This is my personal games selection for Game Boy Advance. I’m mainly focused on exclusive games or SNES Ports that I either like to play on the go or has some additional features.
This page may be updated from time to time.
Last edited on : 05.02.2026
Meaning of the columns :
- Save : tells whether game has any mecanism to restart where you left it
- Nb Players : tells how many simultaneous player the game support
- SNES Port: tells whether the game is a port from a Snes game.
| Name | Type | Save | Nb Players | SNES Port | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advance Guardian Heroes | Beat 'em up | Yes | 1-2 | No | A sequel to the Sega Saturn classic. |
| Astro Boy - Omega Factor | Action | Yes | 1 | No | Developed by Treasure; widely considered a masterpiece. |
| Banjo Kazooie Grunty's Revenge | Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Set between the first game and Banjo-Tooie. |
| Bomberman Tournament | Action / RPG | Yes | 1-4 | No | Features an adventure mode inspired by Zelda. |
| Bubble Bobble - Old & New | Arcade / Puzzle | Yes | 1-2 | No | Includes the original arcade version and a modernized remake. |
| Castlevania - Aria of Sorrow | Action / Adventure | Yes | 1 | No | Third GBA entry; introduces the Soul stealing system. |
| Castlevania - Circle of the Moon | Action / Adventure | Yes | 1 | No | Launch title; uses a darker color palette and the DSS system. |
| Castlevania - Harmony of Dissonance | Action / Adventure | Yes | 1 | No | Features a much brighter art style to address visibility issues. |
| ChuChu Rocket! | Puzzle | Yes | 1-4 | No | Port of the Dreamcast game. Features 2,500 puzzles. |
| Comix Zone | Beat 'em up | No | 1 | No | Port of the Sega Genesis/Mega Drive version. |
| Contra Advance | Run 'n Gun | No | 1-2 | Yes | Port of Contra III (SNES) but with the overhead stages removed. |
| Disney's Lilo & Stitch 2 | Action | Yes | 1 | No | A solid side-scrolling shooter similar to Metal Slug. |
| Double Dragon Advance | Beat 'em up | No | 1-2 | No | A remake/reimagining of the arcade original. |
| Dr. Mario & Puzzle League | Puzzle | Yes | 1-2 | No | Two puzzle classics on one cartridge. |
| Dragonball Advanced Adventure | Action | Yes | 1-2 | No | Covers the original Dragon Ball story (Goku as a child). |
| DragonBall Z - Supersonic Warriors | Fighting | Yes | 1-2 | No | Fast-paced 2D aerial fighting mechanics. |
| Drill Dozer | Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Features a built-in rumble motor inside the cartridge. |
| Elevator Action - Old & New | Action | Yes | 1-2 | No | Modern remake of the arcade classic with new mechanics. |
| F-Zero - Maximum Velocity | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Spiritual successor to the SNES original, set years later. |
| F-Zero GP Legend | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Based on the anime series; features a story mode. |
| Gekido Advance - Kintaro's Revenge | Beat 'em up | Password | 1 | No | Excellent pixel art and animations for a GBA brawler. |
| Gradius Advance | Shoot 'em up | No | 1 | No | Known as Gradius Galaxies; an original entry in the series. |
| Gunstar Future Heroes | Action | Yes | 1 | No | Sequel to the Sega Genesis classic Gunstar Heroes. |
| Iridion II | Shoot 'em up | Yes | 1 | No | Vast improvement over the first Iridion; great OST. |
| Kirby & the Amazing Mirror | Platformer | Yes | 1-4 | No | Non-linear "Metroidvania" style exploration. |
| Klonoa - Empire of Dreams | Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Puzzle-platformer that captures the charm of the PS1 version. |
| Konami Krazy Racers | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Kart racer featuring various Konami mascots (Gray Fox, Goemon). |
| Kuru Kuru Kururin | Puzzle | Yes | 1-4 | No | You control a rotating stick moving through narrow paths. |
| Lady Sia | Platformer | Password | 1 | No | Features large sprites and a distinct European art style. |
| Mario Kart - Super Circuit | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Features all the tracks from the SNES version as unlockables. |
