The Best Game Boy Games Of All Time

Nintendo’s legendary handheld system introduced the concept of portable gaming to the masses, sporting a massive and varied game library with broad appeal. Despite the hardware’s inherent limitation of a monochrome screen and small display, its ease of development and low cost helped build a legacy filled with unique and engaging original games and spinoffs–both from Nintendo and third parties alike. Today, we’re taking a look at the best titles for this groundbreaking portable–some very familiar, some cult classics–and why they should be on the must-play list for everyone exploring the legacy of the Game Boy.

With an affordable price, power, style, and an unlimited thirst for fresh batteries, Nintendo’s dominance of the handheld gaming market began with a chunky console that had a library of killer games available on it as the years rolled by. Grab your bendy nightlight, plug in your stereo headset, and check that you’ve got some spare batteries. We’ve only included original Game Boy games on this list, but we also have lists for the Game Boy Color and Game Boy Advance. Let’s dive in.