Which Console Has The Most Mario Games? (2025)

The Super Mario games have been around for almost 40 years and have transcended genres, consoles, platforms, and more with innovative designs and delightful gameplay. Since Mario’s debut back on classic arcade cabinets and all the way up to the Nintendo Switch, you can find Mario in tons of games.

But which of those consoles have enjoyed the highest number of Mario games? We took a look at each game in the grand scheme of Mario games and broke them down by console, tallying them up so you can get the most Mario from your favorite console, both modern and retro.

Just How Many Mario Games Are There?

The total number of Mario games is slightly controversial, as it depends on what you consider to be a Mario game. You have Mario purists, who would only consider mainline Mario games, like Super Mario Sunshine and Super Mario Odyssey as true games. Adding up the baseline games takes you to 24 games.

But the Mario umbrella covers plenty more games, from typing games to Donkey Kong titles to old PC learning games. Including all those games brings the total number all the way up to 238 games, which is a staggering number of Mario titles to filter through.

Arcade - 11 Mario Games

Arcade cabinets are where Mario started, with the original Donkey Kong cabinet released in 1981. That game technically featured Jump Man, but was reworked into Mario, with him up against Donkey Kong to save Pauline from danger. More recently, Mario arcade games have been focused on Mario Kart Arcade GP titles, adaptations of the long-running Mario Kart series, though they are developed by Bandai Namco, and have a number of changes to items and character roster that set it apart from regular Mario Kart games.

Game & Watch - 15 Mario Games

The Game & Watch is Nintendo's first entry into handheld games, taking early Nintendo titles like Donkey Kong and Super Mario Bros., and turning them into portable versions of the game. The first Super Mario Bros. game brought Bowser into the Mario universe and helped establish tons of tropes in the games. The Game & Watch handheld was wildly popular when they released, and even featured original games like Mario's Cement Factory, Donkey Kong Hockey, and Mario the Juggler.

Nintendo Entertainment System - 17 Mario Games

The Nintendo Entertainment System, also known more simply as the NES, is the first time many young gamers played a Mario game since the console was the only real way you could bring Mario home with you. The NES saw a rerelease of the original Donkey Kong, but also saw him debut in his first mainline solo game, Super Mario Bros. Many players remember the version of the game that came with Duck Hunt, which was a delightful combo game and technically counts as two different Mario games. The NES also saw the introduction of Dr. Mario and Mario sports game with NES Open Tournament Golf.

This Japanese-only console blurred the line between home console and computer a little more than the NES, as the Famicom Disk System used floppy disks to play games. There were plans to release the Famicon Disk System to Western audiences but was ultimately scrapped. While there were several rereleases of established Mario games, there were also a few new ones, like I Am a Teacher: Super Mario Sweater, which was a sewing simulator to help teach people how to sew.

Game Boy - 15 Mario Games

The second, and more well-known entry in Nintendo's handheld gaming devices, the Game Boy saw the release of some classic Mario games, as well as an introduction to Wario with Wario Land: Super Mario Land 3. You also got a few collection games like the Game & Watch Gallery and the popular Tetris Attack.

Game Boy Color - 5 Mario Games

While the Game Boy Color is very similar to the Game Boy, it is distinct enough to warrant its own entry. Only five Mario-based games released on the updated handheld device, with Mario Golf, Mario Tennis, and Super Mario Bros. Deluxe headlining the device.

Super Nintendo Entertainment System - 20 Mario Games

A marked upgrade over the NES, the Super Nintendo Entertainment System, known to many as the SNES, brings a whole new generation of Mario games to players. The classic Super Mario World, which introduced a number of mechanics, characters, and design aesthetics that would carry to even today's Mario games. The SNES also let Mario explore a little bit with his games, like the Mario Paint painting simulator, which had a mouse and mousepad accessory, Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island, which had Yoshi protecting a Baby Mario from harm, and Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars, an epic role-playing game from Square Soft, before they became Square Enix.

