Mario Games Ranked

Ranking Mario titles depends on what you value most: mechanics, narrative, pacing, or replayability.

Ranking criteria - Gameplay depth - Story execution - Technical polish - Long-term impact

Top-tier entries These are the releases most fans and critics return to first.

Mid-tier but important These titles are uneven, but still essential for timeline context or mechanical evolution.

Where to start If you are new to Mario, begin with a modern high-accessibility entry, then branch backward.