5 New SNES Games You Can Play Right Now

There’s something about the SNES that just feels timeless. The chunky pixel art, the chiptune soundtracks, the side-scrolling magic—it all holds up shockingly well decades later. But here’s the wild part: people are still making brand-new games for it.

Like, right now.

Thanks to a passionate indie and homebrew community, the SNES has been quietly thriving. Developers are building new ROMs, pressing new cartridges, and creating games that feel like they were pulled straight from your childhood shelf—but they’re brand-new, often with modern mechanics baked in.

Here are 5 modern SNES games you can play right now, whether you’ve got the original hardware, an emulator, or a flash cart ready to go.

1. Dottie Flowers

Genre: Platformer

This one looks like it dropped in 1993—and we mean that as a compliment. You play as Dottie, a flower-powered hero who uses a bouncing bouquet to navigate classic-style platforming levels. The controls are snappy, the levels are tight, and the whole thing just feels right.

Why it hits: Like the best SNES platformers, it’s simple to pick up but sneaky hard to master. Perfect if you love that Yoshi’s Island or Kirby’s Dream Land 3 vibe.

2. Fork Parker’s Crunch-Out

Genre: Satirical Management Sim

Made by Mega Cat Studios in partnership with Devolver Digital, this one is pure satire. You play as a shady game publisher trying to “crunch” developers into making a game on a tight deadline. It's ridiculous, it's clever, and yeah—it’s a legit SNES cartridge you can buy.

Why it hits: It's a meta-commentary on game dev culture... on an SNES. Bonus points for turning something dark into a genuinely fun little management sim.

3. Yeah Yeah Beebiss II

Genre: Arcade-Style Action

This one riffs on one of gaming’s oldest urban legends. There was never a Yeah Yeah Beebiss I, but this pseudo-sequel delivers fast-paced, single-screen action with old-school challenge baked in. Think Bubble Bobble meets Don Doko Don.

Why it hits: It's got that weird, lost-gem energy—but it's built with intention. Plays great on a CRT, looks crisp on an emulator.

4. MajiMonsters: Birthright

Genre: Creature Collector RPG

This one’s still in development, but it’s already turning heads. Inspired by Pokémon and classic JRPGs, MajiMonsters brings turn-based battles, monster evolution, and world exploration into SNES-style RPG territory—with a bit more narrative weight and some interesting combat mechanics.

Why it hits: If you ever wanted a more serious take on Pokémon in a 16-bit shell, this could be your thing.

5. Jelly Boy 2 (Unreleased, Now Released)

Genre: Puzzle Platformer

Okay, bit of a curveball—but this one’s a lost ‘90s title that finally saw the light of day in 2021, thanks to Nintendo’s Switch Online library. It's a direct sequel to the quirky Jelly Boy, with better level design, more powers, and a weirder sense of humor.

Why it hits: It’s a rare case of a canceled ‘90s game getting an official modern release—and it’s surprisingly fun.

 The SNES Isn’t Just Nostalgia—It’s Alive

If you thought SNES games peaked in 1996, think again. Between modern tools, dedicated fans, and indie devs with love for chunky pixels, the Super Nintendo is still home to some of the coolest new projects in retro gaming.

So whether you’re loading up ROMs, collecting physical carts, or just love the vibe of ‘90s gaming done right—these titles prove the SNES still has plenty left in the tank.

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