9. Krusty's Fun House (NES)

One of the better Simpsons games on the NES, Krusty's Fun House understands how to take one of the show's most iconic characters and embrace the source material to its fullest. Instead of being a straight-up platformer, Krusty has to navigate maze-like levels, solve puzzles, gather together rats and guide them through the stage in order to exterminate them. Yep, it's like Lemmings, except you're trying to do the opposite.

You're not safe yourself, of course, but you are armed with your trusty pies to get past enemies and not make a total clown of yourself. It can get pretty addictive, even if it's a little on the easier side for this generation. Still, for a different kind of Simpsons game, Krusty's Fun House is a decent outing.

8. The Simpsons: Road Rage (GBA)

As you'd expect, the GBA version of The Simpsons: Road Rage is a very different title from the console versions. The aim is pretty much the same: get your passengers from point A to B, Crazy Taxi-style. But the hardware limitations placed on the hardware means many changes had to be made

The game uses some charming 3D-esque graphics. And, stepping back, it is impressive that a game as large as Road Rage was ever adapted to the GBA. If it wasn't for some noticeable scaling issues with the game's environments and some imprecise controls, that level of ambition would have undoubtedly paid off. It's a novel little title and an interesting port.

7. Krusty's Fun House (GB)

Frighteningly close to its SNES variant, Game Boy edition of Krusty's Fun House is more of the same, but now in handheld form. And for a Lemmings-style game, it really works in its favour.

The Game Boy edition lacks the colourful graphics of its former counterparts but still holds the same wacky charm. Indeed, this is the kind of game setup which is simplistic enough to warrant portability. You can't go wrong with this or the SNES version really — it's all about whether you want to take this on the go or not.

6. Krusty's Super Fun House (SNES)

Just one of the many games ported to multiple systems, Krusty's Super Fun House is the SNES version of the NES and Game Boy game with the same name. It's also pretty much the same game, but with much better visuals that match the show's aesthetic that much better.

While it isn't really any different from its other two iterations, Krusty's Super Fun House is a much more appealing experience compared to the NES version. And, given how many platformers are on this list, it still feels like a welcome change of pace.

5. The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare (SNES)

The Simpsons: Bart's Nightmare sees you work your way through a series of disparate levels all tangentially linked to Bart's titular nightmares. This means that there is a good amount of level variety from an Itchy and Scratchy beat 'em up, to a kaiju city stomper, to a Bartman flying stage. You don't necessarily know what is going to come next and that is all part of the joy. As a result, while it walks a fine line between confusing and fun, it mostly stays on the fun side — you'll have a good time with this one.

Combine this wackiness with the vibrant SNES visuals that hold up well to this day, and the fun themes, there's no doubt that Bart's Nightmare is an overall fun time.

4. The Simpsons Game (DS)

The Simpsons Game on DS is a textbook example of how to adapt a game to fit the limitations of the hardware. While the larger console releases received a fully 3D platformer, the DS version was adapted into a 2D side-scrolling game, with much the same plot and humour as its Wii counterpart.

As far as cartoony platformers go, this one is a pretty good time. The graphics look great for the DS, and the strong level design ensures that the game takes advantage of the console's dual screens to make the environments feel a whole lot more expansive. Combine this with an entertaining plot and genuinely funny cutscenes and you're onto a winner. It might not live up to the highs of The Simpsons Game on Wii, but there's still a lot to like here.

3. The Simpsons Game (Wii)

The Wii version of The Simpsons Game is perhaps the closest a video game has come to replicating an episode of the TV show it's based on. You control the four main members of the Simpsons family (sorry Maggie), with each plot line granting these famous faces unique abilities and actions. Marge can summon a mob at will, Lisa is blessed by the grace of Buddha, Bart has superpowers as Bartman, and Homer can inflate/change matter as required.

The camera angles are a little fiddly to get your head around initially, but the Springfield environment is pretty well rendered to the point at which we can't believe there hasn't been another Simpsons title since. Much like the other 3D games in the series, The Simpsons Game makes good use of cutscenes and dialogue to make a playthrough feel distinctly Simpsonian. This one is a definite keeper.

2. The Simpsons Road Rage (GCN)

Laying the groundwork for what would later become The Simpsons Hit & Run, The Simpsons Road Rage was far closer related to SEGA's Crazy Taxi than many expected (including SEGA's lawyers, who sued the game for its blatant similarities).

Road Rage's main objective sees you collecting passengers and dropping them at their required locations in the shortest time possible. What it lacked in graphics and short loading times, it more than made up for in tire-screeching action and frantic gameplay. This was the first Simpsons title to tread into the pool of 3D rendering on a Nintendo console and the overall effect (while slightly off-putting) is pretty decent. There is also a clear understanding of what made The Simpsons click here, with fully voice-acted cutscenes packed with some genuinely funny material.

1. The Simpsons Hit & Run (GCN)

Often considered a stone-cold classic, and one of the best-licensed video games ever, The Simpsons Hit & Run takes what Road Rage does and amps it up to eleven, sharing a little bit more DNA with the Grand Theft Auto series than SEGA's manic arcade driver, Crazy Taxi. This is a stone-cold classic, and it seems you agree.

The shock here was just how well the game depicts the Springfield fans know and love from the show, and how well this GTA parody plays. This game feels like a hilarious episode from the show, and every time you go back to it, you'll find something new, and probably get addicted for a few hours. For such a phenomenally successful series, The Simpsons has a pretty inconsistent track record with video games, but this is a genuinely pleasant surprise and a stand-out video game in its own right.

Well there you have it, every Simpsons game ranked by you! If you find yourself thinking 'this is the best Simpsons ranking I've ever seen in my life' then we would remind you that is is 'the best Simpsons ranking you've seen in your life, so far.' Every position is subject to change so be sure to go and have your say on your favourite (or, indeed, least favourite) Simpsons games and see if the ranking changes because of it.

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