Every Paper Mario Game Ranked

Welcome to MojoPlays, and today, we’re taking a look at every “Paper Mario” game and ranking them from worst to best. From the series' origins on the N64 through to today's modern classics on Switch, the Paper Mario series has become a staple of Nintendo RPGs. Our list includes “Paper Mario: The Origami King” (2020), “Super Paper Mario” (2007), “Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door” (2004) and more! Which Paper Mario game is your favorite? Let us know down in the comments!
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[@marcusyates3044]

Two words: Color Splash!

[@mattiasolsson1523]

Despite Sticker Star the lowest in the franchise, i say its a GOOD game for real, stop call the game junk guys.

[@BowserMovies1989]

The one that started it all, Paper Mario for N64, of course.

[@Leo-pd4fc]

Paper Mario Origami King is my favourite Paper Mario game, I love it's art style, new battle system, music, Origami characters, humour and story! 😊

[@Leo-pd4fc]

I love Sticker Star​@@mattiasolsson1523

[@jacksonhart5961]

99% of the time You can predict any Paper Mario ranking before even watching a second of it.

[@PossiblyPointless1]

Everyone's ranking be like: 6th: Sticker Star 5th: Color Splash 4th: Origami King 3rd: Super Paper Mario 2nd: Paper Mario 64 1st: The Thousand Year-Door Of Course 😑

[@dutchworm]

Super Mario RPG: The Legend of the 7 Stars is NOT a “Paper Mario” game but it did help kickstart the Paper Mario franchise.

[@rottencabbage2021]

I would still include it in the list though, because I wouldn’t know what other franchise to rank it with. You might say it’s apart of the classic Super Mario series but mixing it in with a bunch of platformers is just odd to me.

[@LittleAl016]

Fun fact: Paper Mario was originally "Super Mario RPG 2" during development.

[@Xzcvr]

No shit Sherlock

[@jclkaytwo]

​@@rottencabbage2021mario rpg is a standalone game. it's not part of any series. it just exists on its own. how hard is that to understand lol

[@zacharyk.2766]

Same for the Mario & Luigi series.

[@danknhshinki73]

Tomorrow is the remake of Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door!

[@ElijaPin]

1.5 days

[@thetacoguyy]

It's already out

[@ABulbmin]

it's not​@@thetacoguyyjust bc nintendo released a launch trailer doesnt mean it's out

[@Gamelover254]

You can play it at midnight tomorrow, so it feels like only one day left lol

[@danknhshinki73]

@@Gamelover254 I know.

[@justintendo4302]

6. Sticker Star - BAD 5. Color Splash - Okay 4. Origami King - Very Good 3. Super Paper Mario - Great 2. Paper Mario - Excellent 1. Thousand Year Door - Amazing

[@LoysLacroix]

The most universal ranking.

[@Stapleboar0610]

I agree with this

[@Brimoe18]

Super paper Mario is trash 🥱

[@kevinfromsales9445]

Super Paper Mario ruined the franchise. Paper Mario + Thousand Year Door are the GOATS.

[@haitian32able]

Ummm i think 3rd would prob be orgami king

[@RetroRAS]

My favorite paper Mario game is the OG... paper Mario 64

[@raemdespairbringer]

Number 1 for me too

[@73aguilera]

I agree. I wish they would have done a remake for that first.

[@shady6281]

Then you haven’t played Thousand Year Door

[@codys3843]

Okay boomer

[@darkdragonmedeus705]

This is a solid list; TTYD being number 1 is basically the most consistently right outcome even if the original is my personal favorite. But Super Paper Mario being number 3 is also a plus; it's also my favorite in terms of story. But glad Sticker Star is at the bottom.

[@spectrebull]

Nothing could make Sticker Star redeemable

[@robinolsson6152]

Who’s here for the Paper Mario TTYD for the Switch will arive soon, i do.

[@thetacoguyy]

It's already out . . . In Australia

[@Xzcvr]

No I just watch for fun

[@koalamagic9025]

Personally I LOVE the Origami King it made laugh and cry and it number 1 for me!

