Super Mario 64 fans can now play the classic in their browser for free

Nintendo fans can now play the beloved Super Mario 64 for free in a web browser, giving one of the most highly rated video games of all time a new lease of life.

Originally released for the Nintendo 64 in 1996, Super Mario 64 quickly established itself as one of Nintendo’s greatest games and remains one of the most highly regarded 3D platformers ever made. Its 94 Metacritic score is a testament to just how well the classic was received when it launched.

The franchise as we know it began with Super Mario Bros. on the NES in 1985, although Mario himself had already made his debut in the 1981 arcade classic Donkey Kong, before starring in 1983’s Mario Bros.

Super Mario 64 is one of the greatest games ever made and you can play it in a browser

Yes, you read that correctly: you can now play the beloved N64 classic Super Mario 64 in your web browser. However, there’s a major caveat, as Nintendo could potentially take action against this fan-made project, so its browser-based availability may not last forever.

As first highlighted by GamingOnLinux, Super Mario 64 is playable through a web browser, making the iconic Nintendo platformer considerably more accessible. You don’t need an original N64 console, a Nintendo handheld or a Nintendo Switch Online subscription to experience the classic game in this format.

Screenshot of Super Mario 64, Nintendo

The Super Mario 64 browser version has received a major upgrade

The browser version of Super Mario 64 first became available in January 2026, but it has recently received a substantial series of upgrades.

These include improved performance, HD visual support, compatibility with additional web browsers, quality-of-life improvements and more, making this an increasingly impressive way to experience one of Nintendo’s most iconic games.

That makes the browser version an intriguing alternative for anyone who wants to revisit Super Mario 64 without digging out an N64.

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Will Nintendo take down the Super Mario 64 browser game?

There’s always a possibility that Nintendo could take action against a fan-made project based on one of its most recognisable games. However, this particular version does not simply distribute Nintendo’s original game files.

Instead, players are required to provide their own copy of Super Mario 64 via a ROM and the necessary game data to run the project. That distinction is important, although it doesn't guarantee that the project will remain available indefinitely.

With Nintendo having a long history of protecting its intellectual property, fans may want to check out the project sooner rather than later if they’re interested in seeing how Super Mario 64 runs in a modern web browser.

If you’re having trouble accessing the browser version of Super Mario 64, there are still plenty of official ways to play the beloved Nintendo 64 classic, all of which won’t be taken down anytime soon.