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Best RPG games on Nintendo 3DS
The 39 best RPG games on Nintendo 3DS, ranked from 12,876 critic and player ratings.
The best RPG game on Nintendo 3DS right now is EarthBound, with a critic score of 93/100 — updated augustus 2026.
01
EarthBound
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.
93
/100
02
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a remake of Ocarina of Time with more up-to-date graphics, streamlined UI and different additional game modes. Most textures are significantly more detailed, and many models are more faithful to the game's concept and promotional art. In addition, the frame rate has been increased to 30 FPS compared to the original's 20 FPS.
92
/100
03
Fire Emblem Awakening
92
/100
EarthBound
A turn-based JRPG and sequel to then-Japan-only Earthbound Beginnings (1989) in which Ness, a young boy living in a land based on the USA, leaves home to go on an adventure through strange locations, get to know quirky characters and defeat an unknowable alien threat called Giygas while facing up to the realities of growing up and becoming familiar with the real world.
93
/100
02
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D is a remake of Ocarina of Time with more up-to-date graphics, streamlined UI and different additional game modes. Most textures are significantly more detailed, and many models are more faithful to the game's concept and promotional art. In addition, the frame rate has been increased to 30 FPS compared to the original's 20 FPS.
92
/100
03
Fire Emblem Awakening
92
/100
04
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/100
05
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The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although it can be viewed from the eyes of a human or the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people and an alternate form that Link can transform into. Unlike the multiplayer focus of the other games in the series, The Minish Cap retains the original form of exploration and dungeons as seen in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, as well as returning characters and game mechanics such as Malon and the Spin Attack. New features include fusing Kinstones and shrinking to the size of a Minish.
90
/100
06
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates is split into three story paths. Birthright is one of the two base stories, the other being Conquest. The other story path can be bought digitally at a discount through the in-game store. The third story path is Revelation, a DLC that was released later. You need to be have completed Chapter 6 in either game to access the other stories and DLC. Birthright is the easier path as it has the ability to use scouting missions to grind experience and money and simpler mission objectives.
90
/100
07
Xenoblade Chronicles
89
/100
08
Pokémon X, Y
88
/100
09
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
88
/100
10
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
11
Pokémon Gold Version
88
/100
12
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
87
/100
13
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
87
/100
14
Pokémon Blue Version
86
/100
15
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
16
Pokémon Sun
86
/100
17
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
18
Pokémon Crystal Version
85
/100
19
Pokémon Silver Version
85
/100
20
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
84
/100
21
The Sims 3
83
/100
22
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby
83
/100
23
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
83
/100
24
Shin Megami Tensei IV
83
/100
25
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
83
/100
26
Terraria
81
/100
27
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
81
/100
28
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
81
/100
29
The Legend of Zelda
81
/100
30
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
31
Demon's Crest
80
/100
32
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
80
/100
33
Breath of Fire (1993)
79
/100
34
Pokémon Red Version
75
/100
35
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
75
/100
36
Punch Club
73
/100
37
Fire Emblem Warriors
72
/100
38
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
66
/100
39
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
40
/100
DRAGON QUEST XI: Echoes of an Elusive Age
91
/100
05
S
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap
The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap is a top-down action adventure game that tells the origins of the evil Vaati from Four Swords. Like most other titles in the series, The Minish Cap features the fully explorable land of Hyrule, although it can be viewed from the eyes of a human or the eyes of a Minish, a race of tiny people and an alternate form that Link can transform into. Unlike the multiplayer focus of the other games in the series, The Minish Cap retains the original form of exploration and dungeons as seen in A Link to the Past, Oracle of Seasons, and Oracle of Ages, as well as returning characters and game mechanics such as Malon and the Spin Attack. New features include fusing Kinstones and shrinking to the size of a Minish.
90
/100
06
Fire Emblem Fates: Birthright
Fire Emblem Fates is split into three story paths. Birthright is one of the two base stories, the other being Conquest. The other story path can be bought digitally at a discount through the in-game store. The third story path is Revelation, a DLC that was released later. You need to be have completed Chapter 6 in either game to access the other stories and DLC. Birthright is the easier path as it has the ability to use scouting missions to grind experience and money and simpler mission objectives.
90
/100
07
Xenoblade Chronicles
89
/100
08
Pokémon X, Y
88
/100
09
Fire Emblem Fates: Revelation
88
/100
10
SteamWorld Heist
Join Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of steam-driven robots and sets out on a daring adventure. With your hearty crew you’ll board, loot and shoot your way through enemy spaceships. Overcome the challenges of the vast frontier by upgrading your robots with unique abilities, weapons – and even stylish hats!
88
/100
11
Pokémon Gold Version
88
/100
12
FINAL FANTASY IV: THE AFTER YEARS
87
/100
13
Fire Emblem Fates: Conquest
87
/100
14
Pokémon Blue Version
86
/100
15
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
16
Pokémon Sun
86
/100
17
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
18
Pokémon Crystal Version
85
/100
19
Pokémon Silver Version
85
/100
20
Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King
84
/100
21
The Sims 3
83
/100
22
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire, Omega Ruby
83
/100
23
Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Dual Destinies
83
/100
24
Shin Megami Tensei IV
83
/100
25
Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
83
/100
26
Terraria
81
/100
27
Fire Emblem Echoes: Shadows of Valentia
81
/100
28
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
81
/100
29
The Legend of Zelda
81
/100
30
Mario & Luigi: Dream Team
80
/100
31
Demon's Crest
80
/100
32
Pokémon Yellow Version: Special Pikachu Edition
80
/100
33
Breath of Fire (1993)
79
/100
34
Pokémon Red Version
75
/100
35
Paper Mario: Sticker Star
75
/100
36
Punch Club
73
/100
37
Fire Emblem Warriors
72
/100
38
Zelda II: The Adventure of Link
66
/100
39
Dragon Quest II: Luminaries of the Legendary Line
40
/100
FAQ
What is the best RPG game on Nintendo 3DS?
EarthBound currently tops the ranking with a score of 93/100 across 557 ratings. Ranking updated augustus 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.