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.
11 Images
LATEST ARTICLES 23
2025-12
The Frost Festival makes a grand return in the absolutely packed Version 4.1 update.Penguins arrive with PowNin, your very own AI companion for the battle.A variety of themed events, challenges, and exclusive rewards await players.Winter is arriving
Author: EthanReading:2
23
2025-12
With the arrival of Call of Duty Season 4, Activision has stirred controversy by embedding promotional content directly into the loadout menus of Black Ops 6 and Warzone. The move, which introduced unavoidable advertisements for weapon bundles within the build and weapon selection screens, has drawn
Author: EthanReading:1
22
2025-12
Bandai Namco showcased Digimon Alysion, a new mobile trading card game, at DIGIMON CON 2025. Dive into the details of this exciting project and the latest trailer for Digimon Story: Time Stranger.DIGI
Author: EthanReading:2
22
2025-12
Switch between handheld and wireless modes Compact design with full-sized joysticks Enhanced Backbone app for easy access Following the Backbone One 2nd-gen controller’s support for t
Author: EthanReading:2
