Ranking by platform

The best games on Nintendo DS.

106 games compete in this selection. Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney tops it with 1,849 points: the ranking comes from player votes alone, and moves with every duel settled.

  1. 1 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney 2005 · Visual novel 1,849
  2. 2 Pokémon Platinum Version 2008 · JRPG 1,834
  3. 3 Pokémon HeartGold Version 2009 · JRPG 1,829
  4. 4 Pokémon SoulSilver Version 2009 · JRPG 1,828
  5. 5 New Super Mario Bros. 2006 · Platformer 1,784
  6. 6 The Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks 2009 · Action-adventure 1,763
  7. 7 Pokémon Black Version 2010 · JRPG 1,751
  8. 8 Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney 2007 · Visual novel 1,725
  9. 9 Kirby Super Star Ultra 2008 · Platformer 1,705
  10. 10 Pokémon Pearl Version 2006 · JRPG 1,695
  11. 11 Super Mario 64 DS 2004 · Platformer 1,688
  12. 12 Mario Kart DS 2005 · Racing 1,686
  13. 13 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Justice for All 2006 · Visual novel 1,675
  14. 14 Professor Layton and the Curious Village 2007 · Puzzle 1,644
  15. 15 Pokémon Diamond Version 2006 · JRPG 1,610
  16. 16 Pokémon White Version 2 2012 · JRPG 1,602
  17. 17 Shin Megami Tensei: Strange Journey 2009 · JRPG 1,594
  18. 18 Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney - Trials and Tribulations 2007 · Visual novel 1,588
  19. 19 The Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass 2007 · Action-adventure 1,583
  20. 20 Kingdom Hearts 358/2 Days 2009 · JRPG 1,579
  21. 21 Nine Hours, Nine Persons, Nine Doors 2009 · Visual novel 1,567
  22. 22 Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective 2010 · Point-and-click 1,564
  23. 23 Sonic Chronicles: The Dark Brotherhood 2008 · Action RPG 1,564
  24. 24 Animal Crossing: Wild World 2005 · Simulation 1,562
  25. 25 The Lord of the Rings: Conquest 2009 · Beat 'em up 1,559
  26. 26 Mario Hoops 3-on-3 2006 · Sports 1,559
  27. 27 Final Fantasy III 2006 · JRPG 1,555
  28. 28 Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time 2005 · RPG 1,549
  29. 29 Dragon Quest IV: Chapters of the Chosen 2007 · JRPG 1,547
  30. 30 Pokémon Ranger 2006 · Action RPG 1,545
  31. 31 Dragon Quest IX: Sentinels of the Starry Skies 2009 · JRPG 1,542
  32. 32 Pokémon White Version 2010 · JRPG 1,541
  33. 33 N+ 2008 · Platformer 1,541
  34. 34 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team 2005 · Roguelite 1,536
  35. 35 Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon 2008 · Strategy 1,535
  36. 36 Inazuma Eleven 2008 · Sports 1,533
  37. 37 Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin 2006 · Metroidvania 1,530
  38. 38 Metroid Prime Hunters 2006 · Metroidvania 1,530
  39. 39 WarioWare: Touched! 2004 · Arcade 1,529
  40. 40 Grand Theft Auto: Chinatown Wars 2009 · Action-adventure 1,528
  41. 41 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Darkness 2007 · Strategy 1,528
  42. 42 Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia 2008 · Action RPG 1,526
  43. 43 Professor Layton and the Diabolical Box 2007 · Puzzle 1,518
  44. 44 Elite Beat Agents 2006 · Rhythm 1,518
  45. 45 Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! 2005 · Puzzle 1,516
