The Most Underrated SNES Games Of All Time

Kyle Townsend
Updated October 19, 2020 3.4K votes 522 voters
Over 500 Ranker voters have come together to rank this list of The Most Underrated SNES Games Of All Time
Voting Rules
Vote up the hidden SNES gems you think other gamers need to play.

Although it's more than 30 years old, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System remains a very popular console today, especially since Nintendo recently re-released it. And while the system features all the classic characters like Mario, Donkey Kong, Kirby, there are plenty of underrated SNES games that are worth trying.

This list ranks the best underrated SNES games that definitely deserve more attention. From lighthearted simulation games like Harvest Moon to underrated SNES RPGs like Lufia & the Fortress of Doom, there are tons of hidden gems on the SNES. 

Vote up all the games you think deserve more affection up to the top of list, and vote down the titles you think are best forgotten.

Photo: Actraiser / Quintet
Ranked by
  • ActRaiser
    1

    ActRaiser

    1990
    156 votes
    • Genres (Video game): City-building game, Platform game, Action game, Simulation video game, Strategy video game
  • Demon's Crest
    2

    Demon's Crest

    1994
    146 votes
    • Genres (Video game): Action-adventure game, Platform game, Action game
  • Sunset Riders
    3

    Sunset Riders

    1991
    97 votes
    • Genres (Video game): Western, Shooter game, Shoot 'em up, Action game, Run and gun
  • Breath of Fire II
    4

    Breath of Fire II

    1994
    123 votes
    • Genres (Video game): Console role-playing game, Role-playing video game
  • Shadowrun
    5

    Shadowrun

    1994
    99 votes
    • Genres (Video game): Action game, Role-playing video game
  • Zombies Ate My Neighbors
    6
    • Genres (Video game): Horror, Shoot 'em up, Zombie Film, Survival horror, Action game