In 2012, Nintendo launched its most powerful console– the Wii U. At that time, it was an all-new home console that offered new features like off-TV gameplay where you could play the entire game in the uniquely build gamepad. Wii U was one of the best consoles available during that era and continues to be a popular gaming pad among Nintendo fanboys. So if you are looking for some of the best Wii U games then you’ve come to the right place. Below are the 25 must-play Wii U games that will turn you into a solid Nintendo fan if you aren’t one already.
Here, we have enlisted all the best Wii U games you can play in 2020. You take a quick look at the list below and click on the link to move to the corresponding game. Be assured, we have mentioned all kinds of games including Wii U party games, best-looking Wii U games, Wii U adventure games, and more.
- The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
- Mario Kart 8
- New Super Mario Bros. U
- Unepic
- Pikmin 3
- Wind Waker HD
- Mario Party 10
- Super Smash Bros. 4
- Hyrule Warriors
- The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess HD
- Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate
- Rayman Legends
- Splatoon
- Sonic Lost World
- Super Mario Maker
- Bayonetta 2
- Xenoblade Chronicles X
- ZombiU
- Shovel Knight
- Just Dance 2020
- Minecraft Wii U Edition
- Badland
- Super Mario 3D World
- Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
- Affordable Space Adventures
List of Top Wii U Games
1. The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild
One of the most popular Legend of Zelda games of recent times, Breath of the Wild is a must-have for anyone, no matter which Nintendo console you own. The game adds on to the long-running The Legend of Zelda series and is set at the end of the series’ timeline.
The game’s main storyline can be completed in a non-linear fashion, which means that there are a ton of side missions that you can embark on, if you’re not feeling up to the task of completing the main story missions. Breath of the Wild is the best-selling Zelda game to date and ranks among the best Wii U games.
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Mario Kart 7 is available on the Nintendo 3DS which means the next game in the series would be released for the Wii U. That’s how Mario Kart 8 landed on the Wii U and it’s superior to its predecessor in every way. The graphics are amazing and aesthetically attractive.
The gameplay is much better and there are tons of new features and modes to give you and your friends a lot of competition. The multiplayer is flawless and you can enjoy extreme races with your friends or strangers from around the world.
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New Super Mario Bros. U is considered one of the best Wii U games in 2020. Mario and Luigi get back together for this amazing installment in the series that utilizes the power of the Wii U. This game has the perfect co-op mode and you can play together with another person.
Both of you can control one of the plumber brothers, and help each other out by picking and throwing each other to pass obstacles. This game is all about teamwork and coordination in the co-op mode. Also, don’t forget to collect all the coins because that’s the most important thing in a Mario game.
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This is the most fun Role-playing game with a lot of platformer elements thrown in their as well. You start as a boy named Daniel who gets teleported to a castle. Now it’s his duty to defeat the evil emperor of the castle by defeating his 7 generals and finally killing the emperor.
The game is filled with humor and references to popular TV shows and movies. You have to navigate through different parts of the castles, gather weapons, items, and become powerful enough to face the emperor. The voice acting in this game is top-notch which makes this game, even more, awesome.
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This is the most unique and intuitive game available on the Nintendo Wii U. It’s all about solving puzzles, killing enemies, and making more Pikmins. The gamepad is integrated into the game flawlessly.
You can really enjoy an immersive gameplay experience while playing Pikmin 3 for long. This game is all about strategy. You have to be tactful and use your brain to solve the puzzles in this game. It’s exciting and graphically very cute. In tandem, Pikmin 3 continues to be the best Wii U game that you can play in 2020.
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This the remake of the amazing The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker. This game has been remastered and looks really amazing on the Wii U with those cell-shaded graphics. This is where Toon link came from and he has also been featured in Super Smash Bros.
The gameplay is much better than classic The Legend of Zelda games and the music is really wonderful. It’s a highly rated title that originally appeared on the GameCube, lots of new features and graphical advances have been made to the remake of the game.
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Released back in 2015, Mario Party 10 continues the tradition of the Mario Party series allowing up to four players to compete against each other on a game board in a series of mini-games.
The game features all of the standard modes that you might already be familiar with from previous Mario Party games, with the addition of two new game modes called Bowser Party and Amiibo Party. The Bowser Party mode allows a fifth player to join in, with the four main players tasked with reaching the end of the board while avoiding being caught by Bowser.
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The fighting game that redefined the whole genre and made a real mark on the Nintendo platform. This is the same game as available on the Nintendo 3DS but the Wii U version of Super Smash Bros. 4 is more polished and graphically more advanced than the handheld version.
