The Neo Geo pocket is to the Game Boy Color what the Atari Lynx is to the original Game boy : a good challenger that failed to convince the market. The platform has some very good games. The following list contains my own selection.
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Last edited on : 25.02.2026
Meaning of the columns :
- Save : tells whether the game has any save mecanism
- Mono/Color : tells whether the game is monochrome or color
- Dreamcast link: tells whether the game feature a link with an HKT-9200 Link Cable
| Name | Type | Save | Mono/Color | Dreamcast Link | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bust-A-Move Pocket | Puzzle | Yes | Color | No | Saves high scores and initials for cleared levels. |
| Fatal Fury First Contact | Fighting | Yes | Color | No | Automatically saves your progress after each stage cleared. |
| King of Fighters R-2 | Fighting | Yes | Color | Yes | Links to KOF '99 Dream Match to transfer character data. |
| Metal Slug: 1st Mission | Action | Yes | Color | No | Saves mission progress. Note: Some regional versions vary on save frequency. |
| Metal Slug: 2nd Mission | Action | Yes | Color | No | Improved save system over the 1st mission; saves collectibles and missions. |
| Neo Geo Cup '98 Plus | Sports | Yes | Color | No | Saves team progress and item/stat upgrades in the main tournament. |
| Puzzle Link | Puzzle | Yes | Color | No | Saves cleared stages and your collection of character cards. |
| Samurai Shodown! 2 | Fighting | Yes | Color | No | Saves the extensive "Graphic Card" collection used to buff characters. |
| SNK vs. Capcom: MOTM | Fighting | Yes | Color | Yes | Transfer points to Capcom vs. SNK or KOF '99 DM to unlock secrets. |
| Sonic Hedgehog Pocket | Platformer | Yes | Color | No | Saves unlocked levels, puzzle pieces, and time trial records. |
| Pocket Tennis | Sports | No | Mono | No | Early sports title; generally does not feature a long-term save battery. |
| Cotton | Shmup | Yes | Color | No | Saves high scores and system settings. |
| Crush Roller | Puzzle | Yes | Color | No | Automatically saves progress after a stage is completed. |
| Dark Arms | Action RPG | Yes | Color | No | Requires manual save at the "Skull of Memory" in the Master's House. |
| Gals Fighters | Fighting | Yes | Color | No | Saves unlocked characters and items purchased in the shop. |
| The Last Blade | Fighting | Yes | Color | No | Saves story progress and unlocked gallery items/scrolls. |
| Puyo Pop | Puzzle | Yes | Color | No | Saves story mode progress and high scores. |
| Puzzle Link 2 | Puzzle | Yes | Color | No | Saves advanced card collections and progress through the 60 rounds. |