Top 10 Super Mario Games Ranked

Mario, the quintessential icon of gaming and pop culture, has graced us with his presence in countless games spanning over a dozen platforms, not to mention his forays into television and cinema, highlighted by the 2023 release of the Super Mario Bros. Movie. Remarkably, this beloved Italian plumber shows no signs of slowing down, with a promising lineup of future projects in the works.

Yet, it's the classic Mario platformer games that have consistently captivated audiences over the decades. As we approach a significant milestone, the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario series in September 2025—marking four decades since the original Super Mario Bros. debuted in 1985—we celebrate Nintendo's iconic, mustachioed hero. In honor of this momentous occasion, we've compiled a list of the top Super Mario platformer games.

The selection process was challenging, but here are IGN's picks for the 10 best Super Mario games of all time:

Top 10 Super Mario Games

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