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List of Nintendo franchises

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This is a list of video game franchises published by Nintendo.[1][2]

List of Nintendo video game franchises

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  – This color indicates a sub-series of a larger video game franchise.

Franchise Description Developer(s) Initial entry Date of Introduction Latest entry Date of Latest Entry Ref.
1080° A series of two snowboarding video games released for the Nintendo 64 and GameCube. Nintendo EAD, Nintendo Software Technology 1080° Snowboarding February 28, 1998 1080° Avalanche November 28, 2003 [3][4][5]
Animal Crossing A series of social simulation games where the player creates a character and interacts anthropomorphic residents to customize their home and village.
Animal Crossing April 14, 2001 Animal Crossing: New Horizons March 20, 2020 [6][7][8]
Another Code A point-and-click adventure game series where players navigates through 3D environments to solve puzzles. Cing Another Code: Two Memories February 24, 2005 Another Code: Recollection January 19, 2024 [9][10][11]
Art Academy A series of edutainment games that provide training simulations aimed to teach players to draw. Art Academy September 14, 2009 Disney Art Academy May 13, 2016 [12][13]
Art Style A successor to the bit Generations series released on DSiWare and WiiWare. Orbient September 29, 2008 Rotozoa May 28, 2010 [14][15][16]
Balloon Fight A series of side-scrolling action games where the player maneuvers a floating character with two balloons strapped to their head through levels. Vs. Balloon Fight September 1984 Tingle's Balloon Fight April 12, 2007 [17][18][19]
Big Brain Academy A series of puzzle video games that contain many minigames aimed to test, score, and improve a player's intellect.
Big Brain Academy June 30, 2005 Big Brain Academy: Brain vs. Brain December 3, 2021 [20][21][22]
bit Generations A series of seven simple Game Boy Advance games that focus on replay-ability that were released in two sets across 2006.
Dotstream, Boundish, and Dialhex July 13, 2006 Coloris, Orbient, Digidrive and Soundvoyager July 27, 2006 [23]
BoxBoy! A series of puzzle-platform games starring two square-shaped characters able to create a line of adjacent boxes to help navigate through short levels. BoxBoy! January 14, 2015 BoxBoy! + BoxGirl! April 26, 2019 [24][25][26]
Brain Age Similar to Big Brain Academy, the series focuses on completing minigames designed to help improve one's mental processes.
Brain Age: Train Your Brain in Minutes a Day! May 19, 2005 Dr Kawashima's Brain Training for Nintendo Switch December 27, 2019 [27]
Chibi-Robo! A series of puzzle platformers where players manuever a small robot through levels, usually shorter and lower-budget than Nintendo's Super Mario entries. Skip Ltd. Chibi-Robo! June 23, 2005 Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash October 8, 2015 [28][29]
Clubhouse Games A series of 2 minigame collections, featuring a variety of simple card games, board games, sport video games.
Clubhouse Games November 3, 2005 Clubhouse Games: 51 Worldwide Classics June 5, 2020 [1]
Custom Robo A series of games, many only released in Japan, where the player builds and customizes robots that are manuevered and fought in enclosed arenas. Noise Custom Robo December 8, 1999 Custom Robo Arena October 19, 2006 [30]
Daigasso! Band Brothers A rhythm-based music video game series of two games, one Japan-only, and another only released in Japan and Europe.
Daigasso! Band Brothers December 2, 2004 Daigassou! Band Brothers P November 14, 2013 [31]
Detective Pikachu An adventure game sub-series of the Pokémon franchise focusing on the player solving mysteries with a gruff-talking Pikachu. Creatures Detective Pikachu February 3, 2016 Detective Pikachu Returns October 6, 2023 [32]
Dillon A series of action adventure/tower defense games where the player controls an armadillo who shoots guns to defeat enemies and defend towns from enemies. Vanpool Dillon's Rolling Western February 22, 2012 Dillon's Dead-Heat Breakers April 26, 2018 [33]
Donkey Kong A long-running series of platformers involving Nintendo's Donkey Kong character. Nintendo, various others Donkey Kong July 9, 1981 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD January 16, 2025 [34]
Donkey Kong Country A sub-series of platformers in the Donkey Kong franchise, developed by Rare until their sale to Microsoft in 2001. Rare
(1994-2007)|Retro Studios
(2010-2018)
Donkey Kong Country November 18, 1994 Donkey Kong Country Returns HD January 16, 2025 [35]
Donkey Konga A series of 3 rhythm-based music video games spun-off from the Donkey Kong franchise that involve using the DK Bongos controller as a bongo drum. Namco Donkey Konga December 12, 2003 Donkey Konga 3 March 17, 2005 [36]