[@chrisgranger5477]

This ranking is flawless in every way but imma have to go with the OG Paper Mario as my nostalgia bearer

[@heroboygamebase2286]

TTYD has always been my favorite Paper Mario game when I was little. Played it a lot of times then the other titles. Can't wait for the remake.

[@user-dx1pt5gg7d]

I think paper jam is more of a Mario and Luigi game than a paper Mario game

[@andrewwalker7175]

I agree because that game is a Mario and Luigi RPG series so why is it on the list

[@KingConnor523]

The original for N64 is not only one of my all time favorite games but also my first RPG. I always love replaying it, can’t wait to replay TTYD too

[@brianwhite9339]

All we need now is a remake of 64!!

[@Wario1382]

1. Thousand Year Door 2. Origami King 3. 64 4. Super 5. Color Splash 6. Sticker Star

[@mr.chipmunkz4884]

I swear people don’t understand origami king and I agree that it’s number two

[@zakirstocks9514]

I Absolutely can't wait till two days for *Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door Switch Remake* Game!

[@HailFyra]

OG paper mario will still always be my number 1

[@UnknownFilipino]

Man Mario & Luigi Superstar Saga and Paper Mario The Thousand Year Door were releaased a few months apart. 2004 is truly the magical year for Mario RPGs. Thank goodness they remade this masterpiece. I really hope Nintendo would stop experimenting on gameplay with this franchise and stick to the RPG turn based battle mechanics. Would you change the gameplay of Final Fantasy.... oh wait they did.

[@MisterMustardIsDumb]

super paper mario is one of my favorite games of all time. SSS tier. there’s so much to do. it’s so good.

[@thepikminbrawler1746]

Before I even watch 6. Sticker Star 5. Color Splash 4. Super Paper Mario 3. Origami King 2. 64 1. Thousand Year Door 3 and 4 are probably swapped but we’ll see Edit: ok I thought putting all the new ones before the old ones would be too obvious but I guess that’s exactly what happened. Also I forgot Paper Jam existed

[@ToastPJ]

I would also put Origami King in the top 3. You’ve just made my list.

[@uroskesic6117]

Origami king is one of my favorite switch games and I miss Olivia and Bobby every day because of it 🥲

[@MasterGamer15]

Color splash's boss themes live rent free in my brain

[@thewindisblowing7520]

Same those boss themes absolutely slap and I have no idea why

[@Ahmad-ru4ou]

I don't get the hate for color splash

[@topfranluis1]

Paper Jam Bros was my first ever Paper Mario game, Mario and Luigi game and even RPG, so I gotta give it some credit for that

[@lino3974]

Personally, I like the first Paper Mario game more than TTYD.

[@RatchetClankFan112]

I’m excited for TTYD Remake

[@mattiasolsson1523]

I appreciate Paper Mario series, even Super Paper Mario and Sticker Star so don’t call me crazy just because of an opinion.

[@seabicuit7247]

I didn’t realize there will be so many titles in the franchise. I played and didn’t care for the original and TTYD so I gave up on the franchise. I enjoyed my trip back through SMRPG so I might give TTYD remake another shot.

[@ViewerOnline101]

The primary problem with later Paper Mario games is they lean too heavily into the paper aspect. Everything became, "Hey, get it, we're paper, nudge, nudge, wink, wink". Older games only used the paper theme mostly for visuals, they didn't revolve around it.

[@selimcolak797]

6.Sticker Star:Not perfect but bit still enjoyable 5.Color Splash:Was good with colorful art design 4.Origami King:Very impressive art design and colours but a bit awful combat mechanism 3.Paper Mario 64:Even was from 2000,it still ages like a fine wine and great 2.Super Paper Mario:Hands down one of the best plots in a Mario game,the story is perfect and still getting some Super Dimention theme vibes 1.The Toushand-Year Door:20 years ago and the game's graphics is clean asf,badges and partners were excellent,my fav Paper Mario.Also,playing as Bowser was awesome,we need more of this

[@pasqualembisceglia1989]

I love the Number 2 and the Number 1.