  46. 46 Mario & Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story 2009 · JRPG 1,509
  47. 47 Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor 2009 · Visual novel 1,504
  48. 48 Gyakuten Kenji 2 2011 · Visual novel 1,501
  49. 49 Yoshi's Island DS 2006 · Platformer 1,493
  50. 50 Band Hero 2009 · Rhythm 1,492
  51. 51 Professor Layton and the Last Specter 2009 · Puzzle 1,491
  52. 52 Kingdom Hearts Re:coded 2010 · RPG 1,491
  53. 53 Kirby: Canvas Curse 2005 · Platformer 1,490
  54. 54 Professor Layton and the Unwound Future 2008 · Puzzle 1,489
  55. 55 The Incredible Hulk 2008 · Action-adventure 1,489
  56. 56 Hotel Dusk: Room 215 2007 · Visual novel 1,487
  57. 57 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky 2009 · Roguelite 1,486
  58. 58 Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow 2005 · Metroidvania 1,483
  59. 59 Rhythm Heaven 2008 · Rhythm 1,481
  60. 60 Doodle Jump 2009 · Platformer 1,481
  61. 61 Mega Man ZX Advent 2007 · Metroidvania 1,475
  62. 62 Mini Ninjas 2009 · Action-adventure 1,475
  63. 63 James Bond 007: Blood Stone 2010 · TPS 1,468
  64. 64 Dragon Quest VI: Realms of Revelation 2010 · JRPG 1,465
  65. 65 Secret Files: Tunguska 2006 · Point-and-click 1,460
  66. 66 Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia 2008 · Metroidvania 1,459
  67. 67 Kirby Mass Attack 2011 · Platformer 1,459
  68. 68 Sonic Rush 2005 · Platformer 1,455
  69. 69 Ace Attorney Investigations: Miles Edgeworth 2009 · Visual novel 1,454
  70. 70 Scribblenauts 2009 · Puzzle 1,454
  71. 71 Pokémon Black Version 2 2012 · JRPG 1,453
  72. 72 Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift 2007 · JRPG 1,453
  73. 73 Advance Wars: Dual Strike 2005 · Strategy 1,453
  74. 74 Final Fantasy IV 2007 · JRPG 1,450
  75. 75 Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs 2010 · Action RPG 1,450
  76. 76 Mario Party DS 2007 · Card & Board 1,446
  77. 77 Cooking Mama 2006 · Simulation 1,446
  78. 78 Chrono Trigger 2008 · JRPG 1,445
  79. 79 Tetris DS 2006 · Strategy 1,438
  80. 80 Zuma's Revenge! 2009 · Puzzle 1,434
  81. 81 Kirby: Squeak Squad 2006 · Platformer 1,430
  82. 82 Star Wars: The Clone Wars - Republic Heroes 2009 · TPS 1,430
  83. 83 Sonic Rush Adventure 2007 · Platformer 1,429
  84. 84 Mega Man ZX 2006 · Metroidvania 1,425
  85. 85 Fire Emblem: Shin Monshou no Nazo - Hikari to Kage no Eiyuu 2010 · JRPG 1,425
  86. 86 Anno 1701 2006 · Strategy 1,424
  87. 87 Super Scribblenauts 2010 · Puzzle 1,424
  88. 88 Pokémon Dash 2004 · Racing 1,422
  89. 89 Nintendogs: Labrador & Friends 2005 · Simulation 1,418
  90. 90 The World Ends with You 2007 · Action RPG 1,417
  91. 91 Final Fantasy XII: Revenant Wings 2007 · JRPG 1,410
  92. 92 Might & Magic: Clash of Heroes 2009 · Puzzle 1,406
  93. 93 Runaway 2: The Dream of the Turtle 2006 · Point-and-click 1,399
  94. 94 Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen 2009 · TPS 1,394
  95. 95 Advance Wars: Days of Ruin 2008 · Strategy 1,391
  96. 96 Super Princess Peach 2005 · Platformer 1,386
  97. 97 Golden Sun: Dark Dawn 2010 · JRPG 1,378
  98. 98 WWE SmackDown vs. Raw 2010 2009 · Fighting 1,377
  99. 99 Puzzle Quest: Challenge of the Warlords 2007 · Puzzle 1,373
  100. 100 Pokémon Conquest 2012 · JRPG 1,372

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