 Tier votes · finished by 12% 68 /100
33 The LEGO Movie Videogame The LEGO Movie Videogame 2014 · 84 ratings 64 /100
34 Metroid Metroid 1987 · 241 ratings 58 /100
35 Rayman Raving Rabbids Rayman Raving Rabbids 2006 · 99 ratings 58 /100
36 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 The Amazing Spider-Man 2 2014 · 105 ratings 52 /100
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Frequently asked questions

What is the best Action game on Wii U?

Metroid Fusion currently tops the ranking with a score of 92/100 across 316 ratings. Ranking updated November 2026.

How is this ranking built?

Games are ranked on their aggregated critic score out of 100, with a minimum vote threshold so a single glowing review never outranks a proven classic; the Tier community's own F-to-S grades are shown alongside each game.