Mario, the quintessential icon of gaming and pop culture, has graced hundreds of games across numerous platforms, starred in multiple TV shows, and featured prominently in films, including the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. Yet, despite his extensive history, our beloved Italian plumber continues to evolve, with more exciting projects in the works.
However, it's the classic Super Mario platformer games that have consistently drawn players back over the decades. As we approach the 40th anniversary of the Super Mario series in September 2025—marking the release of the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985—we celebrate Nintendo's iconic, mustachioed hero with a curated list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.
Compiling 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
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