Mario, the quintessential figure in video games and pop culture, has graced hundreds of titles across numerous platforms, not to mention his ventures into TV shows and movies, including the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Yet, it appears that our beloved Italian plumber's journey is far from over, with more exciting projects lined up in the future.
However, it's the classic Mario platformer games that have consistently drawn fans back for 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 celebrate Nintendo's iconic mustachioed hero. To honor this milestone, we've compiled a definitive list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.
Narrowing it down was no small feat, but here's IGN's curated selection of the 10 best Super Mario games:
Top 10 Super Mario Games
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