Top 10 Super Mario Games Ever Ranked

Mario, the quintessential icon of gaming and pop culture, has graced hundreds of games across numerous platforms, not to mention his memorable roles in TV shows and films, including the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Despite his extensive history, Mario's journey seems far from over, with exciting new projects on the horizon.

Yet, it's the classic Mario platformer games that have captured the hearts of fans 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 celebrate Nintendo's beloved hero with a curated list of the finest Super Mario platformer titles.

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

Top 10 Super Mario Games

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