Top 10 Best Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Stages

With Smash Ultimate being a staple in the gaming world, let us take a look at the stages the game offers. Some are basic, flat, and perfect for tournaments, while others have unique quirks that make them stand out from the crowd. Both types of stages can be fun to play on, and their aesthetics play a significant role when choosing which to use.

The criteria for this list include how fun the stage is, how iconic it is, its level of difficulty, and its viability for tournaments. However, for me, the most important factor is how fun the stage is, because, at the end of the day, video games are all about fun.

So, what are the best stages in the game? Find out in the Top Ten Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Stages!

The Top Ten

Battlefield

Just a very basic, iconic stage to enjoy yourself on. It's the perfect default stage and very viable for tournaments because of its sheer simplicity.
Luigi's Mansion

I love this stage. It's good if you want to role-play (for whatever reason), and for fighting itself, you can do a few cool things with it, and I like it quite a bit.
Hyrule Castle

Hyrule Castle is, in my opinion, the most iconic Smash 64 stage. It was featured the most in ads, and it is quite good.
It's recognizable not only in the Zelda universe but also in the Smash universe. As a stage, it's balanced and fair, and it's visually appealing as well.
Warioware Inc.

Super Smash Bros. has always been a party game at heart, and this stage is perfect for turning on items and getting some friends to complete the barrage of microgames thrown your way - even though it is nearly impossible to chisel the statue in time.
It is the best stage for couch co-op if you just want to have some chaotic fun.

This is the most unique stage by far. All the minigames completely change the match, and while not viable for competition, it is still very enjoyable, even though the minigames are sometimes a little hard to comprehend.
Spirit Train

I've always wanted a train stage in Smash! This one certainly seals the deal.
Unfortunately, I didn't get Smash for 3DS, but once I found out it was going to be on Switch, I was ecstatic. It's visually appealing, and it looks like a very fun stage to play on.

Best stage in my opinion. Graphics in high definition could be amazing, and it's just so cute and fun.
New Donk City Hall
Yoshi's Island (SSBB)

This stage is cute, fun, innocent, and generally a wholesome stage overall. I adore it.
Green Hill Zone
Dream Land

Dream Land is one of the most iconic stages in Smash history, and it's really fun. It's fair. Whispy Woods is a unique idea, and the little blocks that fall down are easy to dodge and can't be too annoying.
It's basically the Kirby games. The difficulties are only minor.
Pokemon Stadium

The Newcomers

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Windy Hill Zone

The Contenders

Fountain of Dreams
Temple
Final Destination

Cool background and cool music. By the way, did you know that the music is Lifelight backward?
Onett

Onett is a really nice-looking stage. I love the building-based stages, and this is one of the best.
It's fun and fair to play on, and it's overall just a great stage.
Big Blue

Big Blue is one of my favorites. F-Zero has great potential for stages, and this one is by far my favorite out of the few they had.
I love jumping from vehicle to vehicle, looking at all the references I don't get, and just having a ton of fun.
Summit

It's nice to see some love for the Ice Climbers in Smash, and Summit is fun. Fast-moving stages are usually hit or miss, but this one is a big hit.
Unova Pokemon League
Moray Towers
Dracula's Castle
Princess Peach’s Castle
Wily Castle

The only downside is the Yellow Devil, but you can turn that off.
Fourside
Pilotwings

That is a cool stage. You travel on a plane, and there is also an Easter egg on this stage. It's Wuhu Island.
Gerudo Valley
Spear Pillar