Top 10 Super Mario Games Ever

Mario is undeniably one of the most iconic characters in gaming and pop culture. He has graced hundreds of games across about a dozen platforms, starred in several TV shows and films, including the highly acclaimed 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Yet, it appears that our beloved Italian plumber is far from finished, with numerous exciting projects in the works.

However, it's the core Mario platformer games that have continuously drawn players back for decades. As we approach the Super Mario series' 40th anniversary in September 2025—marking the release of the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985—we're celebrating Nintendo's iconic mustachioed hero and this significant milestone. In honor of Mario's legacy, we've compiled a list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.

Crafting this list was no small feat, but here is IGN's definitive selection of the 10 best Super Mario games ever created.

Top 10 Super Mario Games

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