Top 10 Scariest Mario Games

Since Halloween is coming up, I decided to make a list of the scariest Mario games.

Yesterday I made a list of the scariest Mario characters, so this time I decided to focus on the scariest Mario games. Without further ado, let's start!

The Top Ten

  1. Luigi's Mansion

    The original game over had a depressed and unsettling-looking Luigi. He looked almost suicidal.

    This should be number one. That original game over is spooky.

    I haven't played this one yet, but is it scary? Of course!

  2. Super Paper Mario

    This is hands down the scariest Mario game out there! While I haven't played most RPGs, this is the only Mario game that has actually scared me, even as a teenager!

    Dimentio and Count Bleck are madmen who want to destroy the entire universe. Dimentio is super scary, especially since he's a psychopath who betrays his count and nearly destroys the universe! What game is scarier than this? Oh, that's right, no game is scarier than this! This game will scar you if you play it as a little kid.

    Just how did this game still get an E rating? It should have gotten at least a T rating for its very dark tone, and that's putting it lightly.

  3. Mario & Luigi: Partners in Time

    Not only is this the darkest of the bunch, but it's also the most depressing, especially toward the end. Elder Princess Shroob gave me nightmares.

  4. Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

    Although I still haven't played TTYD yet, from what I've heard, this game truly is quite scary. Shadow Queen has a terrifying design, and the story is quite dark from what I've heard. I really want to play this game!

    Ah yes, the game where your body gets stolen. Bad times, bad times.

  5. Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon

    You guys might have noticed that I recently switched my profile picture from a Super Mario Odyssey edit to a Luigi's Mansion: Dark Moon edit. It's a possessed vampire Luigi. The reason I chose this game as a profile picture is because of how scary it is!

    I might have only started playing this game a few days ago. I had to play on my brother's 3DS since he has it digitally. So far, from what I've played, this game is quite creepy! The eyeless ghosts and traps really make the game stand out.

    I'm planning on releasing a review on this game this week along with Super Mario Odyssey, so be ready for that!

  6. Mario and Luigi: Dream Team Bros.

    "It's dangerous to fall asleep in a dream!" Enough said. On top of that, Antasma has one of the most terrifying designs in Mario history!

  7. Super Mario 64

    Everyone that makes scary Mario videos and stories usually uses Super Mario 64.

  8. Super Mario Galaxy

    This is hands down the scariest Mario platformer. Unlike most Mario games where Bowser kidnaps Peach just for the heck of it, here he shows true intimidation, and his master plan is quite scary.

    This is easily one of the best Mario games as well!

  9. Paper Mario

    I haven't played this game yet, but I know the story. Bowser steals the Star Rod that can grant him any wish, and he defeats the only ones who could guard it. What's not scary about that?

  10. Mario & Luigi: Superstar Saga

    This game is quite lighthearted until you reach Bowser's Castle, Bowletta, and Cackletta's Soul! I'm not even joking! It gets scarier and scarier as the game goes on (Joke's End, anyone?).

    11. The Newcomers
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    Super Mario World 2: Yoshi Island

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    Super Mario World

    When you enter a ghost house and hear the creepiest music in Mario's history... Speaking of ghosts, have you guys heard of the Big Boo in Donut Secret House? I need a breather.

    13. The Contenders

  13. Luigi's Mansion 3

  14. Super Mario Bros. 2

  15. Super Mario Bros. 3

  16. Paper Mario: The Origami King

  17. Super Princess Peach

  18. Mario and Luigi: Bowser's Inside Story

  19. Yoshi's Story

  20. Hotel Mario 6

  21. Super Mario All-Stars

    SMB3 is even creepier in this version!

  22. Super Mario Galaxy 2

    This particular game wouldn't be on the list due to Bowser being as boring as usual and the game having a somewhat lighter tone. However, what puts this game on the list is that Bowser is as tall as Peach's Castle!

    I'm not exaggerating! Just play the game, and you'll see what I mean. He was his normal size in the original, but in the sequel, he doubles in size (pun intended).

  23. Hotel Mario

  24. Mario is Missing!

  25. Super Mario 3D World

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