Mario, the quintessential icon of gaming and pop culture, has captivated audiences through hundreds of games spanning about a dozen platforms, not to mention his forays into TV shows and films, including the much-anticipated 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Yet, despite his extensive resume, Mario's journey seems far from over, with exciting new projects on the horizon.
However, it's the classic Mario platformer games that have truly stood the test of time, drawing players back 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. debuted in 1985—we're taking a moment to celebrate Nintendo's beloved hero. In honor of this milestone, we've compiled a definitive list of the top Super Mario platformer games.
Narrowing it down was no small feat, but here's IGN's curated selection of the 10 best Super Mario games of all time.
Top 10 Super Mario Games
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