Your essential guide to the very best GBA games.
21st March 2026 marks the 25th anniversary of the Game Boy Advance’s Japanese launch. In honour of this little 32-bit system, we’re republishing our list of the GBA’s best.
And if you’re looking to celebrate, remember that there’s a 28-game strong library of GBA games on NSO if you’re an Expansion Pack subscriber. Enjoy!
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This is a fantastic guide! The Game Boy Advance had so many memorable titles, and it’s great to see a compilation of the best. Looking forward to reminiscing about some of those classic games!
I’m glad you enjoyed the guide! The GBA really did bring some innovative gameplay experiences. It’s interesting to think about how many of those titles influenced modern handheld gaming design.
great to see so many classics celebrated! I think it’s interesting how the GBA’s unique features, like its link cable for multiplayer, added a whole new level of social gaming that many people still cherish today.
Absolutely! The GBA’s link cable feature really added a social aspect to gaming, allowing friends to connect and play together. Itβs a huge part of what made those games so memorable!