[@squashedhobbit6049]

"first off, sticker star!" Me looking disapprovingly at my Nintendo game shelf

[@MarioSonicDKPokeFAN]

- sticker star was one of 4 Mario games that I ever took back to the store to get my money back - I stopped playing Paper Jam about 30% through the game and never went back - Color Splash was just OK that I still played through up to the 5th boss if I remember but to this day I never finished the game -Had no desire to play Origami King - To me, Super was alright. Frustrating at times. Not as memorable to me as to others. Beat the game once, never desired to play again. - Enjoyed The original. The music, the characters. Would love to see a remake of this too. -LOVED TTYD! My top fav. I regret selling my copy. I was in financial trouble at the time. But getting the remake will make up for it

[@marcusacex5477]

THIS is actually the only Paper Mario game I played growing up.

[@kippkippington]

I think Origami King is highly underrated. It's between that one and the original for me.

[@chaosmd9714]

64 Paper Mario is the best because there is no censorship or character changes like Thousand Year Door.

[@crabwaluigi]

Super paper Mario is my favorite, Paper Jam doesn’t even seem like a paper Mario game at all seems like Mario and Luigi so didn’t expect it to make the list

[@HRR-]

I’m a little bummed that I missed out on the greats of the gamecube era, but I’m actually glad that my experience with the Paper Mario series started where it did. I first played Paper Mario Sticker Star when I was 11 and that was before I was skilled or mature enough to really appreciate challenging games or deep stories. To the young me, playing Sticker Star was exciting, imaginative, and a great little adventure that I replayed multiple times. I also completed Super Paper Mario when I was 11 but all the confusing labyrinths, cryptic puzzles, and in depth plot elements were a bit much for the young me to really enjoy. So I kind of just forgot about most of it for a few years and then gradually rediscovered how extraordinary it is as I got older and better at gaming. From there, I got full mileage out of Color Splash and Origami King and adored the charm, dialogue, and adventures of them both just like I did with Sticker Star and SPM. It wasn’t until I was 21 that gave the N64 Paper Mario a chance via NSO Online and now that I’ve experienced the OG PM first hand, I certainly understand what made Paper Mario so beloved. In conclusion, my experience with the Paper Mario series kept better as time went on. It’s like it’s all leading up to me finally getting to play Thousand Year Door which is something I wasn’t sure I’d ever get a chance to do before the switch remake was revealed. So, as someone who loved every Paper Mario game he played and still at least likes each of them today, how much do you think I’ll love Thousand Year Door? Only one way to find out I suppose! It’s almost here!

[@hist150project5]

Probably the least controversial ranking video ever

[@AymNBlast]

I never played any of the Paper Mario games, but I'm looking forward to play TTYD on the Switch this weekend!

[@kingbutter42]

Paper Mario the origami king has some of the best graphics on switch and you can’t deny it

[@MaximeWouters]

Am I the only one that I pre ordered TTYD Remake Phsyical and digital?

[@SerenaCrocker]

This is exactly right, good stuff :)

[@Leo-pd4fc]

I've been always loved Paper Mario games, but I've only played Paper Mario 64 on the Nintendo Switch Online Expansion Pass N64 library, Sticker Star on the Nintendo 3DS, Color Splash on the Nintendo Wii U and Origami King on the Nintendo Switch, I haven't never played Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door because I've never had the Nintendo Gamecube and I've never had and played Super Paper Mario on the Nintendo Wii what I have, but don't have that game what's strange. Is it a rare to found because I've never seen Super Paper Mario in nowhere? Here's my ranked every Paper Mario games what I've played: 4: Paper Mario 64 3: Paper Mario Sticker Star 2: Paper Mario Color Splash 1: Paper Mario Origami King Defienitily Origami King is my all time favourite Paper Mario game ever, but I don't know can TTYD never win Origami King. Those 2 Paper Mario games will have a tought race of my favourite Paper Mario game. About of upcoming Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door HD Remake i'm so interested of it's story, characters like the Enemies what we haven't seen any other Mario games than TTYD, Mario's new friends like Goombrella, Vivian and Flurrie and can't wait i'm so excited for playing as Bowser and Princess Peach at the First Time ever in Paper Mario game. It's only 2 days left to the Launch of Paper Mario The Thousand-Year Door HD Remake: Here we Go WAHOO! 😆❤️‍🔥

[@Maxssx3]

I actually enjoyed play both Paper Jam and Sticker Star. I kind of hope they do the same treatment for the first Paper Mario with TTYD.

