(~337 MB): The quintessential Wii experience. It is so compact it could theoretically fit on the Wii's internal 512 MB flash memory. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
Platformer / Adventure Why it fits: Originally a "WiiWare" digital title, LostWinds is a hidden gem. You control the wind using the Wii Remote to help the main character, Toku, jump, glide, and solve puzzles. It is beautiful, short, and incredibly lightweight on storage space. It was exclusive to Wii until a mobile port appeared years later. wii games under 500mb exclusive
: An acclaimed rhythm game with a file size of approximately . Super Paper Mario (~337 MB): The quintessential Wii experience
) to fit under 500MB, even if their original disc size was much larger. Wii Platformer / Adventure Why it fits: Originally
This is the ultimate "five-minute session" game. It supports local multiplayer hot-seat, and the water physics when blocks fall is shockingly good for 47MB. It is insanely relaxing.