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The Super Mario franchise has 11 entries. Play in Release Order for newcomers, Chronological Order for lore completionists.
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| OwnedYour shelfOwn | # | Title | Year | Platform | CIBComplete In BoxCIB $ | WarningsFakes · Region · Audio | Find / Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Super Mario Bros.Essential ⓘ Available on Nintendo Switch Online. | 1985 | NES | ComplexWhat is CIB? →— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 2 | Super Mario Bros. 2Recommended ⓘ Available on Nintendo Switch Online. | 1988 | NES | Complex— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 3 | Super Mario Bros. 3Essential ⓘ Available on Nintendo Switch Online. | 1990 | NES | Complex— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 4 | Super Mario WorldEssential ⓘ Available on Nintendo Switch Online. | 1990 | SNES | Moderate— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 5 | Super Mario 64Essential ⓘ Available on Nintendo Switch Online (Nintendo 64 app). Authentic N64 cart has specific Nintendo embossing on back. | 1996 | N64 | Complex— | ⚠️ Rental | ||
| 6 | Super Mario SunshineRecommended ⓘ | 2002 | GameCube | Simple— | — | ||
| 7 | Super Mario GalaxyEssential ⓘ | 2007 | Wii | Simple— | — | ||
| 8 | Super Mario Galaxy 2Recommended ⓘ | 2010 | Wii | Simple— | — | ||
| 9 | Super Mario 3D WorldRecommended ⓘ | 2013 | Wii U | Simple— | — | ||
| 10 | Super Mario OdysseyEssential ⓘ | 2017 | Switch | Simple— | — | ||
| 11 | Super Mario Bros. WonderOptional | 2023 | Nintendo Switch | —— | — |
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Essential marks the installments that carry the spine of Super Mario's main story and world-building — the ones collectors and lore-focused players treat as must-play for the core narrative. On GameOrder, Essential titles include Super Mario 64, Super Mario Bros., Super Mario Bros. 3, Super Mario Galaxy, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Mario World.
Recommended entries meaningfully enrich the franchise — strong stories, fan favorites, or connective tissue that pays off after the essentials, without being strictly required. Recommended picks here: Super Mario 3D World, Super Mario Bros. 2, Super Mario Galaxy 2, and Super Mario Sunshine.
Optional games are fair to skip for continuity; they are side paths, experiments, or lighter fare that fans can pick up when they want more, not when they need the main plot. Optional tagged titles: Super Mario Bros. Wonder.
Spinoff titles sit apart from the primary saga — different genres, timelines, or branding — and are best treated as extras after you know the heart of the series. No Spinoff tags appear on these rows.