Super Mario 3D Land review

Super Mario 3D Land is the cheapest way to own one of the 3DS's defining games. Nintendo describes it as a 3D Mario game that plays like a 2D one: compact levels that end at a flagpole, with the 3D effect helping players judge the distance to the next platform or question block. The Tanooki Suit returns with its tail attack and slow float, and new enemies include Goombas with tails, stacked Goombas and a Piranha Plant that spits ink to block your view. Nintendo calls it accessible and challenging in equal measure, with hidden shortcuts and secrets for players who want more. It is single player and rated PEGI 3. DKOldies lists a used cartridge at $29.99 before sales, tied for the lowest price on this list. It ranks second, behind Zelda, because it offers less depth and no multiplayer.

Who it is for

Platformer fans and younger players on a budget

Price

Used 3DS cartridge from $29.99 at DKOldies (regular price, before sales).

Original price: $29.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 11, 2026.

Key features

• 3D levels that end at a flagpole, like classic 2D Mario courses
• Tanooki Suit returns, with a tail attack and slow floating descent
• Stereoscopic 3D helps judge jumps and distances, and the game also plays in 2D
• New enemies such as Goombas with tails and an ink-spitting Piranha Plant
• Hidden shortcuts and secrets in each level

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Tied for the lowest used price here at $29.99
• Strength: Rated PEGI 3, so it suits every age
• Strength: Short levels work well in brief handheld sessions
• Weakness: Single player only
• Weakness: Fewer modes than Mario Kart 7 or Animal Crossing: New Leaf
• Weakness: Some depth cues are designed around the 3D screen, which 2DS models lack

Key facts

• Publisher: Nintendo
• Developer: Nintendo
• EU release: November 18, 2011
• Players: 1
• Age rating: PEGI 3

Where it ranks

Super Mario 3D Land is No. 3 in our Best 3DS Games of All Time verdict.