[@ramarriblevinsjones5709]

Sticker Star is my first Paper Mario game I had, and it's really nostalgic to me, so I don't hate any of the games since I played through all of them atleast twice. Though Origami King, and Super Paper Mario is always really hated which is kind of a bummer. I love Origami King, and it feels really nostalgic from the pandemic era.

[@Spacemutiny]

Super Paper Mario is hands down the best in the series. The story is amazing, and the switching between 2D and 3D is a blast.

[@haitian32able]

No its ttyd

[@Spacemutiny]

@@haitian32able nope

[@ramarriblevinsjones5709]

​@@haitian32ableOpinions dude.

[@tromedlovdrolmai]

In all honesty, Super Paper Mario is my favorite. It has the best story and characters by far. And I'm always a fan of Multiversal Level Threats.

[@Nubdub47]

perfect ranking i agree !

[@7thZeppelin]

Original is Number one for me, followed by Thousand Year Door.

[@justinseymour4341]

I love all the paper Mario games except sticker star

[@tristandevignemont1291]

Thousand year door is obviously 1rst but I think people hate on origami king to much. The exploration is insane!

[@shawnstafford3019]

Haven't played color splash or the Wii version yet but I'd say I like sticker stars more than the origami king not a fan of the new battle mechanics. My favorites are the original and ttyd

[@jonnyogy2872]

This list is accurate in my opinion. For me personally, Paper Mario 64 will always be my favorite due to the charm and storytelling mixed with adventure and action that is to be had anytime playing the game!

[@meandmyboys8728]

They did Color Splash dirty

[@Marc_Araujo]

Super Paper Mario...with the Thousand-Year Door a close second.

[@marcgoncalis9802]

Without having watched the video, I already knew you would be wrong. PaperMario1 is the best in the saga. Everybody knows it in his heart.

[@Chris47629]

Thousand year door is my third favorite Mario game (next to sunshine and odyssey)

[@JereJK]

Pretty much the same order I was thinking. I never played Paper Jam though

[@MP-qf5gg]

Paper Mario 64 will always be my favorite. Got that game the year it came out.

[@GamerFunOriginallyAarush]

Nice!

[@ROCKONplaceboforever]

Good list 🎮

[@prestonwestmoreland6316]

The first is amazing. I can replay all the time

[@gerardoexber]

Super Paper Mario is one of the most underrated games ever. It is also my favorite. 2nd is Paper Mario.

[@porshiapierce6253]

It is underrated and deserves a switch port

[@fakename5308]

Let me guess; it was the first one you played😂 Literally anyone who played them without nostalgia-bias will tell you that TTYD and 64 are objectively the best BY FAR, with SPM being a distant third and OK being an *extremely* distant fourth The first two are objectively all-time elite RPGs in every single way. On the other hand, SPM has an elite-tier story, but is otherwise just a decent 2D platformer with a cringy and poorly-executed child-based 3D gimmick that nobody over the age of 11 would find to be creative or fun. That 3D gimmick is what kickstarted the trend of Paper Mario being based on cringy child-based gimmicks rather than objectively great gameplay combined with a great story like it was with the first two games

[@gerardoexber]

@@fakename5308 No. I played 64 first and attempted TTYD but didn't like it. SPM is awesome no matter what. I understand everything thrown at it and the sequels, but for me, it's a great blend of many factors that make a video game great, not just one of its series. TTYD is, for me, 64 but better, and that isn't of my liking. I needed a fresh bold direction which SPM delivered, gimmicks or not.

