Star  Fox Guide
Games database · Updated June 2026

Star Fox Games

All 10 Star Fox games in one place — the 1993 SNES original that launched the rail shooter, the beloved Star Fox 64, the GameCube and DS entries, divisive Star Fox Zero, and the 2026 Nintendo Switch 2 remake. Year, platform and review score for every title.

The Star Fox games form one of Nintendo's longest-running sci-fi shooter lines. It began in 1993 when Star Fox (Starwing in PAL) used the Super FX chip to put polygonal dogfights on the SNES, then peaked in 1997 with Star Fox 64. The series experimented with an action-adventure detour (Star Fox Adventures), a multiplayer-heavy entry (Assault), a strategy hybrid (Command) and motion controls (Zero) before returning to its on-rails roots with the 2026 Switch 2 remake.

The full list

Every Star Fox game (1993–2026)

10 titles. Filter by platform or era, then jump to any entry's notes below.

Best Star Fox game — at a glance
The best rated Star Fox game is Star Fox 64 (88), with its remakes Star Fox 64 3D and the 2026 Switch 2 version close behind (81 each). On GameCube, the best Star Fox game is Star Fox Adventures (80). The best selling Star Fox game is the 1993 SNES original (4M+). Full scores on the reviews page.
Per-title notes

Each Star Fox title, in detail

Star Fox (1993 game)

Star Fox (1993)

1993 SNES

Star Fox (known in the PAL region as Starwing) is the first installment of the Star Fox series. Co-developed by Nintendo and Argonaut Software, it was originally released on the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1993, featuring then-revolutionary 3D graphics due to the Super FX chip and would set a standard for the rail shooter genre. Being the…

Star Fox 64

Star Fox 64

1997 Nintendo 64 88/100 Generally Favorable

Star Fox 64 is a space rail-shooter game developed and published by Nintendo in 1997 for the Nintendo 64. It is the second officially released Star Fox game, as the originally planned second game in the series, Star Fox 2, was suddenly canceled for physical release on the Super NES due to the upcoming release of the Nintendo 64 (plus competition in the…

Star Fox Adventures

Star Fox Adventures

2002 GameCube 80/100 Generally Favorable

Star Fox Adventures is an action-adventure video game developed by Rare and published by Nintendo Co., Ltd. for the Nintendo GameCube as part of the Star Fox series, released in 2002. It is the second game in the franchise's rebooted timeline, succeeding Star Fox 64. It was the final game developed by Rare for a Nintendo home video game system, before the…

Star Fox: Assault

Star Fox: Assault

2005 GameCube 67/100 Mixed or Average

Star Fox Assault is an action-shooter video game for the Nintendo GameCube developed by Namco and published by Nintendo. It is the third title in the Star Fox series' rebooted timeline. Star Fox Assault was also available at Blockbuster and Hollywood Video stores starting February 1, 2005 as a promotion. Star Fox Assault returns the Star Fox series to its…

Star Fox Command

Star Fox Command

2006 Nintendo DS 76/100 Generally Favorable

Star Fox Command is the fourth and, thus far, final game in the Star Fox series' rebooted timeline, and the first online Star Fox game.

Star Fox 64 3D

Star Fox 64 3D

2011 Nintendo 3DS 81/100 Generally Favorable

Star Fox 64 3D is a remake of the popular Nintendo 64 game Star Fox 64. It was remade in stereoscopic 3D for the Nintendo 3DS. It was released on September 9th, 2011. While the storyline is virtually the same as the original, it does have its own differences, including international voice acting, and some visual graphics.

Star Fox Zero

Star Fox Zero

2016 Wii U 69/100 Mixed or Average

Star Fox Zero is the seventh instalment in the Star Fox series and the first since the release of "Star Fox Command" in 2006. Shigeru Miyamoto has said that this title borrowed ideas and assets from the unreleased Wii game's development cycle, which was to be realized with the potential of the Wii U GamePad. "Star Fox Zero" can be purchased by itself from…

Star Fox Guard

Star Fox Guard

2016 Wii U

Star Fox Guard is a tower defense spin-off of the Star Fox series. Both Star Fox Guard and Star Fox Zero simultaneously launched for Wii U on April 22, 2016. A standalone digital version of the game can also be purchased through the Nintendo eShop for $14.99, and customers that purchase the digital version of either Star Fox Zero or Star Fox Guard will…

Star Fox 2

Star Fox 2

2017 SNES

Star Fox 2 is a rail-shooter video game in the Star Fox series. It was originally slated to be released for the Super Nintendo Entertainment System in 1995 (though its copyright year says 1996), directly proceeding the original Star Fox in 1993. Like the first installment, Argonaut Software and Nintendo co-developed the game, and it was planned to utilize…

Star Fox (2026)

Star Fox (2026)

2026 Switch 2

Star Fox is an upcoming rail-shooter game in the Star Fox series, developed and published by Nintendo for the Nintendo Switch 2. The game is the second remake of Star Fox 64, following Star Fox 64 3D. "Star Fox" can be purchased by itself from the Nintendo eShop for $49.99, while the physical edition is at a suggested retail price of $59.99.

FAQ

Star Fox games — frequently asked

What is the best Star Fox game?
By critic consensus the best-rated Star Fox game is Star Fox 64 (Metacritic 88). Its 2011 remake Star Fox 64 3D (81) and the 2026 Switch 2 remake (81, reported) are the next strongest. See the full breakdown on our reviews page.
What is the best selling Star Fox game?
The original 1993 Star Fox (Starwing) on SNES sold over 4 million copies, making it the best selling Star Fox game and the launch title for the Super FX chip.
How many Star Fox games are there?
There are 10 Star Fox titles covered here, spanning SNES (1993) through the Nintendo Switch 2 remake (2026), including the rail shooters and the action-adventure detour Star Fox Adventures.
What is the best Star Fox game for GameCube?
The best Star Fox game for GameCube is Star Fox Adventures (Metacritic 80); Star Fox Assault scored lower at 67. Both are GameCube exclusives in the series.
How does the Star Fox SNES original hold up?
The 1993 Star Fox SNES game is a landmark — the first Super FX title — but it plays stiffly today. Star Fox 64 superseded it, and the cancelled Star Fox 2 finally shipped on the SNES Classic.
Is Star Fox Zero good?
Star Fox Zero (Wii U, 2016) is the most divisive entry — Metacritic 69 — mainly because of its split-screen motion controls. Solid on-rails shooting, awkward aiming.
What order should I play the Star Fox games?
Most fans start with Star Fox 64 (or its remakes), then branch into Star Fox Adventures, Assault and Command. The 1993 SNES original and Star Fox 2 are historical curiosities best played via the SNES Classic.