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Best Wii U games of 2013
The 42 best Wii U games released in 2013, ranked from 17,557 critic and player ratings.
The best Wii U game of 2013 is Super Mario 3D World, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated August 2026.
01
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.
93
/100
02
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
91
/100
03
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a remaster of The Wind Waker with an alternate recreation of the original's art style, several gameplay adjustments, a new lighting engine and higher resolution textures.
90
/100
Super Mario 3D World
Super Mario 3D World is a 3D platformer action game for the Wii U, and a follow-up of the Nintendo 3DS installment Super Mario 3D Land. The game builds upon the previous installment, following a similar 3D level-design convention inspired from the 2D platformer titles where players must navigate through a linear-designed level within a time limit to reach a level's Goal Pole. One key aspect introduced in this title is the simultaneous multiplayer: while not the first game in the series to do so, it is the first 3D title in the Mario series to incorporate up to four players cooperating with each other to reach the goal. Players can select their character from a pool of playable characters prior to starting the game, and each of these characters have their own unique playstyle that gives them advantages and disadvantages over other characters. The game makes use of several Wii U exclusive features, such as tapping blocks with the touch screen on the GamePad and blowing into the mic to reveal hidden items and blow away enemies. Various new power-ups are introduced in this title, with the trademark suit being the Cat power-up, which enables characters to perform a melee attack, climb up walls, and leap while midair, as well as the game generally having a cat-based theme.
93
/100
02
Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut
91
/100
03
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD
The Legend of Zelda: The Wind Waker HD is a remaster of The Wind Waker with an alternate recreation of the original's art style, several gameplay adjustments, a new lighting engine and higher resolution textures.
90
/100
04
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
05
The Swapper
87
/100
06
Year Walk
87
/100
07
Pikmin 3
87
/100
08
Race the Sun
Race The Sun is a high-speed game that uses simple controls and is set in a procedurally generated world. The goal is to get the highest possible score by racing into the sunset, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collecting speed boosts and other powerups to help you along the way. You fly a solar-powered craft, and the game ends at sundown, if you can make it that far!
86
/100
09
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Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
10
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
11
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Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
12
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
13
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
14
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
15
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
16
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
17
140
80
/100
18
Volgarr the Viking
80
/100
19
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
20
Teslagrad
79
/100
21
Don't Starve
79
/100
22
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
23
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
78
/100
24
LEGO City Undercover
77
/100
25
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate
75
/100
26
Batman: Arkham Origins
74
/100
27
Crysis 3
74
/100
28
Call of Duty: Ghosts
74
/100
29
DuckTales: Remastered
73
/100
30
CastleStorm
73
/100
31
Disney Infinity
73
/100
32
The Bridge
69
/100
33
The Cave
68
/100
34
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
68
/100
35
Ittle Dew
67
/100
36
Cloudberry Kingdom
67
/100
37
FORCED
62
/100
38
Slender: The Arrival
61
/100
39
How to Survive
60
/100
40
Sonic Lost World
60
/100
41
Space Hulk
58
/100
42
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
35
/100
Rayman Legends
The Glade of Dreams is in trouble once again! The nightmares multiplied and spread, creating new monsters even more terrifying than before!
89
/100
05
The Swapper
87
/100
06
Year Walk
87
/100
07
Pikmin 3
87
/100
08
Race the Sun
Race The Sun is a high-speed game that uses simple controls and is set in a procedurally generated world. The goal is to get the highest possible score by racing into the sunset, avoiding obstacles and enemies, and collecting speed boosts and other powerups to help you along the way. You fly a solar-powered craft, and the game ends at sundown, if you can make it that far!
86
/100
09
A
Assassin’s Creed IV: Black Flag
85
/100
10
BIT.TRIP Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
85
/100
11
S
Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
85
/100
12
Stick it to The Man!
83
/100
13
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
14
Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell Blacklist
81
/100
15
Injustice: Gods Among Us
80
/100
16
Resident Evil: Revelations
80
/100
17
140
80
/100
18
Volgarr the Viking
80
/100
19
Metro: Last Light
80
/100
20
Teslagrad
79
/100
21
Don't Starve
79
/100
22
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
23
Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
78
/100
24
LEGO City Undercover
77
/100
25
WARRIORS OROCHI 3 Ultimate
75
/100
26
Batman: Arkham Origins
74
/100
27
Crysis 3
74
/100
28
Call of Duty: Ghosts
74
/100
29
DuckTales: Remastered
73
/100
30
CastleStorm
73
/100
31
Disney Infinity
73
/100
32
The Bridge
69
/100
33
The Cave
68
/100
34
Scribblenauts Unmasked: A DC Comics Adventure
68
/100
35
Ittle Dew
67
/100
36
Cloudberry Kingdom
67
/100
37
FORCED
62
/100
38
Slender: The Arrival
61
/100
39
How to Survive
60
/100
40
Sonic Lost World
60
/100
41
Space Hulk
58
/100
42
The Walking Dead: Survival Instinct
35
/100
FAQ
What is the best Wii U game of 2013?
Super Mario 3D World currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 238 ratings. Ranking updated August 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.