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Best Action games on Nintendo 3DS
The 71 best Action games on Nintendo 3DS, ranked from 25,476 critic and player ratings.
The best Action game on Nintendo 3DS right now is The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past, with a critic score of 100/100 — updated augusti 2026.
01
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.
100
/100
02
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
03
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Venture back to Hyrule and an age of magic and heroes. The predecessors of Link and Zelda face monsters on the march when a menacing magician takes over the kingdom. Only you can prevent his evil plot from shattering the land of Hyrule. In your quest, you'll venture into twisting mazes, dungeons, palaces and shadowy forests. Test your mettle with mighty swords and magical weapons. Or heft a boulder and hurl it at your enemies. If the going gets tough, dive into a river - you can swim to escape! Learn powerful spells, locate magical artifacts and solve the mysteries of the evil magician and the hidden realm of Hyrule.
100
/100
02
Super Metroid
The Space Pirates, merciless agents of the evil Mother Brain, have stolen the last Metroid from a research station, and once again Mother Brain threatens the safety of the galaxy! Samus Aran must don her awesome array of high-tech weaponry to retrieve the deadly Metroid hidden deep within the cave-riddled planet Zebes. Super Metroid features excellent graphics, with a huge variety of enemies and worlds to explore. The side-view action will be familiar to many players, only now there are new weapons and items, including the Grappling Beam, which allows Samus to swing across large chasms, and the X-Ray Scope, which reveals secret passages.
100
/100
03
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
92
/100
04
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
05
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme!
90
/100
06
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
07
Castlevania: Dracula X
The Legend Returns... Rising up from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula is back again to battle the descendants of the great vampire-stalking Belmont family of the Castlevania series. He has summoned his dark minions-Cerberus, Minaurus, and the Salamander-to bring a reign of terror on the land. Grab your whip and try to defeat these dark forces in this new conversion of the hit Japanese game: DRACULA X. The 7+ stages unfold with myriad possibilities depending on the choices you make during the game. This multi-ending, multi-story feature takes you through many levels of adventure. You must strategically use magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons to defeat the horrifying bosses and discover secret bonus levels.
90
/100
08
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
09
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
89
/100
10
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
11
Xenoblade Chronicles
89
/100
12
Shovel Knight
89
/100
13
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
14
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
15
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
16
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
17
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
18
Mega Man 2
85
/100
19
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
20
Super Mario Bros.
84
/100
21
A
Minecraft
83
/100
22
Cave Story
83
/100
23
Kid Icarus: Uprising
83
/100
24
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
25
Terraria
81
/100
26
VVVVVV
81
/100
27
Puyo Puyo Tetris
81
/100
28
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
81
/100
29
The Legend of Zelda
81
/100
30
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
80
/100
31
Streets of Rage 2
80
/100
32
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
79
/100
33
Castlevania
79
/100
34
Star Fox 64 3D
78
/100
35
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
36
Luigi's Mansion
78
/100
37
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
78
/100
38
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
78
/100
39
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
40
Sonic Generations
77
/100
41
Mega Man 5
77
/100
42
Super Mario Bros. 2
77
/100
43
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
44
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars
76
/100
45
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
46
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
75
/100
47
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
75
/100
48
Super Mario Land
74
/100
49
Edge
74
/100
50
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
91
/100
05
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Dr. Eggman (aka Dr. Robotnik) has returned, turning helpless animals into robots and forcing them to build his ultimate weapon, the Death Egg! But this time, Sonic has a friend that can help him: Tails! Find the 7 Chaos Emeralds and stop Dr. Robotnik’s evil scheme!
90
/100
06
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
07
Castlevania: Dracula X
The Legend Returns... Rising up from his eternal sleep, Count Dracula is back again to battle the descendants of the great vampire-stalking Belmont family of the Castlevania series. He has summoned his dark minions-Cerberus, Minaurus, and the Salamander-to bring a reign of terror on the land. Grab your whip and try to defeat these dark forces in this new conversion of the hit Japanese game: DRACULA X. The 7+ stages unfold with myriad possibilities depending on the choices you make during the game. This multi-ending, multi-story feature takes you through many levels of adventure. You must strategically use magical tomes, mystical power-ups and titanic weapons to defeat the horrifying bosses and discover secret bonus levels.
90
/100
08
Rayman Origins
Bubble Dreamer, Rayman, his best friend Globox, and some Teensy friends are chilling out at the Bubble Dreamer's resting grounds, the Snoring Tree. However, their snoring disturbs an old granny from the Land of the Livid Dead, who retaliates by sending an evil army of horrendous creatures and the Darktoons across the world, capturing the Electoons that inhabit the world, imprisoning Betilla the Nymph and her sisters, and plunging the Glade into chaos. As a result, the ensuing disaster causes the Bubble Dreamer to go crazy and have nightmares. Although they are captured, Rayman and his friends are able to escape the Darktoons. They are then tasked by the Magician to gather enough Electoons to cure the Bubble Dreamer and restore the Glade of Dreams. Their efforts to locate the Electoons allow them to gain access to the various lands of the Glade, rescuing the Nymphs along the way.
89
/100
09
Super Mario Bros. 3
Super Mario Bros. 3, the third entry in the Super Mario Bros. series and Super Mario franchise, sees Mario or Luigi navigate a nonlinear world map containing platforming levels and optional minigames and challenges. The game features more diverse movement options and new items alongside more complex level designs and boss battles.
89
/100
10
SteamWorld Dig 2
SteamWorld Dig 2 takes you on a platform mining adventure forged in Metroidvania flames. When an old trading town is struck by mysterious earthquakes, it’s up to a lone steambot and her unlikely companion to uncover what trembling terrors lie beneath. Dig your way underground and explore vivid worlds riddled with treasure, secrets and traps. Combat dangerous enemies at every turn of the underworld’s twisted paths, including shadowy creatures and the haunted remains of an ancient electrical threat. Upgrade your gear to forge deeper into the earth and take on bigger challenges. Swing across large chasms with your Hookshot and fly through caves with the Jet Engine! And finally, learn the truth about your long lost friend…
89
/100
11
Xenoblade Chronicles
89
/100
12
Shovel Knight
89
/100
13
Metroid: Samus Returns
88
/100
14
SteamWorld Heist
88
/100
15
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
86
/100
16
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
86
/100
17
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
86
/100
18
Mega Man 2
85
/100
19
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
85
/100
20
Super Mario Bros.
84
/100
21
A
Minecraft
83
/100
22
Cave Story
83
/100
23
Kid Icarus: Uprising
83
/100
24
SteamWorld Dig
81
/100
25
Terraria
81
/100
26
VVVVVV
81
/100
27
Puyo Puyo Tetris
81
/100
28
Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
81
/100
29
The Legend of Zelda
81
/100
30
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
80
/100
31
Streets of Rage 2
80
/100
32
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
79
/100
33
Castlevania
79
/100
34
Star Fox 64 3D
78
/100
35
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
78
/100
36
Luigi's Mansion
78
/100
37
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
78
/100
38
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
78
/100
39
Resident Evil Revelations
77
/100
40
Sonic Generations
77
/100
41
Mega Man 5
77
/100
42
Super Mario Bros. 2
77
/100
43
B
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
76
/100
44
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars
76
/100
45
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
75
/100
46
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
75
/100
47
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
75
/100
48
Super Mario Land
74
/100
49
Edge
74
/100
50
Skylanders Giants
74
/100
FAQ
What is the best Action game on Nintendo 3DS?
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past currently tops the ranking with a score of 100/100 across 1,667 ratings. Ranking updated augusti 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.