Top 10 Super Mario Games Ever Ranked

Mario, the beloved Italian plumber, stands as a towering icon in both gaming and pop culture. With appearances in hundreds of games spanning around a dozen platforms, as well as multiple TV shows and films—including the highly anticipated 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie—Mario continues to captivate audiences worldwide. As we look forward, it's clear that our favorite hero has many more adventures in store, with exciting projects lined up for the future.

Yet, it's the classic Super Mario platformer games that have consistently drawn players back for over four decades. As we approach the Super Mario series' monumental 40th anniversary in September 2025—marking the release of the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985—we're taking a moment to honor Nintendo's mustachioed mascot. In celebration of this major milestone, we've compiled a definitive list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.

Crafting this list was no small feat, but here's IGN's selection of the 10 best Super Mario games, showcasing the pinnacle of Mario's platforming legacy.

Top 10 Super Mario Games

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