HAL Laboratory
9
Games
9
Ranked
78
Avg CDB Score
About
HAL Laboratory is a Japanese game developer partnered with Nintendo. It was founded by a small group of friends who shared the desire to create games, and among said group was Satoru Iwata. The group developed games for numerous platforms at first before developing exclusively for Nintendo. The name HAL originates from the fictional computer HAL 9000 from 2001: A Space Odyssey, as well as each letter being one letter before IBM. HAL Laboratory is most notable for developing the Kirby series created by ex-employee Masahiro Sakurai, they are also responsible for the Super Smash Bros. and the EarthBound series.
Score distribution
Ranked games
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land: Nintendo Switch 2 Edition + Star-Crossed World
8813 critic reviews·Aug 28, 2025·NintendoSwitch 2In Star-Crossed World, a new story included in the upgrade pack, Kirby must use his abilities, including the all-new Mouthful Modes, to clear a trail through uncharted territory. The upgrade pack…
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Kirby and the Forgotten Land
8640 critic reviews·Mar 25, 2022·NintendoSwitchJoin Kirby in an unforgettable journey through a mysterious world in a delightful 3D platforming adventure. Take control of the powerful pink puffball, Kirby, and move around freely in 3D stages as…
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Part Time UFO
839 critic reviews·Nov 14, 2017·HAL LaboratorySwitchA mobile game developed by HAL Labs where players move objects around with a UFO character. "In Part Time UFO, fly a UFO around and complete odd jobs. Help out at a farm, support cheerleaders, cook…
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Kirby Air Riders
8140 critic reviews·Nov 20, 2025·NintendoSwitch 2Kirby Air Riders is the long-awaited sequel to Kirby Air Ride on the Gamecube.
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Box Boy! + Box Girl!
8113 critic reviews·Apr 26, 2019·Nintendo of EuropeSwitch"The fan-favorite puzzle series is back for the first time on Nintendo Switch with a brand new game! In addition to 270 new levels, two players can work as a team to solve puzzles in a new co-op…
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Kirby's Return to Dream Land Deluxe
8135 critic reviews·Feb 24, 2023·NintendoSwitchThe tough puff Kirby is back for a 4-player* platforming adventure. Copy enemies’ abilities and use their power to attack with a sword, wield a whip, and float with a parasol. You can also laser…
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Kirby Star Allies
7425 critic reviews·Mar 16, 2018·Nintendo of EuropeSwitchKirby is back in this new title coming to the Nintendo Switch console in HD. Recruit enemies as helpers, use Kirby copy abilities such as Sword, Fire and Water, and join forces with up to three…
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Kirby's Dream Buffet
6615 critic reviews·Aug 17, 2022·NintendoSwitchHungry for some 4-player Kirby fun? Race through delicious obstacle courses, collect the most strawberries, and thwart your competition using familiar abilities.
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Kirby Fighters 2
6514 critic reviews·Sep 23, 2020·NintendoSwitchChoose from a cast of Kirby's most iconic copy abilities - including the brand new Wrestler ability - and duke it out to be the last Kirby standing. Familiar friends and foes like Bandana Waddle Dee…