by Amelia Apr 16,2025
Mario, the beloved Italian plumber, has cemented his status as an icon in both gaming and pop culture. With appearances spanning hundreds of games across numerous platforms, as well as several TV shows and movies, including the 2023 Super Mario Bros. Movie, Mario's journey shows no signs of slowing down. Exciting projects are already in the works, promising more adventures for our favorite hero.
However, it's the classic Super Mario platformer games that have captivated fans for decades. As we approach the Super Mario series' monumental 40th anniversary in September 2025—marking four decades since the original Super Mario Bros. debuted in 1985—we celebrate Nintendo's mustachioed mascot with a curated list of the finest Super Mario platformer games ever created.
Selecting from such an illustrious lineup was no small feat, but IGN has meticulously chosen the top 10 Super Mario games of all time.

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