[@kumaranrvn5716]

@@fakename5308 Sounds like you’re the one nostalgic for the first two Paper Mario games, or haven’t played any RPGs outside of Mario. The gameplay is nothing but a generic turn based RPG that steals mechanics from other games. Plus they have tons of major flaws. Super Paper Mario is better in pretty much all aspects. Flipping is used to solve creative puzzles, explore the levels to find secrets, and make it easier to fight enemies. The game forces players to use it mainly in the first chapter to teach them all the uses. After that, the game expects players to use it in unconventional situations to find secrets. In other words, it’s a well designed mechanic that makes this game worth playing. All Thousand Year Door has is a pointless RNG stage gimmick. None of the other games have gameplay as unique or interesting as Super Paper Mario.

[@jclkaytwo]

so many people have called super paper mario underrated that the pendulum has swung in the opposite direction. super paper mario is _overrated_ at this point

[@acestreamline7024]

The recent Paper Mario games are decent, but The Thousand Year Door is definitely the best one by far, considering to me it feels like an improvement based on the first game.

[@adamsanders2270]

I’m a simple man: Thousand Year door is one of my favorite games ever. I can’t wait for Thursday. I will say.. I think Origami King is a very underrated game. I’m replaying now and it super charming and fun. I prefer the traditional rpg combat and level system, but the turnstile is pretty fun for a one off.

[@spencerklein5520]

I don't consider Paper Jam as a Paper Mario game but as a Mario & Luigi game due to the title's order

[@Katie-hj5eb]

I like all of them but sticker star and paper jam. A fun narrative is the main thing I want in Paper Mario

[@willbowden6897]

Objectively correct list

[@DisneyGameKH]

In 2 days I have my hands on the Thousands Year Door remake and I will play the original Paper Mario 64 also very soon on the Switch emulator.

[@andrewhaase1826]

7. Problem 1: The story is a shadow of older games, boiling down to Bowser causing trouble and kidnapping Peach AGAIN, and Mario having to gather royal stickers in order to save the day. Problem 2 (And this is the biggest one): The combat. In this game, stickers are everything. Literally. EVERYTHING. You need to use stickers to unleash your attacks. And once you use one, it disappears from your inventory. Run out? You have to run away. Other RPG staples like exp, leveling up, other party members, and (oh yeah) TARGETING go by the wayside. You can find more stickers by exploring the overworld, and the disposable attacks become ESPECIALLY troublesome against bosses, which are nearly impossible without a specific sticker. Look, there are puzzle bosses, and then there's trial and error. Not something I like in a game of this variety. Especially when said trial and error involves going back to find some random item. Baten Kaitos and various Card-Based video games did the disposable attack concept better!

[@Draven_starboy]

And although the tile gimmick in origami king makes for interesting boss battles, they just do too much

[@uroskesic6117]

Wtf

[@Draven_starboy]

@@uroskesic6117 I have beef with the rubber bands boss,

[@uroskesic6117]

@@Draven_starboy It s not that hard all you have to do is use rubber bands to go up and left to the magic circle.The only hard part is at the end where you have to catch rubber band to give him his final beating and even then its really satisfying when you defeat him

[@Draven_starboy]

@@uroskesic6117 but you need to press the on button, and sometimes they won't line up, and I thought the boss was a girl,

[@uroskesic6117]

@@Draven_starboy Maybe it s trans like Vivian

[@barrysmith4610]

Because of the battle system alone I would put Paper Jam over Color Splash

[@drock13]

Y’all tonight we FEAST!

[@DarthPooh]

I don’t consider paper jam a paper Mario game

[@angelsevilspawn2212]

I mostly agree but swap origami king and color splash

[@Ryan-xl1lr]

I never got the hang of paper mario at first.

[@novafiregalaxy204]

I adore color splash 😂 though honestly I agree with this list.

[@velinfransiscahuang7033]

It's very thin, it's about paper!! Thin paper 📃📄

[@miraabramson1728]

The first paper Mario because it taught me how to read

[@takenoprisoner42]

An accurate list of

[@unbeatenlake790]

Bought Thousand Year Door remake because I didn’t want to pay $20 for a new memory card for the GameCube

[@adamsanders2270]

I generally consider Super Paper Mario and Origami king to be a tie for me. They both deviate from the original formula in different ways while also excelling in certain aspects.

