MelonDS, which is known as the most popular Nintendo DS emulator, has been loved by DS fans all over the world who can play games they may not be able to buy anymore.
The emulator is compatible with many DS games making it a great option if you are looking to play popular Nintendo Switch games.
In this article, we’ll have a list of 50+ games that are highly compatible with MelonDS, split into different genres.
What is MelonDS?
MelonDS is a free-to-use emulator that recreates the Nintendo DS experience. It allows users to play the games on the Nintendo DS virtually on their PCs, just like users play them on the original handheld console.
The goal of MelonDS is to provide accurate emulation that is able to run features like save states, multiplayer, and various display options.
It has a really good following of gamers who love to play older DS games and would like to have the same experience on their PCs.
MelonDS Compatibility List
Here’s the best part, we have a list of 50+ games that work perfectly fine on MelonDS.
This MelonDS Compatibility List includes a wide selection of games across different genres, ensuring there’s something for everyone.
The games below are marked as highly compatible with MelonDS so you should not have any lag or issues playing them.
Adventure
- Ace Attorney Series
- Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
- Hotel Dusk: Room 215
- Legend of Zelda: Phantom Hourglass
- Legend of Zelda: Spirit Tracks
- Professor Layton Series
- 9 Hours, 9 Persons, 9 Doors
- Trace Memory
- Apollo Justice: Ace Attorney
- Rune Factory: A Fantasy Harvest Moon
RPG
- Chrono Trigger
- Dragon Quest Series (esp. IV, V, IX)
- Final Fantasy III
- Final Fantasy IV
- Final Fantasy Tactics A2
- Golden Sun
- Radiant Historia
- The World Ends With You
- Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga
- Mother 3
- Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor
Platformers
- Kirby Canvas Curse
- Metroid Prime Pinball
- New Super Mario Bros.
- Super Mario 64 DS
- Castlevania: Order of Shadow
- Sonic Rush
- WarioWare: Touched!
- Yoshi’s Island DS
Action
- Bleach: The Blade of Fate
- Castlevania Series (Dawn of Sorrow, Portrait of Ruin, Order of Ecclesia)
- Contra 4
- Mega Man ZX Series
- Metroid Prime Hunters
- The Legend of Kage 2
- Nanostray
- Ninja Gaiden Dragon Sword
Puzzle
- DaGeDar
- Elite Beat Agents
- Meteos
- Picross 3D
- Planet Puzzle League
- Brain Age
- Polarium
- Mario vs. Donkey Kong 2: March of the Minis
Other
- Orcs & Elves
- Pokemon Diamond/Pearl/Platinum
- Pokemon HeartGold/SoulSilver
- Pokemon Black/White
- Pokemon Black 2/White 2
- Animal Crossing: Wild World
- Cooking Mama
- Electroplankton
- Advance Wars: Dual Strike
- Advance Wars: Days of Ruin
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FAQs
Q1. Where can I find an official MelonDS compatibility list?
While there isn’t an official MelonDS compatibility list online there are some posts on the MelonDS site that has some useful information.
- MelonDS Compatibility Thread: (https://melonds.kuribo64.net/board/thread.php?pid=62) This is a primary source for compatibility information.
- MelonDS Testing Board: (https://melonds.kuribo64.net/board/forum.php?id=3) Provides game-specific discussions and testing reports.
- MelonDS GitHub Compatibility List: (https://github.com/melonDS-emu/melonDS/issues) Find compatibility reports listed as issues on the GitHub repository.
Q2. How do I know if a particular game is compatible?
Search for the game title on the resources above. You’ll often find descriptions like:
- Playable: Runs well without any problems or errors.
- Runs with Issues: The game may have bugs, slow speeds, or visual errors.
- Intro/Menu Only: Only menu or intro screens load.
- Crashes/Black Screen: The game will not work at all.
Q3. Can I play DSi-exclusive titles with MelonDS?
The MelonDS emulator has some support for the DSi games, but sadly there isn’t much information online regarding that.
Conclusion
MelonDS is a great Nintendo DS emulator with a big collection of games. Although not every game will run perfectly, the compatibility lists and active community will help you find games that will offer an enjoyable experience.
While the emulator is still being developed, more and more titles that are compatible with it will appear.
