Best Mario Games on Wii: Tier List from Galaxy to Mario Kart

The Wii hosts the highest-rated Mario games in history. Tier list:

S-Tier (Must Play)

• Super Mario Galaxy (2007) – 97 Metacritic. Gravity-defying 3D platforming, orchestral score, pure joy.
• Super Mario Galaxy 2 (2010) – 97 Metacritic. More levels, Yoshi, harder, perfect design.
• New Super Mario Bros. Wii (2009) – 87 Metacritic. 4-player simultaneous co-op/versus, brilliant level design, propeller suit.
• Mario Kart Wii (2008) – 37M+ sold. 12-player online, bikes, tricks, massive track roster. Best-selling Wii game.

A-Tier (Excellent)

• Super Smash Bros. Brawl (2008) – Massive roster, Subspace Emissary (story), stage builder.
• Mario Party 8 (2007) – Motion controls, candy system, best boards (Shy Guy's Perplex Express).
• Mario Strikers Charged (2007) – Intense 4v4 soccer, skill-based, online.
• Mario & Sonic at the Olympic Games (2007) – Fun party sports, nostalgic crossover.

B-Tier (Good / Niche)

• Super Paper Mario (2007) – Platformer/RPG hybrid, 2D/3D flip, great writing.
• Mario Party 9 (2012) – Car mechanic controversial, but pretty.
• Dr. Mario & Bacteria / Dr. Mario Online Rx (WiiWare) – Puzzle.

Start With:

Galaxy 1 → Galaxy 2 → NSMB Wii → Mario Kart Wii. All playable on Wii U (backward compat + GamePad off-TV) or Dolphin (4K/60fps/Widescreen hack).