Best Nes Games

247+ iOS apps & games curated and reviewed

4.6 avg rating
20 free apps & games
Updated October 2026

Out of 247+ nes games on iOS, 20 are free and the rest sit in the paid tier. This page sorts them so you can compare both sides before you commit.

Compare top Nes Games (October 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1eNES: NES & SNES Retro EmueNES: NES & SNES Retro EmuFree4.4★ (185)YesYesNov 2026
2Video Game - Play & ExploreVideo Game - Play & ExploreFree4.1★ (407)YesYesNov 2026
3NBOX: Retro Game EmulatorNBOX: Retro Game EmulatorFree4.5★ (2)YesNoOct 2026
4Delta - Game EmulatorDelta - Game EmulatorFree4.8★ (28K)NoYesNov 2026
5Ultimate Game GuideUltimate Game GuideFree4.5★ (2.8K)NoYesNov 2026
6CastNES - Retro GamesCastNES - Retro GamesFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
7Emuki: Classic Game EmulatorEmuki: Classic Game EmulatorFree5.0★ (1)YesYesOct 2026
8NostLandia: Arcade GamesNostLandia: Arcade GamesFree—NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Nes Games

eNES: NES & SNES Retro Emu#1

eNES: NES & SNES Retro Emu by Mattia La Spina

NES & SNES Games with TAS
4.4😐(185 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play your favorite NES and SNES games with this emulator. Import your own game files and enjoy features like save states, customizable controls, and even Apple Watch compatibility. An optional PRO upgrade unlocks advanced features and removes ads.

What We Love

  • 👍 Great emulator for retro games
  • 🚀 Supports Dendy, Sega, and SNES games
  • 📦 Lightweight and easy to use
  • 🌟 Good support from developers
  • ✅ No ads reported by one user

Room to Improve

  • 👎 Controls are difficult and unresponsive
  • 👎 Directional buttons are problematic
  • 👎 Games often unplayable due to controls
  • 👎 Lacks essential buttons like reset
  • 👎 Some games have missing audio tracks
  • 👎 ROM compatibility issues
  • 👎 Difficult to add ROMs
  • 👎 Subscription required for progress saving
  • 👎 App crashes frequently
  • 👎 Not user-friendly
  • 👎 Some games are not included
  • 👎 Small touch buttons
  • 👎 No local netplay
  • 👎 Limited emulator support for mappers
  • 👎 Can't press A and B buttons simultaneously
  • 👎 ROMs larger than 200K not supported
  • 👎 No turbo button functionality
  • 👎 Screen controller needs improvement
  • 👎 Diagonal directions not working
  • 👎 Left direction sometimes not working
  • 👎 No fluid switch for directions
  • 👎 Back button doesn't work
  • 👎 Some ROMs don't load
  • 👎 User interface not customizable
  • 👎 No corner buttons for shooting
Video Game - Play & Explore#2

Video Game - Play & Explore by Actduck Games

Classic Game Simulator
Strong Contender
🎮 Games
4.1😐(407 ratings)
FreeAdsIn-App Purchases
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Play classic games from multiple retro consoles on your device. Supports local multiplayer with customizable controls and advanced graphics filters. Save your progress automatically and organize your game library.

What We Love

  • 👍 Emulator works well
  • 👍 Variety of console emulations
  • 👍 Good graphics and performance

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Games not appearing
  • 🔧 Complicated controls and configuration
  • 💰 Monetization model is frustrating

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FAQ about Nes Games

What are the best nes games for iPhone?
eNES: NES & SNES Retro Emu tops our nes games ranking as of October 2026, with a 4.4-star average from 185 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 20 of the top nes games we rank are free to download, including eNES: NES & SNES Retro Emu and Video Game - Play & Explore.
eNES: NES & SNES Retro Emu shows ads and offers in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of October 2026.
We track 247+ nes games on the iOS App Store as of October 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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