Rediscover these forgotten NES classics, from retro RPGs to shooters to Metroidvania gems, all of which are worth checking out in 2026.

The Nintendo Entertainment System is the most important console ever, and these legendary games are the reason why.

Mark Sammut serves as the primary list editor for GameRant's video game department and contributes to other sections like anime lists. In a previous life, he also wrote for TheGamer, other Valnet ...