Best Nintendo DS Games Under $100 (2026)
We selected games under $100 using a value score that combines price band, user rating, gameplay depth, and variety across genres
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team — Best for story-driven dungeon fans: deep Pokémon-style RPG with rescue-focused exploration
- Best Value: Art Academy - Nintendo DS (Renewed) — Best for creative learners: focused drawing tools and guided lessons that teach sketching techniques
This roundup highlights Nintendo DS games and related tabletop titles that deliver strong value under $100, chosen for play depth, replayability, and genre variety. Picks were ranked by a composite value score weighing price, user ratings, and gameplay features to surface diverse options for different playstyles
Top Picks
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Best Overall Pokemon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team
Best for story-driven dungeon fans: deep Pokémon-style RPG with rescue-focused exploration
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blue Rescue Team puts you in the role of a Pokémon who speaks and interacts in a world of Pokémon. Features a deep, strategic story with randomly generated dungeons for unique missions, plus durable manuals and functional gameplay cited by customers
- player speaks with Pokémon
- randomized missions
- emotional storyline
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Best Value Art Academy - Nintendo DS (Renewed)
Best for creative learners: focused drawing tools and guided lessons that teach sketching techniques
Art Academy on Nintendo DS lets you create art with multiple pencil and brush types, mixed paints, and a gallery to save and view your work. AI notes customer curiosity about creative tools and features
- color mixing and dilution
- free paint mode
- art gallery with slideshow
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New Super Mario Bros (Renewed) - Nintendo DS cartridge
Best for classic platform action: tight side-scrolling levels and familiar Mario-style gameplay
Renewed Nintendo DS game cartridge for New Super Mario Bros. Cleaned, tested, and in nice condition; does not include original case or manual. Customer insight notes mixed functionality and absence of a case
- renewed condition verified
- cartridge only for reduced clutter
- fun gameplay heritage
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Phoenix Wright: Ace Attorney for Nintendo DS
Best for narrative puzzle fans: courtroom investigation and logic-driven casework paced across chapters
A courtroom adventure on Nintendo DS with multiple cases and dramatic proceedings. Players question witnesses and present evidence to solve cases, praised for story and humor
- five cases to solve
- two-screen investigation
- dramatic court proceedings
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Captain's Log Solo RPG DS9 Delta Edition (Hardcover) 326 pages
Best for solo roleplayers: comprehensive hardcover solo RPG logbook tailored to a specific sci-fi setting
Star Trek Adventures solo RPG with a streamlined 2d20 system and story-driven play. Includes a Star Trek primer, ship creation rules, and lifepaths for any character. AI-friendly quote: "story-driven solo gameplay that promotes drama in a safe space."
- solitary play with drama focus
- 2d20 system
- ship/base creation rules
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Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns (Nintendo DS)
Best for relaxed simulation play: farming and community mechanics with dual-town choices and progression
Harvest Moon: Tale of Two Towns on Nintendo DS offers two villages with unique shops, villagers, and festivals, plus crop growing. Players can choose to play as a boy or a girl and experience animal care, tutorials, and varied tasks. Customers note enjoyable gameplay, appealing visuals, and easy-to-use features
- dual-town gameplay
- choice of character gender
- structured tutorials
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Marvel Super Hero Squad - Nintendo DS
Best for younger players and fans of heroes: approachable, cooperative-friendly action with recognizable characters
DS/DSi action game featuring 10 Marvel heroes and villains across campaigns and 4-player battles. Real-time action in single or multiplayer modes. One customer notes it’s fun for kids of all ages
- 10 playable characters
- campaign and battle modes
- cooperative and competitive play
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Final Fantasy Tactics A2: Grimoire of the Rift
Best for tactical strategy fans: deep grid-based combat and customization with a portable Final Fantasy twist
Tactics A2 adds over 50 job classes and new content to the Ivalice experience. Polished mechanics, new races, and a clan system enhance strategy gameplay for fans and newcomers. Customers note substantial class variety and solid functionality
- over 50 job classes
- new content and enhancements
- enhanced Ivalice experience
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Spongebob Plankton Rising Cooperative Game
Best for family tabletop sessions: cooperative, accessible board gameplay designed for mixed-age groups
Cooperative dice and card game where players serve Krusty Krab customers while thwarting Plankton. Features familiar characters with special abilities and a dice-and-card mechanic. Customer insight notes fun for family game night with some confusion in instructions
- team-based objective
- spongesquarepants theme with licensed artwork
- dice and card driven actions
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Fabled: The Spirit Lands (1-5 players) - fantasy strategy
Best for fantasy co-op strategy: compact cooperative strategy with scenario variety for small groups
A fantasy strategy board game where players explore Spirit Lands and face a game-controlled brotherhood. Each location has unique art and allies with distinct artworks. 'There are no identical cards in the game.'
- unique location art
- game-controlled challenge
- no identical cards in the set