Dr. Mario A falling block puzzle game that is a sub-series of the Mario franchise. Nintendo, various Dr. Mario July 27, 1990 Dr. Mario World July 10, 2019 [37]
EarthBound / Mother A series of 3 turn-based role-playing games known as Mother in of Japan and Earthbound outside of Japan. Nintendo and various support companies Mother July 27, 1989 Mother 3 April 20, 2006 [2]
Elite Beat Agents / Ouendan A series of rhythm-based music video games, only one of which released outside of Japan. iNiS Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan July 28, 2005 Moero! Nekketsu Rhythm Damashii Osu! Tatakae! Ouendan 2 May 17, 2007 [38]
Endless Ocean A series of 3 game focused around exploration and scuba diving. Arika Endless Ocean August 2, 2007 Endless Ocean Luminous May 2, 2024 [39][40]
Excitebike A series of motocross racing games. Initial entries involved motorbikes, while later entries expanded to various other four-wheel vehicles. Excitebike November 28, 1984 Excitebike: World Rally November 9, 2009 [41]
Famicom Detective Club A series of three mystery visual novels, dormant for decades until it was revived for the Nintendo Switch in the 2020s. Nintendo R&D1
Mages (remake)
Famicom Tantei Club: Kieta Kōkeisha April 27, 1988 Emio – The Smiling Man: Famicom Detective Club August 29, 2024 [42][43]
Fire Emblem A long-running series of tactical role-playing video games in the vein of Final Fantasy Tactics. Intelligent Systems Fire Emblem: Shadow Dragon and the Blade of Light April 20, 1990 Fire Emblem Engage January 20, 2023 [44][45]
Fossil Fighters A series similar to Pokemon where the player unearths fossils to find dinosaurs to battle. Fossil Fighters April 17, 2008 Fossil Fighters: Frontier February 27, 2014 [46]
F-Zero A series of futuristic racing games featuring high-speed hovercrafts. Nintendo, various F-Zero November 21, 1990 F-Zero 99 September 14, 2023 [47][48]
Game & Watch A series of simple minigames, originally released on dedicated handhelds, and later expanding into compiled into minigame compilations called Game & Watch Gallery. Game & Watch: Ball April 28, 1980 Game & Watch: The Legend of Zelda November 12, 2021 [49]
Golden Sun A series of three JRPGs release on the Game Boy Advance and Nintendo DS. Camelot Golden Sun August 1, 2001 Golden Sun: Dark Dawn October 28, 2010 [50]
Hotel Dusk A series of two story-based puzzle adventure games. Cing Hotel Dusk: Room 215 January 22, 2007 Last Window: The Secret of Cape West January 14, 2010 [2]
Ken Griffey Jr. Baseball A series of Nintendo published baseball games focusing on baseball player Ken Griffey Jr.
Ken Griffey Jr. Presents Major League Baseball March 1994 Ken Griffey Jr.'s Slugfest May 10, 1999 [51]
Kid Icarus A series of action video games set in a fictional, Greco-Roman world. Nintendo R&D1,Project Sora Kid Icarus December 19, 1986 Kid Icarus: Uprising March 22, 2012 [2]
Kirby A series of platformer games starring Kirby, with later entries spinning off into various other genre as well. Entries are generally simple in nature, developed more for beginners and people of all-ages. HAL Laboratory Kirby's Dream Land April 27, 1992 Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe February 24, 2023 [52]
The Legendary Starfy A series of five platformers where the player controls a small star character, many releases relegated to Japan-only. TOSE Densetsu no Stafy September 6, 2002 The Legendary Starfy July 10, 2008 [53]
The Legend of Zelda An action-adventure video game series following different incarnations of the hero, Link, who rescues the namesake of the series, Princess Zelda - a magical princess of the land of Hyrule - from the clutches of the evil Ganon. Nintendo, various The Legend of Zelda February 21, 1986 The Legend of Zelda: Echoes of Wisdom September 26, 2024 [1]
Luigi's Mansion A sub-series of the Mario franchise starring Mario's brother, Luigi. Nintendo, various Luigi's Mansion 2001 Luigi's Mansion 3 October 31, 2019 [54]
Mario Baseball A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series competing in baseball games. Namco/Namco Bandai Games Mario Superstar Baseball July 21, 2005 Mario Super Sluggers June 19, 2008 [55]
Mario Golf A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series competing in golf. Camelot Software Planning Mario Golf June 11, 1999 Mario Golf: Super Rush June 25, 2021 [56]
Mario Kart A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series racing in go karts. Nintendo, various Super Mario Kart August 27, 1992 Mario Kart 8 Deluxe + Booster Course Pass October 6, 2023 [1]
Mario Party A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series competing in board games and minigames.
Mario Party December 18, 1998 Super Mario Party Jamboree October 17, 2024 [1]
Mario Strikers A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series competing in soccer. Next Level Games Super Mario Strikers November 18, 2005 Mario Strikers: Battle League June 10, 2022 [57]
Mario Tennis A sub-series of the Mario franchise involving characters from the series competing in soccer.
