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Best Action Games for Nintendo 3DS

Discover the best Action games specifically for Nintendo 3DS

91 games
The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
95
Metacritic Score: 95
Universal Acclaim

The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

epic atmospheric
Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory
Gameplay
stealth-focused story-driven
92
Metacritic Score: 92
Universal Acclaim

Tom Clancy's Splinter Cell Chaos Theory

intense atmospheric
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
91
Metacritic Score: 91
Universal Acclaim

Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

intense nostalgic
Xenoblade Chronicles
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
89
Metacritic Score: 89
Generally Favorable

Xenoblade Chronicles

epic atmospheric
WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!
Gameplay
quick-time reaction-based
89
Metacritic Score: 89
Generally Favorable

WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgames!

chaotic funny
SteamWorld Dig 2
Gameplay
exploration-heavy platforming
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Dig 2

relaxing atmospheric
Metroid: Samus Returns
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
88
Metacritic Score: 88
Generally Favorable

Metroid: Samus Returns

intense atmospheric
Gotta Protectors
Gameplay
combat-focused story-driven
87
Metacritic Score: 87
Generally Favorable

Gotta Protectors

fun playful
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Gameplay
real-time combat-focused
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth

intense atmospheric
Rayman Origins
Gameplay
platforming exploration
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Rayman Origins

funny energetic
Xenoblade Chronicles 3D
Gameplay
real-time combat exploration-heavy
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Xenoblade Chronicles 3D

epic atmospheric
Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
86
Metacritic Score: 86
Generally Favorable

Monster Hunter 4 Ultimate

intense epic
Shovel Knight
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Shovel Knight

intense empowering
Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション
Gameplay
fast-paced combat-focused
85
Metacritic Score: 85
Generally Favorable

Mega Man Legacy Collection / ロックマン クラシックス コレクション

nostalgic intense
Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
Gameplay
stealth-based exploration-heavy
84
Metacritic Score: 84
Generally Favorable

Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater

intense atmospheric
Minecraft
Gameplay
exploration-heavy building
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Minecraft

relaxing creative
Cave Story+
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Cave Story+

atmospheric intense
Kid Icarus: Uprising
Gameplay
real-time combat platforming
83
Metacritic Score: 83
Generally Favorable

Kid Icarus: Uprising

intense epic
Terraria
Gameplay
exploration-heavy crafting
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Terraria

exploration-heavy relaxing
VVVVVV
Gameplay
gravity-based puzzle-solving
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

VVVVVV

intense atmospheric
SteamWorld Heist
Gameplay
turn-based combat-focused
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Heist

intense fun
Star Fox 64 3D
Gameplay
combat-focused real-time
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Star Fox 64 3D

intense fun
Puyo Puyo Tetris
Gameplay
puzzle-solving real-time
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Puyo Puyo Tetris

intense fun
Monster Hunter Stories
Gameplay
turn-based story-driven
81
Metacritic Score: 81
Generally Favorable

Monster Hunter Stories

relaxing uplifting
LEGO The Lord of the Rings
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

LEGO The Lord of the Rings

fun lighthearted
LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

LEGO Harry Potter: Years 5-7

funny nostalgic
1001 Spikes
Gameplay
fast-paced platforming
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

1001 Spikes

intense thrilling
Skylanders SWAP Force
Gameplay
platforming combat
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

Skylanders SWAP Force

fun energetic
BoxBoy!
Gameplay
puzzle-solving platforming
80
Metacritic Score: 80
Generally Favorable

BoxBoy!

relaxing intense
Skylanders Spyro's Adventure
Gameplay
platforming combat-focused
79
Metacritic Score: 79
Generally Favorable

Skylanders Spyro's Adventure

fun energetic
LEGO Marvel Super Heroes
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

LEGO Marvel Super Heroes

funny energetic
OlliOlli
Gameplay
platforming trick-based
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

OlliOlli

intense energetic
Sonic the Hedgehog 2
Gameplay
speed-based platforming
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Sonic the Hedgehog 2

energetic nostalgic
NightSky
Gameplay
puzzle-solving physics-based
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

NightSky

relaxing atmospheric
Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon

intense atmospheric
Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
Gameplay
story-driven investigation
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney

intense emotional
Luigi's Mansion
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Luigi's Mansion

atmospheric intense
Ever Oasis
Gameplay
exploration-heavy story-driven
78
Metacritic Score: 78
Generally Favorable

Ever Oasis

relaxing atmospheric
Sonic Generations
Gameplay
platforming speed-based
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Sonic Generations

nostalgic fast-paced
Resident Evil Revelations
Gameplay
exploration-heavy combat-focused
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Resident Evil Revelations

intense atmospheric
Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures
Gameplay
2D platformer combat-focused
77
Metacritic Score: 77
Generally Favorable

Angry Video Game Nerd Adventures

funny intense
SteamWorld Dig
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
76
Metacritic Score: 76
Generally Favorable

SteamWorld Dig

relaxing atmospheric
LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars
Gameplay
combat-focused exploration-heavy
76
Metacritic Score: 76
Generally Favorable

LEGO Star Wars III - The Clone Wars

fun lighthearted
LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes
Gameplay
exploration-heavy puzzle-solving
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

LEGO Batman 2 DC Super Heroes

funny energetic
LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Gameplay
puzzle-solving exploration
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

funny lighthearted
LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham
Gameplay
cooperative exploration-heavy
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

LEGO Batman 3: Beyond Gotham

funny playful
Gunstar Heroes
Gameplay
2D platforming combat-focused
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

Gunstar Heroes

intense fun
Mutant Mudds
Gameplay
platforming exploration
75
Metacritic Score: 75
Generally Favorable

Mutant Mudds

fun playful
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