Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels
Classic Mario challenge returns with tougher levels and hidden secrets.
Alternatives
Choose Dangerous Dave if…
- you need a game that fits into a quick break
- you prefer single‑player only
- you want fewer levels to finish
- you need ultra‑low system requirements
Choose Rayman Legends Challenges App if…
- you want a zero‑cost entry to a full challenge set
- you need local multiplayer for up to four players
- you prefer high‑definition graphics over 8‑bit retro visuals
- you are limited to the Wii U ecosystem and want a native app
Choose New Super Mario Bros. if…
- you want local multiplayer for up to four players
- you need a larger level count than the classic 32
- you prefer a broader variety of power‑ups
- you want a more forgiving difficulty than Lost Levels
- you enjoy secret exits that boost replay value
Choose The Great Giana Sisters if…
- you want co‑op play with a friend
- you enjoy a boss at the end of each level
- you like hidden bonus rooms for extra rewards
- you prefer a fantasy‑themed narrative over classic Mario
Choose Super Mario Bros. if…
- you need a higher difficulty curve than the original
- you want built‑in save‑state support
- you prefer an assist mode that reduces enemy speed
- you enjoy new hazards like poison mushrooms
How to Decide
Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels is known for its heightened difficulty and hidden secrets, and it’s beloved by retro platformer enthusiasts. The alternatives split into a few clear camps: Super Mario Bros. leans on its iconic original power‑up system and classic warp zones; Dangerous Dave emphasizes its low‑system‑requirement DOS/PC roots and a 2008 mobile port; Super Mario Bros. 3 highlights its non‑linear world‑map selection for flexible progression; Super Mario World stands out with Yoshi‑riding mechanics and a vast level count; Super Mario Land 2 : 6 Golden Coins is chosen for its password‑based save system and the six‑coin collection objective.
When comparing these titles, the key factors that truly matter are: the difficulty curve and how much it challenges seasoned players versus newcomers; the type of progress‑saving offered (modern save states, password systems, or none at all); the multiplayer experience available (alternating two‑player mode, local co‑op with a second character, or single‑player only); and the platform availability, since some run on modern consoles while others require legacy DOS/PC or mobile environments.
All Alternatives
“Classic 2D side‑scroll platformer with simple run‑jump gameplay and item collection, the archetype Dangerous Dave imitates.”
“Super Mario Bros.: The Lost Levels provides a free‑standing collection of notoriously hard platform stages, directly comparable to Rayman's ”
“Harder retro platformer in the same era, offering the same jump‑and‑run core loop with hidden secrets.”
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