Best Wii Games

The Nintendo Wii was a great go-to game console for kids' video games. The platform offered games in a wide variety of genres and interests, including sports, role-playing, adventure, education, and exergaming. In this list, you'll find games that will get your kids moving, ones that create great four-person parties, games that make you think, and ones that transport you to fantastical worlds. Whether your kids love Dora the Explorer, Mickey Mouse, or Super Mario, you'll find something just right for them. If you're looking for other Nintendo system lists, check out our Wii U Games for Family Fun or Best Nintendo Switch games lists.

Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom Poster Image
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Dora the Explorer: Dora Saves the Crystal Kingdom

age 4+

Magical preschool adventure is perfect starter game for Wii.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii, PlayStation 2 (2009)
Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue Poster Image
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Go Diego Go: Safari Rescue

age 4+

Preschoolers get their own "wild" Wii game.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2008)
Nickelodeon Fit Poster Image
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Nickelodeon Fit

age 4+

Great active-gaming collection, perfect for preschoolers.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Boom Blox Poster Image
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Boom Blox

age 7+

Fun cooperative/competitive block-busting puzzler.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2008)
Club Penguin Game Day Poster Image
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Club Penguin Game Day

age 7+

All-around great collection of multiplayer mini-games.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Elebits Poster Image
GAME

Elebits

age 7+

Little beings electrify gameplay on the Wii.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2006)
Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics Poster Image
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Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympics

age 7+

Dueling mascot game franchise scores a gold with this entry.

Platforms: Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo Wii (2011)
New Super Mario Bros. Wii Poster Image
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New Super Mario Bros. Wii

age 7+

Ingenious remake is a classic for both old, new fans.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2009)
Super Mario Galaxy 2 Poster Image
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Super Mario Galaxy 2

age 7+

Brilliant platformer a surefire hit for virtually all ages.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10 Poster Image
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Tiger Woods PGA Tour 10

age 7+

Now with Wii MotionPlus, for true one-to-one swing control.

A Boy and His Blob Poster Image
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A Boy and His Blob

age 8+

The sweetest, gentlest action heroes around.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2009)
Active Life Explorer Poster Image
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Active Life Explorer

age 8+

Fantastic action that will make you break a sweat.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Create Poster Image
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Create

age 8+

Unique physics puzzles require imaginative solutions.

Disney Epic Mickey Poster Image
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Disney Epic Mickey

age 8+

Grand, imaginative, heartfelt adventure in dark 'toon world.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Donkey Kong Country Returns Poster Image
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Donkey Kong Country Returns

age 8+

Highly enjoyable new spin on a classic, now with co-op.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo 3DS (2010)
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FIFA Soccer 13

age 8+

Extraordinarily good soccer game with easy controls.

Harvest Moon: Animal Parade Poster Image
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Harvest Moon: Animal Parade

age 8+

Cute role-playing adventure with farming at its core.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2009)
Kirby's Epic Yarn Poster Image
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Kirby's Epic Yarn

age 8+

Original and beautiful platformer is one of the year's best.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2010)
Mario Sports Mix Poster Image
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Mario Sports Mix

age 8+

Top-notch sports compilation is good fun for all ages.

Platforms: Nintendo Wii (2011)
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NBA 2K13

age 8+

Excellent pro basketball sim now with 1992 Dream Team.