[@bobbyjohnson6375]

I’d switch Super and Origami King but no complaints otherwise

[@marcusyates3044]

Two words: Color Splash!

[@Rvchnoob51]

Another two words: sticker star!😊

[@nathangarcia1992]

I’d rank these games in the same order tbh!

[@user-ed4kj8yx9y]

Paper Jam wasn't so bad, I quite enjoyed it.

[@luancunha2297]

Predictable? Maybe, but a honest rank.

[@tristandahn2284]

Ummm you forgot the best game in the series. Bug Fables: The everlasting sapling.

[@canontheory]

It’s goated but I’d rank it right behind paper 64 and ttyd

[@imranmoussaaif2955]

We all knew that, the basic paper Mario worst to best that is basically identical to all the others

[@P0chuL1ver]

I don't care what anyone says. Origami King is high tier, mostly carried by the music, and the gameplay not being bad at all.

[@classicmgammer]

Paper Mario 2 I would go with since it everyone loves it!!!

[@nidaelytgameplays7197]

Súper paper Mario top 1

[@NintendoMania]

When it came out I really liked color splash, not sure I still would today. Sticker star sucks, origami kings battle system isn't for me, super paper mario is pretty good, loved the original and ttyd (from what I've played) is awesome. Can't wait to get into it and finish finally on switch!

[@Ryan-xl1lr]

Origami king's the first I completed😊

[@B75MMP]

Unpopular opinion: Super is better than 64. Before you get mad, hear me out. TTYD will always be the best in the series. I think, while 64 is more inspired, Super is more fun to play. Plus, it has a great story. I've never really been a big fan of turn based battles in games (mostly because I'm not good at them lol). That's part of why I think Super is a better game. Don't make fun of me, but I am not good at paper mario 64. Imo, the only thing 64 has on Super is the characters.

[@dariuslima]

Why don´t u guys put the consoles in which they came in?

[@ramarriblevinsjones5709]

Paper Mario: N64 Paper Mario: The Thousand Year Door: GameCube Super Paper Mario: Wii Paper Mario: Sticker Star: 3DS Paper Mario: Color Splash: Wii U Paper Mario: The Origami King: Nintendo Switch

[@dariuslima]

@@ramarriblevinsjones5709 Thank you very much! You helped a lot.

[@jeremyz8029]

Wow I played the original and all the worst ones in the list.... Can't wait for new one!

[@KeinNiemand]

If it was my list I would maybe swap PM64 and super.

[@randomreviews4278]

I like sticker star

[@mattiasolsson1523]

I think its good, despite the weakest in the franchise

[@PhenomsServant4]

Let’s be honest. I think if anyone didn’t guess this ranking correctly, it’s only because they forgot about the crossover with Mario and Luigi.

[@Marc_Araujo]

Super Paper Mario should def be ahead of the original.

[@kevinlopez4051]

Super paper Mario I didn't like but the 3ds and Wii u versions I never played to say but the thousands year door was my favorite

[@MrLProductionsOfficial]

1) SPM - Best story, great soundtrack. 2) TTYD - Great story, great battle system. 3) CS - Visually and audibly amazing 4) TOK - Visually and audibly amazing, maybe slightly too childish though 5) Paper Jam - Weakest M&L but still fun. Paper Mario is OP, final boss slaps. 6) SS - At least it was unique and had some fun moments. 7) PM64 - I'll die on the hill that PM64 is bland. As soon as TTYD came into existence, this one became obsolete. Whereas every other game is relatively unique, this one is just beta-TTYD with a rather forgettable soundtrack, bosses, a dull final area, a mid final boss, partners that just don't compare to the ones in TTYD, and a pretty basic story not that dissimilar to Sticker Star or Color Splash, as well as looking nowhere near as good as the newer games. Being the first isn't an excuse to be mid. Look at Superstar Saga, the first M&L, which is easily a top contender in the M&L franchise. PM64 was the last PM game I played out of the six so I don't have nostalgia telling me it's amazing.