10 Best Video Games Based On The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Ranked

In the mid-’80s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles exploded onto the scene. They instantly became one of the top-grossing franchises in the world. It all started in 1984 with a comic book series but soon expanded into other mediums. Of course, there have been numerous hugely successful movies and television series related to the franchise.

However, the franchise also features a long list of classic video games. These games are groundbreaking and some of the highest-selling of all time. Indeed, the video game series spans several decades and includes some of the best games in history. The Ninja Turtles is one of the most dominant video game franchises in the world.

10 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Nintendo 1989

In 1989, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles turned their attention to the video game world. The franchise ruled every medium, including comic books, movies, and television. Of course, video games were the next logical step for the brand. Konami created the first game, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, for Nintendo Entertainment System, which took inspiration from the 1987 cartoon series. However, the game received mixed reviews from critics. Regardless, it was a big hit with fans and a top seller in 1989.

9 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up

In 2009, the Ninja Turtles franchise celebrated its 25th anniversary. Ubisoft released the fighting game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Smash-Up for Playstation 2 and Wii to commemorate the occasion. The game was similar to the popular game Smash Bros. However, the game did receive mixed reviews. Some fans praised the gameplay, while others felt it wasn’t as good as Smash Bros. Ubisoft based the game on the 2003 animated series and the 2007 feature movie TMNT.

8 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2003

The Ninja Turtles series features various styles of gameplay. However, they specialize in the beat’em up type of game. In 2003, Konami returned to the style that gained them so many fans. Nonetheless, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles didn’t reach the same level as some of the other games.

Critics gave the game mixed reviews. Regardless, it did well with fans. Indeed, the Game Boy Advance version quickly became one of the most popular games. The game took inspiration from the 2003 animated series.

7 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project

The first Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles game was a big seller but also a disappointment to some critics. Regardless, the games that followed in the Konami series were all groundbreaking. In 1992 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles III: The Manhattan Project hit stores and was an instant success. Indeed, it’s considered one of the best games of 1992. It built off of the success of the first two games. Konami also based the third game on the critically acclaimed 1987 animated series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. The game remains hugely popular.

6 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 2007

In the late ’80s, Nintendo introduced the handheld device Game Boy, which has evolved over the years. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles dominated video games but failed to produce a compelling game in years. Finally, in 2007, Ubisoft released the immensely popular Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles for Game Boy Advance. Critics praised the game as one of the best in the series. It received widespread praise and is still popular among fans. They struggled to return to the top but found some success with this title. Ubisoft based the game on the 2007 feature movie TMNT.

5 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist

In the early ’90s, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles were on fire. They were setting box office records and TV ratings. Of course, they continued to produce some of the best games in the world.

In 1992, Konami released one of their most successful titles Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Hyperstone Heist. Konami created the game for Sega Genesis to rave reviews. It quickly won over fans and became one of the best games of 1992.

4 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles appeared in games for various consoles but released outstanding games for Nintendo. In particular, the franchise found a great deal of success with Nintendo’s Game Boy. In 1991, Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: Back From The Sewers to widespread praise. The game was a huge hit and built off of the first game in the Game Boy series. Indeed, it was named one of the best games of 1991.

3 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game

The Ninja Turtles franchise’s popularity exploded in the late ’80s and early ’90s. Indeed, video games played an immense significance in the franchise’s success. In 1989, Konami released Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Arcade Game. The game became an instant hit and is one of the best arcade games of all time. In 1990, Konami released the game on Nintendo Entertainment System and other consoles as Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles II: The Arcade Game. Critics and fans consider the game one of the best in the franchise’s history.

2 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall Of The Foot Clan

The Ninja Turtles released popular games exclusively for Xbox, Sega Genesis, and PlayStation. However, they were remarkably successful with games released for Game Boy and Game Boy Advance.

In 1990, Konami released the first game in the Game Boy series, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Fall Of The Foot Clan, to rave reviews. The game became one of the best selling of 1990. Konami followed up with Back From The Sewers in 1991 and Radical Rescue in 1993.

1 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles In Time

In 1991, the Ninja Turtles franchise cemented its legacy in the video game world. Konami released the critically acclaimed arcade game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Turtles In Time. The beat’em style of the game propelled it to become the company’s best selling arcade game. Due to the success, Konami released a highly successful version for Super Nintendo (SNES) in 1992. It became the fourth entry for the Nintendo series. In 2009, Ubisoft released an enhanced version of the game with the title Turtles In Time Re-Shelled.