The article ranks the top Mario Kart games based on user ratings, excluding arcade entries, with Mario Kart 8 Deluxe topping the list for its content richness and polished gameplay.
Mario Kart Tour (Mobile) ranks lowest due to being a free-to-play version with controversial monetization, limited initial gameplay options, and confusing mechanics.
Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit offers a unique mixed reality experience combining real-world elements with Mushroom Kingdom environments, enhancing gameplay with inventive course designs.
Mario Kart Super Circuit for GBA is praised for replicating the fun and power-sliding gameplay of the original Super Mario Kart, providing solid content and offering multiplayer features on Nintendo Switch Online.
Super Mario Kart (SNES) is credited for pioneering the kart racing genre with accessible gameplay, iconic power-slide move, and enjoyable multiplayer battles, despite its basic visuals.
Mario Kart 7 (3DS) receives praise for its 3D racing experience, new features such as vehicle customization, and innovative autostereoscopic 3D effects, making it one of the best racers on the platform.
Mario Kart 64 (N64) showcases the transition to 3D courses, offering memorable tracks, inclines, obstacles, and 4-player multiplayer mode, contributing to its nostalgic appeal.
Mario Kart World (Switch 2) introduces a mechanically rich kart racing experience with open-world elements, offering players joy and laughter in racing sessions, making it a standout entry in the series.
Mario Kart Wii is remembered for its online multiplayer features, motion controls, and expansive character roster, becoming one of the best-selling entries in the franchise.
Mario Kart DS stands out as the first in the series to offer online play, introducing 3D karting on handhelds, and resonating with players for its multiplayer and 3D racing experience.
Mario Kart: Double Dash!! (GCN) earns recognition for its unique two-driver gameplay mechanics, 3D character models, and iconic courses like DK Mountain and Baby Park, enhancing the multiplayer strategy element.