Top 10 Super Mario Games Ranked

Mario is undoubtedly one of the most iconic characters in both gaming and pop culture. He has graced hundreds of games across approximately a dozen platforms, starred in numerous TV shows, and featured in several films, including the highly anticipated 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Despite his extensive history, it appears that our beloved Italian plumber is far from finished, with many more exciting appearances on the horizon.

However, it's the core Mario platformer games that have consistently drawn players back over the 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 celebrate Nintendo's mustachioed hero and his remarkable journey. In honor of this milestone, we've compiled a 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 ever created.

Top 10 Super Mario Games

11 Images