Phillips CD-i - 9 Mario Games

One of the odder entries on this list, the Phillips CD-i isn't a core Nintendo console. Instead, it was developed by Philips Electronics and was granted rights to create Nintendo video games. There were not many games made for this platform, as most of the games are remakes or rereleases of other Mario titles. It does, however, feature the odd Hotel Mario, a game where Mario is in charge of a hotel while Koopas and other enemies keep opening doors, while Mario has to close them. Notably, Hotel Mario has voice actors for Mario, Luigi, and Princess Toadstool, and for being one of the worst Mario games ever made.

Virtual Boy - 2 Mario Games

The Virtual Boy is the fifth generation of consoles released by Nintendo and was the developer's first entry into virtual reality. The Virtual Boy had only two Mario games released for it, Mario's Tennis and Mario Clash, though the console was short-lived as it never really caught on with gamers at the time.

Nintendo 64 - 16 Mario Games

The incredibly popular and universally praised Super Mario 64 came as a launch title for the Nintendo 64 and is one of the best Mario games ever made. The Nintendo 64 saw some fantastic games, like Mario Kart 64, Super Smash Bros., and Mario Party, establishing long lines of stellar games for years to come. The Nintendo 64 has an additional release with the Nintendo 64DD, which had four Mario games specifically for it, but since it's a peripheral for the base Nintendo 64, they're lumped together in one category.

Game Boy Advance - 17 Mario Games

The next entry in the Nintendo handheld line is the Game Boy Advance, which took the improvements of the Game Boy Color and ramped them up. The Game Boy Advance, also known as the GBA, saw the release of Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga, another RPG though it takes a different direction, and several sports games like Mario Golf: Advance Tour and Mario Tennis: Power Tour.

Nintendo GameCube - 14 Mario Games

While the GameCube featured fewer Mario games than the Nintendo 64, it took Mario in directions that were never before possible. Super Mario Sunshine gave Mario the F.L.U.D.D. and a range of motion that was a huge upgrade over Super Mario 64. The Game Cube also had the amazing Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and the release of Luigi's Mansion, a ghost hunting adventure starring Luigi.

Nintendo DS/DSI - 21 Mario Games

The next level of Nintendo handhelds gave players two screens with the Nintendo DS. This inventive system gave players power never before available on the go, letting them take new Mario games like New Super Mario Bros. and Super Princess Peach with them no matter where they are. The Nintendo DS has two Japanese exclusive Mario games, so that number might be higher than you remember.

Wii - 18 Mario Games

The Wii revolutionized gaming at home for families across the world, taking games from being simply a passive thing to enjoy and making them a more interactive experience. The Wii had some absolutely ingenious Mario games dropped on it, with Super Mario Galaxy and Mario & Sonic at the London 2012 Olympic Games giving you whole new ways to experience games. The Wii also saw the release of Super Smash Bros. Brawl and two Mario Party games.

Nintendo 3DS - 29 Mario Games

For as revolutionary as the Wii was for gaming, the Nintendo 3DS may have done even more for Nintendo. the 3DS element of the console was completely optional, letting you add depth to games to give the appearance of true 3D. It also had a ton of games with all sorts of connectivity to other players, especially when it came to multiplayer games on the go. Super Mario 3D Land made full use of the 3D features of the handheld, while Super Mario Maker lets you design your own Mario levels in ways never before available to the public.

Wii U - 18 Mario Games

There were a lot of unfortunate things that went into the Wii U, and while it might not have been a complete failure as a console, it never really lived up to its potential. It still comes with some fantastic games that you couldn't experience anywhere else including Captain Toad: Treasure Tracker, New Super Luigi U, and the long-running Mario Kart 8.

Nintendo Switch - 29 Mario Games

Tied for the most number of Mario games, the Nintendo Switch is the current console generation and still has plenty of life left in it, likely overcoming the Nintendo 3DS in no time. The Nintendo Switch combines the power of the home console with the versatility of handheld devices, while not sacrificing much. The Switch has original games like Mario + Rabbids Kingdom Battle, Super Mario Odyssey, and Super Mario Bros. 35, while also bringing back some remakes in Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door and Mario Party Superstars.

Mobile - 3 Mario Games

While not a singular platform, mobile devices have had three Mario games released for them, Super Mario Run, Dr. Mario World, and Mario Kart Tour. All three games are exclusive to mobile devices, though Dr. Mario World has since been discontinued, rendering it impossible to play.