Mario's Tennis July 21, 1995 Mario Tennis Aces June 22, 2018 [58]
Mario vs. Donkey Kong A series of puzzle platformers where Mario is maneuvered through small levels. Nintendo Software Technology Mario vs. Donkey Kong May 24, 2004 Mario vs. Donkey Kong (remake) February 16, 2024 [59]
Mario & Luigi A series of turn-based role-playing video games where both Mario and Luigi are concurrently controlled by the player. AlphaDream (2003-2019) Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga November 17, 2003 Mario & Luigi: Brothership November 7, 2024 [60]
Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games A crossover between the Mario and Sonic the Hedgehog series where character from each compete in minigames themed around the Olympic Games. Sega Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games November 6, 2007 Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 November 1, 2019 [61]
Metroid A series of 2D side-scrolling games featuring Samus Aran that entail elements of platformers, shooters, and action video games. Metroid August 6, 1986 Metroid Dread October 8, 2021 [62][1]
Metroid Prime A sub-series of the Metroid franchise where it's core gameplay is adapted to 3D space from a first person perspective. Retro Studios Metroid Prime November 18, 2002 Metroid Prime Remastered February 8, 2023 [63][1][62]
NES Remix A series of video games that take small excerpts of NES games and rework them into smaller minigames and new challenges. Nintendo EAD Tokyo[a] NES Remix December 18, 2013 Ultimate NES Remix November 7, 2014 [64]
Nintendogs A real-time pet simulation video game where players interact and train dogs, and in later entries, cats. Nintendo EAD Nintendogs April 21, 2005 Nintendogs + Cats February 26, 2011 [1]
Paper Mario A sub-series of the Mario franchise where characters are flat like a sheet of paper in 3D space. Varying levels of role-playing video game elements are present across entries. Intelligent Systems Paper Mario November 11, 2000 Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door (remake) May 23, 2024 [65]
Picross
Mario's Picross March 14, 1995 PICROSS Records of The Shield Hero October 3, 2024 [66]
Pikmin Pikmin October 26, 2001 Pikmin 4 July 21, 2023
Pilotwings A series of flight simulation video games, often with characters using jet packs or hang gliders. Nintendo EAD, Nintendo R&D3, Monster Games Pilotwings December 21, 1990 Pilotwings Resort March 25, 2011 [67]
Play Action Football TOSE NES Play Action Football September 1990 Super Play Action Football August 1992
Pokémon A long-running role-playing video game series involving the collection, fighting, and trading of creatures called "Pokemon". Game Freak Pokémon Red and Blue February 27, 1996 Pokémon Scarlet and Violet November 18, 2022 [1]
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Sub-series of the Pokémon franchise. Spike Chunsoft Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team November 17, 2005 Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX March 6, 2020
Pokémon Trading Card Game A video game adaption of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. Various Pokémon Trading Card Game December 18, 1998 Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket 2024 [68]
Princess Peach Sub-series of the Mario franchise with Princess Peach, as the primary playable character.
Super Princess Peach October 20, 2005 Princess Peach: Showtime! March 22, 2024
Punch-Out!! A series of boxing video games. Nintendo R&D3, Next Level Games Punch-Out!! February 17, 1984 Punch-Out!! (Wii) May 18, 2009 [2]
Pushmo Intelligent Systems Pushmo October 5, 2011 Stretchmo May 13, 2015
Puzzle League Known in Japan as Panel de Pon. Intelligent Systems Tetris Attack October 27, 1995 Planet Puzzle League April 26, 2007
Rhythm Heaven Nintendo SPD Rhythm Tengoku August 3, 2006 Rhythm Heaven Megamix June 15, 2016 [2]
Sin and Punishment Treasure Sin and Punishment November 21, 2000 Sin & Punishment: Star Successor October 29, 2009
Splatoon A series of three third-person shooters focused around using colorful paintball gun-like weapons in turf wars, with a large focus on online multiplayer gameplay. Nintendo EAD,Nintendo EPD Splatoon May 28, 2015 Splatoon 3 September 9, 2022 [69][1]
Star Fox
Star Fox February 21, 1993 Star Fox 2 September 29, 2017
StarTropics Nintendo R&D3 StarTropics December 1, 1990 Zoda's Revenge: StarTropics II March 15, 1994 [70]
Steel Diver Nintendo EAD Steel Diver March 27, 2011 Steel Diver: Sub Wars February 13, 2014
Style Savvy A fashion video game where players manage their own clothing stores, dress up their avatars and compete in contests. syn Sophia Style Savvy October 23, 2008 Style Savvy: Styling Star November 2, 2017
Super Mario
Super Mario Bros. September 13, 1985 Super Mario Bros. Wonder October 20, 2023
Super Mario Maker A 2D-platforming level creator sub-series of the Super Mario franchise.

