This list of the best 3DS eShop games will leave you satisfied at the end of it, for you’ll be spoilt for choice regarding which title would best suit to be the next download on your Nintendo system. Just to be clear here, we’ve chosen to exclude games which fall under the classic remake categories and also those which have received large-scale retail releases before arriving on the download platform. That said, there are plenty of offerings that you can still sink your teeth into. You can play them either on your old 3DS machine, the 3DS XL or the new 2DS which eliminates the stereoscopic effect without changing anything else. Let’s take a look at the eight titles we’ve picked for today’s list.
1 – Pushmo
Pushmo is a classic by every sense of the term. It’s a completely unique and artsy effort which will keep puzzle game fans hooked onto their systems for hours and hours on the trot. Featuring single-player offerings, it asks you to move around puzzle blocks so as to create steps and platforms for reaching children who need to be rescued from the giant structures they are trapped in. Aside from great gameplay, Pushmo also kicks in incredibly powerful visuals. It’s a neat game which deserves to be played by every 3DS owner regardless of their taste. Released in 2011, it was succeeded in 2012 by Crashmo which is another wonderful title to by Intelligent Systems.
Price: 6.99 USD (approx. Rs 425)
2 – Mutant Mudds
Developed by Renegade Kid, Mutant Mudds is one of the finest 3DS platformers you can get your hands on. Released for the Nintendo system in January 2012, it later made its way to the PS3, PS Vita, PC, iOS as well the Wii U. With the help of his jetpack, the protagonist can leap between dimensions, thus adding a whole lot of excitement to the brilliant platforming experience which this game is. Mutant Mudds contains 40 challenging levels for you to complete. It is also highlighted by its retro visuals.
Price: 8.99 USD (approx. Rs 545)
3 – VVVVVV
This may be the weirdest name a game has ever had but it’s one of the finest eShop offerings you can find. Developed by Terry Cavanagh of the Super Hexagon fame, it’s basically a 2D puzzle platformer which is made beautiful by its old-school 8-bit graphics. Moreover, it also features chiptune music which further emphasizes its retro nature. VVVVVV has you grabbing control of Captain Viridian who has gotten lost in an alternate dimension and is in search of the missing members of his spaceship’s crew. The ability to control gravity plays a large role in its gameplay.
Price: 7.99 USD (approx. Rs 485)
4 – Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword
This charming game contains all that you’d expect off an action-adventure title on the Nintendo 3DS. Sakura Samurai: Art of the Sword is a deeply satisfying experience made even more so by its bold art and its enchanting atmosphere. It renders excellent combat and has its story revolve around a young and nameless samurai who’s on a quest to rescue a kidnapped princess named Cherry Blossom.
Price: 6.99 USD (approx. Rs 425)
5 – SteamWorld Dig
SteamWorld Dig is a platformer featuring action-adventure elements and a western theme. You are needed to dig its mining-friendly environments and solve puzzles, while also avoiding traps and enemies. This enjoyable gameplay is provided great company by some truly excellent visuals highlighted by their dynamic lighting. SteamWorld Dig is an excellent 3DS eShop game which you should definitely download onto your systems if you’re a fan of platformers.
Price: 8.99 USD (approx. Rs 545)
6 – Mighty Switch Force!
Developed by WayForward Technologies, Mighty Switch Force! is a magnificent 3DS game which is highlighted by its frenzied run and gun action. This platforming fun moreover, is highlighted by its brain teasing puzzles which add a whole new dimension to the experience. The beautiful-looking game which Mighty Switch Force! rightfully is contains long hours of intense gameplay packed inside it. It was released for the 3DS in 2011, and was blessed with a major update a year later, infusing its offerings with an enhanced stereoscopic 3D effect and 5 bonus levels.
Price: 5.99 USD (approx. Rs 365)
7 – Gunman Clive
This next entry to our list is one of the eShop’s finest when it comes to providing highly satisfying gameplay. Gunman Clive is an astonishing shooter taking place in a seamless manner. Set in the Wild West during the nineteenth century, it places you in the shoes of the titular character who’s out to rescue the mayor’s daughter. Challenging levels filled with all kinds of traps, distinct bosses, frenzied platforming and great visuals are some of the high-points of this title.
Price: 1.99 USD (approx. Rs 120)
8 – Urban Trial Freestyle
In for some freestyle motor biking on your 3DS? Urban Trial Freestyle is just for you. It allows you to pull off all kinds of stunts from backflips and 360s to wallrides and ollies on distinct environments which present their own challenges. This game even enables you to customize your bikes to suit your riding style. You can create 64 different combinations by changing their engines, bodies and wheels. And then there’s the game’s level editor with which you can create your own courses.
Price: 6.99 USD (approx. Rs 425)
Conclusion:
We hope you’ve liked our compilation of the best 3DS eShop games. Hit their names to head over to their official pages and read more about them.