Mario, the quintessential icon of gaming and pop culture, has graced us with his presence across hundreds of games on various platforms, not to mention his forays into TV shows and films, including the notable 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie. As we look forward, it's clear that this beloved Italian plumber has no plans to slow down, with a promising array of future appearances on the horizon.
However, it's the core Mario platformer games that have truly captivated fans for decades. As we approach the Super Mario series' 40th anniversary in September 2025—a milestone marking the release of the original Super Mario Bros. in 1985—we're taking a moment to honor Nintendo's iconic mustachioed hero. In celebration, we've curated a definitive list of the top Super Mario platformer games of all time.
After much deliberation, here is IGN's selection of the 10 best Super Mario games ever created.
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