Top 10 Super Mario Games Ever Ranked

Mario, the quintessential figure in gaming and pop culture, has graced countless games across numerous platforms, as well as starring in various TV shows and films, including the acclaimed 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Remarkably, this beloved Italian plumber shows no signs of slowing down, with a robust lineup of future projects in the works.

Yet, it's the classic Super Mario platformer games that continue to captivate fans year after year. As we approach the Super Mario series' monumental 40th anniversary in September 2025—marking four decades since the original Super Mario Bros. launched in 1985—we're celebrating Nintendo's iconic hero and his enduring legacy with a curated list of the finest Super Mario platformer games.

Narrowing it down was no small feat, but here's IGN's selection of the top 10 Super Mario games of all time.

Top 10 Super Mario Games

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