Users can create and share their own Super Mario levels using a variety of assets, obstacles, enemies and themes from the Super Mario series.

Super Mario Maker September 10, 2015 Super Mario Maker 2 June 28, 2019
Super Smash Bros. A fighting game series with crossover elements from many franchises which focuses on increasing an opponent's damage in order to launch them off-screen, rather than depleting their life bar.
Super Smash Bros. January 21, 1999 Super Smash Bros. Ultimate December 7, 2018 [71][72]
Tingle Sub-series of The Legend of Zelda franchise. Vanpool Freshly-Picked Tingle's Rosy Rupeeland September 2, 2006 Dekisugi Tingle Pack June 24, 2009
Tomodachi Nintendo SPD Tomodachi Collection June 18, 2009 Tomodachi Life April 18, 2013 [73]
Wario Sub-series of the Mario franchise.
Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3 January 21, 1994 Wario Land: Shake It! July 24, 2008
WarioWare Sub-series of Wario franchise
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$! March 21, 2003 WarioWare: Move It! November 23, 2023
Wars Intelligent Systems Famicom Wars August 12, 1988 Advance Wars 1+2: Re-Boot Camp April 21, 2023
Wave Race Wave Race July 1, 1992 Wave Race: Blue Storm September 14, 2001
Wii Nintendo EAD Wii Sports November 19, 2006 Nintendo Switch Sports April 29, 2022
Wii Fit Sub-series of the Wii series. A fitness game that uses the Wii Balance Board. Wii Fit December 1, 2007 Wii Fit U October 1, 2013
Wii Party Sub-series of the Wii series. Wii Party July 8, 2010 Wii Party U October 25, 2013
Wii Play Sub-series of the Wii series.

Vanpool

Wii Play December 2, 2006 Wii Play: Motion June 13, 2011
Wii Sports Sub-series of the Wii series that has been on the Wii, Wii U and Nintendo Switch consoles. Nintendo EAD Wii Sports November 19, 2006 Nintendo Switch Sports April 29, 2022
Wrecking Crew
Vs. Wrecking Crew July 26, 1984 Wrecking Crew '98 January 1, 1998
Xenoblade Chronicles Monolith Soft Xenoblade Chronicles June 10, 2010 Xenoblade Chronicles 3 July 29, 2022
Yoshi Sub-series of the Mario franchise with Yoshi as the primary playable character. Nintendo, various Yoshi December 14, 1991 Yoshi's Crafted World March 29, 2019
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