I’m not big fan of games of released on the first 3D consoles. I often dislike their “3D everywhere” rigid gameplay.
The N64 has few games that are either exclusives or better than on other consoles . The following list contains my own selection. Note that there is no Zelda game because I prefer 3DS and DS versions which are graphically enhanced and have a better framerate.
This page may be updated from time to time.
Last edited on : 05.02.2026
Meaning of the columns :
- CART. SAVE : tell weither the cartridge saves any data
- CONT. PAK : number of pages the game can use on a controller pak
- EXP. PAK : tell weither the game makes use of the expansion pak
- RUMB. PAK : tell weither the game makes use of the rumble pak
| Game | Type | Cart. save | Cont. pak | Exp. pak | Rumb. pak | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| F-Zero X | Racing | x | x | |||
| Mario kart 64 | Racing | x | 121 | x | The cartridge can save the progression, but an optional controller pak is needed to save ghosts | |
| Extrem G | Racing | 9 | x | The expansion pak allows to play in high resolution (640x480) | ||
| Starfox 64 | Shoot'em up | x | x | The game was sold with a Rumble pak | ||
| Mace: The Dark Age | Fighting | 3 | x | Arcade port. Requires a few pages on the Controller Pak for settings and records. | ||
| Snowboard kids 2 | Sport | x | x | |||
| Blast corps | ??? | x | 14 | x | The cartridge allows to save 1 file. With a controller pak you can save up to 4 additionals files | |
| Mischief Makers | Plateform | x | It's one of the rare 2D games of the N64 | |||
| Wave race 64 | Racing | 2 | x | |||
| Exitebike 64 | Racing | x | 40 | x | x | The expansion pak enables high resolution (640x480). The Controller pak is optionaly used to save time trial ghosts |
| Diddy Kong racing | Racing | x | x | The DS version has a better framerate and more detailled textures, but no vibrations | ||
| Beetle adventure racing | Racing | 4 | x | |||
| Killer Instinct gold | Fighting | 3 | Not an arcade perfect port, but still a good game | |||
| Star soldier vanishing earth | Shoot'em up | x | x | |||
| Yoshi's story | Plateform | x | x | This game is generaly not well appreciated. It's one of the rare 2D games of the N64 | ||
| Star wars racer episode 1 | Racing | x | x | x | The expansion pak allows for high resolution (640x480) or better framerate. This version feels more smooth than the Dreamcast version. | |
| San Francisco rush | Racing | 16 | It's a matter of taste, but I find this version better than the PS1 version regarding the rendering. The framerate is also better on N64 | |||
| Star wars rogue squadron | Shoot'em up | x | x | x | The expansion pak allows for high resolution (640x480). This game was the first to use the expansion pak | |
| Robotron 64 | Shoot'em up | 16 | x | Remaster of Robotron X on playstation : better graphics, audio and camera angles. This game is a bit like Smash TV | ||
| Kirby 64 : the crystal shards | Plateform | x | x | |||
| Lode Runner 3D | Shoot'em up | x | x | The cartridge allow to save 4 games | ||
| Forsaken | Shoot'em up | 1 | x | Better than the Playstation version : looks better and has 4 players and story modes | ||
| Tetrisphere | Puzzle | x | This game is exclusive to the N64 (was initialy for the Atari Jaguar) | |||
| Sin & punishement | Rail shooter | x | x | x | The expansion pak is required to play the game | |
| Dezaemon 3D | Shoot'em up | x | x | This is the only N64 game to use such a "big" SRAM for saving : 768k. If you have an original cartridge, the battery must probably be changed | ||
| 1080° Snowboarding | Sport | x | x | Saves progress and ghosts on cart. Excellent usage of the analog stick for carving. | ||
| Aero Gauge | Racing | 32 | x | Futuristic racing game that requires a significant portion of a Controller Pak. | ||
| Automobili Lamborghini | Racing | 3 | Arcade-style racer. No Rumble Pak support. | |||
| Banjo-Kazooie | Platform | x | One of the most famous platformers on the system; doesn't support Rumble. | |||
| Bomberman Hero | Platform | x | x | A solo-focused platformer rather than the usual multiplayer Bomberman. | ||
| Donkey Kong 64 | Platform | x | x | x | Expansion Pak required to run. Massive collect-a-thon by Rare. | |
| Doom 64 | FPS | 8 | x | Exclusive levels and dark atmosphere. Controller Pak required for save. | ||
| F-1 World Grand Prix | Racing | x | x | High quality simulation; saves all season data on the cartridge. | ||
| GoldenEye 007 | FPS | x | x | Legendary FPS. Saves up to 4 mission files on internal EEPROM. | ||
| Hiryū no Ken Twin | Fighting | x | x | Known as Flying Dragon. Features an RPG mode with item progression. | ||
| Hoshi no Kirby 64 | Platform | x | x | Japanese title for The Crystal Shards. Features unique power combinations. | ||
| Jet Force Gemini | Action | x | x | Rare masterpiece. Includes a widescreen mode and deep campaign. | ||
| King Hill 64 | Sport | 12 | x | Japanese version of Snowboard Kids. Focuses on combat racing. | ||
| Magical tetris challenge | Puzzle | x | Disney themed Tetris. Saves progress on cartridge. | |||
| Mario Tennis 64 | Sport | x | x | High quality sports title. Supports Transfer Pak for GBC link. | ||
| Mickey's Speedway USA | Racing | x | x | Kart racer by Rare. Fast and polished. | ||
| Mortal Kombat Trilogy | Fighting | 3 | Features most characters from MK 1, 2 and 3. | |||
| NBA Hangtime | Sport | 3 | Successor to NBA Jam. Arcade-style 2-on-2 basketball. | |||
| Off Road Challenge | Racing | 12 | x | Port of the Midway arcade game. High difficulty. | ||
| Rakuga Kids | Fighting | 21 | x | Stylized 2D fighter with "sketch" graphics. European/Japanese exclusive. | ||
| Roadsters | Racing | x | x | x | Expansion Pak adds a high-resolution mode (640x480). | |
| Snobow Kids | Sport | 12 | x | International name for Snowboard Kids. Features Mario Kart-style items. | ||
| Super Mario 64 [Shindō] | Platform | x | x | Special Japanese re-release that adds Rumble Pak support. | ||
| Super Smash Bros. | Fighting | x | x | All data, characters and records are saved on the cartridge. | ||
| Turok: Dinosaur Hunter | FPS | 16 | Atmospheric FPS. Does not support Rumble Pak in this first opus. | |||
| Wayne Gretzky's 3D Hockey | Sport | 16 | Arcade-style hockey with high-speed gameplay and fire shots. | |||
| WCW Vs. nWo: World Tour | Wrestling | x | First of the highly acclaimed AKI wrestling games on N64. |