We already published the list of best GBA games of all time, now it’s time to discover the best GBA casual games of all time.
With amazing titles available, the GBA definitely has a great library of casual games.
So, if you’re a fan of both the GBA and casual games, there’s a chance you’ll like this list.
And some of you may already know some of the games mentioned in this list.
#10. Game & Watch Gallery 4
- Release Data: TOSE/Nintendo, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Nintendo has packaged a grand total of 31 games together into a collection that exists more for posterity than glamour.
If you’re looking at Game & Watch Gallery 4, chances are you know what you’re getting into and don’t care that the graphics and sound are modest and dated.
The games are certainly strong enough to stand on their gameplay alone.
#9. Namco Museum
- Release Data: Mass Media/Infogrames, 2001
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
The Game Boy Advance version of Namco Museum isn’t the best translation that these arcade classics have ever seen, but the ability to take them with you wherever you go makes this version of Namco Museum the most compelling version to date.
Any fan of classic arcade games should be happy with it.
#8. Phantasy Star Collection
- Release Data: Digital Eclipse/Sega, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
You could easily spend dozens of hours with any of the games in this collection, so the fact that you get three games of great length and quality on one cartridge makes Phantasy Star Collection perfect for any fan of console role-playing.
In fact, fans of RPGs owe it to themselves to add this game to their collection.
#7. Pac-Man Collection
- Release Data: Mass Media/Infogrames, 2001
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Regardless of their age, the simple, undemanding diversions found in Pac-Man Collection are perfect for today’s portable systems.
By selectively targeting a single franchise and including nearly perfect ports, Namco has made a compilation that Pac-Man fans are sure to enjoy.
#6. Konami Collector’s Series: Arcade Advanced
- Release Data: KCEA/Konami, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Regardless of the minor issues, there isn’t a weak game in the group, and the addition of single-cart multiplayer makes it an even better value.
The ability to play as Chain, Buchu, Star, Blues, and the rest of the Yie Ar Kung-Fu gang is enough on its own to make this title a must-have.
#5. Chessmaster
- Release Data: Ubisoft, 2002
- Genre: Casual » Board / Card Game
Chessmaster is a fully rounded chess title on the go that even newcomers to the game will find very useful thanks to the included tutorial mode that acclimates new players to the basic rules and strategies of the game.
The replay ability of the game is enormous and the multiplayer component doesn’t require a separate game-pak, which is nice.
#4. Activision Anthology
- Release Data: Aspyr, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Even though the games included don’t look all that great by today’s standards, many of them are still just as much fun to play now.
Activision Anthology is worth picking up just for the sheer number of games it comes with, but the additional historical extras make it a must-have for anyone with an interest in classic video games.
#3. Final Fantasy I & II: Dawn of Souls
- Release Data: TOSE/Nintendo, 2004
- Genre: Casual » Compilation
Final Fantasy fans who might have missed playing Final Fantasy Origins on the PlayStation will find Dawn of Souls to be a nice compilation of two old favorites to take on the road.
If you’ve played Origins, you’ve already played these games, though the bonus content on offer represents some nice extra material for the truly hardcore.
#2. WarioWare: Twisted!
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2005
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
WarioWare Twisted is not only incredibly innovative, it’s an insanely successful design that really shows off the potential of the Game Boy Advance platform.
A game like this just wouldn’t work on the console format. It’s far more creative, much deeper, and a heck of a lot more fun than previous games in the series.
#1. WarioWare, Inc.: Mega Microgame$!
- Release Data: Nintendo, 2003
- Genre: Casual » Party / Minigame
While it can be said that the game isn’t quite as exciting once you’ve seen every minigame it has to offer, the method that it brings the games to you stays fresh, and a bevy of unlockables keep things moving along quite nicely.
Anyone looking for an exciting change of pace will have a fantastic time with WarioWare.
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