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Hyrule Warriors is a full 3D hack and slash game that lets you explore the world slashing enemies with your favorite characters from the Legend of Zelda game series. The game is a combination of Dynasty Warriors and The Legend of Zelda games. There are different modes to play the game.
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The 13th installment in the Zelda series, The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess is another great game that you should have on your Wii U. The game, which was released back in 2006, has aged quite well and it’s still a compelling purchase if you’re a fan of the Zelda series.
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If you want to hunt monsters then this game is obviously what you should be playing on your Wii U. This version of Monster Hunter 3 Ultimate is much more advanced than the Nintendo 3DS version and you can even make parties with online friends and hunt the monsters together.
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Rayman Legends offers a vibrant and charismatic platforming adventure in a colorful world. This game is a fast-paced platforming adventure that takes you into the vibrant world of Rayman and his friends. It’s a 2D platformer that shows you how good 2D platformers can still be with fast and furious style gameplay.
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Possibly the most fun and exciting third-person shooter game ever to be made. It’s not your regular third-person shooter filled with gore and violence instead Splatoon is all about splashing ink everywhere. It’s like paintball evolved into something more exciting and fun than it already is.
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Sonic is back in this full 3D adventure and he has brought along all of his friends to go against the evil Dr.Eggman. You have never seen or played Sonic in this way. Sonic Lost World is a completely new Sonic game that will blow you away with the amazing graphics.
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If you have had enough of playing all the Super Mario games then we think you are going to love making an all-new Super Mario level to play on. Super Mario Maker lets you create all-new levels for the Super Mario game.
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Bayonetta 2 looks stunning, plays amazing, and sounds really delightful. This is the perfect action game available on the Nintendo Wii U with awesome graphics. The gameplay is fast and wild which keeps you on your toes when playing this game.
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Xenoblade Chronicles X is a role-playing game with sci-fi and action elements to give this game unique gameplay. This game lets you explore a whole new world where everything is within your reach.
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The best zombie apocalypse game available on the Nintendo Wii U. This is a first-person shooter game that puts you right in the middle of a zombie-infested London. This game utilizes the Wii U gamepad very effectively and you can use it to target and shoot all the undead brain-eaters coming your way.
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Get your shovel ready because it’s time for the Shovel Knight to do his thing. This game takes you back into the retro gaming world with its classic graphics, an amazing background tune, and old-school gameplay.
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The newest game on this list, Just Dance 2020 has the potential of making it to your Wii U game library, but only if you’re a fan of dancing. While I wouldn’t find myself playing the game at all, there’s no reason for you to not give it a go.
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21. Minecraft Wii U Edition
Minecraft is almost the same on all platforms. It’s all about using your imagination and creativity to build anything that you want in this whole new fantasy block world. The game is filled with endless possibilities and a lot of add-ons that add so much more value to the overall game.
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22. Badland
Badland, at first, feels like playing Limbo but it’s much more different than Limbo. The artwork and graphics may seem a bit identical but Badland has an entirely different approach in terms of gameplay and storyline. The game is all about being quick. You have to be fast to complete a level because the timer is always ticking.
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23. Super Mario 3D World
If you have loved playing Nintendo 3DS and Super Mario 3D Land then the sixth installment of Super Mario Galaxy– 3D world — is going to blow your mind away. It’s easily one of the best Wii U games in 2020 that you can play. Filled with amazing graphics and level gameplay, Super Mario 3D World sets out to redefine how you have played Super Mario so far.
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24. Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker
Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker is a must-play Wii U game for any Nintendo fanboy. The game is filled with puzzles and challenges that you have to solve to collect diamonds on each level. However, unlike Mario, you don’t have many skills, most importantly the jumping one.
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25. Affordable Space Adventures
Affordable Space Adventures is our final Wii U game on this list. It’s a pretty niche game that didn’t get the limelight, but it fully took advantage of Wii U’s unique gamepad. You begin by buying a small aircraft from a company called UExplore and then you can explore a newly discovered planet.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Is Wii U Worth It in 2020?
Since the Nintendo Switch is out, I won’t really recommend the older Wii U console in 2020. If you love playing Wii U games then worry not, you can play them on Nintendo Switch too as the games are compatible with both old and new-gen consoles.
Yes, there are plenty of reports which suggest that new games are coming for Wii U. Shakedown: Hawaii and Regina and Mac are a few games that got released in the past few years. However, keep in mind, these are independently published games so don’t hope for Wii U’s resurrection in 2020.
It didn’t fell flat but got a mixed response from the gaming community. While some praised its unique gamepad controller, some found it too gimmicky. Apart from that, the gamepad’s short battery life and clunky UI were among the major issues with the console.
Wii U is not considered among the best gamepads despite being the first one to support HD graphics is because of bad battery life and hardware processing speed.
