Mario is undeniably one of the most iconic characters in gaming and pop culture. He's graced hundreds of games across about a dozen platforms, not to mention several TV shows and films, including the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. It appears that our beloved Italian plumber is far from finished, with many more exciting appearances on the horizon.
Yet, it's the core Mario platformer games that have consistently drawn players back for 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're celebrating Nintendo's mustachioed hero and his remarkable milestone. In honor of this, we've compiled a list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.
Selecting the best was no small feat, but here is IGN's definitive list of the 10 greatest Super Mario games ever created.
Top 10 Super Mario Games
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