| Mario Tennis - Power Tour | Sports | Yes | 1-4 | No | Includes a deep RPG mode similar to the GBC version. |
| Metal Slug Advance | Run 'n Gun | Yes | 1 | No | Original entry with a health bar and card collection system. |
| Motocross Maniacs Advance | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Fast-paced 2D motorcycle platform-racing. |
| Mr. Driller 2 | Puzzle | No | 1-2 | No | Direct port of the arcade sequel. |
| Ninja Five-0 | Action | Yes | 1 | No | Known as Ninja Cop in Europe; highly sought after by collectors. |
| Planet of the Apes | Platformer | Password | 1 | No | Based on the 2001 movie; developed by Torus Games. |
| Pocky & Rocky with Becky | Action | Password | 1 | No | The third game in the Kiki Kaikai series. |
| Pokemon Pinball - Ruby & Sapphire | Pinball | Yes | 1 | No | Features an optional rumble mode using the GameBoy Player. |
| Puyo Pop | Puzzle | Yes | 1-4 | No | Classic Puyo Puyo gameplay; localized by THQ. |
| R-Type III | Shoot 'em up | No | 1 | Yes | Port of the SNES original; often criticized for technical issues. |
| Racing Gears Advance | Racing | Yes | 1-4 | No | Isometric racer reminiscent of RC Pro-Am with weapons. |
| Rayman 3 | Platformer | Yes | 1-4 | No | 2D side-scrolling version of the 3D console title. |
| Sonic Battle | Fighting | Yes | 1-4 | No | Unique 3D arena fighting game with customizable moves. |
| Street Fighter Alpha 3 | Fighting | Yes | 1-2 | No | Known as "Upper"; features a massive character roster. |
| Super Dodge Ball Advance | Sports | Yes | 1-2 | No | Developed by Million, the successors to Technos. |
| Super Donkey Kong | Platformer | Yes | 1-2 | Yes | Port of Donkey Kong Country; features extra mini-games. |
| Super Donkey Kong 2 | Platformer | Yes | 1-2 | Yes | Port of DKC2; music is slightly lower quality than SNES. |
| Super Donkey Kong 3 | Platformer | Yes | 1-2 | Yes | Port of DKC3; includes an entirely new soundtrack. |
| Super Ghouls'n Ghosts | Platformer | Yes | 1 | Yes | Includes an "Arrange Mode" with levels from other entries. |
| Super Mario Advance 2 | Platformer | Yes | 1-2 | Yes | Port of Super Mario World. Luigi is now a separate character. |
| Super Mario Advance 4 | Platformer | Yes | 1 | Yes | Port of Super Mario Bros 3. Supports e-Reader content. |
| Super Mario Advance | Platformer | Yes | 1-4 | Yes | Port of Super Mario Bros 2 (USA). Includes Mario Bros arcade. |
| Super Puzzle Fighter II | Puzzle | Yes | 1-2 | No | Port of the arcade/PS1 puzzle classic. |
| The Legend Of Zelda - A link to the past | Action / RPG | Yes | 1-4 | Yes | Includes the multiplayer "Four Swords" adventure. |
| The Legend of Zelda - The Minish Cap | Action / RPG | Yes | 1 | No | Developed by Capcom (Flagship); features shrinking mechanics. |
| TMNT | Beat 'em up | Yes | 1-2 | No | Based on the 2007 CGI movie; solid brawler by Ubisoft. |
| Yoshi's Island | Platformer | Yes | 1 | Yes | Port of the SNES classic; includes 6 new secret levels. |
| Lilo & Stitch | Action, Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Excellent run 'n gun gameplay with high-quality animation. |
| Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga | Adventure, RPG | Yes | 1 | No | The first entry in the Mario & Luigi RPG series. |
| Mario Power Tennis | Sports | Yes | 1-4 | No | GBA exclusive with a dedicated story/academy mode. |
| Mario vs. Donkey Kong | Puzzle, Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Spiritual successor to Donkey Kong '94 on Game Boy. |
| Metroid Fusion | Action, Adventure | Yes | 1 | No | Chronologically the 4th Metroid; introduces the SA-X. |
| Virtua Tennis | Sports | Yes | 1-4 | No | Port of the Sega arcade/Dreamcast hit. |
| Wario Land 4 | Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Features an incredible soundtrack and time-pressure exits. |
| WarioWare: Twisted! | Action, Puzzle | Yes | 1 | No | Features a built-in gyro sensor and rumble motor. |
| Yoshi's Universal Gravitation | Platformer | Yes | 1 | No | Uses a built-in tilt sensor to manipulate the environment. |