Series
Mario Kart Games in Order
All 6 entries, oldest first.
The Mario Kart series has 6 entries in our database, from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 to Mario Kart World. They are listed below in release order, which is also the recommended play order.
Where to start
Best reviewed
Mario Kart World
· 92/100
Earliest entry
Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series. We do not publish a story order, because that is a judgement about games rather than something our data can tell us.
6 games
Quick answers
Frequently asked questions
How many Mario Kart games are there?
There are 6 games in the Mario Kart series in our database, including spin-offs, remasters and re-releases.
What order should I play the Mario Kart games in?
The list below is in release order, which is the safest route through any series — later entries assume you know what happened in earlier ones.
Where should I start with Mario Kart?
Mario Kart World is both the best reviewed entry we hold and the most recent one that reviewed well, which makes it the clearest starting point.