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With the eShop officially closed, CIA files are now the primary way to access digital exclusives that never saw a physical release.

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You're looking for the best CIA (CTR Importable Archive) games for the Nintendo 3DS. CIA files are used for installing games on a 3DS console, especially for those who own a device with a custom firmware (CFW) or an older 3DS model that can't access the eShop. Here are some highly-regarded titles across various genres:

Disclaimer: This article is for educational and archival purposes. We assume you own a physical copy of any game you choose to download. Piracy harms developers. Please hack your console responsibly.