Similar games
Nintendo's classic NES tennis game offers simple, quick singles or doubles matches, solo or with a friend. Mario acts as the referee, and the AI can be set to five difficulty levels.
What defines Tennis:
The closest matches for Tennis are Super Tennis, Pong and Little Fighter 2. Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Tennis special – the reasons are listed right on each game.
94 %
Best match
A classic 16-bit tennis game from the SNES era with quick arcade controls and a Mode 7 court perspective. It shines in head-to-head play, where shot timing and placement decide rallies.
94 %
Co-op or multiplayer
The ancestor of arcade games: two paddles, one ball and a pure reflex duel in minimalist table tennis style. It could hardly be simpler, which is exactly why it became a landmark in video game history.
93 %
Co-op or multiplayer
A free Hong Kong brawler mixing beat 'em up and versus fighting, letting up to four players share one PC to fight each other or team up against computer opponents. Its appeal is the varied roster and chaotic fun with friends.
92 %
Co-op or multiplayer
SNK's arcade-style soccer game with twelve national teams competing in the SNK Cup, first in group play and then in knockout rounds. Fast, simple matches that work especially well against a friend.
92 % −90 %Gameplay comes before story
A simple arcade racer with wildly rolling tracks and loops, playable solo or in two-player split-screen. Nineteen courses in varying weather and the constant danger of flying off the track make for quick, snappy races.
92 %
Linear, curated structure
A simple fitness and high-score app for the Switch: hold a Joy-Con and mimic jumping rope while the game counts each hop. A friend can join in with a second Joy-Con.
91 %
Co-op or multiplayer
A 1990s Konami football game featuring national teams and fluid arcade-style play, best enjoyed in head-to-head matches against friends.
91 %
Gameplay comes before story
A collection of short speedrun challenges drawn from 13 classic NES games, played for best times and scores online or on the couch. Precision and reflexes are key, and the leaderboards drive the competitive fun.
91 %
Co-op or multiplayer
A fast-paced wrestling game featuring WCW and nWo stars, with singles, tag team and battle royale matches in famous arenas. Unlockable arenas and surprise run-in wrestlers add replay appeal.
91 %
Gameplay comes before story
Easy-to-pick-up arcade tennis featuring licensed pros. Alongside arcade and four-player doubles, a world circuit career mode offers training minigames and unlockable shop items.