What is the best Mario Kart game of all time?

From the 16-bit original to open-world racing on Switch 2, every entry brings its own magic — but only one truly rules the rainbow road. Cast your vote!

1

Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

The 2017 Nintendo Switch version of Mario Kart 8, the best-selling Mario Kart game ever with extensive DLC content.

2

Mario Kart: Double Dash!!

A 2003 GameCube entry featuring two racers per kart and unique team-based item mechanics.

3

Mario Kart Wii

The 2008 Wii installment introducing motion controls, bikes, and 12-player races, beloved for online multiplayer.

4

Mario Kart 64

The iconic 1996 N64 entry that defined the multiplayer racing genre with beloved tracks still remade today.

5

Super Mario Kart

The 1992 SNES original that created the kart racing genre, featuring Mode 7 graphics and competitive battle modes.

6

Mario Kart DS

A 2005 handheld entry praised for its mission mode and the first to feature online multiplayer via Nintendo Wi-Fi.

7

Mario Kart 7

A 2011 3DS entry introducing gliding, underwater driving, and first-person view.

8

Mario Kart: Super Circuit

A 2001 Game Boy Advance entry that successfully brought Mario Kart to handheld with all-new and classic tracks.

9

Mario Kart World

The 2025 Nintendo Switch 2 launch title offering an open-world racing experience across interconnected tracks.

10

Mario Kart 8

The 2014 Wii U entry that introduced anti-gravity racing and HD visuals with exceptional track design.